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FAMU student believes Target stole her design

The story of a young student’s encounter with a retail giant has taken an unexpected turn, as she has accused Target of copying her ideas that were submitted for a contest. Jasmine Patrick, a 20-year-old senior graphic design student at Florida A”&M University, is now questioning the ethics and integrity […]

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BetterMynd fills a vital niche

From coping with academic stress to personal concerns, students are discovering and utilizing the on-campus counseling services and support that are available to them through BetterMynd. FAMU counseling services has partnered with BetterMynd, an online counseling resource that has collaborated with over 100 universities. It focuses on enhancing mental health […]

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Is Railroad Square in transition?

During winter break, there was a post-and-delete announcement made by the owners of Railroad Square regarding a four-story apartment complex with a parking garage that would be built in the art district. According to WTLX Tallahassee, this project would’ve demolished several buildings and affected many businesses, which caused an uproar […]

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Galentine’s Day catching on

As Valentine’s Day approaches, a growing number of individuals — especially students — are embracing a different kind of celebration – Galentine’s Day. Originating from the television show “Parks and Recreation,” where the character Leslie Knope celebrates the day before Valentine’s Day exclusively with her female friends, Galentine’s Day has […]

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Student Senate addresses budgetary concerns

Florida A&M University’s 53rd Student Senate met on Monday, February 5th, to tackle critical issues surrounding student activities. The session featured discussions led by the Director of the Campus Activities Board (CAB), Rikhari Lewis, who shed light on the pressing budgetary challenges facing the Rattler’s Den and Galimore Lanes. Lewis […]

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BOG removes sociology from core curriculum

The Florida Board of Governors late last month approved new rules prohibiting spending any dollars on diversity, equity, and inclusion. The BOG also removed sociology from general education core course options at Florida’s public universities. This includes Tallahassee’s top-ranking schools, Florida A &M University, and Florida State University. The Tallahassee […]

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FAMU JAMSA week kicks off

The student body is lively at Florida A&M University as today marks the start of events for the Jamaican Student Association (JAMSA) week.  JAMSA week is a multi-day event that recognizes and unites the Caribbean student body with a Jamaican exposition.  JAMSA is an organization that was found by Keanu […]

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University set to announce Black History Month events

Florida A&M University is preparing to observe Black History Month throughout February with a compelling lineup of events honoring African Americans’ rich heritage and contributions. The campus will host a month-long celebration throughout the campus. Many students are excited for this year’s month of festivities. Students have been actively asking […]