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FAMU to hold Fifth Annual African/Black Psychology Conference

The fifth annual African/Black Psychology Conference will be held on Friday, October 24 through Saturday, Oct. 25, 2014, in the Blue Cross/Blue Shield Auditorium located in the College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences building. This conference will be honoring psychiatrist Frances Cress Welsing, M.D., on her achievements in black psychology. […]

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SGA Hosts Special Allocation Workshop

On Wednesday the members of the Student Government Association and the Organization & Finances Committee came out to Perry Paige auditorium to inform students about how to apply for a special allocation,  a process of asking SGA for money that is not already apart of their annual budget. Many students […]

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Leon County Celebrates Local Heroes

Volunteer firefighters took a bow while citizens gathered together in appreciation of their tireless efforts at the 17th Annual Fire Truck Roundup on Saturday. This event highlighted the works of individuals who volunteer their time to be first responders. County Commission Chairman, Kristen Dozier, shared words of appreciation to thank […]

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World Rabies Day Educates Tallahassee Community

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Tallahassee residents were eager to learn about rabies and how to prevent it on World Rabies Day, Sept. 28. Rabies is a viral disease that is often found in wildlife animals like raccoons and foxes, but can be found among domestic animals and humans. According to the […]

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Leon County Schools Close for New Unofficial Holiday

A few minutes after the last school bell chimed on Thursday, October 2, a mother and her son crossed the street. She thanked the school crossing guard and said, “See you tomorrow.” Frank Walker, a Kate Sullivan Elementary School crossing guard, replied, “Oh no, you won’t.” This school year is […]

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Mangum promises ‘new season’ at FAMU

Florida A&M's newest president promised to restore the university's struggling reputation and strengthen programs to ensure FAMU stays competitive. “It’s a new season because it’s a time for change and transition,” said Elmira Mangum, the university's first woman president. “It’s the beginning of a recovery and a renewal and of […]