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KidsFest coming to Cascades

Mark your calendars for the return of Kids Inc. of the Big Bend’s KidsFest. The event, designed to provide fun for the community, is scheduled for 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, April 30 at Cascades Park. The event is put on by Kids Incorporated, a nonprofit that provides families in the […]

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Is it still Set Friday if it’s not at the set?

Florida A&M University has continued to have “an epic return” since COVID-19 upended campus life beginning in March 2020. In October, the Will Packer Performing Arts Amphitheater was revealed as the newest addition to the university. Will Packer graduated in 1996 and the award-winning producer and director said the university […]

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Hammond eager to move on to medical school

For many, the sky’s the limit.  But for one student at Florida A&M University, there is no limit. Mckenze Hammond, a senior bio pre-med student, has multiple hobbies and responsibilities beyond FAMU that are on the right track to greatness. Born and raised in Atlanta, she has made her mark […]

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The woman behind the relay

In the United States, there are over a million new cancer cases and half a million deaths due to cancer per year. Cancer is also the country’s second leading cause of death after heart disease. Kyra Freeney, a third-year environmental sciences student at Florida A&M University, has been working diligently […]

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Transfer students face extra challenges

Transferring into Florida A&M University can be a great adventure but also a stressful experience which can leave students feeling overwhelmed. Although each student has their own unique experience, FAMU students specifically share similarities with their transition challenges. Junior Ra’vin Woods transferred during the fall semester and says making friends […]

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COVID’s impact on student life

Since the beginning of the pandemic the way we operate our lives has changed drastically. From social distancing to working from home, the norm has transformed into something unfamiliar. This has also taken a toll on Florida A&M and its rich traditions. Organizations are now having to social distance their […]