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The Crarey interlude

After a challenging season in which the team finished with alosing record both against SWAC and non-conference opponents, Florida A&M University is turning a new page with the appointment of Patrick Crarey II as the new men’s head basketball coach. Crarey, who recently signed a one-year deal, is tasked with […]

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Lawmakers, public-sector unions at odds

In the late 1800s in New York City, the Central Labor Union sought to introduce a radical concept to capitalism: community over rugged individualism.  On Sept. 5, 1882, the first Labor Day was created to celebrate the spirit of the working class and organize across trades. Despite the annual festivities […]

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Why Florida isn’t an open carry state

Florida, recognized for its strong gun culture, upholds a ban on the open carrying of firearms, which contrasts with the trend in other states that have relaxed their open carry laws.  With several states around the country adopting open carry laws, this has kept Florida in another league. Despite Florida’s […]

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Proposed gas station stirs controversy

Much to the dismay of nearby residents, the intersection of Welaunee Boulevard and Dempsey Mayo Road may soon house a brand-new Circle K gas station.  Approximately 12 neighbors voiced their concerns during the August 21 Tallahassee City Commission meeting. Many homeowners in the canopy neighborhood worry that a gas station […]

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Snack prices now 50% more expensive—Yum?

Students at Florida A&M University’s School of Journalism and Graphic Communication are raising concerns about a significant increase in vending machine prices. Recently, the cost of snacks and beverages in these machines surged by 50%, leading to frustration and confusion among the student body.  This sudden increase was not communicated […]

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Will Florida approve recreational pot?

As Florida voters prepare to decide on Amendment 3 in the November election, the proposal to legalize recreational marijuana has sparked a heated and multifaceted debate across the state. Amendment 3 seeks to permit adults 21 and over to possess up to three ounces of marijuana and grow up to […]

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Book bans lead to lawsuits

As the controversy over Florida’s book bans escalates, major publishers are taking legal action against the state, filing lawsuits over what they argue are unconstitutional restrictions enforced by House Bill 1069.  The lawsuits underline a crucial turning point in the broader debate over educational content and freedom of expression in […]

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Atlanta rapper Rich Homie Quan dies at the age of 33

Rapper Rich Homie Quan died at the age of 33 on Thursday, September 5. Fulton County Medical Examiner Jimmy Snadler confirmed to AP on Tuesday that Quan was taken to the hospital, where he later died after being found “unresponsive” on the sofa by his girlfriend. According to Sadler, he […]