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Lifestyles

Stigma around therapy may be lifting

The pandemic is still impacting many homes and communities around the world. For some, being on lockdown and isolated from everyone else has forced them to take their mental health more seriously. Jiliah Henderson is a student at Florida A&M University. Although she didn’t see a decline in her mental […]

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Two alumnae each pledge $5K to SJGC

Florida A&M University’s School of Journalism & Graphic Communication, as part of its “Grads Are Back” homecoming week events, hosted a panel discussion, “Beyond the newsroom: Where your journalism degree can take you.” At the event, Keisha Lance Bottoms, the mayor of Atlanta, and Yolanda Cade with Disney, unexpectedly pledged […]

Lifestyles

Market Monday sets the tone for homecoming

Student entrepreneurs and local vendors set up booths and spread their tables for hours of business on the Quadrangle of FAMU’s campus Monday. The event started at noon. Student entrepreneur Joanna Ozia is the owner of Lovely Beads N Things. She sells waist beads, bracelets, anklets, purses and earrings. Monday, […]

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A push to rename Tallahassee courthouse

The federal courthouse in Tallahassee could be named after Joseph Hatchett, the first Black state supreme court justice, in an effort to commemorate and honor his work and legacy. The bill to change the name was introduced in Congress by U.S. Rep. Al Lawson of Tallahassee. If passed, the new […]

Opinions

Just another reason why I chose an HBCU

In light of a recent letter sent to Black student organizations at the University of Massachusetts at Amherst, students at Florida A&M University say that they have yet another reason to add to their list of why they chose an HBCU. “It’s disappointing to know that the people from my […]

Lifestyles

Four fall dates you have to try

As the weather begins to chill and we enter the third quarter of the year, fall is finally here. A new slew of activities have become available. So, to fulfill the excitement of the autumn season, here is a list of fall dates to try in Tallahassee. Pumpkin patch During […]

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Will new Amazon site appeal to college students?

Beginning as the mystery development “Project Mango,” Leon County leaders have finally revealed that a new Amazon fulfillment warehouse will be making its way to Tallahassee. The center is expected to offer more than 1,000 jobs, a $15 minimum wage and extended retirement and healthcare benefits, per a recent press […]