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House bill seeks to stop online censorship

The First Amendment assures us that as American citizens we have the right to freedom of speech and freedom of the press. As true as this may be, there are certain boundaries that cannot be easily crossed when it comes to the world of the internet. Social media platforms such […]

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Bill aims to prohibit transgender student-athletes

Almost a month ago, The Fairness in Female Sports Act was filed by the state House of Representatives’ Secondary Education & Career Development Subcommittee requiring that certain educational institutions’ athletic teams or sports be classified based on students biological sex. If approved, this would prohibit athletic teams or sports appointed […]

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TikTok is changing the music industry

“Renegade.” “Old Town Road.” “Say So.” “Corvette Corvette.” You’ve probably heard at least one of these songs playing throughout the last year, and if not you’ve definitely been living under a rock — or maybe just oblivious to the new trend in music. All of these catchy tunes received their […]

Lifestyles

Craft Fest connects businesses, patrons

Due to Tallahassee’s ever changing policies on in-person events and programs, many of the city’s larger engagements have been canceled or made virtual in an effort to slow the spread of the pandemic. Last weekend’s third annual Craft Fest was able to reunite the city through its safety conscious recognition […]

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A micro-aggression moment

So, one of my white coworkers randomly “complimented” me today by saying that I was the nicest Black person that he has ever worked with. Before I began jumping with joy, I immediately thought about a few variables: How long has he worked, where else has he worked, how many […]

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FAMU partners with Elder Care Services

Elder Care Services is collaborating with FAMU’s COVID site in order to provide vaccination shots to seniors ages 60 and over. Elder Care Services is working to provide transportation for seniors to this vaccination site at then Lawson Center with the help of volunteers and a desire to help seniors […]