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Campus Plus promotes body positivity

Campus Plus, originally known as Plus Size Queens, is an organization on Florida A&M’s campus that works to promote self-love and body positivity among its members. Aya Gillard and Theresa Ballard merged with Hampton and founded Campus Plus on Feb. 16, 2022, and since then, it has grown into a […]

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Are you obsessed with being rich?

Whether it’s luxury vacations, designer brands, fancy cars, beauty aesthetics, or extravagant events, it’s easy to believe many people are wealthy. According to WTXL, money dysmorphia occurs when someone has distorted or insecure views of their financial situation, no matter what it truly is, leading them to make bad financial […]

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Pretty on Purpose with a purpose

Pretty on Purpose, a relatively new organization on Florida A&M University’s campus is devoted to empowering Black women while fostering a culture of self-love and wellness. Pretty On Purpose was founded on Sept. 12, 2023, which exposes holistic and sustainable beauty products to Black women and girls to introduce safe […]

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Tallahassee’s rooftop havens

Often praised for its historic sites and scenic surroundings, Tallahassee conceals a hidden gem that comes to light when the sun sets: a slew of rooftop spots that provide an exclusive view of the capital city’s nightlife. These elevated havens offer a refuge for locals and visitors, providing a break […]

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Bennett a valuable mentor to PR students

Thomas Bennett, a senior vice president at FleishmanHillard, is pivotal in leading the global health equity business for the renowned public relations, communications, and marketing company. With 22 years of diverse professional experience spanning sports, healthcare, tech, and financial services, Bennett’s expertise is focused on ensuring consumers have fair and […]

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Black runners and 26.2 miles

Despite the dominance of African runners in long-distance races such as the 5,000-meter, 10,000-meter, half-marathons, and marathons, African Americans who enjoy long-distance running are few and far between. According to a 2020 survey conducted by Running USA, only three percent of long-distance runners in the United States were Black. Representation […]

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Some students thankful for Fizz

Fizz, an anonymous social media platform, has been popular on the campus of Florida A&M — even though the university has banned it from the institution’s official wifi [a la TikTok]. The inception of this app dates back to July 29, 2021, when it was co-founded by Teddy Solomon and […]