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Haunted library shares love of reading with local children

Games, prizes, food, face painting, Halloween stories and group reading are just a few of the activities offered at the Florida A&M’s chapter of Public Relations Student Society of America’s Haunted Library.  The program is designed to promote reading and literacy among children by hosting a fun, safe event […]

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Panel discusses road to successful music career

Music executives, publicists and hip-hop artists gave aspiring artists and producers in the Perry Paige auditorium the opportunity to listen and network with some of the music industry’s most well-known contributors. Students interviewed panelists on how to make a mark in the music industry. Florida A&M hosted its fourth […]

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Truck fights cravings on the go

Ever since coming to Tallahassee, my nightclub outings have been put to a rest. All I ever did, when I did go, was cover a story. This night was no different, but oddly enough, I felt right at home. My reason for joining the thick crowd past 1 a.m. at […]

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Performances rock homecoming opening night

The stadium was packed as the audience sang along to the melodies of Chrisette Michele and roared with laughter from the comedians’ antics. Fraternities and sororities strolled in the aisles and students danced to the most recent hit songs as the spotlight circled around the gym. Rattler spirit was […]

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Dorm Step Show leaves Paddyfote Complex victorious

It was standing room only in the Alfred Lawson Jr., Multipurpose Center Tuesday evening at 8 p.m. An excited buzz filled the gym, and the anticipation of those in attendance was nearly tangible. The annual Dorm Step Show was taking place, and students, already pumped for Homecoming, were ready to […]

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Same formula for ‘Paranormal Activity’ sequel

I came prepared this time. Seated next to me on my right were four friends. On my left, there was a pretty woman who looked as frightened as I was about this film. “Are you scared,” she asked with a shaky voice. “No,” I lied, hoping my fabricated confidence […]

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‘A Red Flag’ speaks a dark truth about abuse

A starless sky cannot be wished upon And what cannot be wished upon leaves no hope And a cloudless day makes tears seem selfish Selfish because even the rain decided not to fall A rain that makes a scorching hot day cool Washes the pavement we walk on Helps in […]

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Lesbian mother gives student new perspective

When you’re young, and I imagine even when you’re old, it’s scary when your parents cry. I remember the day my mother sat me and my sisters down on the steps of our townhome; it was in the spring of my junior year in High School. “We’re getting […]

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Yoruba ceremony marks life change

Upon arrival at Priestess Iya Ohsun Monifs’ temple, it was decorated with fine African artwork and filled with people dressed in white. The tables showed a display of fruit and Brandon “Trooth” Hoillins was the center of it all. Oct. 3, Hollins received his warriors, a symbol of the Orisha […]

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Trading familiar for ancestral faith

For most students, the idea of college is much more complex than just obtaining a degree; many view it as a chance to experience and try different cultures. Changing religions, picking up a religion for the first time or losing religion altogether is common on college campuses. Darrell Brown, 23, […]