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Coach Pye keeps rec center running smoothly

Coach Wayne Pye is Florida A&M University’s coordinator of intramural sports at the recreational center. Communication is key for this large department to run like a well-oiled machine. Known to many as “Coach Pye,” he not only supports his team with feedback and career advice that will ensure their success […]

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Clarke stays true to himself

Students at Florida A&M often test their strength to succeed. However, Chazriq Clarke has made his reign at FAMU unforgettable. Clarke, a graduating student, served as FAMU’s King of Orange and Green and was part of with many student organizations. Living in the limelight at FAMU and as a member […]

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Retrofit Records swims against the tide

Tucked between Vanity Affair One Stop Glam Shop and 1 Touch Barbershop, Retrofit Records remains Tallahassee’s beloved record store that’s home to both classic and modern records. Sharod Bines, the sole owner of Retrofit Records, noted that Black musicians like Sun Ra, Nina Simone, Lee Morgan, Fela Kuti, Madlib, MF […]

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Counseling services at FAMU not for everyone

Florida A&M’s Office of Counseling Services’ mission is to guarantee a welcoming, confidential and professional atmosphere where you can discuss any issues you are experiencing. It also stresses to students that they are “here for you from orientation to graduation.” There are many different types of counseling services provided by […]

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Derrick Taylor, the force behind The CMNTY

Derrick Taylor, a second-year public relations student from Stone Mountain, Ga., is both the founder and creative director of The CMNTY, a multimedia brand accompanied by a street luxury clothing line. Taylor established The CMNTY in December 2020 with a vision of highlighting young Black trendsetters in an innovative fashion […]

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Professor Jian Jones and mindful hip-hop

Jian Jones’ lifestyle is far from relaxed, but she manages to find a balance between motherhood, teaching and managing her brand, the mindful hip-hop scholar. By trade, she is a certified occupational therapist and a professor of occupational therapy in Florida A&M University’s School of Allied Health Sciences, but she […]

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A final Set Friday beckons

The final Set Friday of the semester will be held this Friday at the Will Packer Performing Arts Amphitheater. This is also the university’s annual day of giving. Rattlers are expected to show their pride by repping their organization, dressing in orange and green, and giving back to the FAMUly. […]

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Annie Johnson, a community ‘angel’

A little girl was taught by her mother that it takes a village to raise a family. Believing in that axiom, the young girl knew she had big dreams about giving back to her community. Her name was Annie Johnson. Johnson is a successful 89-year-old businesswoman and advocate for the […]

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Autism in spotlight in April

The month of April was previously known as Autism Awareness Month, but now the name has been changed starting this year to Autism Acceptance Month. This month may not mean a lot for some, but for roughly 5 million adults in the United States this month is about the inclusion […]

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Meet FAMU yoga teacher I-Jah Lundy

I-Jah Lundy is a passionate and high-spirited yogi. He started teaching at Florida A&M’s Campus Recreational Center this year. Before that he taught for two years at the Tallahassee Yoga and Meditation Center. He teaches at the rec center two times a week on Mondays and Wednesdays from 5-6 p.m., […]