Author: Nya Ramirez I Staff Reporter

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FAMU breaks ground on new residence hall

President Robinson and board members break ground on a new residence hall Wednesday afternoon. Photo Submitted by Nya Ramirez. FAMU President Larry Robinson and the Board of Trustees hosted a highly anticipated ground-breaking ceremony Wednesday afternoon for a 700-bed residence hall that is scheduled to open in August 2020. Robinson, […]

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Valenstein reaffirmed as head of DEP

The cabinet votes on Noah Valenstein's position as secretary of Florida DEP. Photo Submitted by Nya Ramirez. Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and his cabinet voted unanimously Tuesday on Noah Valenstein to remain as secretary of the Florida Department of Environmental Protection. Attorney General Ashley Moody, Chief Financial Officer Jimmy Patronis […]

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Smollett story simply baffling

Jussie Smollett is letting his lawyers speak on his behalf now. Photo courtesy of cnn.com The LGBT community has overcome many obstacles in obtaining freedom for the way they choose to live. However, is it OK to pretend to play the victim in such a controversial society? Since the recent news about […]

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Senate committee moves forward with vaping ban

The Senate Innovation, Industry, and Technology Committee listening to speakers voice their opinions on e-cigarettes/vapes. Photo submission by Nya Ramirez. In the 2018 November election, Florida voters passed a constitutional amendment that will ban the use of indoor vaping, or electronic cigarettes in enclosed indoor workplaces. On Tuesday morning, the […]