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Celebrities take it to the rim during Demp Week

Photographer: Nazara-Henry Bruce   Trinidad James was in the house. So were Trina and DJ LooseKid. That could mean only thing: It was the celebrity basketball game at the Lawson Center during the annual Demp Week. Friday’s game, during the 20th anniversary of Demp Week, featured both new and familiar faces. Demp, […]

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Update: Student senate places leaders in limbo

Justin Bruno   On the same day that Student Government President Justin Bruno and Vice President Devin Harrison were sworn in to their respective posts at Florida A&M, the university’s student senate held an emergency meeting to reverse the decision naming the two men to their positions. The student senate’s […]

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Bruno named FAMU SGA President

Justin Bruno — Photo Courtesy of FAMU Devin Harrison (back) Justin Bruno Bruno, Harrison named SGA President and Vice President By Cara Hackett News Editor Justin Bruno and Devin Harrison have been officially named president and vice president of Florida A&M University’s student government. Bruno-Harrison were notified by the student […]

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Seminoles outlast the Wolverines in the Orange Bowl

The Florida State Seminoles took home the Capital One Orange Bowl trophy, beating the Michigan Wolverines after four quarters of thrilling play. The Noles dominated the Wolverines’ defense in the first half, leading 20-6. After halftime, the Wolverines returned to the field full of vengeance. Michigan kicked a […]

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Original Lincoln High School receives historical marker

One of the first schools created by the Freedmen’s Bureau, Lincoln High School, received a historical marker. (Move the middle bar in the center of the photo to compare the current Lincoln High to its original structure.) Michael Hart, State Historical Marker Coordinator who presented the marker, said the school […]

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News 20 SportZone

No matter the venue, there is always a new sports story to tell, and the SportZone team found several worth sharing. The Fighter By Jessika Ward Willie Ferrell has been fighting for years.  He is a heavyweight boxer who has racked up several accolades in the last years. He was […]

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Student filmmakers bring attention to social issues in the community

Caption   Six students from Florida A&M University’s School of Journalism & Graphic Communication showcased their talents as filmmakers at the 10th year anniversary of Jschool Journals. SJGC yet again set the bar for the student award winning screening event, sparking conversation and an open discussion on topics ranging from […]

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The Rattlers lose a thriller in the final seconds

[TALLAHASSEE, FL] Wednesday night the Rattlers took on the Owls of Kennesaw State and lost a thriller in the final seconds after coming back from a 13-point deficit late in the second half. With 1:51 left Jordan Jones hit a jumper that gave the Owls momentum and a 10-point lead, […]

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Murder Mile

quot;Murder Mile" was the nickname given to the streets of London, England's Upper and Lower Clapton because of their high crime rates. Drug and homicide-related crimes have occured in the area within the last few years. However, it was during the 1990s, that the area's crime levels were at […]