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Can grudges last a lifetime?

Michael B Jordan has recently gone viral again for something other than his love life. Jordan was interviewed by entertainment journalist Lore’l during a recent “Creed III” premiere event. During the interview, Lore’l mentioned that she and her classmates used to bully him in high school and call him “corny.”   […]

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Save some Mielle for us

In late December, TikTok influencer Alix Earle reviewed Mielle Organics Rosemary Mint Scalp & Hair Strengthening Oil. She ranked the oil amongst one of her best products of 2022 and praised it for the “tremendous growth results” she saw. Despite the oil and all the other Mielle Organics products marketed […]

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Black Voices brings prayers, joy to Tallahassee

The Black Voices Tour returned to Tallahassee’s Engage Church Wednesday for a night of worship and fellowship. The tour travels to different HBCUs and inner-city communities with a message of empowerment through the gospel. Missionary Bijou Taylor was excited to encourage and pray with those at the event. “Black Voices […]

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Raising Cane’s opening soon

Raising Cane’s, a popular chicken finger chain restaurant, is opening soon in the Varsity Plaza on West Tennessee Street. The restaurant will be adjacent to CVS and in front of the Target that FAMU and FSU students frequent. Matthew Williams, a fourth-year business administration student at FAMU, said he is […]

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Common Ground Bookstore provides a safe space

House Bill 1223  is threatening to ban instruction about sexual orientation and gender identity through eighth grade in Florida’s public schools. It also would prevent school employees from sharing their preferred pronouns or ask students theirs. As a result, LGBTQ+ community members in Tallahassee struggle to find safe spaces to […]

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Make no mistake: Racial trauma is real

Many African American college students have stories about their experiences with racism and how it shaped their perception on life in today’s society. The American Psychological Association, defines this as racial trauma. According to a scholarly article, “White People Stress Me Out All The Time: Black Students Define Racial Trauma,” […]

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Do college students play the lottery?

Although the chances of winning the lottery are slim to none, many people still take the risk to play. Lottery gambling can be considered a fun activity for some, but also pointless if no one wins any money. When it comes to undergraduate students, who are typically aged 18 to […]

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PR practitioners talk the talk at FAMU

Asya Griffin, a fourth-year public relations major at Florida A&M University, served as moderator of Tuesday’s event that was designed especially with other PR majors in mind. “I am strongly considering membership in the Florida Public Relations Association due to my exposure to the organization during my fellowship at the […]

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Planning the ideal spring break

Spring break is the most exciting and anticipated break of the year. It is the one break when many students travel and create lifelong memories together for the first time. There are many different ways you can enjoy your spring break whether you decide to travel or stay in Tallahassee. […]