The Mail Hub now serves FAMU students in nearby residence halls The university has made it easier for students to retrieve mail and packages after an additional business center opened at The Hub on Sept. 13. The Mail Hub, located adjacent to FAMU Towers, was established to better serve the […]
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Student Senate addresses delayed refunds
It is now the seventh week of the semester and more than a couple hundred students have yet to receive financial aid. This week’s Student Senate meeting addressed the issue that is causing a great deal of difficulty for some students. Vice President of Student Affairs William Hudson Jr. and […]
FAMU celebrates founding with wreath ceremony
Florida A&M University celebrated its 134th anniversary with a wreath laying ceremony at the eternal flame. This is an annual event that notarizes the birth of the university and its founders. The ceremony began with the presentation of colors by the Reserve Officer Training Corps, followed by Mister FAMU, Kaleb […]
FAMU’s annual career fair is back in person
The Florida A&M University Fall 2021 Career and Internship Expo made its in-person return on Thursday, Sept. 30. Due to COVID-19, the expo was held virtually in 2020. Demiah Hawkins, a talent acquisition analyst at Slalom Consulting, said the virtual career fair forced her company to adjust. “With everything being […]
Review: Casa Grande satisfies
If you’re looking for a new Mexican eatery to satisfy your ‘Taco Tuesday’ needs, make sure to keep Casa Grande as an option. The restaurant is a perfect blend of modern-upscale while still maintaining a traditional Mexican touch and flavor. The relaxed setting allows you to listen to good music, […]
Tallahassee struggles to retain college graduates
Zhané Ferrell, a sophomore at Florida A&M University, has no intention of staying in the capital city post-graduation. “Tallahassee is a stepping stone,” she said. Despite the presence of three institutions of higher education with a combined student population exceeding 60,000, Tallahassee struggles to retain an educated workforce. Many students […]
Booster shots now offered at FAMU
Florida A&M University is now offering two booster shots of the COVID-19 vaccine for those with compromised immune systems. The Pfizer and Moderna third dosage are available to, but not limited to, individuals with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS), lupus, heart conditions and people who are prescribed drugs that suppress their […]
Florida students exposed to COVID don’t have to quarantine
Gov. Ron DeSantis, along with the state’s newly appointed surgeon general Joseph Ladapo, issued a new emergency rule last week that allows students who have been exposed to COVID-19 to keep going to school as long as the student does not have any symptoms. The new rule, signed by Ladapo, […]
Some find emotional support animals necessary
Emotional support animals are allowed in most residential places in Tallahassee. An emotional support animal aids people who are disabled. These animals are not trained as a service animal; however, they do provide comfort to their owner. The Hub at Tallahassee, an apartment complex, is one of the many complexes […]
Healthy eating on a budget
It’s so easy to run to places like McDonald’s or Wendy’s for a quick meal. It’s easily accessible and more importantly, it’s cheap. Most people, especially college students, find themselves eating fast food a lot more often than usual because you can get an entire meal for no more than […]