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Life after FAMU: Alumni who make Tallahassee home

Many Florida A&M students may be in a rush to leave Tallahassee immediately following graduation, but some alumni decide to stay and make Tallahassee home. For some, such as Sharonda Wright, a political science graduate from Enterprise, Ala., staying in Tallahassee was unplanned. When I graduated last year, I didnt […]

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International students take advantage of US opportunities

Many students are reportedly leaving their home country and migrating to the United States for a better education. But is the education really better? Fernando Cavalcante, a senior agronomy student from Brazil, said the structural difference in classes is an element that sets America apart from the education in his […]

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Love is louder than sound: A mothers story

On Sep. 26, 2010, at Gulf Coast Medical Center in Panama City, Fla., I gave birth to my daughter, Trinity Chanel Edmond. I remember how alert Trinity was. My mother still talks about how amazing Trinitys birth was. She couldnt pinpoint exactly what made her feel there was something special […]

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FAMU offers students opportunities to gain internships

Scrolling down the job application, the statement usually appears: Please list and explain your internship experience. Internships serve as an opportunity to gain practical experience within the field college students wish to study. They provide on-the-job-training and allow students to practice the skills they’ve learned in the classroom. However, the […]

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Computer love: Dating in the age of social media

Facebook, Twitter and Instagram are social networks that have become part of many peoples daily routines. They often influence lives in both positive and negative ways, but one of the biggest problems is how they affect relationships. I think social networking challenges the transparency two people should have in a […]

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Railroad Square brings Mardi Gras to Tallahassee

The City of Tallahassee will hold its Sixth Annual ArtiGras Festival on Railroad Square from noon to 5 p.m. on Saturday. Bill Grace, events director of shops and studios at Railroad Square, said the event is meant to give community members a piece of the infamous festival. It is our […]

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National Condom Week celebrated at FAMU

Florida A&M students participated in an international flash mob to promote safe sex Wednesday. The event, endorsed by Condom Nation and rapper Cassidy, was organized to spread condom usage awareness. Students engaged in various activities on the Set to support National Condom Week and its message. Several candidates running for […]

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A saucy taste of home

I had not realized how hard Alfredo sauce was to find in Paris. I gave up on finding it after exhausting all the grocery stores in the city and coming up empty. I stocked up on tomato sauce and pushed the matter out of my head. But again, Paris surprised […]

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Hidden Treasures: Goodwill provides valuable items at low prices

For college students, innovative ways to save money and spend less are essential. The Goodwill Industries – Big Bend Inc. stores are some of the best places to find hidden treasures. Summer Ban Etten, a sales associate at the Goodwill Betton Bookstore on Thomasville Road, said all of the items […]

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Living with a stranger

The adventure of finally leaving the nest can be a dream come true for some students, but living with a roommate you cannot get along with can quickly turn into a nightmare. No more rules, curfews, chores or parental discipline are some of students favorite aspects of living away from […]