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States reps file legislation to protect LGBT community

There is a new bipartisan agreement to pass a bill protecting Florida’s lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community. Rep. Joe Saunders, D-Orlando, announced filed legislation with co-sponsor Rep. Holly Raschein, R-Key Largo, during a press conference at the Capitol on Tuesday. “The bill is about ensuring all Floridians are judged […]

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Metz contract could require freshmen to sign two-year meal plan agreement

Florida A&M’s decision to hire Metz Culinary Management may leave freshmen with more than they bargained for. The board of trustees met to discuss its new contract with the food provider Monday. According to Student Body President Anthony Siders, the BOT voted 6 to 5 in favor of Metz as […]

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$400K grant paves way for STEM scholars

A Florida A&M professor hopes to improve student participation in science and engineering classes by creating a program backed by a $400,000 grant. The program, called the Comprehensive Preparation for Future Scientists and Engineers, will be awarded $100,000 yearly from the Nuclear Regulatory Commission. The grant was received in October. […]

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Tallahassee ‘imagines’ new future

Students were given the chance to “invest” in their future Monday at Imagine Tallahassee’s community meeting in the Grand Ballroom. Students, faculty and community residents gathered for the open-house style meeting to provide input and vote with fake dollars on what strategic direction economic development funds should be allocated to. […]

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City commissioners make a few stops ‘About Town’

City Commissioners Andrew Gillum and Gil Ziffer made stops at an elementary school, Florida State University and Miracle Village Nursing Center for their monthly “About Town Forum http://talgov.com/main/news/3973.aspx on Wednesday. The initiative, which is called “Life in Tallahassee in a Single Day,” was created by the city’s Innovation and Engagement […]

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Students react to new iPad release

The iPad Air releases worldwide today. Many students at Florida A&M said iPads have created new ways to study and take notes in the classroom. Otis Averhart, a senior criminal justice student from Orlando, said he thinks Apple products make note-taking a breeze. “Everything with Apple is simple,” Averhart said. […]

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FSU College of Law hosts ‘Race and the Law’ panel

Florida State University’s division of student Affairs presented “Race and the Law” Tuesday evening. The free event was at FSU’s Wellness and Health Center Auditorium featured a panel discussion, provocative video footage and topics of race-related police action, criminal verdicts and criminal sentencing. Featured panelists included  Franita Tolson, an FSU […]

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City commissioners make a few stops ‘About Town’

  City Commissioners Andrew Gillum and Gil Ziffer made stops at an elementary school, Florida State University and Miracle Village Nursing Center for their monthly “About Town Forum” on Wednesday. The initiative, which is called “Life in Tallahassee in a Single Day,” was created by the city’s Innovation and Engagement […]

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Mayor’s Summit explores benefits of strangers

  The 10th annual Mayor’s Summit on Race, Culture and Human Relations keynote speaker Robbie Stokes Jr. emphasized rethinking the idea of strangers Tuesday. “I talk to strangers – and it’s changing my life,” Stokes said. According to Talgov.com, the summit is designed to create a climate and opportunity for […]

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Senate seeks financial aid liaison

Vice President of Student Affairs William Hudson discussed future plans for student financial aid liaison positions and plans for a financial aid call center Monday at the student’s senate meeting. Hudson informed students that future changes regarding financial aid made by the federal government would affect Florida A&M students who […]