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Leon County copes with historic winter

On Tuesday, Leon County faced a historic and possibly record-breaking mix of winter precipitation and freezing rain. The chilling temperatures occurring between Tuesday afternoon and Wednesday morning set a winter storm warning into effect. According to the Tallahassee Democrat, the winter storm was predicted to bring up to four inches […]

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How to prep for possible snow storm

Winter storm Enzo is expected to make landfall in Tallahassee Tuesday evening and last up until Wednesday morning.   Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has declared a state of emergency ahead of the winter storm as temperatures are expected to drop in the low 20s Monday night and reach the upper 40s […]

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California wildfires: Global warming in full effect

Climate change is a highly debated topic as its urgency dominates national headlines. From hurricanes ravaging the southern U.S. to earthquakes toppling homes in Oklahoma, and wildfires destroying landscapes in California, natural disasters not only impact families but also influence environmental changes, housing markets, and the economy. Wildfires occur naturally […]

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Saying goodbye to America’s most popular app

The countdown to January 19th begins, as the Supreme Court unanimously upheld the federal law banning the social app TikTok.  TikTok is a social media platform owned by the Chinese internet company ByteDance, known for its user-tailored algorithms and strong influence on pop culture. The app has created mega-stars like […]

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Women’s team is back in the win column

The Florida A&M women’s basketball team secured a dominant 88-60 victory over Mississippi Valley State on Thursday.  Sabou Gueye led the way for the Rattlers, finishing as the game’s leading scorer with an impressive 20 points, 12 rebounds, and 5 assists. The victory improved FAMU’s overall record to 5-10 and […]

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What Trump’s second term could mean for FAMU students

As Donald Trump prepares for inauguration on Jan. 20, many students wonder what a second term under the former president would mean for Florida A&M University and other Historically Black Colleges and Universities. HBCUs have long struggled with underfunding, which has hindered their ability to compete with predominantly white institutions […]

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Darryl Jones speaks at FAMU’s MLK Convocation

Florida A&M University hosted a convocation in Lee Hall auditorium on Friday, in honor of the late Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.  Interim President Timothy Beard gave a special acknowledgement to former President Larry Robinson. “Certainly his influence continues to pervade this institution and beyond. Thank you Dr. Robinson” Beard […]

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90.5 hosts TikTok funeral

With a ban of the popular social media app TikTok looming large over the United States, many users and content creators are bracing for the inevitable. Last year President Joe Biden, wary of TikTok’s Chinese owner, signed the Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act. The app is scheduled […]