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Medical marijuana industry creates jobs

Trulieve is a local company with multiple job opportunities available in the medical marijuana industry. Photo Courtesy of Truelieve.  Since the passing of an amendment in 2016 that legalized medical marijuana in Florida, a blossoming industry has led to the creation of a multitude of new jobs. It’s not just doctors […]

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FSU impresses with 68 percent 4-year graduation rate

The fountain in front of the Westcott Building is a popular place for photos. Photo submitted by Larry Mitchell Florida State University’s 68 percent four-year graduation rate is a record for a school in Florida’s State University System. This data was taken from the SUS’s Accountability Plan reports this past […]

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15 dance teams unite for one night

Poster of United We Dance. Photo Submitted by Catisha Joseph. Fifteen dance organizations will gather under one roof for one night only this Saturday at Florida &M University. Mahogany Dance Theater and Striker Dance Troupe will host the 13th annual United We Dance showcase, featuring performances by FAMU’s Mahogany, Strikers, […]

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Insulin price increases causing issues

Photo courtesy of usatoday.com. A recent increase in the price for insulin is limiting some Americans from being able to afford medication and supplies for Type-1 diabetes. Type-1 diabetics  all over the United States are having to ration their insulin because they believe it is better than having no insulin […]

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New organization hosts free headshot event

Jewels Inc members from left to right Neillia Nicholas, Jada Lloyd,  and Cortney Steward. Photo courtesy of Jewels Inc. A new non-profit organization on Florida A&M University’s campus made its debut by hosting an event preparing students for job recruiters. Jewels Incorporated gave students an opportunity to get their headshot […]

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Student Senate hopes to fill four seats

Photo Courtesy of the SGA website. There are four senate seats available in the legislative branch of FAMU’s Student Government Association. According to Elections and Appointment Chair Christopher Miller, there are three freshman seats and one senior seat that need to be filled. Miller said students must have a 2.5 […]

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A bar exclusively for queens

The Wig Bar recently opened in Railroad Square Art Park. Photo Submitted by Kha'Mari Mitchell. Queens Wear Crowns is a brand Shani Conoly created in January 2017. It’s also a motto she wants to spread around the world. To service all hair needs for women all over she recently opened […]