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Women lose to Alcorn State
The Florida A&M women’s basketball team suffered a 74-69 loss to Alcorn State at home on Thursday. The Rattlers began the game hot, maintaining a 15-point lead in the first quarter against the Braves. It wasn’t until Alcorn State’s second quarter comeback when the game turned into an intense battle […]
House committee hears mental health-care update
The Human Services Subcommittee met on Thursday to hear updates on how well the state of Florida was doing in terms of providing its residents with access to mental health care and resources since the implementation of HB 7021. The bill, titled the “Mental Health and Substance Abuse Act” and […]
Double homicide shocks Gadsden County’s Shiloh community
“This is way too much for us to deal with…” said an anonymous resident who lives behind the Mobil Gas Station in Quincy on 3749 Pat Thomas Pkwy. Thursday, two people were killed, and two people were injured in an armed robbery at the gas station. Once a quiet, close-knit […]
Could DEI rollbacks affect HBCU students’ career development?
On Jan. 20, President Trump signed executive orders eliminating DEI programs within the federal government, stating in his inauguration speech that the move would end efforts to socially engineer race and gender into every aspect of public and private life. The policy shift was immediate, with the Office of Personnel […]
SJGC installs new security measures
The Florida A&M University School of Journalism & Graphic Communication (SJGC) has implemented new security measures, including restricted door access and enhanced camera surveillance, sparking attention from students. There’s been a gradual growth in security upgrades surrounding the building, ultimately changing the way students get to and from their classrooms. […]
Will Trump’s raised tariffs impact Chinese owned brands?
On Feb. 1st, President Donald Trump issued three new executive orders to impose tariffs on all imports from the United States largest trading partners: Canada, Mexico, and China. President Trump later announced the final terms of this policy to reporters in the Oval Office, stating that the countries will be […]
Egg shortage hits consumers hard
Egg prices across the U.S. have surged to record highs, leaving consumers frustrated and forcing retailers to impose purchase limits. The primary reason behind this price spike is the ongoing outbreak of H5N1 avian influenza, commonly known as bird flu. This highly contagious virus has devastated the poultry industry, leading […]
DOGE, Musk and federal cuts: How Trump’s efficiency push could impact Tallahassee
Tallahassee residents should keep an eye on the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) and its potential impact on federal operations, as its decisions could influence local policies and services. Concerns have been raised about cybersecurity, digital privacy, and the role of billionaires in national security after reports suggested that Elon […]
ICE presence at FSU sparks fear, debate over immigration crackdown
When students at Florida State University noticed unfamiliar figures in tactical vests walking through campus, the initial reaction was confusion. As word spread that the individuals were agents with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), that confusion turned into concern. Reports on ICE officers spotted near FSU classrooms last week […]