Everyone has one goal for their perfect holiday season as the year ends. This goal, usually in plaid, Christmas characters, or the usual Christmas colors, encapsulates the season as a whole. As it has been the topic of much social media discourse, the goal is to wear matching PJs with […]
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Three-peat for FAMU football
ORLANDO — For the third year in a row, the Rattlers remain champions. Florida A&M defeated Bethune-Cookman 24-7 Saturday in the annual Florida Blue Florida Classic. The fan support for the game was hard to miss, as the attendance in Camping World Stadium reached 56,227, which is the highest at […]
FAMU students in court confronting Florida’s alleged racial bias
In September 2022, six Florida A&M students filed a class action lawsuit against the state of Florida. The complaint, filed with the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Florida, says “Florida has purposefully engaged in a pattern and practice of racial discrimination” by underfunding the nation’s top-ranked public […]
Bill aims to prepare officers for people with Alzheimer’s
In the realm of law enforcement, where swift action and critical decision-making are the norm, a new frontier is emerging, one that demands a detailed understanding of how Alzheimer’s and similar types of dementia affect behavior. Senate Bill 208 aims to equip law enforcement officers with specialized training to navigate […]
Jarrod Gunn busy giving back
Food drives, organized by people coming together to turn kindness into hope and nourishment are a common way that communities worldwide celebrate the act of giving. Jarrod Gunn, a FAMU alumni from Cocoa, is giving back to the community through his “Food for Thought” canned food drive. This is more […]
Bill promotes antidote to opioid overdoses
Naloxone is a life-saving drug that is used to quickly reverse an opioid overdose. It functions by attaching itself to the same brain receptors that opioids bind to. State Senator Jason Brodeur, a Republican from Daytona Beach, is the sponsor of SB 66, which aims to increase awareness of Naloxone, […]
A lesson in resiliency
Abdul-Rafiu “Dully” Apata, a senior at Florida A&M University, once dreamed of being a football star. But Apata has faced numerous challenges due to sports injuries that have forced him to rethink his priorities — and his dreams. His journey shines a light on the importance of balancing a love […]
What Black men want
Love is a universal language that transcends cultural and racial boundaries. However, it’s important to acknowledge that each individual receives love in their own unique way. When it comes to understanding Black men, meeting their physical, emotional and mental needs is crucial to building meaningful connections with them. Black men, […]
Is group or individual study more effective?
As midterms bid their temporary farewell and final exams sneakily tiptoe into the academic foreground, the debate on the most effective study method echoes through the corridors of student discussions, faculty reflections and academic research circles. Front and center in this ongoing discussion is a pivotal question — is studying […]
Rattlers conclude road trip
The Florida A&M women’s basketball team ended its first three games of the season 0-3, with losses to the University of Tennessee, Middle Tennessee State University, and the University of Florida. In the season opener the Rattlers fell to Tennessee, Coach Gordon’s alma mater, 93-64. Starting guard Ahriahna Grizzle led […]