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Study abroad program targets Belize

Some students at Florida A&M are preparing to study aquatics and learn about the country of Belize as part of the university’s study abroad program. A meeting was held Wednesday for students interested in the opportunity, where topics such as travel, activities and requirements were explained in detail. Since 2003, […]

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Some not returning for next year’s homecoming

Florida A&M University’s “epic return” homecoming brought thousands to Tallahassee the week of Oct. 24-31. Although it was a highly anticipated and well attended event as Rattlers near and far came together to celebrate and honor FAMU, some seniors and alumni do not plan on returning for next year’s celebration. […]

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Bush’s story a moving inspiration

Donte Bush, 21, is a business administration major at Florida A&M University. Affectionately known as “Tae,” he’s seen to those around him as the life of the party. But behind that big personality is an inspiring story to be told. Like any other young boy, Bush played sports. Baseball, to […]

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Brrrr. It’s time to bundle up

It’s time to ditch the biker shorts and tank tops because fall is here with a vengeance. With fall comes pumpkin spiced lattes and Ugg boots, but with this fall you might need a little more than usual. In South Florida, it is unusual for it to be even a […]

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Alumna’s toy drive benefits local children

Florida A&M University graduate Destyny Sparks, who earned her degree in clinical mental health counseling, spends most of her leisure time volunteering. Born and raised in Tallahassee, Sparks has always had a passion for helping people in need. Sparks has volunteered at the local Hope House for Women and Children […]

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Blue Tavern develops a following

The Blue Tavern, a popular Midtown bar, shut down at the start of the pandemic but has reopened its doors for business. The small community-oriented bar is under new management and has experienced a few changes since its re-opening earlier this year. The new owner and operator, Carrie Hamby, said […]

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Her planner may help with anxiety

Shaanacee Wilson made it her mission to become more serious about mental wellness, not just for herself, but for those around her. Wilson did so by starting a business called Fueled Purpose. “I started working on my first product in early January, the Fueled Purpose planner,” Wilson said. “The Fueled […]

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Entrepreneurship Club rebuilding

Florida A&M University can proudly claim a new and improved virtual Entrepreneurship Club. Jason Black started FAMUs first entrepreneur club in 2016. “Due to unforeseen circumstances, the club had a rough start and went through some difficulties caused by COVID as well, but in fall 2020, FAMU’s E-club got the […]

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Spuck swings on the sax and the tuba

He can be seen playing the tuba in The Marching 100, delivering smooth jazz on the saxophone with Tallahassee Nights Live, or speaking about the music industry in his classes. Victor Spuck is a fourth-year music industry major from Broward County who isn’t afraid to show his love and skill […]