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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 […]

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Some students thankful for Fizz

Fizz, an anonymous social media platform, has been popular on the campus of Florida A&M — even though the university has banned it from the institution’s official wifi [a la TikTok]. The inception of this app dates back to July 29, 2021, when it was co-founded by Teddy Solomon and […]

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Learning in an age of distractions

In the 21st century technology is everywhere from phones that can be carried in your pockets, virtual assistants that change the temperature at your command, and refrigerators with built-in tablets.  Technology has become essential in an average person’s life and is something that a majority of us can not live […]

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Katt Williams at the Civic Center Saturday

Laughter is set to fill Tallahassee’s airwaves when acclaimed comedian, rapper and actor Katt Williams graces the capital city with his uproarious comedy show, “The Dark Matter Tour.” Williams has more than two decades of experience in the entertainment industry, and a long repertoire of practice with other celebrities. The […]

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Maci Fulton’s paintings to be featured

Maci Fulton is known as a committed third-year chemistry student at Florida A&M who aspires to be a physician. But there’s more to her story. Fulton has another skill that makes her unique: acrylic painting.  Over the past four years Fulton has painted acrylic portraits. These vivid portraits display the […]

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Seniors struggle navigating senioritis and burnout

As graduation looms on the horizon, many college seniors find themselves grappling with a mix of emotions: excitement, anxiety and a substantial sense of fatigue.  The transition from eager first-year students to seasoned seniors is often marked by a phenomenon known as senioritis, coupled with the emerging feeling of student […]

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Essential Theatre presents ‘The Wiz’

As the curtains rise and the spotlight illuminates the stage, be prepared to be transported to a world of enchantment and wonder with the Essential Theatre’s production of “The Wiz,” a timeless classic. Theater students at FAMU have been rehearsing, preparing and anticipating their hard work. “The Wiz” premiered live […]