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BOG signs off on plan for new dorm

Two questions remain the same every year when arriving at Florida A&M University: When will FAMU get more housing, and when will FAMU get more parking? While the second question is still in the air, the Florida Board of Governors may have helped the university solve the first one when […]

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Local pastor vies for City Commission seat

A familiar name is making his name more known around Tallahassee as he campaigns for a spot on the City Commission. Pastor and community leader Rudy Ferguson is challenging first-term Commissioner Jack Porter for Seat 1 on the City Commission. A primary is scheduled for August with a general election […]

Lifestyles

Some are unable to go home for Thanksgiving

For many people, the holidays mark a particular time of year when they can spend time together, eat, and make memories with family and friends. In America, Thanksgiving marks the beginning of the holiday season. It is a day to offer thanks and celebrate with food that keeps many families […]

Lifestyles

Elijah Rutland lets his artwork speak for him

Everyone knew early on that Elijah Rutland was a child of few words. Now, the Atlanta-born, Macon-raised 2022 Florida A&M University graduate is a self-made artist and visionary behind Fix My Sole, which deals in everything from apparel design to creative direction. While collaborating with companies such as Nike, the […]

Lifestyles

Scholarships available for studying abroad

There are more than 150,000 college students in the United States who study abroad each year. Only 5% of these students are African American. Studying abroad is something that every college student should get to experience. There are plenty of different countries to visit, connections to be made, and adventures […]

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Jones joins Biden’s HBCU advisory board

In a significant move highlighting the Biden administration’s commitment to higher education, Florida state Senator Shevrin Jones has been appointed to serve on the president’s Board of Advisors on Historically Black Colleges and Universities. This appointment recognizes Jones’ tireless advocacy for educational equity and his dedication to uplifting minority communities […]

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Student Senate works to close out the semester

Cleaning up the Student Government Association and refocusing on acting as representatives for the Florida A&M was the focus for the 53rd Student Senate heading into one of the last meetings before the end of the semester. Representatives presented only one bill, SPB23FA-002, on Monday. Sen. TaMya Braclet and Chairpersons […]

Opinions

We need a financial literacy course

Financial literacy has plagued African Americans forever. According to marketwatch.com, Black families held about 1.9 percent of American wealth, with $18.3 billion in assets compared to white families’ $941.9 billion. African Americans were enslaved for over 400 years, meaning that they are 400 years behind in most things such as […]

Lifestyles

Thrift Club combines fashion, sustainability

The Florida A&M University Thrift Club has made its mark on campus through sustainable fashion efforts. Through her passion for thrifting, the president and founder of the FAMU Thrift Club, Trinity Talton, said she started the club to create a community of people who enjoyed thrifting as much as she […]