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University addresses housing woes

The housing crisis has been an ongoing issue at colleges and universities nationwide. Florida A&M University’s campus experienced its own setbacks last year when new admits and returning students felt displaced, whether they were assigned campus housing or not. In addition to the population of students that had to look […]

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Railroad Square adding food hall

For as long as Railroad Square has been open for business, Tallahassee residents have enjoyed everything it has to offer. From hotels to photography studios to art and cultural experiences, Railroad Square has cemented itself as one of the top spots to visit in the capital city. In hopes of […]

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Housing proposal threatens art district

Built in 1970, the art district in Tallahassee is now in jeopardy due to the newest housing proposal. Affordable housing has been proposed for the Railroad Square area that would replace the location of some of the local businesses in the district that is nestled into a cozy space between […]

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Florida students meet with legislators at the Capitol

On March 28, students representing Florida Student Florida Power met with legislators about House Bill 999. The event, called the 2023 Legislative Session, was led by Marie Rattigan and mobilized over 60 students to connect with legislators and express concerns over the bill. Every year Florida Student Powers takes students […]

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Students rally against HB 999

Members of Students for a Democratic Society and Community Action Committee’s Florida Chapters traveled to Tallahassee’s Railroad Square Art District Tuesday to rally against House Bill 999. The organizations have held rallies across the state to voice their outrage about Florida Governor Ron DeSantis’ proposed bill to get rid of […]

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Savvy Salvage Thrift serves the community

Justice Barnes is best known in Tallahassee as the owner of Savvy Salvage Thrift, a staple of Railroad Square Art District which has specialized in selling vintage goods since it opened in 2016. Barnes keeps a wide variety of items stocked in Savvy Salvage’s compact space, but it is Barnes’ […]