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College Affordability Act to help with student debt

Many college students are faced with graduating with large sums of debt. Florida’s undergraduate tuition and fees from 2012-2013 increased from 10.8 percent. Florida’s increase surpasses the national average of 5 percent and In 2013-2014 tuition and fees are reported to increase again. According to the Federal Reserve Bank of […]

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‘Insidious: Chapter 2’ delivers fright fest

All true horror movie lovers will enjoy “Insidious: Chapter 2.” This movie is the terrifying sequel to “Insidious,” which centered on the Lambert family and the dangerous spirits who haunted them. The first movie ended with Josh Lambert, the father, going into the spirit realm known as ““The Further”,” to […]

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‘Grand Theft Auto’ returns

The new entry in an infamous video game franchise, “Grand Theft Auto V,” was released Tuesday. The series has faced a number of lawsuits and public backlash over the years because of its violent adult themes. Some blame crimes and violent behavior in adolescents on violent video games, and the […]

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Lipstick Lovers have many options in Tallahassee

For people who are fans of lipstick colors, finding the hottest one for the fall can be challenging. The more trendy looks from the popular lipstick company MAC range from a little red to a deep burgundy giving you that deep dark matte look circa 1920s. “Colors to look for […]

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Sexpectations event promotes alternative exercise for women

Florida A&M’s Student Health Services and Rattler Wellness hosted “Ladies’ Night” at Art of the Catwalk on Friday. The event was part of Sexpectations, a campaign during the month of September to provide information on safer sex and HIV prevention. It was also a way to get students involved in […]

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Hair expo to showcase ‘natural’ looks

Florida A&M University alumnae are hosting a natural hair and health expo on Sunday themed “Crowning Glory… My Hair, My Art, My Culture” on Sunday. Valencia and Denise Jones, owners of Mandisa Ngozi Art & Braiding Gallery, Loving my Natural Hair Salon and Tallawah Events & Promotions, are hosting the […]

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Tally Fiesta

Maria Villavicencio said she had the idea for Tally Fiesta three years ago and, with the help of a committee of Hispanic leaders and volunteers, hopes to have more than the 3,000 participants she had last year. “Our first year, all food vendors ran out of food, and our business […]

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Hair expo reveals the ‘natural’

Women from all walks of life shared tales of their natural hair journeys and swapped hair care tips at the second annual Natural Hair Expo. See some of Deputy Photo Editor Nekala Alexander’s photos of the events.

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Local Vintage Shops Offer FAMU Students Affordable, Stylish Options

As students return to Florida A&M, they are setting fashion trends and expressing their own unique styles. Many students show this creativity by shopping at various Tallahassee boutiques and vintage clothing shops. Goodwill, Avant-Garb, Henri Girl and Cole Couture are just a few of the thrift shops and boutiques Tallahassee […]