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FAMU TRIO program celebrates first-generation college students
TRIO program staff at Set Friday Photo submitted by Kayla Lawson Being the first in the family to pursue higher education is something worth celebrating, and FAMU’s TRIO program did just that on Thursday, Nov. 8. Federal TRIO programs are a result of the 1965 Higher Education Act (HEA), which […]
Fake it ‘til you make It Society
ldquo;Fake it until you make it”, is a saying we often hear but is it one that young people are taking too literal in hope of becoming famous? There was a video trending on social media of young African-American girl who goes by the name of, Treasure, who was on […]
The mental state of first-generation students
You’re off to college and you may be scared because this is a new city for you. You’re doing something you never thought you would be doing, or you’re excited because this is something you’ve always dreamed of. It is even more exciting and scary if you're a first generation […]
Florida State ends season in disappointing loss to Florida 44-14
The Florida State football team’s disappointing season has finally come to an end. The Seminoles (5-7, 3-5) who have had control over this rivalry for the past decade has fallen to the Florida Gators (9-3, 5-3) 41-14 in front of an announced crowd of 79,560 fans at Doak Campbell Stadium […]
Voting while black — it’s not so simple
Jada-Amina, 22, Chicago native. Photo submitted by Jada Amina After every election, there is someone to blame for disappointing results, and those who chose not to vote often find fingers being pointed at fault. The election season is all about getting people to vote. No matter the political party or […]
Law school honors ‘Rattlers for Justice’
2018 Rattlers for Juatice Scholarship recipients: Ashley Stewart, Nearlashawndra Nash-Scott and Ryan Willis. Photo submitted by Stephanie Strong ORLANDO, FL – Florida A&M University’s law school hosted its Legacy Awards and Scholarship Gala Friday night. The event took place at the Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress Hotel in Orlando and coincided […]
Student Senate recaps Classic weekend
48th student senate meeting. Photo courtesy of Jonathan Edouard On Monday, Nov. 19 the Student Government Association held the 48th student senate meeting and confirmed the newest deputy secretary, discussed future events and classic weekend. RyNya Bellamy, a junior business administration major, was confirmed as the deputy secretary of student […]
Florida State vs. Florida
No.13 Florida snapped Florida State’s bowl streak since 1982. This is also the Seminoles first losing season in 41 years and they ended with a 5-7 overall record. Multimedia Journalist Bria Wesley has more here: https://youtu.be/PGUmFrDDBOA
Metz ‘glitch’ drains students’ debit cards
Metz Culinary Management informs customers that debit and credit cards will not be accepted at this time. Photo submitted by Raiyana Malone. Many students who swiped their debit or credit cards at any one of Florida A&M’s on-campus dining facilities this week were stunned to learn that their bank accounts […]