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New era underway for FAMU football

The Rattlers concluded their first official spring practice of the 2024 season Tuesday morning at Ken Riley Field at Bragg Memorial Stadium. Under the new leadership of FAMU coach James Colzie III, the team has a fiery energy. Colzie previously served as the assistant head coach under Willie Simmons, who […]

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Student Senate addresses funding

FAMU Senate convened on Zoom Monday with discussions about critical bills and allocating funding and resources vital for the university’s operations and growth. Notably absent from the proceedings was President-elect Loryn May. In her place, Sen. Jonathan McClover stepped in to address and lead the meeting. Bills presented Monday were […]

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Back to the basics: Greenwise to Publix

The Greenwise on West Gaines Street has been a bustling hub for college students and residents since the fall of 2018. In 2023, it was announced that all Greenwise locations would be phased out and converted to its parent company, Publix Super Market. This conversion included seven Florida stores and […]

Lifestyles

Pretty on Purpose with a purpose

Pretty on Purpose, a relatively new organization on Florida A&M University’s campus is devoted to empowering Black women while fostering a culture of self-love and wellness. Pretty On Purpose was founded on Sept. 12, 2023, which exposes holistic and sustainable beauty products to Black women and girls to introduce safe […]

Lifestyles

Tallahassee’s rooftop havens

Often praised for its historic sites and scenic surroundings, Tallahassee conceals a hidden gem that comes to light when the sun sets: a slew of rooftop spots that provide an exclusive view of the capital city’s nightlife. These elevated havens offer a refuge for locals and visitors, providing a break […]

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Bennett a valuable mentor to PR students

Thomas Bennett, a senior vice president at FleishmanHillard, is pivotal in leading the global health equity business for the renowned public relations, communications, and marketing company. With 22 years of diverse professional experience spanning sports, healthcare, tech, and financial services, Bennett’s expertise is focused on ensuring consumers have fair and […]

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Black runners and 26.2 miles

Despite the dominance of African runners in long-distance races such as the 5,000-meter, 10,000-meter, half-marathons, and marathons, African Americans who enjoy long-distance running are few and far between. According to a 2020 survey conducted by Running USA, only three percent of long-distance runners in the United States were Black. Representation […]

Lifestyles

Some students thankful for Fizz

Fizz, an anonymous social media platform, has been popular on the campus of Florida A&M — even though the university has banned it from the institution’s official wifi [a la TikTok]. The inception of this app dates back to July 29, 2021, when it was co-founded by Teddy Solomon and […]

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Poor People’s Campaign comes to the Capitol

A national call for moral revival took place Saturday at the Florida Capitol.  Also known as the Poor People’s Campaign, the march to the Capitol started at the First Presbyterian Church on North Adams Street. At least 31 other states staged similar marches on Saturday, bringing awareness to low-wage workers.  […]