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Black runners and 26.2 miles

Despite the dominance of African runners in long-distance races such as the 5,000-meter, 10,000-meter, half-marathons, and marathons, African Americans who enjoy long-distance running are few and far between. According to a 2020 survey conducted by Running USA, only three percent of long-distance runners in the United States were Black. Representation […]

Lifestyles

Some students thankful for Fizz

Fizz, an anonymous social media platform, has been popular on the campus of Florida A&M — even though the university has banned it from the institution’s official wifi [a la TikTok]. The inception of this app dates back to July 29, 2021, when it was co-founded by Teddy Solomon and […]

News

Poor People’s Campaign comes to the Capitol

A national call for moral revival took place Saturday at the Florida Capitol.  Also known as the Poor People’s Campaign, the march to the Capitol started at the First Presbyterian Church on North Adams Street. At least 31 other states staged similar marches on Saturday, bringing awareness to low-wage workers.  […]

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FSU adds psychiatry residency program

Florida State University’s College of Medicine has announced the establishment of a psychiatry residency program, a significant development for mental health care in Tallahassee. This ground-breaking program aims to meet the community’s growing demand for mental health care while providing necessary training opportunities for future psychiatrists. Dr. Mridul Mazumder, program […]

Opinions

Fizz fizzling out?

Fizz is an app that was brought to Florida A&M’s campus at the beginning of the spring semester in 2023. It was made to help get the FAMU community together, but within the past year what was curated to be a positive campus resource has turned into a toxic platform. […]

Opinions

Review: Piesanos hits all the right notes

A new restaurant has made an appearance, introducing a fresh ambiance that is often absent in Tallahassee’s dining scene. Piesanos Stone Fired Pizza is looking to establish itself as a favorite among your go-to Italian dining destinations.  The grand opening of Piesanos was Jan. 22, marking its relocation to the […]