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Students want more Set Fridays

Aug. 27 marked the day of the first and last Set Friday at FAMU. While the university plans to discontinue this popular on-campus event for the 2021-2022 school year, stipulations regarding homecoming arise. Florida A&M’s Set Friday has been canceled due to the lingering COVID-19 pandemic. Meanwhile, the university’s Student […]

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Second Aldi more convenient for many

In the words of Dj Khaled, “Another one!” The discount grocery store Aldi has opened its second location in Tallahassee. Located at 2020 West Pensacola St., this supermarket company’s placement seems perfect for an area that is teeming with college students. “I’ve always shopped at Aldi back at home, so […]

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Safety tips for enjoying a night out

Tallahassee is the state capital of Florida and home to two universities, Florida A&M and Florida State, along with Tallahassee Community College. After a long week of going to class, studying for tests, and completing assignments in time before 11:59, you probably want to party, hang out with friends and […]

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Lathan balances school, full-time job

Cedric Lathan, a graduating senior majoring in political science, knows all about managing his time. Lathan transferred to Florida A&M University in spring 2020 from Tallahassee Community College, where he graduated in December 2019. Lathan, a native of Miami, is a full-time student as well as a full-time recruiter coordinator […]

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Students’ clothing line expanding

When cousins Javier Reboyras and Cedrick Camper started their clothing line — Fiasco Apparel — in 2019, they didn’t think they would get this far. Now they are expanding while still attending Florida A&M University. It all started when someone who tried to insult them ended up inspiring them. “I […]

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It’s a new world at FAMU’s residence halls

The pandemic has changed campus life, and on-campus living is nothing short of that. With most courses being in-person and a campus filled with students, those living on FAMU’s campus this semester shared their perspectives. Azaria Austin, a senior at FAMU, is a resident assistant in Lt. James R. Polkinghorne […]