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Some students unaware of tenant laws

Many college students are moving into houses off-campus, only to find that their newfound “home sweet home” isn’t what they signed up for. Ashlei Hudson, 21, a nursing student from Little River, S.C., is one of these students. In the third week of July, Hudson and her two roommates told […]

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Your complete announcements for the week of 9/24/2007

Today the Omega Xi Chapter of Alpha Kappa Psi Professional Business Fraternity, Inc. will host Straight from the Source: Tricks on Wall Street at 7:04 p.m. in the Perry Paige Auditorium. The purpose of this event is to provide students with tools such as resume tips, interviewing skills and etc., […]

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Local vendor caters to FAMU

When it is time to buy Rattler paraphernalia, co-owners Brandon and Michelle Ross said the only place one needs to go is the new store, Strike. Strike caters specifically to Florida A&M University. “Besides the FAMU bookstore, we are the only licensed collegiate off-campus store that sells exclusively for FAMU,” […]

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Bush predictions are fruitless

Here President Bush goes again, but this time he is not talking about the war, he is discussing the next presidential election. In an interview for the book, “Evangelical President,” set for release on Monday, Bush gives his two cents about the elements facing the leading democratic candidates Hillary Clinton […]

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First-class education found at HBCUs

As a student of Florida A&M University, a historically black university, it is constantly brought to my attention that there are many people who think a degree from a HBCU is less valuable than a degree from any other university. Many people believe that HBCUs do not prepare its students […]

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Organizers release 2007 homecoming concert lineup

Tickets for Florida A&M University’s Homecoming Concert will be available Monday at the student union building in the old recreation center box office. The price will be $25.00 for floor seats and $20.00 for general seating, with a $1-2 convenience fee. Students who are currently enrolled, with a new Rattlercard […]

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THE FIGHT FOR JENA 6

Students began to gather around 9:30 a.m. Thursday for the Jena 6 press conference held by Andrew Collins, president of Florida A&M University’s National Association for the Advancement of Colored People. The press conference was intended to show the Tallahassee community that FAMU and Florida State University students supported the […]

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Promote safety on campus streets

Using the crosswalks on campus is dangerous. I told my friend last week that I almost got in a fight with a car. She asked me, “How can someone get in a fight with a car?” I told her that had a car hit me as I crossed Wahnish Way, […]

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Walking the straight and narrow

Here at the Famuan our top priority is to cover the campus of Florida A&M University. Whether the news is good, bad, or ugly, we will report. It is our duty to make sure students, faculty, staff and administrators are informed about what is happening on and around our campus. […]

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No ‘get out of jail free’ card

O.J. Simpson is back in the national spotlight. The latest O.J. story headlined all over the nation is that the former football star has been charged with 10 felonies that stemmed from an alleged armed robbery. Simpson allegedly stole some sports memorabilia last Tuesday from a Las Vegas Casino. The […]