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The convenience of a side hustle

Students are back in town and finding additional sources of income that are legitimate may be challenging while being a full-time student. There are side hustles in Tallahassee, Florida, that are compatible with individual schedules, such as UberEats, Doordash, donating plasma, etc. These side hustles allow students to focus on […]

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Entrepreneurship in 2022

Entrepreneurship has long evolved from the traditional view of the term. This generation of innovators is taking their ideas headfirst and starting their own businesses.  What once was considered to be a risky career move can now be something done by anyone dedicated enough.  Simone Johnson, a third-year criminal justice […]

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The crisis continues for FAMU housing

Students at Florida A&M University are taking hit after hit at the hands of the housing department.  A flood spanning four floors in the Polkinghorne Village West residence hall, forced 128 students to be evacuated. This incident arose just two days after it was announced Palmetto Phase III residents must […]

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What the new security gates mean for Wahnish Way

Florida A&M University’s (FAMU) campus is rapidly changing. Last year the campus underwent several construction projects, including the addition of the Will Packer Amphitheater and the demolition of Paddyfoote Housing Complex. This Fall, students were welcomed back by yet another new addition to the campus: two security gates to close […]

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Empire Fitness up and running

Empire Fitness held a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Saturday for the grand opening of the new fitness center. Many people in the community came out to support this event as there was food, activities for kids and, most importantly, free classes available to the public. Empire Fitness owner Labarron Smith and […]

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Students weigh in on loan forgiveness

President Joe Biden recently announced a plan to forgive up to $20,000 of federal student loans for those who qualify. Biden has advocated for student loan forgiveness since campaigning for president 2020 Two years later, the White House has now put out a three-part plan that embodies what exactly Biden’s […]

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Some students prefer new ‘Rattler Pack’

Florida A&M University’s Bookstore is now offering discounted course materials such as textbooks and access codes. The “Rattler Pack” is a new option available to all FAMU students enrolled in courses for the fall 2022 semester. This package allows for a more efficient and cost-effective way to receive course materials. […]

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Fagbamiye’s fashion line making waves

You do not have to look hard on Florida A&M’s campus to find unique brands and businesses that have been created by students. Moni Fagbamiye, a second-year pre-architecture major from Atlanta, is one of many young entrepreneurs on campus who have been making power moves and putting her brand on […]

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Out-of-state students wary or airline issues

Homesickness, travel expenses and long travel days at the beginning and end of each semester are just a handful of the struggles that out-of-state college students face. Unfortunately, it seems like out-of-state students will be adding a few more problems to their list of travel headaches: flight cancellations and flight […]