Students were left in disarray after receiving an official email from the university regarding new regulations for game day parking two days before the first home football game of the season. A FAMUINFO email sent this past Thursday stated, “All parking lots on campus are reserved to Athletics for Game […]
Author: Mariah Wiggs | Staff writer
Main dining hall prepares to reopen
Florida A&M University students are waiting anxiously as the main dining hall wraps up its renovation process. The main dining hall, commonly referred to as the “top cafe”, was built in 1999 and opened in 2000. The top cafe has been under construction for the past two months and is […]
Mr. President, you’re fired!
Donald Trump became synonymous with the term, “You’re fired!” during his famous reality TV shows, “The Apprentice” and “The Celebrity Apprentice.” The game show that ran for almost a decade in the 2000s was hosted and judged by Trump as he observed aspiring business leaders’ ability to execute tasks and […]
Instagram users do not approve of latest update
Instagram has made yet another update to the app and as usual users are not happy. The reorganization of the posting and notification features has made it quite difficult for users to maneuver around the app. The new layout has moved the notifications and post button to the upper right […]
When’s the right time to start playing holiday music?
The month of November has arrived; and for some people that means it is time to get in the Christmas spirit. While certain individuals prefer to ease into the holiday — and get through Thanksgiving first — others waste no time in dusting off their favorite Christmas records. Famous musicians […]
Youth vote may have been a game changer
This year, young voters showed up and showed out to make a difference in the presidential election. According to the Center for Information and Research on Civic Learning and Engagement (CIRLCE), 49%-51% of voting-eligible young people ages 18-29 cast a ballot in the 2020 presidential election. It was a much better […]
Red Ribbon Week promotes awareness
In the midst of midterms and a quick approach to finals, college students are prone to lean on drugs to cope with anxiety and stress. In honor of October being National Substance Abuse Prevention Month, Florida A&M students Saniya Mathis and Reanna Wilson have worked to raise awareness and encourage […]
Richardson, seeking third term, squares off against Schack
Curtis Richardson, currently the longest-serving member of the Tallahassee City Commission, will face off against challenger Bill Schack on Nov. 3 for the right to represent Seat 2. Since he was first elected in 2014, Richardson has dedicated his service to “building bridges through community engagement.” When asked by E.thePeople […]
Rattlers prepare for new season with schedule in flux
The Florida A&M men’s basketball team is preparing for an unpredictable season. Constant adjustments have been made in response to the COVID–19 pandemic. Following the program’s first operations meeting earlier this month, steps are being taken to move forward with a schedule in accordance with CDC guidelines to ensure […]
Regal movie theaters close
No lights, cameras or action will be taking place at Regal Governor’s Square after the company shut down for a second time this year, effective Thursday. More than 350 theaters were affected by the company-wide closing. The theaters experienced a short-lived reopening in August after being order to close along […]