The undergraduate student success center has added more than five new services that will help accommodate and include graduate and professional students. Originally, the center offered services such as academic coaching, workshops, tutoring, and transfer student services primarily to undergraduate students. Now, the academic coaching unit wants to incorporate new […]
Author: Jada Jean | Staff writer
Bragg Stadium testing requires health insurance, driver’s license
Florida A&M University recently sent an email out to all students and staff about Bragg Stadium’s COVID-19 testing site’s new protocol, which will require health insurance information or a driver’s license for anyone wanting to be tested. Testing is still available Monday through Saturday from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m. […]
SJGC grad lands lead role in Tyler Perry movie
FAMU’s School of Journalism and Graphic Communication produces creatives of all trades like journalists, graphic designers, public relation specialists–– and in this case, actresses. Ahmarie Holmes, a fall 2015 graduate of SJGC, recently landed a lead role in Tyler Perry’s “House of Payne.” Holmes’ time and experience in SJGC helped […]
Florida COVID-19 vaccination sites officially open to seniors
As COVID-19 vaccinations continue to roll out, Gov. Ron DeSantis announces seven new vaccination sites around the state. Cities with new vaccination sites include Tallahassee, Jacksonville, Tampa, Fort Lauderdale, Hollywood, Lynn Haven and Port St. Lucie. All seven locations are in partnership with the Florida Department of Health & Churches, […]
Students getting tested and returning to campus
Move-in period for the new semester at Florida A&M University got underway today. Residence halls reopened early Monday morning after being closed for more than two weeks. Usually, the Student Government Association would help students settle into their dorms, but things are a little different this semester. “Unfortunately due to […]
Local restaurants ready to toast the new year
You may not have been able to travel this holiday season, but you can still celebrate the end of the year and the start of a new one — one that hopefully sees an end to the pandemic. With New Year’s Eve less than 24 hours away, many local restaurants […]
Tia Smith doesn’t let lupus define her life
Tia Smith, a Florida A&M University senior from Miramar, Florida, was diagnosed with systemic lupus at age 14 and has been fighting since her diagnosis. While her journey has not always shined the happiest days on her, she’s learned to keep a smile on her face. Systemic lupus is an […]
Unfair treatment: Twitter to suspend accounts that wish death on President Trump
Since news broke of President Donald Trump contracting COVID-19, Twitter is doubling down on its policy to suspend any accounts that wish death on the president. Trump has received hundreds of death wishes after announcing that he and First Lady Melania Trump both tested positive for COVID-19. “Tweets that wish […]
‘Strike the Vote’: Rattlers celebrate National Voter Registration Day
Florida A&M University’s Student Government Association hosted a “Strike the Vote” event Tuesday via Zoom and YouTube, to encourage and ensure that students are registered to vote. The event included several special guests, such as: East Point, Ga. Mayor, Deana Ingraham, Miami Gardens, Fla. Mayor, Oliver Gilbert, Civil Rights Attorney, […]