Author: Chloe Dinard | Staff writer

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Forum focuses on south side issues

Christic Henry, a community advocate for Tallahassee’s south side, is clear about how she regards the numerous shootings in that part of the city. “The conversation on violence is a public health issue, public violence is a public health issue,” Henry said. On Tuesday evening the fall 2021 Community Organizing […]

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Civic literacy course and test now required

A virtual town hall Wednesday addressed how students can maneuver through the civic literacy graduation requirement and any questions students had about civil literacy. The 2017 Florida Legislature amended Section 1007.25, of the state’s statutes to require students initially entering a Florida College System institution or state university starting in […]

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Time changes prompts other changes

It’s that time of the year again. Daylight Savings Time has casually come to an end. Daylight Savings Time in the U.S. begins on the second Sunday in March when clocks are set forward one hour. The clocks are then turned back  to standard time on the first Sunday in […]

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Tallahassee honors veterans with annual parade

Hundreds of people lined up along South Monroe Street Thursday morning to kick off Veterans Day. Tallahassee’s annual Veterans Day parade was filled with music, trailer floats and a whole bunch of proud American spirit. Even the children were able to take part in the celebration; some were waving on […]

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Do students benefit from FAMU’s endowment?

Endowments are ongoing funds universities use to achieve short-term and long-term goals. They can be used for a variety of purposes over a finite period of time or even indefinitely. Each endowment consists of discrete funds, with stipulations from the donor on how the institution can use their gift. On […]

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Some local parents in no rush to vaccinate their children

Parental anxiety over the COVID-19 vaccine shot rose considerably last week when the Food & Drug Administration approved vaccinations for children ages 5-11. It will likely play a vital role in helping to contain the spread of COVID-19. According to the CDC, “Vaccinating children will help protect them from getting […]

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Supply chain issues a reality at Publix, local schools

The global supply chain issues are a persistent crisis that started at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic and are becoming more alarming to consumers worldwide. The ongoing supply chain issues stem from several reasons, including: the pandemic, port congestion, a boom in demand for goods and an overwhelmingly shortage […]

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Managing money a challenge for some students

Students have been struggling to maintain proper spending habits. Apart from the academic expenses expected from them, some students have had trouble managing their money on their personal needs. Aside from school-related expenses, such as tuition and books, the main thing that students have been spending most of their money […]