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The season of giving back

Students helping Professor Daniels in the clothing drive for children in South Africa.  Photo credit: Christopher Daniels  With winter approaching, there are a significant amount of people in South Africa who do not own the proper clothing to sustain the change in weather. The majority of those people are children. […]

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Tallahassee Salvation Army hires for the holidays

Bell Ringer Positions | Photo credit: Salvation Army Tallahassee  The most wonderful time of the year is quickly approaching and local residents of Tallahassee can expect to see buckets swinging and cheerful ringing. The Salvation Army will be kicking off their annual Red Kettle Campaign this November, but in order to make […]

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Home is where the heart is

Thanksgiving decorations in the top cafe | Photo credit: Isis Climes  During the season of Thanksgiving, being surrounded by family is a normalcy.  For students living on campus, finding transportation back home to celebrate with their family is not an easy task.  This and other setbacks such as holding a job […]

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Food drive participation on campus

Students in OSA decorating food and toy drive boxes. Photo credit: Amari Godwin Food drives were once a huge deal to the students at Florida A&M University. At one time students could trade in non-perishable food and canned goods for hours of community service, but rules have changed and […]

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Two FAMU students nominated for the Irene Ryan Award

Jessica Allen as Grace Dubose Dunbar.  Photo credit: Jessica Allen  Jessica Allen and Raquel Daniels are the two newest nominees for the Irene Ryan Award. The two were nominated for their superb performance as Grace Dubose Dunbar and Marie Dunbar, respectively in the 1960’s themed stage play The Nacirema Society […]

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The unwavering love of military girlfriends

Airica Moore, girlfriend of Robert Hunter | Photo credit: Airica Moore In observance of Veterans Day on Nov. 11, many citizens honored military veterans that have served or currently serve in the Armed Forces. Jasmine Hunt, Isabelle Mars, and Airica Moore all share one thing in common, their significant others […]

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FAMU’s strides towards academic excellence

CAFS students at commencement services | Photo credit: FAMUCAFS via Facebook Known for its legendary homecomings and exciting Set Fridays, FAMU strives to be an influential contributor in the standard of academic excellence. According to the 2015-16 Annual Accountability Report, FAMU’s six-year graduation rate was 41 percent for students enrolled […]