Author: Jalynn McDuffey | Staff Writer

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Saying goodbye to America’s most popular app

The countdown to January 19th begins, as the Supreme Court unanimously upheld the federal law banning the social app TikTok.  TikTok is a social media platform owned by the Chinese internet company ByteDance, known for its user-tailored algorithms and strong influence on pop culture. The app has created mega-stars like […]

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Downpour doesn’t deter FAMU students

‘Dark clouds have gathered” was the message displayed on Saturday on Florida A&M University’s social media page. A historic call to action for all Rattlers had overshadowed Tallahassee, as the 2023 SWAC Championship game brought hours of heavy rain to Bragg Stadium. Cloaked in bright ponchos and logo hats, the […]

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Elijah Rutland lets his artwork speak for him

Everyone knew early on that Elijah Rutland was a child of few words. Now, the Atlanta-born, Macon-raised 2022 Florida A&M University graduate is a self-made artist and visionary behind Fix My Sole, which deals in everything from apparel design to creative direction. While collaborating with companies such as Nike, the […]

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Leon County vows to fight climate change

You can’t escape it. On the news or even on your screens. Climate change is a topic the public can no longer ignore. With growing concerns over the hotter summers and stronger hurricanes, cities all over the state of Florida are starting to address the change in climate that even […]

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Airport Gateway project stuck in a loop

The Blueprint Intergovernmental Agency met Thursday to discuss plans to move forward on funding of the Blueprint Gateway Project. With the next and final budget meeting taking place this Tuesday, many citizens are awaiting the final decision on whether or not the construction will begin next year. With construction set […]

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Rattlers take time out to celebrate

The campus of Florida A&M University was buzzing with excitement Monday after FAMU was named one of the top 100 public universities in the nation. This achievement was fulfilled as the institution was ranked 91 among the U.S. News &World Report Top Public National Universities on Monday. The impressive ranking […]