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Lean on me: Animals supporting their owners

Hanna and her service dog, Butch, an English Bulldog | Photo credit: Hanna Antonides It’s not often you see someone walk their dog on school grounds, yet at Florida A&M University, Hanna Antonides walks her English bulldog regularly on campus. Freshman student Antonides was prescribed her support animal Butch, an […]

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Interracial dating in 2017

Michel Eugene and his girlfriend | Photo credit: Mahogany Miles  2017 marks 50 years since the Loving vs. Virginia supreme court case in 1967, which banned laws against interracial marriage. The case included an African-American female, Mildred Jeter, and a caucasian male, Richard Loving, who got married in 1958 outside […]

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Behind closed doors: domestic violence seminar

Members of the FSU chapter of NCNW executive board with guest speaker Lauren Bolar.             Photo credit: Cyandra Younger   October is not only Breast Cancer Awareness month, but it is also Domestic Violence Awareness month. “Behind Closed Doors” was a seminar about domestic violence […]

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Political action among students

Voting in presidential elections is usually the first thing that comes to mind when most of us think of being politically involved. Though voting for the highest office is important, the changes that affect our day-to-day lives most are local elections. Many focus their time on national politics, but voting […]

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Feeling queenly at the tea

The Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. royal court. Photo credit: Amari Godwin Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. royal court held their second annual “Queen’s Tea” Wednesday, Nov. 1 in the Grand Ballroom at Florida A&M University. The “Queen’s Tea” is a women empowering event that explores what it means […]

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Taking fitness to another level

Lameitra Dupree posing with awards of 1st place Novice Bikini (short); Novice Bikini Overall; 1st place Open Bikini (short); and Open Bikini overall. Photo credit: @savvyqueen_mimi via Instagram Most people may get into shape just to look or to feel good, but fitness means more to Lameitra Dupree. For her, […]

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To be or not to be a Nacirema Society member

The FAMU’s Essential Theatre hosted The Nacirema Society Requests the Honor of Your Presence at a Celebration of Their First 100 Years (The Nacirema Society) by Pearl Cleage as the season’s opener. The Nacirema Society served as the FAMU’s Essential Theatre season opener. The production was directed by FAMU alumna, […]

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Shy Glizzy performing at the Moon nightclub

Shy Glizzy's Young Jefe 2 album cover | Photo credit: The Source  Marquie Amonte King, better known as Hip-Hop artist “Shy Glizzy” is scheduled to perform on Saturday, Nov. 4 at the Moon nightclub in Tallahassee. The performance serves as the official after party for the Florida A&M University (FAMU) football game […]

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FAMU DRS crowned its king and queen

Florida A&M University Developmental Research School has crowned their king and queen on Sunday, Oct. 29 in Lee Hall with family, friends and classmates to witness, as the first event to kick off homecoming week. The ceremony began with the “Keeper of the Seal,” which is the official person to […]