Educational assistance in the form of financial aid subsidies and paid tuition are some of the little-known ways that students serving in active-duty roles, on campus ROTC and students with parents who have served can benefit from the nationwide policies created to make post- secondary education more affordable for families. […]
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Students cherish what FAMU has to offer
On Monday, Oct. 3, the No. 1 public HBCU in the country celebrated 135 years. Although the university has had its challenges since opening its doors on Oct. 3, 1887, many students are very appreciative of FAMU’s culture and everything it has to offer. First-year elementary education student Loryn Meeks, […]
Organization fees stretch some students
Incoming freshmen and transfer students at Florida A&M are strongly encouraged to join organizations on campus. The organizations help students get more involved in their majors and pave a way into their careers. Many students who are involved in these organizations say they are grateful for the opportunities but have […]
Get ready for the Nolettes
Imagine: It’s game day and the stands are filled in Doak Cambell Stadium. Florida State University has a third down when suddenly the Marching Chiefs begin playing and 20 females in sparkling uniforms stand up and begin dancing excitedly. Starting next football season, FSU fans can expect this sort of […]
SGA copes with host of issues
Florida A&M’s Student Government Association met Monday and discussed a variety of topics, with Hurricane Ian mentioned several times due to its disruption of student life. The storm devastated the west coast of Florida, and Florida Gulf Coast University (FGCU) was in its path. A letter sent from FGCU’s student […]
Controversial ex-commissioner still on ballot in Gadsden County
In late July Gov. Ron DeSantis appointed Jeffery Moore as District 2 commissioner for Gadsden County. Moore, a white male, filled the vacancy after the resignation of Anthony Viegbesie, an African American male. Moore became the only white member and only Republican on the five-member board. According to floridapolitics.com Gadsden […]
Rainbow fentanyl prompts concern among parents
Halloween will be here before we know it. This memorable holiday usually involves scary movies, everyone in scary or funny costumes, and children going out trick or treating. But these aren’t normal times. An opioid crisis is on the rise nationally and in North Florida, and a drug called rainbow […]
Will Bridge the Gap be rescheduled?
Last week’s annual Bridge the Gap event for students at FAMU and FSU was postponed due to potential weather along with other activities pertaining to FSU’s homecoming. The FSU homecoming is being pushed back to sometime in April. This event is held every year during FSU’s homecoming. It is for […]
Images Modeling Troupe returns
Florida A&M University’s campus is in for a treat as Images Modeling Troupe presents a new class of “Images” for the first time since 2019. Going by the name “Xquisite Khaos,” the fall 2021 class of Images Modeling Troupe made its first appearance at the final Set Friday of last […]
The voice (and face) behind FAMU’s elections
Florida A&M University is home to one of the most intense and exciting election seasons seen on a college campus. But there’s so much more to the election process than the beautiful smiling faces of the candidates and their extravagant campaigns. Behind the scenes there’s one main voice orchestrating […]