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Tarot a growing tool used for spirituality

Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, there has been a surge of interest in astrology – more specifically, tarot. Fueled by Instagram meme accounts, venture capital-backed astrology apps like Co-Star, or the live card readings on Tik Tok’s “For You” page, more and more young adults are becoming more […]

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Flu season begins as COVID continues

Cold weather is on the horizon for the city of Tallahassee, which means students and faculty are prone to get sick. Flu-like symptoms may prompt Rattlers to get tested for COVID-19. As of Monday, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports 236 COVID-19 cases per 7-day metrics in Leon […]

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Jackson is a proud breast cancer survivor

Gail Jackson is trying to adjust to a new life after winning her fight against breast cancer. After the devastating loss of her husband, Robert Lee Jackson, to colon cancer, the long-time Gadsden County School District employee had to summon the courage and strength to overcome adversity. Knowing the history […]

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What you should know about the Dozier school

On Monday, Oct. 18, Dozier School abuse survivors met at the Florida Capitol for a press conference seeking financial compensation from the state. The Florida School for Boys, also known as the Arthur G. Dozier School for Boys, operated as a reform school one hour west of Tallahassee in Marianna. […]

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New Outdoor Club hikes, swims

The Florida A&M University Outdoor Club held its first meeting on Sept. 29 at Cascades Park. Students of both Florida State University and Tallahassee Community College were invited and encouraged to bring blankets for comfort purposes because all students would be sitting outside on the grass. FAMU’s Outdoor Club was […]

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Dissecting elitism at FAMU

Conversations have circulated recently both on social media and on-campus of the elitism that takes place among HBCU students. Students have been discussing the negative effects of elitism on campus and how it affects everybody whether they participate in it or not. It is how students relate to each other […]