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Out-of-state student thrives at FAMU

Florida A&M University is home to some of the most diverse students in the world. The Rattler nation is made up of people from each and every state. Though the majority of the student population is from Florida, a significant part of the student body is made up of out-of-state […]

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A Valentine’s Day made in Africa

The moment of truth is fast approaching, so it’s time to be honest: Have you established a new Valentine’s Day resolution? Please do us all — especially your fed-up partner — a favor and make 2020 the last year for the usual, last-minute gas station or Dollar Tree gifts of […]

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A scope of Tallahassee’s parks

Tallahassee is known for being the Florida state capital and housing a vibrant college community. However, most people are unaware that it’s also a center for trade and agriculture, as it is known for its parks and gardens. The City’s Parks Recreation and Neighborhood Affairs Department constructs, maintains and enhances […]

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What Rattlers are watching

Renting movies from a local Blockbuster or Redbox has practically become extinct. Streaming platforms like Netflix, Disney+, Hulu and HBO Max and the countless others are now more convenient than ever. Having access to your favorite shows anywhere at any time with a smart device is an ideal way to […]

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Hot Pockets recall alarms some students

Make no mistake: Hot Pockets are a staple, cheap meal for an on-the-go broke college student. But that may be changing.  The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service recently issued a recall on Hot Pockets. A total of 762,615 pounds of Nestle’s frozen not ready-to-eat pepperoni Hot […]

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Some local CBD shops thriving

Tallahassee’s CBD shops around Tallahassee appear to have developed a loyal customer base even with the pandemic on a rise. Employees at different CBD shops and bars around town explained the effects that the pandemic has had and the differences between them was mostly based on their  clientele’s age range. […]

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Bicycle shops struggle to keep up with demand

The U.S. is experiencing yet another shortage. But the item falls short of the typical list of sanitary items — toilet paper, hand sanitizer, masks or cleaning supplies. This item highlights how the COVID-19 virus has struck a specific aspect of public life: transportation. There are millions of Americans who […]

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‘FitTok’ goes viral

TikTok continues to surge as the social media app steadily becomes the ultimate resource for millions. As of late, TikTok — recently known to some as “FitTok” — has become an immediate hotspot for fitness gurus and influencers. Influencer, YouTube creator and mother to TikTok’s newest workout regimen — 12-3-30 […]