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StarMetro Seeks Public Feedback

In addition to local men and women using StarMetro to get to work and run their everyday errands, the bus system is also used by thousands of college students. Students will have the opportunity to attend a town hall meeting discussing Tallahassee’s public transportation system. Florida A&M’s Department of Social […]

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Theatre Director’s Guidance Comes from Growing Pains

Students and faculty came in droves to support fellow Florida A&M theatre professor Marci Duncan as she directed Mufaro’s Beautiful Daughters this weekend. Duncan was born in Rivera Beach, and moved to Tallahassee when she was in the fourth grade with her three siblings. She graduated from Rickards High School […]

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A Classical Performance: Symphony Orchestra Plays for FAMU for a Night

The crowd was slim, but the music radiated through the auditorium in lee hall. The Munich Symphony Orchestra is a collection of 55. Florida A&M’s Lyceum Series presented The Munich Symphony, featuring Philippe Entremont as their last event of the fall semester. The event started at 7:30 p.m. with an […]

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FAMU’s Young Mothers: Far From the Stereotype

Nov. 10, 2005 was the day that changed my life forever. At 17, feeling the flesh and warmth of a brand new baby boy in my arms was not the greatest feeling. The only thing that ran through my mind was: What am I going to do now? In the […]

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AME Church Makes Thanksgiving Baskets Today

Every year, Bethel A.M.E does a number of outreach programs. This year the theme is “Impacting the community through prayer and service.” This afternoon, from 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. Bethel A.M.E Church and its members will be hosting a Thanksgiving Basket Assembly. Volunteers will meet in the fellowship hall […]

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Naval Officers Dine on Tradition

Shiny shoes, proper attire, neatly pressed uniforms and beautiful dates were all a requirement for the night. On Saturday, the Florida A&M ROTC Naval unit hosted their historical “Dining Out” Ceremony at the Tallahassee Antique Car Museum. Every year the unit hosts “Dining Out,” which is a tradition that has […]

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Fair finally comes to town

Families in the North Florida region are highly anticipating the 2011 North Florida Fair. Magic Shows, animal races, food and games are what people will be coming out to enjoy on Thursday, the first day of the fair. “My favorite part is the food. That’s what my daughter and I […]

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Jorge’s arroz con pollo

Since I was a little boy, I have loved arroz con pollo. It is a pretty typical Hispanic dish that has become a staple in my adult life. When I am having a particularly hard week, I prepare a batch of arroz con pollo to bring me some home comfort. […]

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Raising A Man Starts Now

When I found out I was pregnant, I was frightened. When I found out the sex of my baby, I was elated. After the ultrasound technician said, “Congratulations, it’s a boy,” I was ecstatic. I did not want to give birth to a little girl. God knew exactly what he […]