Author: Alexis Thornton | SJGC Capital Bureau

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Department of Education at risk under Trump

Former President Donald Trump has said repeatedly that if elected next month that he  plans to dismantle the Department of Education.  “We will ultimately eliminate the federal Department of Education,” he said at a rally in Wisconsin.    According to CNN, Trump expounded on his continued desire to decrease funding […]

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City Hall at stake in Seat 2 contest

Former Tallahassee Mayor Dot Inman-Johnson and current City Commissioner Curtis Richardson took part in a recent  candidate forum as they vie for the City Commission’s Seat 2. Whoever wins their race on Nov. 5 will determine the balance of power in City Hall. The forum was presented by the League […]

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Community addresses youth gun violence

A recent report by CNN reveals a troubling national trend: gun violence is now the leading cause of death for children and teenagers in the United States, with more than 3,500 fatalities recorded in 2022.  This issue is a concern in major urban centers and it also affects smaller communities […]

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TSA detects over 5,000 firearms at U.S. airports

As travel picks up across the U.S., the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is facing a troubling trend—an increasing number of firearms being found at airport security checkpoints.  During the first nine months of 2024, TSA officers intercepted 5,028 firearms at airports nationwide, according to a recent press release. That […]

Lifestyles

Mental health matters

World Mental Day is celebrated every year on October 10 and is a day to bring awareness and  advocacy for mental health internationally. Primarily, college students face unique challenges  that impact their mental well-being. College is an adjustment for many students, requiring  adjustments to academic performance and independent management […]

Opinions

GloRilla graces fans with ‘Glorious’ album

Florida A&M University’s homecoming headliner, GloRilla, released her debut album “Glorious” on October 11, just in time for her arrival on the hill.  “Glorious” is GloRilla’s first studio album, following her 2022 EP “Anyways, Life’s Great…” and her 2024 mixtape “Ehhthang Ehhthang”.  The 15-track project features her hit single “TGIF” […]

Lifestyles

Parking issues persist at FAMU

Photo Courtsey: Istock Parking has been a constant issue for many students at Florida A&M University. The university has over 9,000 students, and more than half of these students have vehicles, but there aren’t enough parking spaces to accommodate the students.   Earlier this year, the university signed a loan to […]