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Voting Polls Are A Joke

With all the hype of the elections around campus, my curiosity got the best of me. Candidates, as well as their entourages, were out in droves passing out colorful fliers, T-shirts and doughnuts. Campaigns included a wide range of unique displays of singing melodies to elaborate orange and green […]

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Green light for energy fund

Tuesday Rattlers were given the chance to vote to further Florida A&M’s status as a green university. The question: “Would you support a small per credit hour student renewable energy fee between 25 cents and $1, which could only be used for energy efficiency and renewable energy on […]

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Entertainment Industry Mixer

Florida A&M’s students were given the opportunity on Wednesday, to mix and mingle with other students and professionals in the entertainment industry. Jannina Spates, a third-year public relations student from Tampa and Chakiara Tucker, a senior public relations student from Tallahassee hosted an Entertainment Industry Mixer in the SJGC Gallery. […]

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Drake Performs on Feb. 24

Grammy-nominated Young Money rapper Drake is bringing his Club Paradise Tour to the Tallahassee-Leon County Civic Center on Feb. 24 at 8 p.m. Drake’s second studio album “Take Care,” which is the inspiration for this tour, debuted in November at No. 1 on the Billboard Top 200 chart and was […]

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Fashion for a Cause: Catwalk Event Happens Feb. 25

Fashion is not something that exists in dresses only.  The Capital Area Chapter of American Red Cross will host its first fashion show, Catwalk for A Cause. The Clara Barton Society will host the show. The purpose of the show is to help the local Red Cross with funding for […]

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Commissioner At-Large AKin Akinyemi

From the motherland of Africa to the highest of seven hills, Akin Akinyemi a Florida A&M alumnus and chairman of Leon County Commissioners at large. There are five district commissioners and two at large, meaning the at large commissioners constitute the legislative body of the city and as a group, […]

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Beads, Music, Art…Mardi Gras

Mardi Gras is now in Tallahassee, but in art form. The third-annual Artigras is a celebration of the Mardi Gras culture mixed with art and music. Many Tallahassee residents came out to celebrate the festivities on Saturday. “I came out to celebrate,” said student Alex Zastra. “I love all of […]

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Boys & Girls Club: An Anniversary Honoring Youth

Laughter, emotions and joy were apparent in the venue as the 20th Anniversary Soiree for the Boys & Girls Club of the Big Bend began on Thursday evening at The Moon. About 300 people filled the circular tables that were decorated in silver and white linen accented with blue and […]

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‘I Am FAMU’ Celebration

Rattlers, young and old, filled Florida A&M’s Grand Ballroom on Friday night in honor of the 125th Anniversary Legacy Tour “We Are FAMU.” The kick-off celebration featured alumni from different decades, including many living legends. Current students and members of the Royal Court and attended the event. Although the official […]