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Students voice concerns as housing portal opening

Florida A&M University’s housing department announced that the application for the new school year will open next week, leaving many students skeptical about where they will be staying for the upcoming school year.     The housing application for returning students will open on March 3 at 9 a.m.: to apply students […]

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Artreunnah Perkins’ fashion legacy

The style of a person can be portrayed in many ways. For example, how deeply someone is interested in makeup or shoes.  For 21-year-old Artreunnah Perkins, style is portrayed by her through the clothes she wears. Perkins, born in Cairo, Georgia, moved to Tallahassee when she was about 3 years […]

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Gayle King does it her way

Gayle King is one of the country’s most well-known broadcast journalists today, and she still manages to keep relevant in the fast-paced media life. Many people know her as Oprah Winfrey’s good friend , but King made sure to make a name for herself. Regardless of King’s connections and help, […]

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Achievement starts with appearance

On February 26, the Alpha Xi Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. hosted their annual event, “Suits for Our Sons.” The event provided free business attire, including suits, dress shirts, ties, pants and other business casual clothing to men on FAMU’s campus. As Polemarch Larry LaFrance stated, “Achievement starts […]

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Tackling Tallahassee’s gun violence

While crime for this time of year has decreased, concerns about gun violence remain in Tallahassee. In the first three months of 2025, several shooting incidents have occurred across neighborhoods and near college campuses, leaving residents and students uneasy. “This isn’t just a problem for the police department,” stated the […]

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Famu students share spring break plans

As the 2025 spring break approaches, FAMU students are eager for a weeklong vacation. Many have exciting plans, while others do not have a set agenda and just want to enjoy the week off. For students, spring break is essentially a time to unwind and recharge for the remaining semester. […]

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FAMU’s influence beyond the campus

Many students choose to remain in Tallahassee after graduation because of the opportunities Florida Agricultural & Mechanical University provides. The connections they build at the university are valuable to the students and the community. To nurture these relationships, graduates often stay in the city to pursue their careers, carrying […]

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Trap Boy Burger embraces ‘trap aesthetic’

Tallahassee is known for its chicken tenders and burgers, and the latest addition to the city’s food scene is Trap Boy Burger. A new burger joint from the owners of Trap Boy Ramen, the restaurant raises the question: How far will the owners push the “trap aesthetic?” Trap Boy Burger […]