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Asya Griffin moderates FPRA panel discussion

The event, “Exploring Careers in Public Relations,” was presented by SJGC’s Office of Jobs and Internships and the Florida Public Relations Association’s (FPRA) Capital Chapter. The panelist’s driving message on Tuesday was ‘let’s keep more talent in Tallahassee.’ Asya M. Griffin, a fourth-year public relations student from Tallahassee, shined as […]

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Bill would require cameras in school zones

Florida lawmakers have filed a bill that would require cameras in school zones. House Bill 657 mandates that all counties in the state must enforce school zone speed limits through a speed-detection system. Violators who are caught speeding will catch a huge fine. Samantha Elliot, parent of a student at […]

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Simon hoping to expand school choice options

Monica Aviles and Alesha Waller are Leon County parent’s who home-school their children. Both extoll the benefits of home-schooling. “For us home-schooling is a way of life,” Aviles said. Aviles believes that education isn’t about the subject matter; rather, it is about teaching the child about life experiences altogether. The […]

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More than a game for four Rattlers

Although the 2022 football season has come to an end for FAMU, a few student-athletes continue to showcase their skills on the field to impress higher-level coaches at The HBCU Legacy Bowl. According to its official website, The HBCU Legacy Bowl is a “postseason all-star game showcasing the best NFL […]

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Supreme Court to hear student loan forgiveness case

A major development in the legal battle surrounding President Biden’s massive student loan forgiveness proposal is set to take place next week when the Supreme Court prepares to hear oral arguments to determine the proposal’s fate. Immediately after Biden unveiled his comprehensive plan to forgive up to $20,000 in student […]

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FSU students join statewide walk-out

In response to Florida Governor Ron DeSantis’ initiatives to restrict and eliminate diverse, equitable and inclusive curriculums in Florida’s public schools, thousands of college students walked out of their classes Thursday. Stand for Freedom is a collaborative movement orchestrated by the Dream Defenders and the Florida College Democrats to combat […]

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Purchase of Citivue adds 116 beds

Florida A&M University expanded its housing options in October with the purchase of 118-bed Light House at Brooklyn Yard, named Rattler Pointe by junior Ashona Graves. That expansion continued earlier this month when the university announced that it had purchased the 116-bed Citivue complex for $12.7 million. It is located […]