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Amelia Island the Most Romantic Place in Florida

Kelly Seashore Ranch by Dominique Moody     Valentine’s Day usually consist of the following: hectic roads, congested highways and crowded restaurants which requires most to wait over an hour to be seated. It’s the same routine year after year but this year I wanted something different. Us girls […]

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Cold Weather Affecting College Class Attendance

With low temperatures in Tallahassee, Fla. many students are looking for ways to bundle up this time of year.            Tallahassee is experiencing low temperatures this week in the low 30s. Many students think the best way to beat the freezing cold weather is to stay out […]

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Obama’s “America’s College Promise” Plan

College students will now go to school without worrying about going into debt. This new federal plan will serve as an incentive for universal education. President Obama has gone forth and proposed the new federal legislation called America’s College Promise. This plan will make sure that more students attending community […]

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Criminal Justice Committee Gets It Wrong

Seven states allow concealed weapons on campuses while 20 states have bans. The 23 other states leave the decision to the institutions. Although I support a person's right to own a gun, I can't reason with supporters for weapons on college campuses in Florida.   The criminal justice committee in […]

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Change is inevitable

Over the years, Florida A&M University has prepared thousands of students for jobs, careers and opportunities throughout the world. A degree from FAMU holds significant value in the global marketplace, and it should continue to do so. The rapid growth and development of technological advances is changing the world in […]

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A pet can teach a college student responsibility

College can be stressful and leaves many people feeling homesick. Getting a pet is a huge responsibility, but provides a companionship comparable to family.  Having a pet in college can help curb depression and add to your college experience. For some students who are used to having animals, the choice […]

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Self-Love on Valentine’s Day

Valentine’s Day is coming up this Saturday. Couples will express their undying love for one another, some will feel lonely and depressed or some will see Valentine’s Day as just another ordinary day. Thousands of roses, cards and candy will be purchased and restaurants will be packed. According to StatisticsBrain.com […]

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Marshawn Lynch attracts negative media attention

Days leading up to Super Bowl XLIX, Seattle Seahawks running back Marshawn Lynch stirred up a lot of controversy at the media day in Phoenix when he replied a total of 29 times, “I’m just here so I won’t get fined,” after reporters repeatedly asked him questions. His lack of […]

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A letter to Ava DuVernay

ldquo;Selma,” the film that depicted Martin Luther King Jr. as the leader of the Voting Rights Movement in Selma, Ala., has received a lot of positive feedback from critics and viewers. However, I am the black sheep when it comes to my opinion on this film. The film does not […]

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Is FAMU prepared for a terrorist attack?

Over the past few months around the world, there have been terrorist attacks involving lone wolf gunmen. With a rise in these type of attacks, fear of terrorism is at an all time high in America. Historically Black Universities, such as Florida A&M University are not ideal targets for a […]