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House mulls bill that would debunk parts of HB 999

The Florida Legislature and Governor Ron DeSantis have worked diligently to establish a clear stance on their views for diversity, equity and inclusion in the state’s education system. Still, a new bill is working to combat those ideals. Committee substitute House Bill 287 (CS/HB 287) proposed by Rep. Susan Plasencia, […]

Lifestyles

Goodbye Big Bend, hello Big Ben

Carrington Whigham, a former SGA president and alumna of Florida A&M University, offers some TikTok advice and encourages students to look into graduate programs in London, where she is finishing up her first year at the London School of Economics. “The networking opportunities go crazy,” Whigham said. “You have to do […]

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Sexual assault takes center stage

Students and club members gathered in the SGA multipurpose room Wednesday to discuss sexual assault and awareness. Titled the “Teal Table Talk,” members from FAMU’s Victims Advocate Program led the group meeting from 5-7 p.m. With different tables around the room, students could sit at one and discuss a topic. […]

Lifestyles

Success in college depends on time management

Many students at Florida A&M University have been struggling with a range of challenges that are making it difficult for them to stay focused and motivated to finish the semester strong. These challenges include mental health issues, financial stress, family or personal problems, or simply feeling burnt out from a […]

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Prices at the pump are back up

Have you caught yourself passing by any gas stations today wondering why the gas prices are rising back up to $3.55 a gallon? Are you worried that prices could potentially find their way back to $4 a gallon? You aren’t the only one. Citizens around the Sunshine State are trying […]

Sports

SWAC bowling tournament recap

Florida A&M Rattlers were in Arlington, Texas to attend the 2023 Southwestern Atlantic Conference bowling tournament. The three-day event featured the league’s top six teams at the end of the regular season. The matches were played on a best-of-three basis until the championship game, which was formatted as the best […]

Lifestyles

FAMU alumna has a picture perfect post-grad job

Black representation in the television and film industry is rising, but still desperately needed. Young Black filmmakers are making waves by building platforms so this community can increase. Jazmin Johnson, a 2020 FAMU graduate and multi-hyphenate, has been rising in the industry while being a business-owner for her film-centered company, […]

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On-campus housing crisis stokes concerns

On-campus housing availability at Florida A&M University is a cause for concern for students who are seeking a place to stay. The lack of on-campus housing has led to difficulties in finding affordable housing options near the campus in the past school year. One of the main reasons for the […]

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Student Senate: A flurry of confirmations

Last week’s senate meeting ended early after failing to meet quorum. As a result, there were multiple confirmations and bill readings on the agenda for yesterday’s senate meeting. Three senate positions, as of yesterday evening, are now filled. Nakiya Brown, Argene Lynn and Nadia Lloyd were unanimously confirmed to their […]

Opinions

Is TikTok on a down spiral?

TikTok is at a crossroads after a United States Congress hearing about the app jeopardizing millions of Americans’ privacy. According to The New York Times, “Lawmakers in the United States, Europe, and Canada have escalated efforts to restrict access to TikTok.” TikTok is a short-form video hosting service owned by […]