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FSU’s Black Student Union promotes healthy habits

Florida State University’s Black Student Union held up a mirror to the mental, physical and emotional health of the university’s African American students. The BSU’s Friday event, entitled Importance of Black Health,  highlighted healthy ways to improve upon one’s overall well-being and also provided statistics on racial disparities in hospitals […]

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Black museum directors struggle with diversity

Elizabeth Dowdeswell, lieutenant-governor of Ontario, Canada, kicked off a celebration of Black History Month with an empowering discussion on the role of Black leadership and systemic barriers in the progression of arts and culture sectors in Canada. The panel consisted of speakers Gaetane Verna, director of the Power Plant Contemporary Art […]

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February 14 is also National Donor Day

It is no secret that Feb.14 is Valentine’Day, a day when millions of lovers across the nation show their appreciation for one another. The heart is a key concept in love and plays a major role in Valentine’s Day festivities. However, it is not the only organ that is celebrated […]

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Video rental store both retro and popular

One local small business provides a variety of films and brings back memories to those who grew up with Blockbuster stores, DVDs and VHS tapes. Cap City Video Lounge, located in Railroad Square Art Park, is the only video rental store left in Tallahassee. It also has a one-screen movie […]

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DJ Loosekid making a name for himself

If you’re a student at Florida A&M University, you should recognize a local DJ’s calling card anywhere that you hear it. DJ Loosekid, the official DJ of FAMU, keeps the school spirit alive on the hill, while building a household name for himself. Saying that he is an extrovert is […]