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Students helping those who need help

Photo courtesy of Stephanie Colter  FAMU students gave back to the Frenchtown community and near the Kearney Center from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, the first day of December. Students donated sweaters, blankets and hot chocolate.  Items were collected in the Efferson Student Union & Activities building throughout […]

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Dorothy B. Oven Park a hidden gem

Dorothy B. Oven Park is off Thomasville Road just south of the interstate. Photo courtesy of Jet Jackson If you are looking to get in the Christmas spirit, the Capital City has an array of attractions and events to inspire the Christmas spirit. One place in particular where you can […]

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FAMU students participate in recount video

FAMU Political science major Jeffery Simmons participates in recount video after the 2018 gubernatorial race. Photo Submitted by Sebrenia Coleman. Florida A&M University students saw it necessary to be involved with the gubernatorial recounts. While there was a state-wide initiative to recount all the votes, students decided to let their voices be […]

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Is it still a pep rally if no one shows up?

FAMU pep-rally at Gaither Gymnasium  Photo Submitted by Stephen Brown.  Florida A&M University had its latest pep rally in Gaither Gymnasium, but to the surprise of many, the attendance was below expectations. The event, coordinated by the Student Government Association, was supposed to get students excited about the upcoming basketball […]

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Graduate school is next for Franklin

Picture of Onyx posing. Photo Submitted by KDB Photography. Students often try to project a picture-perfect persona. But for one Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University student, Onyx Franklin, keeping up with those appearances nearly ended her college career. Franklin, who is a graduating as a pre-occupational therapy major, came to […]

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BSLS completes donation drive

Big Sister Little Sister recently concluded a collection drive for homeless women in Leon County. Photo submitted by Breyanna Homes Big Sister Little Sister held an “We Matter Period” donation drive for homeless women in the region. The “We Matter Period” drop-off boxes were at several places on campus for […]