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Ciara’s new look sparks debate

R&B artist Ciara entered her musical career singing “not my goodies,” and now it seems that she is giving up all of her goodies. “My Goodies” portrayed Ciara’s innocence with lyrics in the song such as “you’re insinuating that I’m hot but these goodies boy are not.” Recently, it seems […]

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Men express love in a questionable way

When a man loves a woman he does not hit her because she danced with someone at a party or because she made a ham sandwich instead of turkey. In a recent segment of The Oprah Winfrey Show, Oprah talked to young men who beat the women they claimed they […]

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Budget cuts affect FCAT retakes

It has been years, but I can still remember hearing my mother’s voice in the back of my head. She reminded me of how important it was to finish my homework and get “my lessons” completed. As young adolescents, many of us are taught to do our best the first […]

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People consider drastic options in bad economy

Nowadays talk of the economy can bring sadness among individuals – and for good reason. Countless people have been left without a job. It has definitely affected the automotive industry. People just don’t seem to want to purchase vehicles. Who could blame them? With the cost of living and gas […]

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Gang’s violence hurt innocent

Gang violence is bad enough. For the sake of a gang, families are torn apart, children are corrupted, and then those corrupted children are a part of a violent and counter-productive lifestyle, usually culminating in a violent death. Gangs are troublesome enough when they’re killing each other.  They could be […]

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The sour side of purchasing a lemon

Shelby is her name, 89 ethanol is her game. Standing a mere 5 feet off the ground and less than 3,000 pounds, I think she looked great in her prime. It’s a shame that after only 12 years she’s considered nearly obsolete. I know I’ve added to her deterioration. My […]

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The dollar over women in Harvey’s new book

Steve Harvey, who’s famous for being a comedian, actor, and a successful radio host, is now receiving fame for giving women a better insight into how men think. Harvey’s book titled “Act Like A Lady Think Like A Man: What Men Really Think About Love, Relationships, Intimacy And Commitment,” has […]

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Police hinders an athlete from saying last goodbye

On March 18, 2009, while on his way to visit his dying mother-in-law in the hospital, NFL player Ryan Moats was pulled over by a police officer in Dallas. Officer Robert Powell drew his gun on the Houston Texan’s running back in Plano, a Dallas suburb. “I can screw you […]

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FAMU student faces sentencing

Florida A&M University alumnus Marcus Barrington left the Leon County Federal Building Friday afternoon in the custody of U.S. Marshals.  Reports stated that Barrington showed no emotion after hearing the final verdict. The rehabilitation of a person who commits a crime doesn’t depend on the severity of the punishment but […]

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Facebook page lands an officer in serious trouble

Police officers are hired to protect and serve. They are the people trusted to keep the community safe and free of danger. But what happens when officers of the law don’t live up to what’s expected of them? According to CNN, an officer in Indiana is currently under investigation for […]