In 2021, Blueprint Intergovernmental Agency officials committed $20 million of funding for repairs and renovations to Florida State University’s football stadium, Doak Campbell Stadium. Blueprint Intergovernmental Agency Board of Directors is a city-county joint commission responsible for giving direction to Blueprint and the Office of Economic Vitality to create a […]

One of the most significant aspects of Florida A&M University would have to be its vast body of alumni. However, there is a growing concern about some of the university’s alumni being a little too critical of campus and its culture today. Particularly, those that haven’t made any contribution to […]

Florida Senate Bill 1500 has been celebrated by some as a promising step towards education and respect towards Black Americans as “Emancipation Day” is being considered. After centuries of no acknowledgement, the day is finally receiving the attention it deserves. However, how genuine is this “respect” and what does this […]

On February 8, 2022, Florida A&M University announced that they will be demolishing Truth Hall, a women’s residence hall on campus. The hall was built in 1958 and provided housing for female upperclassmen students. The building is four stories, with double rooms and community bathrooms on each floor. Other amenities […]

At 21-years-old, I thought I would have experienced love by now. Relationships and love have always intrigued me. Every time one of my family members introduced their new partner, or one of my friends would tell me they’re dating someone, I would be fascinated. What did that feel like? What […]

Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University has significantly evolved since being established on the highest of seven hills on Oct. 3, 1887. The ongoing modifications to FAMU’s campus are an effort to satisfy the needs of the university’s scholars. According to the American Psychological Association, one-third of college students in the […]

Since 2019, COVID-19 has been looming over the entire world. It has caused lockdowns, closings of businesses and separation of families for over the past three years. But on the highest of seven hills, this pandemic has taken away a lot that makes Florida A&M University what it is known […]

The Efferson Student Union has coordinated Set Friday for years, however, this past year, Set Friday has been hosted only on special occasions. Set Friday boosted Rattler pride every week. It held the ability to maintain school spirit at a more consistent rate than any football game or convocation could. […]

FAMU has various dining options to cater to students, including two dining halls on campus, a food court, and three restaurants on campus. According to FAMU’s dining webpage, they commit to offering “a variety of healthy, balanced meals with an emphasis on customization to better serve our customers’ ever-changing needs.” […]

The emergence of the Delta and Omicron variants triggered a nationwide spike in COVID-19 cases. The need for accessible coronavirus tests grew exponentially as COVID-19 cases surged. In response to the rise in COVID-19 cases, the Biden administration launched COVIDTests.gov on Jan.19. The website provided four at-home coronavirus test kits […]