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The fight for environmental legislation

Tallahassee, Florida, is facing a tough challenge when it comes to protecting the environment. While local leaders want to make the city more sustainable, state politics keep getting in the way. From wildlife protection to fixing water quality issues, the city is trying to tackle big problems—but state lawmakers […]

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High-profile murder trial continues

Dan Markel, a highly regarded 41-year-old law professor at Florida State University, was fatally shot in a chilling execution-style killing at his Tallahassee residence on July 19, 2014.  Authorities suspect that his ex-wife’s family, including Donna Adelson — Markel’s former mother-in-law — plotted this gruesome crime. Donna Adelson, a 73-year-old […]

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A hiring freeze awaits college graduates

On March 13, 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic was declared a national emergency in the United States. Schools and workplaces nationwide shut down with no definite date to reopen provided by the White House. The graduating classes of 2020 and 2021 faced unconventional junior and senior years of high school […]

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A comeback for cursive writing?

In a world dominated by digital screens and typed messages, the delicate swirl of cursive writing seems like a relic of the past. Yet, House Bill 921, a proposed law that would mandate cursive instruction in Florida’s public schools, is igniting a wave of controversy nationwide. HB 921 would […]

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Achievement starts with appearance

On February 26, the Alpha Xi Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. hosted their annual event, “Suits for Our Sons.” The event provided free business attire, including suits, dress shirts, ties, pants and other business casual clothing to men on FAMU’s campus. As Polemarch Larry LaFrance stated, “Achievement starts […]