Author: Cydney Robinson | Staff writer

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A final Set Friday beckons

The final Set Friday of the semester will be held this Friday at the Will Packer Performing Arts Amphitheater. This is also the university’s annual day of giving. Rattlers are expected to show their pride by repping their organization, dressing in orange and green, and giving back to the FAMUly. […]

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Rec center can’t afford to open on weekends

The Hansel E. Tookes Student Recreation Center is one of the most visited locations at Florida A&M University. In its pursuit of lifelong wellness and competitive fun, FAMU provides a diverse array of recreational programs and services to FAMU students, according to a top-ranking administrator at FAMU. However, operating hours […]

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Annie Johnson, a community ‘angel’

A little girl was taught by her mother that it takes a village to raise a family. Believing in that axiom, the young girl knew she had big dreams about giving back to her community. Her name was Annie Johnson. Johnson is a successful 89-year-old businesswoman and advocate for the […]

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Autism in spotlight in April

The month of April was previously known as Autism Awareness Month, but now the name has been changed starting this year to Autism Acceptance Month. This month may not mean a lot for some, but for roughly 5 million adults in the United States this month is about the inclusion […]

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Meet FAMU yoga teacher I-Jah Lundy

I-Jah Lundy is a passionate and high-spirited yogi. He started teaching at Florida A&M’s Campus Recreational Center this year. Before that he taught for two years at the Tallahassee Yoga and Meditation Center. He teaches at the rec center two times a week on Mondays and Wednesdays from 5-6 p.m., […]

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Zumbo seeks seat on county commission

Dominique Zumbo wants to make a difference in Tallahassee, her adopted hometown. She plans to challenge Nick Maddox for one of the at-large seats on the Leon County Commission with primaries scheduled for late August. Zumbo is from Oviedo, but was raised in Orlando. Zumbo is the youngest of three […]

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Senate will determine fate of ‘Crown Act’

The House of Representatives passed legislation on March 18 that would prohibit discrimination against people with hair styles associated with a particular race or national origin. Lawmakers in Washington passed the bill, titled Creating a Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair, or Crown Act. In the 235-189 vote, only […]

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A makeover for Varsity Plaza

It almost seems that there is a new development project happening in Tallahassee every time you turn around. From new hotels to improving the infrastructure of buildings to investing in numerous beautification projects around town, there is no doubt that the capital city is starting to experience a huge economic […]