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Navigating FAMU’s legacy

Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University (FAMU) stands as an icon of academic excellence, cultural significance, and historical legacy. It’s hallowed halls have been graced by the presence of legendary alumni, whose achievements continue to cast a long shadow over the institution. For current students, living up to the expectations […]

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Probate season: A rich HBCU tradition

From the beginning of the foundations of Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University in 1887, Greek Culture has been present. With Alphas, SGRhos, Sigmas, Deltas, QueDogs, AKAs, Zetas, Kappas, and Iotas, the campus has and continues to boom with Greek life all around. Greek Culture can be seen throughout the FAMU […]

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Meet JB Dreamz

Meet the lyrical maestro whose words paint vivid narratives and melodies that resonate with the pulse of the streets, JB Dreamz is a up and coming rap artist whose journey from humble beginnings is elevating to greater heights on and off the campus of Florida A&M University. Joshua Lemuel Brown, […]

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Campus Plus promotes body positivity

Campus Plus, originally known as Plus Size Queens, is an organization on Florida A&M’s campus that works to promote self-love and body positivity among its members. Aya Gillard and Theresa Ballard merged with Hampton and founded Campus Plus on Feb. 16, 2022, and since then, it has grown into a […]

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Are you obsessed with being rich?

Whether it’s luxury vacations, designer brands, fancy cars, beauty aesthetics, or extravagant events, it’s easy to believe many people are wealthy. According to WTXL, money dysmorphia occurs when someone has distorted or insecure views of their financial situation, no matter what it truly is, leading them to make bad financial […]

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Pretty on Purpose with a purpose

Pretty on Purpose, a relatively new organization on Florida A&M University’s campus is devoted to empowering Black women while fostering a culture of self-love and wellness. Pretty On Purpose was founded on Sept. 12, 2023, which exposes holistic and sustainable beauty products to Black women and girls to introduce safe […]

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Tallahassee’s rooftop havens

Often praised for its historic sites and scenic surroundings, Tallahassee conceals a hidden gem that comes to light when the sun sets: a slew of rooftop spots that provide an exclusive view of the capital city’s nightlife. These elevated havens offer a refuge for locals and visitors, providing a break […]

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Bennett a valuable mentor to PR students

Thomas Bennett, a senior vice president at FleishmanHillard, is pivotal in leading the global health equity business for the renowned public relations, communications, and marketing company. With 22 years of diverse professional experience spanning sports, healthcare, tech, and financial services, Bennett’s expertise is focused on ensuring consumers have fair and […]

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Black runners and 26.2 miles

Despite the dominance of African runners in long-distance races such as the 5,000-meter, 10,000-meter, half-marathons, and marathons, African Americans who enjoy long-distance running are few and far between. According to a 2020 survey conducted by Running USA, only three percent of long-distance runners in the United States were Black. Representation […]