Florida House members are currently working to improve HIV/AIDS prevention through House Bill 159 and its partner bill in the Senate, 1320, also known as the HIV Infection Prevention Drugs 2024. The bills aim to provide pharmacists authorization to screen for HIV exposure as well as order and dispense infection-prevention […]
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Bill brings awareness to ‘hot car’ deaths
In recent years, dozens of toddlers in Florida and other states have lost their lives due to extreme temperatures after being left unattended in a vehicle. House Bill 591, introduced in November, designates the month of April as Hot Car Death Prevention Month. This bill will help to sponsor events […]
Controversy envelops Miss FAMU contest
The Miss FAMU race has been the talk of the campus, with students buzzing about recent developments that have left many curious and intrigued. The competition, which aims to showcase the talent, intelligence and poise of FAMU’s finest young women, took an unexpected turn when two contestants — Edwina Fleuridor […]
How are FAMU students preparing for midterms?
The collegiate midterm season is often a time of stress, anxiety and dread for students. With Florida A&M University’s spring 2024 semester approaching its halfway point, students are gearing up to prepare for midterms. Students can often become overwhelmed with keeping track of all their tasks mentally, so planners are […]
Fashion mogul Jerry Lorenzo returns to ‘the Hill’
FAMU recently hosted its annual Black History Month Conversation, featuring alumnus and founder of the renowned fashion brand Fear of God, Jerry Lorenzo. The event took place on Tuesday, February 20, at the Lee Hall auditorium, drawing a large crowd of eager FAMU students. Dr. Shawnta Friday-Stroud, Dean of the […]
Yoga is an ideal exercise for everyone
Midterms are quickly approaching and tension is in the air for students at Florida A&M. When stress seems unavoidable in life it is important to find healthy ways to remain balanced in our personal, emotional and physical lives. Yoga is an ancient exercise that requires a present mind and able […]
AT&T experiencing outages nationwide
On Thursday, Feb. 24, 2023, a significant number of Americans are facing cellular data issues nationwide. Multiple service providers such as Verizon, Cricket, and T-Mobile are experiencing service outages, but according to the 11 a.m. ‘Today Show,’ AT&T was the most affected overnight. According to AP News, the outages began […]
Outdoor workers seek mandatory relief
Zahir Furquan, a 21-year-old timber relocation engineer from Jacksonville, knows the challenges of working outdoors all too well. “Sometimes the employer you are working for may not have a cooler on the truck for long jobs,” Furquan said. “That is a bare minimum.” Furquan’s sentiments highlight the need for better […]
FAMU Day at the Capitol: Advocating for excellence
Florida A&M University’s presence at the Capitol Wednesday was not merely an annual tradition, but a vital moment where the university’s student body and its stakeholders came together to celebrate FAMU’s achievements and advocate for its future. This year’s FAMU Day at the Capitol, marked by President Larry Robinson’s passionate […]
Men fall to Alcorn State
In a battle on the court this past Monday, the Florida A&M University (FAMU) men’s basketball team faced a tough defeat against the Alcorn State Braves, with a final score of 79-68. According to SWAC (Southwestern Athletic Conference), the Rattlers’ (4-20, 2-11), despite their efforts, the team fell short of […]