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Will Florida approve recreational pot?

As Florida voters prepare to decide on Amendment 3 in the November election, the proposal to legalize recreational marijuana has sparked a heated and multifaceted debate across the state. Amendment 3 seeks to permit adults 21 and over to possess up to three ounces of marijuana and grow up to […]

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Book bans lead to lawsuits

As the controversy over Florida’s book bans escalates, major publishers are taking legal action against the state, filing lawsuits over what they argue are unconstitutional restrictions enforced by House Bill 1069.  The lawsuits underline a crucial turning point in the broader debate over educational content and freedom of expression in […]

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Atlanta rapper Rich Homie Quan dies at the age of 33

Rapper Rich Homie Quan died at the age of 33 on Thursday, September 5. Fulton County Medical Examiner Jimmy Snadler confirmed to AP on Tuesday that Quan was taken to the hospital, where he later died after being found “unresponsive” on the sofa by his girlfriend. According to Sadler, he […]

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FAMU welcomes new Police Chief Audrey Alexander

Florida A&M University has launched this semester with new leadership. Audrey Alexander has been appointed as the university’s new Chief of Police and will take her seat on Friday.  All of Alexander’s past experiences and immense dedication have prepared her to take on this new leadership role. Her resume spans […]

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Harris and Trump face off in fiery first debate

Former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris had fiery exchanges on each other’s policy during the first presidential debate of the 2024 election. The Republican and Democratic nominees met for the first time, face to face, at the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia on Tuesday. The two shook […]

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Election could impact low-income schools

Project 2025 is a controversial, ultra-conservative proposal for Donald Trump’s agenda if he becomes president.  It sets out four main policy aims: restore the family as the centerpiece of American life; dismantle the administrative state; defend the nation’s sovereignty and borders; and secure God-given individual rights to live freely. It […]

Lifestyles

The art of thrifting

Whether through thrifting in person at thrift stores and curated vintage storefronts or buying clothes secondhand on platforms like Depop and Poshmark, thrifting is now considered one of the main sources of clothes shopping for Gen Z. Sustainability as well as ethically sourcing and buying clothes is now one of […]

Sports

FAMU volleyball finishes week undefeated

The Florida A&M volleyball team is now 5-2 following a midweek win against North Florida and a sweep at their FAMU Tournament. After a preseason loss to West Florida on Aug. 23 and a 1-2 finish in the Georgia State tournament the previous weekend, FAMU turned things around. The Rattlers […]