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Minneapolis prepares for Derek Chauvin trial

On March 8, the state of Minnesota is scheduled to begin its prosecution of  Derek Chauvin, the main police officer involved in the death of George Floyd. His trial is for second-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter. According to the Minnesota Star Tribune, the state can also charge him with third-degree […]

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Let’s talk homecoming

Next to the Florida Classic, Homecoming is the most anticipated week of the college football season, here at Florida A&M University. It’s also safe to say thatit’s one of the most anticipated events in Florida. This monumental celebration draws crowds from across the nation bringing students, alumni, faculty and fans […]

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FAMU’s COVID dashboard far from accurate

Florida A&M has been working to prevent the unnecessary spread of COVID-19 across the university’s campus. Tools such as rapid COVID testing sites on campus, the newly opened vaccine site at the Lawson Center and the dashboard online that purportedly reports all of positive cases.  But how effective is the dashboard […]

Lifestyles

Conversations around cannabis

Florida A&M University has made itself an educator on the usage and legalities of cannabis. FAMU students are acquainted with the frequent FAMU INFO email messages on the statistics and facts that regarding marijuana and how to avoid conflicts that may arise. Marijuana use has become wildly popular over the […]

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SJGC’s Hunter named to national task force

Leah Hunter, an assistant professor in Florida A&M University’s School of Journalism & Graphic Communication, has been appointed to the Society of Professional Journalists’ national task force. Hunter serves as the adviser for FAMU’s SPJ student chapter. One SPJ meeting turned Hunter’s ideas to a wonderful opportunity. “I had a lot […]

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Panel at FSU a showcase for civil discourse

The brand-new Institute of Politics at Florida State University kicked off the month of March with its inaugural keynote panel discussion featuring Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) and former Senator Mel Martinez (R-FL), moderated by the Honorable Al Cardenas.  The panel discussed the importance of civic engagement, political participation and civil […]