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Repticon strikes Tallahassee, again

Once a year, the city of Tallahassee becomes home to one of the most interesting conventions in Florida. Repticon — held Saturday at the North Florida Fairgrounds — is an event that brings together reptile enthusiasts, breeders and vendors from all over the country. It is a place where people […]

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Earth Day at FAMU engages students, residents

Florida A&M University held its second annual Earth Day event Saturday. It was hosted by the University Scholarship Program in conjunction with the United States Department of Agriculture at the Will Packer Amphitheater. In addition to school departments, multiple agencies and organizations came out in support of the event, such […]

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Neos in spotlight at Set Friday

Set Friday is one of Florida A&M University’s most cherished traditions. Students come together to dance, dress to impress, support Black vendors, represent their organizations and celebrate all things FAMU. This week’s Set Friday was all about the campus’s neophytes, typically referred to as neos, or newly inducted members of […]

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Art exhibit showcases two students’ paintings

Kala Way and Jude Jones, upcoming graduates of Florida A&M University, inspired others as they shared the motivations behind their art exhibits at the Foster-Tanner Gallery Thursday evening. The two touched on deeper and more personal and emotional topics in their collections. Way’s “Outside the Garden” focuses on how she […]

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New fashion trends emerge in spring

Just like the seasons, style trends vary from month to month, sometimes from week to week. With TikTok providing inspiration and more Gen Zers going down the creative pathway of innovation, we’re seeing a lot of modified fashion trends coming back. According to a recent story by Madeline Fass in […]

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Frenchtown market slow to recover from COVID

The Frenchtown community has a rich history in Tallahassee dating back to the early 1800s. After the Civil War, newly freed slaves moved from plantations to nearby towns and neighborhoods such as Frenchtown. The area boomed with commerce, community and culture with businesses, schools and churches. Some of those businesses […]

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How to finish the semester strong

In the final weeks of the semester, students are well into their courses with a substantial amount of coursework, school activities, demanding jobs, and balancing their social lives. This balancing act can eventually lead to burnout, but there are some steps students can take to finish the semester strong. Ana […]