Friday, July 18, 2025
Florida A&M University is kicking off its long-awaited football season Sunday at the Orange Blossom Classic in Miami Gardens. The game is taking place at the same time the coronavirus pandemic is surging in South Florida. The number of hospitalized COVID patients has been high, according to The New York […]
Lawmakers in Texas earlier this week approved a ban on abortions if a fetal heartbeat is detected. The new Texas law has prompted Republican leaders in Florida to announce that they will work on stricter abortion laws when they meet next year. Their statements Thursday and Friday sparked worry among […]
621 Gallery hosted its monthly First Friday event Friday, its first since the return of students to Tallahassee. The event in Railroad Square is designed to attract people in the community, highlight the current exhibition and support local artists in the Tallahassee area. “We want the community to come out […]
After last year’s unexpected separation between students, faculty and staff due to COVID-19, Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University last week resumed in-person interaction. Christelle Haygood, Rodneisha Lewis and Joshana Bien-Aime are three seniors at FAMU who said campus life has changed since the pandemic. Haygood, the 115th Miss FAMU, […]
More than a year into the pandemic, Florida A&M University has more experience in the management of coronavirus concerns and a clearer view about how the expectations of students and COVID-19 safeguards may be balanced. The university’s reopening plan states, “Individuals who are symptomatic or have significant exposure to COVID-19 […]
The Leon County School Board held an in-person special meeting this morning . Most of the board members participated in person and a few joined through Zoom. The meeting was called to discuss the hiring of the Weiss Serota Law Firm that will help navigate the legal challenges presented by […]
Sheniah Yirmyah tackled the challenges of life after college and secured her career post-graduation. Upon graduating from Florida A&M University earlier this year, Yirmyah accepted a position at Faro Technologies in the company’s internal auditing department. Concurrently, Yirmyah also returned to her hometown in Orlando to pursue her master’s degree […]
As the music industry evolves, the demand for new music and a new sound is at an all-time high. TJ Banks777 plans to supply the world with just that. “I know God gave me this talent for a reason, and I’m willing to share this gift for as long as […]
Many students at Florida A&M did not understand the severity of the pandemic until they were told not to come back to school in April 2020. FAMU students who lived off campus were instructed to pack up and head home, while those in residence halls were instructed to practice social […]
After a long, tumultuous off-season spanning more than 648 days, Florida A&M University’s football team will finally be returning to the field on Sunday for the Orange Blossom Classic at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens. COVID-19 forced the cancellation of the 2020 season, and now the team will have […]