Author: De’ja Stokes | Staff writer

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Florida’s first lady battling breast cancer

Monday morning, the start of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced his wife Casey DeSantis has been diagnosed with breast cancer. “I am saddened to report that Florida’s esteemed first lady and my beloved wife has been diagnosed with breast cancer,” the governor said in a statement […]

Lifestyles

New apps offer buy-now, pay-later feature

Want that new purse you’ve been eyeing for this upcoming homecoming? Or those new boots to wear Friday night, but you don’t get paid until next Friday? Look no further because Affirm, Afterpay and Klarna are here to help. A new generation of “shop now, pay later” startups have developed […]

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FAMU Towers residents welcome Mail Hub

The Mail Hub now serves FAMU students in nearby residence halls The university has made it easier for students to retrieve mail and packages after an additional business center opened at The Hub on Sept. 13. The Mail Hub, located adjacent to FAMU Towers, was established to better serve the […]

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Student Senate addresses delayed refunds

It is now the seventh week of the semester and more than a couple hundred students have yet to receive financial aid. This week’s Student Senate meeting addressed the issue that is causing a great deal of difficulty for some students. Vice President of Student Affairs William Hudson Jr. and […]

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FAMU celebrates founding with wreath ceremony

Florida A&M University celebrated its 134th anniversary with a wreath laying ceremony at the eternal flame. This is an annual event that notarizes the birth of the university and its founders. The ceremony began with the presentation of colors by the Reserve Officer Training Corps, followed by Mister FAMU, Kaleb […]

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FAMU’s annual career fair is back in person

The Florida A&M University Fall 2021 Career and Internship Expo made its in-person return on Thursday, Sept. 30. Due to COVID-19, the expo was held virtually in 2020. Demiah Hawkins, a talent acquisition analyst at Slalom Consulting, said the virtual career fair forced her company to adjust. “With everything being […]

Opinions

Review: Casa Grande satisfies

If you’re looking for a new Mexican eatery to satisfy your ‘Taco Tuesday’ needs, make sure to keep Casa Grande as an option. The restaurant is a perfect blend of modern-upscale while still maintaining a traditional Mexican touch and flavor. The relaxed setting allows you to listen to good music, […]

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Tallahassee struggles to retain college graduates

Zhané Ferrell, a sophomore at Florida A&M University, has no intention of staying in the capital city post-graduation. “Tallahassee is a stepping stone,” she said. Despite the presence of three institutions of higher education with a combined student population exceeding 60,000, Tallahassee struggles to retain an educated workforce. Many students […]