Author: Lendsey Augustin | Staff Writer

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Are finals worth taking in college?

Around this time, the weather gets warmer, the days feel shorter, and the smell of summer looms. But this time for college students, it means exam after exam, projects, presentations, and papers. All are due right before the semester ends, leaving students to pull all-nighters in the library and stress […]

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Mr. Williams goes to Washington

In the heart of Washington, D.C., where decisions are made and the nation’s future is crafted, one Florida A&M University alum’s journey from the hill to the White House is a testament to the transformative power of education and community. Alan Williams, White House Senior Advisor for Public Engagement and […]

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Does maturity come with age?

Wisdom is known to be tied with age, but does your age correlate with maturity? Those who are younger tend to assume and have been taught that wisdom comes with age. Elders tend to look down on those who are younger. Adulthood is marked with extra responsibility and knowledge, but […]

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Is social media censorship OK?

Social media has become such a huge aspect of our social interactions, jobs and daily life, but behind social media is the opportunity to spread awareness on current social issues. With the ongoing war between Israel and Hamas or sexual assault being brought to light, many people have been feeling […]

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Female barbers cashing in

She Fade It barbershop, a women-owned and run shop, is making waves. Also known as the “celebrity barbershop,” She Fade It has received so much attention as big name music artists such as Nardo Wick, Bossman DLow, Luh Tyler, and YTB Fatt have often stopped by for cuts. Their services […]

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Some students boycott brands amid Israel-Hamas war

Students are turning away from brands that they claim are fueling the Israel-Hamas war in an effort to show their stance against the war.  National brands such as McDonald’s, Starbucks, KFC, Coca-Cola and Dominoes are all facing scrutiny. The war initially ignited on Oct. 7, when Hamas, a terrorist organization, […]

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Spotlight on sexual assault awareness

Brianna McLeod, a student at  Florida A&M University,, teamed up with FAMU PD and the school’s Title IX staff to host a self-defense workshop during Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month.  The class was held Tuesday in the multipurpose room on campus.  McLeod, a second-year biology pre-medicine major, led the […]