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Grad students win benefits

Graduate students at Florida A&M University have a reason to celebrate after finding out they will receive increased stipends and full insurance coverage beginning in the fall. The new benefits and contract are a result of negotiations between the Graduate Assistants United – the graduate students’ union – and a […]

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Faceoff: Should men be able to cry?

OK, so it’s true. Despite what most people think men do cry. However, along with those salt drops comes a mandate. While there is nothing wrong with crying, when it comes to men, the frequency and reasoning behind the tears are the two factors that matter most. Society levies a […]

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Activist voices a change

Actress and Broadway singer Sheryl Lee Ralph made a stop at Florida A&M University to break the silence about HIV and AIDS with her show, “Sometimes I Cry.” Ralph performed her one-woman show Saturday evening in front of a packed Lee Hall auditorium of students, adults and children from around […]

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Pilot recovering from crash

The pilot of a three-passenger Cessna aircraft, which nose-dived at the intersection of Ocala Road and West Tennessee Street Friday, remains in stable condition at Tallahassee Memorial Hospital. Hal McCord, 50, suffered a broken leg and an injured back, TMH officials said. At 8:40 p.m. McCord’s airplane crashed, hitting several […]

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Crack down on cup publicity may spell out fines

Organizations that use decorative cup layouts on the parking garage fence on Wahnish Way to publicize events stand a good chance of receiving a fine if proper procedure is not followed. Associate Director of the Division of Student Affairs Saundra Inge said rules were established a year ago because of […]

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Calendar inconsistency causes student discord

Major changes were made to the University Calendar this semester. Spring commencement is scheduled for April 27. Earlier this semester, the online academic calendar showed that commencement was May 4. Associate Vice President and Dean of StudentsHenry L. Kirby serves as the chair of the university commencement committee. Kirby said […]

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Dance champions delight audience

House Arrest 2 Championship Dance Team held its annual spring dance showcase, “New Juke City” Feb. 8 in Lee Hall Auditorium. The live and hype performance gave some students a reason to cheer. The dance team, which is made up of nine national chapters, gave an exciting showcase that included […]

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Lady Rattlers fall to North Carolina 69-53

With the Lady Rattlers going into the game against North Carolina A&T, they needed a win to improve their record. Although the Lady Rattlers put up a good effort, they fell short to their competitors.  The final score was 53-69. The Rattlers won the tip-off possession but both teams struggled […]

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Valentine affair focuses on charity

The Northeastern Vibe Organization is seeking to make Valentine’s Day about more than chocolate and paper hearts. NEVO will host Bid 4 Life, an interactive showcase, Feb. 11 in the Perry Paige Auditorium at 7:30 p.m. The showcase allows students to participate in dating games based on reality TV shows […]

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Rattlers live and die with three point shot

With two overtimes, it was an upsetting 80-78 loss Saturday for the Florida A&M Rattlers against the North Carolina A&T Aggies. The number three could have been the theme number throughout the entire game. The first point scored by FAMU was a three pointer. The Rattlers led the first half […]