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Camera shop takes root in Railroad Square

Tucked away in Railroad Square Art District just minutes away from FAMU is a lime green tin building with light brown wooding for entry. Inside is a home for creatives, artists and those who simply share a joy for creating memories. Same Ol Film Shop, a camera and film business, […]

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Masks should be mandatory

As Florida A&M University welcomes students back to campus, it should also be welcoming required face coverings. Not only are students coming from as far as out of the country, but they are also coming unvaccinated. Due to Governor Ron DeSantis’ decision to not enforce a mask mandate for Florida, […]

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Unexpected $5,000 windfall surprises students

In the midst of “balance due” alerts, late fees and chaos, students at Florida A&M have been anxious about their debts being cleared. Unexpectedly, FAMU this week posted a helpful lump sum of money to partially relieve the stress — the FAMU ARP HBCU Student Affairs scholarship — for every […]

Lifestyles

Success Center recruits student influencers

Influencers are on the rise as Florida A&M University’s new Peer Influencer Initiative kicks off. The initiative was created to establish a population of student influencers who promote the academic coaching unit in the Undergraduate Student Success Center. Peer influencers are encouraging students to use academic coaches as a resource […]

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Faculty, staff weigh in on in-person classes

Karen Mitchell, an academic coach at Florida A&M University, believes that transitioning from online learning to in-person classes has been a challenge for everyone. It certainly hasn’t been easy for faculty and staff, she said. “The transition from online learning to in-person learning has truly been a challenge we cannot […]

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Students want more Set Fridays

Aug. 27 marked the day of the first and last Set Friday at FAMU. While the university plans to discontinue this popular on-campus event for the 2021-2022 school year, stipulations regarding homecoming arise. Florida A&M’s Set Friday has been canceled due to the lingering COVID-19 pandemic. Meanwhile, the university’s Student […]

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FAMU seeks donations for Hurricane Ida victims

At the end of August, Hurricane Ida landed in Louisiana causing catastrophic damage to homes and businesses in numerous parishes. Many in New Orleans and other communities in Louisiana still do not have power and are dealing with sweltering temperatures. In the wake of  the devastating news, FAMU has put […]

Lifestyles

Second Aldi more convenient for many

In the words of Dj Khaled, “Another one!” The discount grocery store Aldi has opened its second location in Tallahassee. Located at 2020 West Pensacola St., this supermarket company’s placement seems perfect for an area that is teeming with college students. “I’ve always shopped at Aldi back at home, so […]

Lifestyles

Safety tips for enjoying a night out

Tallahassee is the state capital of Florida and home to two universities, Florida A&M and Florida State, along with Tallahassee Community College. After a long week of going to class, studying for tests, and completing assignments in time before 11:59, you probably want to party, hang out with friends and […]