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Efforts to improve StarMetro underway

Tallahassee is taking a major step toward a cleaner, more sustainable future with a $12 million plan to upgrade the StarMetro bus system.  City commissioners recently approved the investment as part of the city’s Clean Energy Plan. For many residents, public transportation is more than just a way to get […]

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Do we really need live-action remakes?

Live-action remakes have become very typical within Hollywood and generate constant debates regarding their actual necessity and overall effect. While some of the audiences can truly appreciate the fresh take on beloved classics, others argue that they lack originality and they fail to catch the magic of the originals.  The […]

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Event puts FAMU’s PR program in spotlight

Florida A&M University’s School of Journalism & Graphic Communication hosted an engaging fireside chat Monday, featuring Dean Mira Lowe and Jamal Sowell, the university’s Vice President of Government Relations.  The event, held in the SJGC lecture hall, brought  students together for an informative discussion regarding public relations career pathways, educational […]

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Crowning culture: The legacy and impact of HBCU pageantry

For decades, pageantry has been a vibrant thread in the fabric of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), weaving together culture, leadership, and community engagement. What began as modest beauty contests within campus organizations has blossomed into grand celebrations that captivate entire school communities, offering a stage to showcase […]

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Austin Hall finding his way at the Capitol

On Military and Veterans Day at the Florida Capitol, the atmosphere was electric —22 tables set, 40 chairs aligned and dozens of people moving swiftly to prepare for one of the department’s most important events. As the clock ticked down and pressure mounted, Mitch McCombs, a staff member overseeing the […]

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Is April Fools’ Day still a thing?

April Fools’ Day has long been a tradition of pranks, jokes and lighthearted deception, but in today’s fast-paced digital age, is the holiday still relevant to college students? With social media playing a dominant role in communication and humor evolving with internet trends, the way students engage with April Fools […]

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Funding cuts impact libraries

A recent order by President Donald Trump to cut funding for the Institute of Museum and Library Services has raised concerns. The budget cuts could affect the Samuel H. Coleman Memorial Library, an essential resource for students and academic life on campus.  The IMLS, a crucial source of federal funding […]