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Students weigh in on loan forgiveness

President Joe Biden recently announced a plan to forgive up to $20,000 of federal student loans for those who qualify. Biden has advocated for student loan forgiveness since campaigning for president 2020 Two years later, the White House has now put out a three-part plan that embodies what exactly Biden’s […]

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Some students prefer new ‘Rattler Pack’

Florida A&M University’s Bookstore is now offering discounted course materials such as textbooks and access codes. The “Rattler Pack” is a new option available to all FAMU students enrolled in courses for the fall 2022 semester. This package allows for a more efficient and cost-effective way to receive course materials. […]

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TMH expands its reach with TikTok

Social media is an excellent tool that many businesses are taking advantage of, and Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare is a great example. TMH has a notable following on TikTok as well as Instagram. The local hospital has gone viral multiple times with various reels of cute animal therapists to their playful […]

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Staffing an ongoing issue for local restaurants

Tallahassee restaurants are in a hiring surge to fill staffing in multiple positions. These unfilled positions include servers, greeters, cooks and, for some establishments, managers. Local restaurants and franchises including Brooklyn Pizza, Hobbit American Grill, Island Seafood, Buffalo Wild Wings and Crafty Crab are “urgently hiring” for multiple positions, according […]

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FAMU reports no monkeypox cases

As the school year begins, students must take precautions to safeguard themselves from the ongoing coronavirus pandemic and the monkeypox disease spreading across the country. According to the Tallahassee Democrat, Leon County recorded its first case of monkeypox in July. William Hatfield, the Democrat’s editor, reported that cases remain relatively […]

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FAMU PD monitors more than 1,500 cameras

As the fall semester dawns and students begin to settle into their classes, they may find that it’s more than just Florida A&M University professors welcoming them back with a smile. A new initiative by the Department of Campus Safety and Security has produced dozens of signs on campus in […]

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FAMU football takes a stand

Unfair, entitled and disappointing are all words used by Florida A&M University students to capture reactions to the stance taken by FAMU’s football team. On Friday, social media was taken by storm when multiple sources reported 20 football players were ineligible to play against the North Carolina Tar Heels, leaving […]