With the election just one day away and early voting closed, it is very important for everyone to vote and have their voice heard. This means everyone: African Americans, Hispanics, whites, males, females and so on. There is a lot at stake Tuesday. America could elect the first African American […]
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FAMU hosts Texas Southern
After defeating the Jaguars of Southern University last week and extending their win streak at Bragg, the Florida A&M Rattlers have another huge win streak to defend as they take on Texas Southern University on Saturday. The last time FAMU lost a homecoming game was during the 2017-2018 […]
How do students feel about FAMU’s election season?
Election season is a pivotal moment for many college students at FAMU. This is an opportunity for students to share with their peers different platform points and ideas that they have to make changes to the university. Many students participate actively in the campaigns, and the week is filled […]
Tallahassee raises awareness for breast cancer
October is known as Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Breast cancer is the most common cancer diagnosis among women. Although it is uncommon, men are diagnosed with breast cancer as well. Breast cancer has physical symptoms like pain, fatigue, hair loss, swelling and more. This disease can also affect an […]
Mister & Miss FAMU crowned at 118th Coronation
Florida A&M University kicked off the 2024 Homecoming Week with the crowning of Kailyn Thompson and Omari Rasheed as Mister and Miss FAMU at the 118th coronation in the Lee Hall Auditorium on Sunday. The occasion embodied FAMU’s spirit, community and legacy as students, faculty, alumni, and families gathered […]
Student Senate swears in freshmen senators
The Florida A&M University 54th Student Senate met on Monday to welcome the newest freshman senators, hold a short training regarding Robert’s Rule of Order, and review the Internal Rules of Procedure (IROP). During the meeting, the senate also hosted 13 students who participated in ‘Shadow a Senator, ’ which […]
Former President Trump during ‘Fox and Friends’ interview
Several times on the campaign trail, Trump has flirted with the idea of abolishing the Department Of Education. Trump Expressed his desire to close the Department of Education during a rally in Indiana, Pennsylvania, on September 23rd. “I’m going to close the Department of Education and move education back to […]
Racial tensions rise at FSU as election nears
While student organizations at Florida State University work to get students to the polls for early voting, an FSU student who is a supporter of former President Donald Trump was seen Monday screaming aggressively, “Liberal f*cks!” The aggressive student drove by Landis Green to intimidate the Democratic student leaders and […]
California banned legacy admissions: What’s next for Black students?
On September 30, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed Assembly Bill 1780, effectively banning legacy and donor preferences in the admission process to California private institutions in an effort to promote diversity. With Governor Newsom’s signature, the bill will become effective in September 2025, making California the fifth state to […]
Moving with a purpose: FAMU participates in ‘Stroll to the Polls’
Student organizations at Florida A&M University put their colors to the side for something bigger on Oct. 24, as the FAMU Greek and non-Greek community banded together for “Stroll to the Polls.” The FAMU chapter of the NAACP, Student Government Association, Fraternity and Sorority Life, Student Social Worker Association, the […]