Author: Austin Dixon| Assistant Sports editor

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Why California’s “Fair Pay to Play Act” will change the future of the NCAA

With California Gov., Gavin Newsom officially signing Senate Bill 206 on LeBron James’ show “The Shop,” Monday evening, this will allow current California student-athletes to profit from their overall name and likeness, the National Collegiate Athletic Association’s (NCAA) multi-billion-dollar empire will slowly but surely see its shady methods become extinct. […]

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8 finalists for permanent CFO at FAMU

The search for Florida A&M University’s Chief Financial Officer and Vice President for Finance and Administration is one step closer to completion. In a meeting Wednesday afternoon, members of the search committee determined which candidates were best fit for the interview process. Forty-three candidates were reviewed by the group of […]

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Women In Radio launches a new membership program

Women In Radio (WIR) launched a new membership program on Monday, which offers affiliate access to exclusive professional opportunities, one-on-one consultations, and much more. The target is for women in college to mid-level career.  FAMU Alumna, Meaghan Taylor is the founder of Women In Radio, an organization for the support […]

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Sherell succeeding on all cylinders

After graduating from Florida State University in 2015, Tallahassee native Shannon Sherell’s SS Beauty brand has grown from multiple Tallahassee locations to expanding to Atlanta. Sherell earned her degree in creative writing, with a minor in entrepreneurship and communications. Sherell’s family said she was crazy for attending cosmetology school after […]

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City to continue e-scooter program for 6 months

Electric scooters will be extended for an additional six months throughout the city of Tallahassee.  Initially a three-month program that started in July, it includes motorized bicycles and scooters as mobility options. With a report of more than 60,000 rides during the program’s first two months, city commissioners said they […]

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Housing step show brings the IMPACT

Florida A&M University Housing hosted its 27th Annual Homecoming Housing Step Show. The step show took place at the Al Lawson Center on Monday at 7 p.m. This event is made up of residents who do not have any collegiate stepping experience.  The hosts, Kimani Jackson, Morgan Pinnock, MyQueal Lewis, […]

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BSU president Edwards a trailblazer

Wendyvette Edwards, a senior at Florida State University, hails from Pahokee, a small urban town in Palm Beach County mainly populated by African Americans. Edwards yearns to be an educator so she can help the next generation of young adults rise to the occasion. Edwards believes breaking the generational curse […]