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Deltas compete to lend Oprah helping hand

The Beta Alpha Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. has kicked off a two-week fundraising event to raise money and compete for a spot on “Oprah’s Big Give,” a new reality show. According to a news post found on the Web site of ABC 27, the Florida A&M Deltas […]

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Dancers take happy fans to ‘Hollywood’

The FAMU Strikers, along with Mahogany Dance Theatre, presented “Welcome to Hollywood” Saturday. Many students agree that both dance troupes delivered powerful and enthusiastic performances. The show began with an inspirational dance scene from Mahogany. Dressed in all white, the group danced to the song “The Battle is not Yours.” […]

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Bone marrow drive tries to get thousands signed

The National Marrow Donor Program came to Florida A&M University on Thursday to educate and recruit as many black students as possible to become bone marrow donors. NMDP set a goal to register 1,000 FAMU students as donors. NMDP Recruitment Specialist Rod Gunn said Grambling State University was the first […]

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New fixtures help shed light on campus safety

Florida A&M University administration may have found a remedy to reduce criminal activity at night by installing lights in dim walking areas on campus. Representatives from the Facilities Planning and Construction Department said it hopes to heighten night safety by initiating the 3-Site Lighting project. Clinton Smith, the professional engineer […]

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Relay for Life rakes in more than $30,000

The sixth annual Florida A&M University Relay For Life was held Friday night as 42 school-related and local organizations came together to walk FAMU’s track. Some organizations also put on performances and raised money in effort to help fight cancer. As music was playing and different organizations were entertaining the […]

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Money, Lies, & Ice Cream?

International ice cream franchise Cold Stone Creamery, will face legal action from several local franchise owners for fraud. Cecil Rolle, general manager for the Tallahassee Cold Stone creameries on West Tennessee and North Monroe streets, both of which are closed, explained that according to franchise owners, Cold Stone Creamery is […]

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Jeers, not cheers, for questionable budget

A recent sports article detailed the distraught Florida A&M University cheerleaders and money issues in the athletic department. After FAMUAN reporters spoke with officials in the department last Monday, all were left confused. All of us thought, “Something isn’t right.” Important people refused to make comments that could have been […]

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Caged tigers don’t sing, they bite

A Florida wildlife sanctuary owner has been hospitalized after being attacked by two cheetahs, CNN.com reported. Before the attack occurred, the country heard reports about a young boy who was attacked and killed by a tiger in California. The Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office said Judy Berens, the victim, had […]

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Scholarship foundation lowers on-campus housing price tag

Florida A&M University students have a chance to save thousands of dollars for on-campus housing through the Southern Scholarship Foundation. The SSF Web site states that for five decades SSF has provided living accommodations at economical rates to deserving students with limited financial means. The Web site also states that since […]

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Rickards’ new football coach has FAMU ties

The Rickards High School community said the hiring of Rudy Hubbard, former Florida A&M University head football coach (1977-1985), will bring a lot to its high school football program. “He will be able to unify the community to get support for Rickards,” said Pink Hightower, RHS principal. “I think you’ll […]