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“Everyone Started Running and Screaming” : Tallahassee Man Pulls Gun on Protesters
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
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
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
K-Pop Stans, Trump’s Tulsa Rally, and the Power of Fandom
Much of the news coverage discussing the disappointing turnout at President Trump’s campaign rally in Tulsa, Oklahoma on June 20th, 2020 has (often bemusedly) referenced the role of K-Pop stans and … [Read more...] about K-Pop Stans, Trump’s Tulsa Rally, and the Power of Fandom
Words You Don’t Know : Riot Grrrl
The battle cry of punk women emerged as a DIY underground movement in the 90’s, pioneered by groups such as Bikini Kill, Bratmobile, Heavens to Betsy and a horde of rough and tumble female-led groups … [Read more...] about Words You Don’t Know : Riot Grrrl