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Mr. and Miss FAMU inspire with ‘Bigger’

Mister and Miss FAMU, Kimani Jackson and Erika Nicole, have used their melodic voices to spread a powerful message. They performed “Bigger” from Beyonce’s “Black is King” project, live at this year’s 2020 election and pageant.  They chose the song “Bigger” because they wanted to relay a multi-dimensional message that […]

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How weather affects mood

With fall just beginning and winter approaching, it is important to remember to closely monitor your mental health. Scientific studies show that when the weather is sunny outside, your brain releases a happy hormone called serotonin. However, its opposite, melatonin, is released when the weather is cloudy, rainy or dark. […]

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COVID-19 is changing Halloween

With the holiday season approaching many families have found themselves trying to navigate upcoming celebrations in a traditional but safe way with COVID-19 still raging. Halloween is the next holiday that invokes large gatherings, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have rolled out a list of guidelines that […]

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Must-try cafes in Tallahassee

College towns are frequently known for a few things — clubs, lively nightlife and coffee shops. Cafe culture is important in college, whether it’s for a first date or for a study spot away from home. A quality coffee shop with quality coffee can be your second home during a […]

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Bringing awareness to lives lost too soon

Last Thursday, Oct. 1, model, television personality, author and entrepreneur Chrissy Teigen grieved the loss of her newborn child. The wife of singer John Legend took to social media, sharing the sad news as they hoped to soon be leaving the hospital with their newborn son. “Driving home from the […]

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FAMU friends now business partners

After collectively being asked about their unique sense of style and ability to piece together vintage looks, Jordan Smith Jr., Jaylon Young and Javion Smith combined their talents to create Garb·age. A unique play on the phonetic sound of the word garbage, “garb” defined as ‘clothing or dress, especially of […]

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Community re-free-gerator helps, gives back

Tallahassee resident Tonya Williams has partnered up with Faith Deliverance Pentecostal Anointed House of Prayer to open a community refrigerator for Tallahassee residents. Located at 1139 Kissimmee St. in Tallahassee, the refrigerator is open 24 hours, seven days a week and is restocked every morning. There are no restrictions on […]