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After viral video, a 10-day sentence

On Monday, following a two day trial, a Leon County jury found Calvin Riley, Sr. guilty of driving under the influence. Riley was sentenced to 10 days in jail and six months of probation.  Last week, a video snippet of police body cam footage from the traffic stop that led […]

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Update: Investigation ends with no impeachment

The protracted twists and turns involving a possible impeachment trial for the student body president-elect and her vice president, has taken an unexpected turn. And it appears the case has come to a close. In a previous article, it was reported that an alleged falsified document submitted by the Student […]

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SGA impeachment vote in limbo

As time passes, more details about the impeachment case involving the next Student Government Association president and vice president have emerged. In an attempt to hold a fair trial, a bill was passed in the Student Senate stating that only a one-third vote was necessary for the impeachment to go […]

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SGA in turmoil as investigation looms

In the midst of lingering campaign drama, another scenario has made its way to the campus of Florida A&M University. Student Government Association President-elect Loryn May and her vice president-elect, Dakarai “DK” Williams, have had an impeachment motion filed against them. According to the documents in the Student Senate’s internal […]

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High school coaches, staff may face required training

While participating in extracurricular sports, it is important to have staff members such as athletic trainers and directors nearby in case of a medical emergency. For example, if a student-athlete loses consciousness, immediate assistance is required. However, if the trained staff are not in close proximity and have to be […]

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Dozier School survivors may receive compensation

In an effort to compensate victims of abuse at the Dozier School for Boys and the Okeechobee reform school, state Senator Darryl Rouson,  a Democrat from St. Petersburg, has filed Senate Bill 24, formally known as, Dozier School for Boys and Okeechobee School Victim Compensation Program. The bill aims to […]

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Headline artists shine during homecoming concert

Students and locals gathered in Al Lawson Thursday night to experience some of their favorite musical artists live. The Florida A&M homecoming concert featured R&B artists Toosii and Mariah the Scientist and rap artists Rob49 and Nardo Wick. The concert began at 7 p.m. with FAMU students Tatiana Bell and […]