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Health seminar focuses on COVID

Students in FAMU’s Department of Health, Physical Education and Recreation held a virtual seminar Thursday for National Health Week, focusing on the COVID-19 pandemic and racial inequity. This seminar was sponsored by FAMU’s College of Education, Department of Health, Physical Education & Recreation, College of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences, and […]

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Many still refuse to be vaccinated

Just 63 percent of the nation’s residents have  received at least the first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. However, those who remain unvaccinated still leave a huge impact. There has been a negative stigma around those who are not vaccinated and […]

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Review: FAMU alum offers a tropical twist

Have you ever craved tropical cuisine, but the islands are way too far away? Well, look no further, Pineappetit will provide the fix you need. Pineappetit is a new Black-owned restaurant on West Pensacola Street that has brought a new menu to the capital city. When you walk into the […]

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Local restaurants cope with labor shortages

According to the National Restaurant Association, more than eight million restaurant employees were laid off or furloughed since the start of the pandemic in March 2020. The nation’s restaurant’s experienced a loss of $280 billion in sales during the first 13 months of the pandemic, according to the trade association. […]

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Jefferson leads charge for minority-owned businesses

The Big Bend Minority Chamber of Commerce aims to assist the community, according to Antonio Jefferson, who serves as president of the organization. BBMC, with more than 200 members, was created to bring attention and support to women-owned and minority-owned businesses in a five-county region that is geographically considered part […]

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A push to rename Tallahassee courthouse

The federal courthouse in Tallahassee could be named after Joseph Hatchett, the first Black state supreme court justice, in an effort to commemorate and honor his work and legacy. The bill to change the name was introduced in Congress by U.S. Rep. Al Lawson of Tallahassee. If passed, the new […]

Lifestyles

FAMU, FSU students ‘Bridge the Gap’

This fall has brought all the nostalgic memories of college back to campus. That includes “Bridge the Gap,” a homecoming event at Florida State University hosted by its Black Student Union. It is a pep rally created to essentially bridge the gap between the students at Florida A&M University and […]

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Key safety measures missing at Coleman

Safety on Florida A&M University’s campus is a huge topic that many students voice concerns about. One particular issue that comes up time and again is the lack of protective measures at Coleman Library. The library is a place where students go to study and convene, most of the time […]