Alyssa Cooper | Multimedia Journalist

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News Articles

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Below are news articles I have wrtitten for The FAMUan and the Fort Worth Star-Telegram.

  • House bill provides light to apprenticeships

    House bill provides light to apprenticeships

    Original Publish Date: March 2, 2025 Article Link: https://www.thefamuanonline.com/2025/03/02/house-bill-provides-light-to-apprenticeships/ High school students interested in pursuing trades and apprenticeship programs upon graduation might have better opportunities…

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  • House committee hears mental health-care update

    House committee hears mental health-care update

    Original Publish Date: February 17, 2025 Article Link: https://www.thefamuanonline.com/2025/02/17/house-committee-hears-mental-health-care-update/ The Human Services Subcommittee met on  Thursday to hear updates on how well the state of…

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  • Election security a priority in 2025

    Election security a priority in 2025

    Original Publish Date: February 11, 2025 Article Link: https://www.thefamuanonline.com/2025/02/11/election-security-a-priority-in-2025/ Increasing election security in Florida for future elections is a priority for the state’s lawmakers. Three…

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  • Republicans in Florida hope to roll back gun laws

    Republicans in Florida hope to roll back gun laws

    Original Publish Date: January 30, 2025 Article Link: https://www.thefamuanonline.com/2025/01/30/republicans-in-florida-hope-to-roll-back-gun-laws/ The Republican supermajority in the Florida Legislature is working to roll back gun laws passed after…

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  • Christmas Rock Festival provides entertainment for a great cause

    Christmas Rock Festival provides entertainment for a great cause

    Original Publish Date: December 8, 2023 Article Link: https://www.thefamuanonline.com/2023/12/08/christmas-rock-festival-provides-entertainment-for-a-great-cause/ On Dec. 9, the Performing Arts Collect of Tallahassee (PACT) will host their annual Christmas Rock…

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  • Negotiations over firefighter salaries continue

    Negotiations over firefighter salaries continue

    Original Publish Date: September 26, 2023 Article Link: https://www.thefamuanonline.com/2023/09/26/negotiations-over-firefighter-salaries-continue/ Vacant positions are causing a problem within the Tallahassee Fire Department (TFD). According to Tallahassee Professional…

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  • The benefits of exercise are endless

    The benefits of exercise are endless

    Original Publish Date: September 28, 2023 Article Link: https://www.thefamuanonline.com/2023/09/18/the-benefits-of-exercise-are-endless/ The positive effects of establishing a regular workout routine cannot be understated, and they expand beyond…

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  • SGA prepares for $3.1 million budget

    SGA prepares for $3.1 million budget

    Original Publish Date: April 24, 2023 Article Link: https://www.thefamuanonline.com/2023/04/24/sga-given-a-projected-3-1-million-dollars-for-the-2023-2024-academic-year/ With the end of the semester approaching, senate president Pro Temp Londe Mondelus and Organization and…

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  • A bittersweet farewell for Student Senate

    A bittersweet farewell for Student Senate

    Original Publish Date: April 24, 2023 Article Link: https://www.thefamuanonline.com/2023/04/24/a-bittersweet-farewell-to-the-53rd-student-senate/ This Monday’s senate meeting was one full of emotion. Many members of the 52nd Student Senate will…

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