Thursday, October 17, 2024
Republican lawmakers in Florida, led by Governor Ron DeSantis, are looking into alternatives to the College Board’s AP courses and exams. The disagreement between DeSantis and the College Board began when the governor started voicing objections to a new advanced placement course on African-Americans studies had been introduced. The state’s […]
As campaign season slowly starts to come to a close, the rattlers are anxious to see who will serve on their next royal court. Students from all over campus grabbed their T-shirts, banners and flyers as they made their way to the pharmacy building for the Y2K themed Spring 2023 […]
Zachary Bell, Florida A&M University’s student body president, has shown during the past 10 months exactly why he was meant to hold the position of SGA president. He campaigned with the slogan “By Any Means Necessary,” and Bell has made sure students have had plenty of resources at their disposal […]
The 53rd student senate has continued their efforts to fill open positions within the executive, legislative and judicial branch. In last night’s meeting, the senate affirmed the appointment of Nyasia Haynes to Associate Justice of the Supreme Court and Ariel Burks as Chief Justice of the Supreme Court. Freshman Senator […]
From the time you walk onto campus, you can smell the eagerness of FAMU candidates. Dressed in quality from top to bottom, candidates use dead days on the quad to gain their votes. Candidates have prepared for these moments months ahead of time. At times, Florida A&M can be a […]
If we look back at history, not that far off, there was a period when the purpose of service animals was questioned, and they were barred from some schools. In 2009, a Michigan girl aged five diagnosed with cerebral palsy was not allowed to bring her service dog to school. […]
E-cigarettes, or vapes, are much more popular among Americans under 30 than those over 30—one in every five Americans under 30 vapes regularly. So in Tallahassee after every mile, there’s at least one smoke shop waiting on the corner and a revolving door of college students running in and out. […]
Florida A&M University’s very own Kenneth ‘Ken’ Jerome Riley will officially be enshrined into the 2023 Pro Football Hall of Fame Class this upcoming Fall. During Riley’s time at FAMU as an undergrad, he was a four-year starter at quarterback. Under his leadership, Ken led the Rattlers to a 23-7 […]
Lamar Jackson’s decision to bet on himself going into the ’22-23 season could cost him in his new deal. As we know, Lamar Jackson is one of the most talented quarterbacks to ever play in the NFL. As a quarterback, Jackson is undeniably the most elusive and electric player in […]
Jacksonville native and freshman Senator Jeffery Francis is vying for the coveted Student Government Association vice president position at FAMU. At just 18 years old Francis is the youngest candidate on the ticket. While tender in age , experience is no issue. Francis began his collegiate career in high school […]