President Donald Trump’s administration has enacted a sweeping pause on federal loans and grants, freezing billions of dollars in financial assistance as of Tuesday, January 28, 2025. The directive, detailed in a memorandum from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), mandates that federal agencies temporarily halt the disbursement of […]
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Students still plan to thrive with New Year’s resolutions
FAMU Students Set Meaningful New Year’s Resolutions for 2025 As the new year dawns, students at Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University are reflecting on their goals and aspirations for 2025. Resolutions range from academic achievements to personal growth, as students aim to make the most of the opportunities and challenges […]
Florida professors sue over DEI restrictions
A group of six professors who teach at several public universities in Florida sued in a joint lawsuit targeting SB266, a bill passed in 2023 aiming, “to curtail Public University funding for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion programs.” This bill was passed by a supermajority vote by the Republicans in the […]
Keke Palmer and SZA deliver comedy gold in ‘One of Them Days’
“One of Them Days,” directed by Lawrence Lamont, is a laugh-out-loud comedy that captures humor, friendship, and resilience. Released just weeks ago, the film has already become a major hit thanks to its relatable storyline, witty script, and standout performances by Keke Palmer and SZA. The story follows Dreux (Palmer) […]
RaMell Ross and ‘Nickel Boys’: A new visual frontier
RaMell Ross, director and producer of the critically acclaimed “Nickel Boys,” has a unique approach to filmmaking. From his extensive background in photography to his prior works like “Hale County, This Morning, This Evening,” Ross has always found new ways to portray the Black experience from a different lens. “Nickel […]
Rattlers get blow-out win at home
The Florida A&M Rattlers continued showcasing their home-court dominance with an 83-53 win over Mississippi Valley State in SWAC action. The victory improves the Rattlers to 5-11 overall and 2-3 in conference play, while the Delta Devils remain winless in SWAC competition, dropping to 2-17 on the season (0-6 SWAC). […]
Men secure first SWAC win
86-76 win over Arkansas Pine-Bluff. The Rattlers ended their losing streak behind a career-high 37 points from Sterling Young. Young was 12-of-18 from the field, including 7-of-10 from the three-point range. Young stated that his mindset going into the game was trying to help his team get back in the win column. […]
A deeper look into Black women’s struggles in the workplace
Vice President Kamala Harris lost to former President Donald Trump in the recent presidential election, with Trump securing 312 electoral votes to Harris’ 226. “I was outraged by the results and am saddened to see that America is not ready for a woman to be the leader of the free […]
Ron DeSantis co-signs Trump’s immigration crackdown
Governor Ron DeSantis cosigned President Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown that went into effect the same day as Trump’s inauguration. Within his first few hours as president, he signed an immigration executive action that would crack down on immigration in cities like Chicago, Miami, New York, and many more. This action […]
Trump’s anti-DEI campaign reverses a landmark civil rights law
President Donald Trump wasted no time springing into executive action after Tuesday’s inauguration. Within the first 24 hours of presidency, Trump has rescinded a total of 78 executive actions put into effect by former President Joe Biden. While some orders ranged from pardoning 1,500 Jan. 6 defendants to enacting a […]