Thursday, October 17, 2024
Following a substantial blow from the Supreme Court in late June, the Biden administration has successfully found alternative ways to eliminate billions in education debt. In Biden’s original plan, he projected to forgive up to $20,000 in education debt for 43 million borrowers, totaling $400 billion in federal student loan […]
After a week of recruiting and a win in Saturday’s annual Florida Classic, this past weekend marked the end of travels for FAMU’s annual St. Petersburg, Tampa and Orlando Presidential Recruitment Tour. Reaching more than 3,500 students from different high schools and colleges in Central Florida, prospective students were left […]
In the dynamic arena of sports, where competition is the heartbeat, bowling has carved out its distinctive niche. It’s more than just a casual evening with friends. It’s a genuine test of skills, precision and strategy that demands dedication from every participant. Melverton Walter, an esteemed bowling instructor at Florida […]
Everyone has one goal for their perfect holiday season as the year ends. This goal, usually in plaid, Christmas characters, or the usual Christmas colors, encapsulates the season as a whole. As it has been the topic of much social media discourse, the goal is to wear matching PJs with […]
ORLANDO — For the third year in a row, the Rattlers remain champions. Florida A&M defeated Bethune-Cookman 24-7 Saturday in the annual Florida Blue Florida Classic. The fan support for the game was hard to miss, as the attendance in Camping World Stadium reached 56,227, which is the highest at […]
In September 2022, six Florida A&M students filed a class action lawsuit against the state of Florida. The complaint, filed with the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Florida, says “Florida has purposefully engaged in a pattern and practice of racial discrimination” by underfunding the nation’s top-ranked public […]
In the realm of law enforcement, where swift action and critical decision-making are the norm, a new frontier is emerging, one that demands a detailed understanding of how Alzheimer’s and similar types of dementia affect behavior. Senate Bill 208 aims to equip law enforcement officers with specialized training to navigate […]
Food drives, organized by people coming together to turn kindness into hope and nourishment are a common way that communities worldwide celebrate the act of giving. Jarrod Gunn, a FAMU alumni from Cocoa, is giving back to the community through his “Food for Thought” canned food drive. This is more […]
Naloxone is a life-saving drug that is used to quickly reverse an opioid overdose. It functions by attaching itself to the same brain receptors that opioids bind to. State Senator Jason Brodeur, a Republican from Daytona Beach, is the sponsor of SB 66, which aims to increase awareness of Naloxone, […]
Abdul-Rafiu “Dully” Apata, a senior at Florida A&M University, once dreamed of being a football star. But Apata has faced numerous challenges due to sports injuries that have forced him to rethink his priorities — and his dreams. His journey shines a light on the importance of balancing a love […]