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Esports finds a home at TCC

Tallahassee Community College has become one of many schools in the nation to bring online gaming to its campus. However, only two colleges in Florida are offering Esports, including TCC. The first college is Florida Gateway College in Lake City, which is a member of the National Junior College Athletic […]

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Rattlers rock at First Friday

The First Friday Festival is an event held every first Friday of the month. It takes place primarily in the Railroad Square Art District. According to visittallahassee.com, for 20 years this has been Tallahassee’s most popular and longest-running monthly event. It has been written about by Forbes and the Huffington […]

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Seasons greetings

It is now that time of the year when the leaves turn colors, the weather cools down and picking the perfect pumpkin is added to the to-do list; yes, fall has arrived. The fall season comes with many festivities that are now staple traditions between October and November. Since the […]

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Upset over homecoming lineup

Homecoming week at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU), is a time to celebrate the history and legacy of each HBCU across the country. The week-long celebration includes a range of events for both alumni and students. During homecoming, celebrities make appearances, and events range from the club environment to […]

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Week of delays due to Ian

Last Monday afternoon, all Tallahassee schools and university officials announced the closure of school campuses anticipating the then category 5 hurricane Ian. Hurricane Ian was expected to bring high winds, heavy rain, and flooding to the local community. The school’s one-week closure caused many unforeseen delays between students’ classes and […]

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‘Chicken & Biscuits’ on menu for Essential Theatre

FAMU’s Essential Theatre is preparing to present “Chicken & Biscuits,” written by Douglas Lyons. The Broadway comedy comes to campus as an eventful feel-good performance. The upcoming play is directed by Luther D. Wells, an Essential Theatre professor and associate director of theater. Performances will take place Oct. 19-23 in […]

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Fashion always front and center at FAMU

Fashion is a huge part of the culture at Historically Black Colleges and Universities. It isn’t just a custom. It’s a lifestyle that allows students to express their creativity through clothing while on campus. Walking the campus grounds of Florida A&M University can be like walking on a fashion runway. […]

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Students cherish what FAMU has to offer

On Monday, Oct. 3, the No. 1 public HBCU in the country celebrated 135 years. Although the university has had its challenges since opening its doors on Oct. 3, 1887, many students are very appreciative of FAMU’s culture and everything it has to offer. First-year elementary education student Loryn Meeks, […]

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Organization fees stretch some students

Incoming freshmen and transfer students at Florida A&M are strongly encouraged to join organizations on campus. The organizations help students get more involved in their majors and pave a way into their careers. Many students who are involved in these organizations say they are grateful for the opportunities but have […]