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Bill would stop treatment for transgender children

A proposed Florida House Bill could ban gender-affirming care for transgender minors.

Democratic Party could be canceled

The Democratic Party of Florida could cease to exist if a proposed Senate bill gets approved.

House bill pushes back school start times

Florida middle and high school students may finally catch up on sleep as a new house bill proposes later school start times.

Alumna Tyra Jones returns to FAMU for more

For many students, earning a bachelor’s degree is not where the road ends in their higher education journey. Some decide to continue their college careers and pursue a master’s degree, and psychology student Tyra Jones happens to be one of these students.

Annual trunk or treat draws a crowd

Halloween arrived Monday and with that came costumes, scares and trunk or treating.

FAMU proposes two-year plan to increase housing

Lack of housing has been an ongoing issue for Florida A&M University, and it hasn’t put the institution in the best light. However, a two-year plan to remedy the situation is underway was updated at the Oct. 6 Board of Trustees meeting.

Images Modeling Troupe returns

Florida A&M University’s campus is in for a treat as Images Modeling Troupe presents a new class of “Images” for the first time since 2019.

FAMgala to debut

As the fall semester rolls in, Rattlers prepare to present Florida A&M University’s first FAMgala.

The social media effect

Social media has taken society by storm. According to a survey conducted by University of Nevada’s School of Medicine, over 90% of teenagers use social media and approximately 75% have at least one social media profile by the age of 17.

Nya Cummings’ reign comes to an end

Here on “The Hill,” the spring 2022 election season quickly came and left. Unfortunately for Nya Cummings, this meant her reign did as well.

Rattlers turning to TikTok for trending recipes

It is no secret that Tik Tok has taken over our daily lives one video at a time. Whether it be through trending dances, life hacks, or even advice, Tik Tok has influenced us in many ways.

Hobbies picked up during quarantine

Due to COVID-19 recently striking our country, many businesses, stores and schools shut down abruptly. This left parents, employees and students stuck in the house for months as they feared catching this confounding virus. Almost every state was under a mandatory quarantine, which gave Americans more time on their hands.

DeSantis vows to ban mask mandates

As we approach our third year of living with the coronavirus, it may be easy to believe that it has completely passed us by. Unfortunately, this is not at all true as cases in Florida do still exist.

‘Cookie wars’ on West Tennessee Street

The cookie wars have officially begun as a popular cookie chain opened on West Tennessee Street.

FAMU freshman, a cancer survivor, starts sneaker business

This student entrepreneur has taken perseverance to all new heights with his unique story.

FAMU should offer mental health days

As World Mental Health Day passes us by, it’s easy for students to wonder whether our mental health is actually being taken seriously, or only briefly discussed on days like
Monday where a holiday had to be designated for it to be brought up.

Fatal car accidents stress students

Over this past weekend, two fatal car accidents took place only a day apart, causing students to become anxious while driving in the streets of their college town.

Student brand ambassadors cashing in

Becoming a brand ambassador has become the new “side hustle” and plenty of college students are reaping the benefits.

Swift’s clothing line came together swiftly

For many college students, being able to find a suitable source of income is no easy task. Whether it’s because of a busy academic schedule or simply a lack of motivation to work a job that does not truly interest them, college students struggle to find a source of income that is most fitting. However, this student entrepreneur has got it all figured out.

My own Valentine

Self-love in its truest form is a beautiful thing and should be celebrated. Many people feel that Valentine’s Day is dedicated to couples showing the love that they have for each other, but nowhere does it say that it can’t be about the love you have for yourself.

What will Thanksgiving during COVID-19 look like?

The holiday meant to be spent with our families where we give thanks and share a meal may look a little different this year.

4 Journey-Approved Tips on Spring Cleaning During COVID-19

Although it might not feel like it, it’s springtime, and with the season comes spring cleaning. Due to the current circumstances that COVID-19 has brought upon us, the world seems to have come to a halt, but this doesn’t mean our seasonal habits have to as well. This time, more than any time, is the best to begin the annual process of spring cleaning, being that we are all stuck in the house. Here are four tips on what to “clean” this spring during these hard times.