Thursday, October 17, 2024
Florida lawmakers have filed a bill that would require cameras in school zones. House Bill 657 mandates that all counties in the state must enforce school zone speed limits through a speed-detection system. Violators who are caught speeding will catch a huge fine. Samantha Elliot, parent of a student at […]
Monica Aviles and Alesha Waller are Leon County parent’s who home-school their children. Both extoll the benefits of home-schooling. “For us home-schooling is a way of life,” Aviles said. Aviles believes that education isn’t about the subject matter; rather, it is about teaching the child about life experiences altogether. The […]
WASHINGTON — The senior adviser to President Biden for public engagement and former Atlanta mayor, Keisha Lance Bottoms, hosted a press conference at the White House Thursday with Vice President Kamala Harris. One representative each from over 30 HBCUs took part in the event. This is one of the first […]
Although the 2022 football season has come to an end for FAMU, a few student-athletes continue to showcase their skills on the field to impress higher-level coaches at The HBCU Legacy Bowl. According to its official website, The HBCU Legacy Bowl is a “postseason all-star game showcasing the best NFL […]
A major development in the legal battle surrounding President Biden’s massive student loan forgiveness proposal is set to take place next week when the Supreme Court prepares to hear oral arguments to determine the proposal’s fate. Immediately after Biden unveiled his comprehensive plan to forgive up to $20,000 in student […]
With the rise of social media apps, such as TikTok and Instagram, the dynamics of fame have changed. Celebrities are commonly known as people who attend prestigious events, have accumulated accolades that speak of their talents or are even known for their wealth and status. In today’s climate, the chance […]
In response to Florida Governor Ron DeSantis’ initiatives to restrict and eliminate diverse, equitable and inclusive curriculums in Florida’s public schools, thousands of college students walked out of their classes Thursday. Stand for Freedom is a collaborative movement orchestrated by the Dream Defenders and the Florida College Democrats to combat […]
On Feb. 15, FAMU NAACP, the Rev. Al Sharpton and various leaders and students gathered at the state Capitol for the “Rally to Save Our History.” The rally came on the tail end of the various decisions made by Florida Governor Ron DeSantis regarding Critical Race Theory and African American […]
Many African American college students have stories about their experiences with racism and how it shaped their perception on life in today’s society. The American Psychological Association, defines this as racial trauma. According to a scholarly article, “White People Stress Me Out All The Time: Black Students Define Racial Trauma,” […]
Although the chances of winning the lottery are slim to none, many people still take the risk to play. Lottery gambling can be considered a fun activity for some, but also pointless if no one wins any money. When it comes to undergraduate students, who are typically aged 18 to […]