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Commit a crime. Pay the fine.

During homecoming, the Marching “100’s” halftime performance exceeded a generous 25-minute allotment and was subsequently fined $5,000 by the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference.  Since then, university professor and Leon County Commissioner William “Bill” Proctor, along with Rep. Alan Williams (D-Tallahassee), launched a campaign to help the band pay off the small […]

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12 reasons to go to FAMU are stale

While having a casual conversation with some colleagues, one of them brought up a recruitment poster titled “Top 12 reasons to attend Florida A&M University.” What I thought would be included on the list, wasn’t what I saw when I got a chance to read it. Perusing the list, I […]

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Library etiquette fails at FAMU

Okay, I admit it. I was running late and desperately needed to print out a last-minute assignment.  So, I figured I would make a quick stop at Coleman Library. My game plan was all laid out.  I would run in, print off my homework and make it to class […]

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Six ways to cut the federal budget deficit

1. Repeal the Patriot Act: Not only was this shamefully unconstitutional, it’s costing us billions. Since 9/11, 22 new federal departments were needlessly added, many of them created just to make sure the American people aren’t terrorists. 2. Decriminalize pot: “But what about the children?” No, we’re not saying […]

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Pass the collection plate

Last week, President Obama announced he would be willing to at least consider keeping the Bush tax cuts in place, given those exemptions would still apply to the middle class. His announcement comes as conservative lawmakers and their misguided constituents vye to keep tax cuts in place for individuals […]

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Our Veteran’s deserve more than what they are given

For centuries, America’s military has played a prominent role in our country’s well-being. Because of the bravery that our troops have exemplified, America has not fought a war on its own soil since the Civil War of 1861 – 65. More recently, they have defended our country from terrorism […]

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Where do America’s real priorities lie?

Military expenditures. We don’t hear much about them and when we do it’s quite vague. We either brush it off as another necessity or just ignore it. The Bureau of Economic Analysis defines gross domestic product, or GDP, as the total the output of goods and services produced by […]

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Being a Nole in Rattler country

It’s more difficult thanit sounds. Being a Seminole in a school full or Rattlers can be intimidating – at least for some. I never found it intimidating, but there have been times that I’ve noticed some preconceived notions about people from Florida State coming to the highest of seven hills. […]

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Being a Rattler in Nole country

When I found out that I had the option of taking classes at both FAMU and Florida State through the Co-op Program, I jumped at the opportunity. I did this because graduate schools and even some employers seek applicants who’ve taken advantage of diverse education opportunities – but I […]

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So close…and yet so far

Although Florida A&M and Florida State universities are mere minutes apart, the two schools are worlds away from each other socially.   Florida State has an enrollment of roughly 40,000 students, while FAMU has a little more than 13,000 students.   Both schools are located in Tallahassee, but that […]