Many in Seminole Nation, suffice to say, are wavering between shock and rage after Florida State University, which won its conference and didn’t lose a single game all season, did not qualify for the playoffs. FSU had an outstanding season in 2023. For the third time in the history of […]
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Bill in Florida Senate specifies penalties for abortion providers
Florida Senate Bill 34, the termination of pregnancies act, outlines the new penalties that have been proposed for assisting a pregnant woman based on an unlawful termination of pregnancy. State Senator Lauren Book, a Democrat from Davie and the minority leader, proposed the bill, which states that “any person who […]
Mucarsel-Powell hopes to battle Rick Scott
Former Florida Congresswoman Debbie Mucarsel-Powell wants to advocate for improved safety and greater possibilities for students in Florida as she works toward a more prestigious position as a US senator. She is seeking the Democratic nomination to challenge first-term Republican Senator Rick Scott, a former governor of Florida, in 2024. […]
Voting rights in Florida: triumph and betrayal
Florida’s quest for voting rights has been a rollercoaster, mixing moments of hope with harsh realities. In 2018, voters celebrated Amendment 4, aiming to restore voting rights for 1.4 million citizens with felony convictions. However, the joy was short-lived as SB 7066 introduced a “pay-to-vote” hurdle, demanding full payment of […]
Downpour doesn’t deter FAMU students
‘Dark clouds have gathered” was the message displayed on Saturday on Florida A&M University’s social media page. A historic call to action for all Rattlers had overshadowed Tallahassee, as the 2023 SWAC Championship game brought hours of heavy rain to Bragg Stadium. Cloaked in bright ponchos and logo hats, the […]
Celebration Bowl next for SWAC champs
The Florida A&M Rattlers punched their ticket to the Celebration Bowl after a massive 35-14 win Saturday in their second meeting against Prairie View A&M, claiming the Southwestern Athletic Conference championship. This is the first time the Rattlers have won the SWAC championship since joining the 2021-2022 academic year. “A […]
Legislation aims to limit minors’ work hours
House Bill 49: Employment and Curfew for Minors was created to limit students’ working hours. The bill was proposed by Representative Linda Chaney, a Republican from St. Petersburg. The bill states that minors age 17 and younger can only work up to 15 hours a week and that during […]
FAMU acquires building for Allied Health Sciences
Florida A&M University announced earlier this week that it had acquired the former FAMU Credit Union building, located at 1550 Melvin St. It was previously owned by Sharon Letterman-Hicks, who is the owner of P&P Communications, CEO of the National Black Justice Coalition and a longtime adviser to former Tallahassee […]
A weekend smorgasbord: Football, films and wicked rain
As the weekend approaches, a promising jam-packed schedule of events awaits that caters to every taste. The trifecta of on-campus documentary screenings and a football conference championship will create a unique blend of excitement for art lovers and sport fanatics. The day kicks off with the highly anticipated film screening […]
FAMU one win away from first SWAC title
Florida A&M will square off in a rematch with Prairie View A&M, but this time for higher stakes. The Rattlers are hosting the Panthers in the 2023 Pepsi Southwestern Athletic Conference Championship game on Saturday. The Rattlers are energized after winning three of the five SWAC Postseason Individual Awards. The […]