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DeSantis remains invisible

Tallahassee, FL as we know faced a natural disaster that you can only hear in fairytales. Florida being known for their hurricanes, faced one of their very few major tornadoes last Friday and the damage was devastating. The home of two major universities and the capital of Florida had power […]

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Large donation causes stir in FAMU community

On May 4, Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University (FAMU) received a record-breaking donation; the institution was gifted nearly a quarter billion dollars during a spring commencement ceremony. Normally, this would be a time for celebration, however, it has caused quite a disruption within the FAMU community, and HBCU community at […]

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Vaping isn’t worth it

Vapes. We all have heard of them and maybe have even tried them. They can be very addicting and can cause people to constantly buy them.  With all of this said, vapes can also be really bad for your health. According to cdc.gov, nicotine can harm the developing adolescent brain. […]

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Review: ‘Shirley’ is inspirational

Shirley Chisholm, the nation’s first Black congresswoman, began a historic quest to become president of the United States in 1972. Regina King, an Academy Award, Golden Globe Award, and four Primetime Emmy Awards recipient, plays Chisholm in the new Netflix movie “Shirley,” and takes a deep dive into Chisholm’s career. […]

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‘Cowboy Carter’: Beyoncé’s country

#8220;Cowboy Carter,” Act II in Beyoncé’s three-act album project, is a genre-bending journey through the world of country music in Beyoncé’s eyes. Taking a more personal and unique approach than the album’s predecessor, Renaissance, “Cowboy Carter” takes on a genre that often shuts out black voices and opens a door […]

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‘Quiet on Set’ reveals grim stories

In a profession where beauty frequently conceals darker truths, “Quiet on Set” fearlessly confronts one of the most widespread yet controversial issues: the abuse of child stars behind the scenes. Mary Robertson and Emma Schwartz served as directors of the documentary, which pulls back the layers of silence to reveal […]

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Is the TikTok ban beneficial?

Social media platforms have become essential to our everyday lives in the digital era, bringing people together via creativity, entertainment and shared interests.TikTok specifically has become incredibly famous, attracting millions with its short-form videos featuring content from dancing challenges to makeup tutorials. With this trendy app being enjoyed by users […]