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The Last Time I was Called Evil: My Time in the Amplify Movement

October 8, 2020 by Brendan Gerdts 1 Comment

This article was submitted to Spire Magazine by Brendan Gerdts (he/him). For more information on submitting to Spire, visit our contribute page. When I first won my seat in the Student Senate, it … [Read more...] about The Last Time I was Called Evil: My Time in the Amplify Movement

“It’s Too F***ing Late” : 15 Protesters Arrested by TPD

September 6, 2020 by Alanna Felton 1 Comment

On Saturday, September 5, the Leon Grand Jury acquitted the police officers involved in the shootings of Tony McDade, Mychael Johnson, and Wilbon Woodard — three black men killed by Tallahassee police … [Read more...] about “It’s Too F***ing Late” : 15 Protesters Arrested by TPD

“Everyone Started Running and Screaming” : Tallahassee Man Pulls Gun on Protesters

August 30, 2020 by Emily Pacenti Leave a Comment

It started as a peaceful march to the capital. Volunteers in orange vests guided the crowd and medics walked alongside protesters in case of injury. “The energy felt really [good],” said an … [Read more...] about “Everyone Started Running and Screaming” : Tallahassee Man Pulls Gun on Protesters

Florida Students Create Change With the Team Enough Lobbying Collective

August 12, 2020 by Alanna Felton Leave a Comment

When many Americans hear the word “lobbying,” they imagine people advocating for legislation benefiting big corporations and billionaires. However, lobbyists can also promote legislation which … [Read more...] about Florida Students Create Change With the Team Enough Lobbying Collective

Student Body President Vetoes Land Acknowledgement

July 31, 2020 by Emily Pacenti Leave a Comment

As national conversation takes place about the role of Indigenous peoples as mascots — especially as the Washington Redskins have announced a name change — FSU is reckoning once more with the … [Read more...] about Student Body President Vetoes Land Acknowledgement