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New club focuses on Jamaican culture

There are many clubs and student organizations on Florida A&M’s campus, including one club that recently made its debut and is looking to open up to the student body. That club is called the Jamaica American Student Association [JAMSA]. It is a club that’s based on, surprise, Jamaican culture. JAMSA […]

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Brrr. This week’s cold snap set records

Tallahassee residents are no strangers to cold weather, but as temperatures continue to drop this week some residents feel they may have gotten a preview of what’s to come. Wednesday night marked the beginning of a nearly three-day long cold snap that has seen the temperature fall to a staggering […]

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National Transfer Student Week

This week, Florida A&M University is celebrating National Transfer Student Week in honor of the academic excellence, passion, and service transfer students bring to campus. Transfer students make up about 5% percent of undergraduate students on campus. While most students come from the local feeder program with Tallahassee Community College, […]

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Alumna Sylniqua Janay creates originals

Sylniqua Janay, a FAMU alumna, is a full-time research associate and fashion designer from Miami. Her brand, Janay Atelier, consists of handmade fashion. She sews each piece. Her brand name is Janay Atelier; Janay comes from her middle name, and Atelier means “workshop or studio for an artist,” which ultimately […]

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The pink tax costs women a pretty penny

How much does it cost to be a woman? The exact amount is unknown; however, due to the “pink tax,” products marketed toward women on average cost 7% more and up to 50 percent more than comparable items marketed to men. The “Pink Tax” is a non-government-issued markup by manufacturers […]

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FSU comes to life during Market Wednesday

Market Wednesday is a lively and versatile mid-day gathering hosted ever week on Florida State University’s campus. Upon arrival at the Oglesby Student union, you will be greeted by a variety of different vendors, clubs and organizations. It’s an event feels like there is something for everybody to fit in. […]

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Food pantry on campus invaluable for some

On the campus of Florida A&M University, many resources are available to students, such as counseling services, academic tutoring and peer mentors. But one of the many resources that isn’t touted too often is the food pantry on campus. According to CNN, grocery prices have increased 13.1% over the past […]

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High expectations for new Royal Court

Now that campaign season has come to a close and the new elected officials are preparing for coronation, the campus is a buzz about what is to come. After the controversy over last year’s Royal Court, students are curious to see what the new court will bring to campus. Tykia […]