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Expand your music taste

There are many music genres which serve a purpose of catering only to specific audiences. Taking time to broaden the musical palette is essential when looking for creative expressions other artists have to offer. Music is not just something you listen to. It creates and alters emotions that all musicians […]

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Church hosts annual fall festival

Fall has arrived, and that means the weather is cooler, the leaves are slowly turning pale as the season progresses. What better way to enjoy some quality family time playing and making memories together? Gray Memorial United Methodist hosted a free pumpkin patch from 1 – 5 p.m. Sunday full […]

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Social media helps senior citizens stay connected

Social media represents a powerful revolution that has changed the globe. Social networks have brought changes that have impacted society and improved people’s lives. Contrary to some stereotypes, the elderly have significantly benefited from social media. However, there are dangers associated with social networks which can escalate in the absence […]

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Masks pose challenge for hearing impaired students

With many businesses and universities still recommending wearing masks to fight against COVID, hearing-impaired students have to cope and adjust with the mask recommendations. Face masks reduce the amplitude of sound and cause it to become somewhat garbled, cutting off one form of communication for those individuals. Speech reading, also […]

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COPPS stages annual white coat ceremony

FAMU’s College of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences (COPPS) held its annual white coat ceremony Friday to commemorate those third-year students in the program along with those receiving pinning’s and awards. The ceremony began with the honorees of the night taking their seats and COPPS’ faculty and staff relaying messages to […]

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Homecoming means fun. It also means high alert

Many students have begun to take necessary precautions as they figure out how to stay safe during a busy homecoming schedule. With recent shooting incidents near FAMU’s campus within the last few weeks, everyone is on edge. Simone Johnson, a first-year criminal justice major from Jacksonville, was shot in the […]

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Dressing for fall in Tallahassee

With the season changing from summer to fall, many of us are excited to finally wear fall fashion, which can be difficult due to the Tallahassee heat. Although it is warm and sunny year-round in Tallahassee, there are still ways to dress for fall. One of the ways you can […]

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Students are unsure about graduation ceremony plans

Three months away from graduation and with homecoming being in full effect, Florida A&M University graduating students are unsure what to expect for commencement in December. The school’s website posted a statement under the commencement tab that reads: “FAMU’s Fall 2021 Commencement ceremony has been scheduled for Friday, December 10 […]

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Lee Hall swings to the sounds of jazz, soul

After not being able to perform for over a year, the Florida A&M University Jazz Ensemble staged an “An Evening of Jazz and Soul” concert Thursday in Lee Hall. The concert began with a jazz combo, a smaller group of musicians. They performed covers to songs such as “Champagne Life” […]