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FAMU Connection celebrates 125th anniversary

  A full house packed Charles Winter Wood Theatre Tuesday night for the annual preview performance of the FAMU Connection touring company, who is celebrating 125 years of Florida A&M history. Fifty minutes of high-energy dance numbers relayed through soul gripping vocals, transcended the rich history of FAMU for over […]

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Domestic violence: An in-depth look inside

  There were signs, but she said she ignored them. His drinking was the first sign. He’d drink a lot, and say mean things to her. The next morning, he would apologize. Then there was a push. She could feel his warm breath against her face as hell yelled drunken […]

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No student travel packages for 2012-2013 school year

  This year, students have to find their own way to the Atlanta Classic.   Florida A&M’s Office of Student Activities is no longer offering student packages, which covered the cost of transportation, hotel expenses and a ticket to the football game.   Dean of Students Henry Kirby said this […]

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OSA stops Atlanta travel package

  The Atlanta Classic is just days away, but this year students have to find their own way there.   Florida A&M’s Office of Student Activities is no longer offering student packages that covered the cost of transportation, hotel and a ticket to the football game.   Dean of Students, […]

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OSA stops ATL travel package

  The Atlanta Classic is just days away, but this year students have to find their own way there.   Florida A&M’s Office of Student Activities is no longer offering student packages that covered the cost of transportation, hotel and a ticket to the football game.   Dean of Students, […]

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FAMU students march against domestic violence

Wearing pink shirts and blowing whistles, about 60 Florida A&M students and staff marched across town to push for an end to domestic violence.  They waved signs with slogans such as “Love Doesn’t Hit” and “Domestic Violence Isn’t Just a Woman’s Issue” as they walked from the “Set” to Florida […]

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Dorm construction halted

After Florida A&M’s Board of Trustees terminated a building contract with Premier Construction and Development, Inc., conststruction of Polkinghorne Village residence hall is back in the planning stages. According to Sam Houston, the university’s director of facilities planning and construction, the BOT cancelled Premier’s building contract on Aug. 16. After […]

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SGA informs students about budget expenses

  Florida A&M’s Student Government Association shared updates on recent campus changes Monday. Student Body Vice President Michael Jefferson addressed information about the upcoming Atlanta Classic and ticket packages. “We will not have the student packages this year, but we need as many students to attend,” Jefferson said. Student Activities […]

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NAACP voter registration day efforts blanket FAMU

  The Florida A&M chapter of the NAACP participated in National Voters Registration Day Tuesday morning. The organization positioned its table in front of University Commons along with members of NAACP and volunteers from the local League of Women Voters of Tallahassee.   National Voter Registration is a designated day […]

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StarMetro takes suggestions from riders

  Listening sessions are a tool StarMetro uses to gain information from customers based on their needs and concerns, as well as meet them face-to-face. “About 60 percent of our customers are students,” said Heather Teter, a StarMetro marketing specialist. “Some of our best ideas for improvements come from our […]