The Florida A&M University 54th Student Senate met to assess financial accountability among university agencies and review four new bills. During committee reports, Activity and Service Fee Committee Liaison Connor Cooper motioned to freeze six agency accounts due to incomplete Activity and Service (A&S) reports, which are mandatory monthly submissions. […]
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Willayja Williams and her Read Aloud Program
In an era where technology often takes center stage, Willayja Williams, a second-year healthcare management scholar at Florida A&M University, created a meaningful, impactful initiative to instill the joys of reading and confidence in young children. As a high school student and emerging author, Williams founded her Read Aloud Program […]
How the Black male vote shaped election results versus public beliefs
Due to the nature of the article, the interviewees’ identities have been protected. The interviewees, who are all Black males, will be defined by their age demographic, voter status and party affiliation. Subject A: Age 21, preferred not to state political affiliation, did vote in the 2024 election […]
Rattlers fall at home in season opener
The Howard Bisons defeated the Lady Rattlers in the season opener 78 to 66. Both teams showcased their fast-paced offense early with both tossing threes and lay-ups. Junior Guard D’Mya Griffin came off the bench hot, shooting three of four from three early to force a Bison timeout midway in […]
FAMU heads to Prairie View
The Florida A&M Rattlers are headed to Prairie View, Texas to take on the Prairie View A&M Panthers. The Rattlers are fresh off a huge homecoming win over Texas Southern where they put up the most points they’ve scored all season. But now, it’s back to the road for […]
Website puts voting records on display
As election seasons come and go, voters across the U.S. are increasingly aware of how their participation in elections is tracked and shared. One website, called “Did My Friend Vote”, claims to provide access to public voter information, allowing users to check if people they know participated in recent elections. […]
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Does my vote really matter?
The 2024 election has left many people with mixed emotions, some confused and some overjoyed with the outcome. Amidst the great divide, one question continues to echo after each election: Does my vote really matter? For many, the answer is a resounding yes. Voting allows individuals to exercise a fundamental […]
‘Grads Are Back’ features sports media powerhouse
Florida A&M University School of Journalism and Graphic Communication held its annual Grads are Back event. Alums hosted events and shared their wisdom with the students. SJGC held a sports panel called “Navigating the Sports Media World” with FAMU graduate Ahmad Kebe, who works as a community impact intern for […]
Balloon releases now illegal in Florida
Over the years, the release of balloons has become a significant trend. Many do balloon releases for various reasons including birthdays, celebrating a life, gender reveals or for personal reasons. Not only are balloon releases a trend, they are also a tradition for most people. Within these celebrations or traditions, […]