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Tallahassee City Commission will limit public comment after a 3-2 Vote
Due to a series of community push-back during commission meetings, the Tallahassee City Commission will move forward with establishing a time limit for public comment. The time limit comes after a recent history of protestors showing up to meetings in response to the city commissions’ vote to not rescind the 287(g) agreement which would allow ICE to partner with state and local law enforcement to identify and…
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All Eyes on Flock: Tallahassee Debates Public Safety and Over-Surveillance
By Jorde Jones Flock cameras have built a rapport among police departments in the U.S. as a tool to help law enforcement solve crimes. However, Tallahassee community members are pushing back against their use. A Flock camera is an automated license plate reader built to identify vehicle information such as the make, model and other…
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The power of independence: how Black musicians have maintained authenticity without a label
By Jorde Jones on March 30, 2026 The music industry wouldn’t be what it is today without the contributions of Black artists, however, Black musicians have always received less credit and have been paid far less than their white counterparts. The music industry is known for having predatory contracts that often exploit the artist or prevent them from making…
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Keeping it locked: Is radio lost on Generation Z and Alpha?
December 8, 2025, 4:28 pm by Jorde Jones | Staff Writer Music listening and discovery outlets are always evolving. Gen Z’s relationship with music and the discovery of new sounds is rich in terms of the number of streaming sources and still includes radio. Many older Gen Z members can recall their experience of discovering their first favorite song…
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Opinion: Has the scope and coverage of violence on social media desensitized us?
October 10, 2025 10:06 pm by Jorde Jones | Staff Writer Over the last two decades, social media has played a pivotal role in accessing news, entertainment and more access to each other’s lives. With this accessibility comes more obtainability to violent content, which begs the question: Are young adults becoming desensitized to violence being…
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An ice breaker with FAMU’s hidden gem: Professor Darryl S. Tookes.
by Jorde Jones | Staff Writer Prior to our conversation, Professor Tookes and I held a brief discourse on the Grammy Awards. Simply being considered for a Grammy is an incredible achievement– after all, it is a songwriter’s award. However, Tookes notes that many artists don’t get the recognition that they deserve. Take Chick Corea…
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FAMU finishes off SGA week with a historic inauguration FAMU SGA Week
September 27, 2025 12:11 pm by Jorde Jones | Staff Writer Florida A&M University officially inaugurated newly elected Student Government Association President and Vice President Zayla Bryant and Kennedy Williams, bringing in the new group of student leaders for the 2025-2026 academic year. The inauguration is the last of many events that took place during…
