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Financial aid isn’t customer friendly

he Financial Aid Department at FAMU does not have the greatest reputation with the student body. Employees in the department have been known to be dishonest, inefficient and unqualified. The negligence of employees has put students in a terrible disposition. In many cases, employees have lost important documents, stolen money […]

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Athlete reflects on experience

It was an eerie silence although the gigantic stadium was sold out.  Out of the silence came my coach’s voice echoing,”Interception Corey…We need an interception!”  It felt as if things were operating in slow motion as I watched the opposing quarterback throw the football. While keeping my eyes on the […]

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Black and minimalism unite to give birth to a new trend in fashion

Minimalizing in Black is Back Have you ever heard the phrase, “Who’s that in all that BLACK?” This fall you will. What embodies this hot trend are the enduring color black and the timeless concept of minimalism. Minimalism is a fashion concept based on using little to no accessories or […]

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Pompey sets sights on record

Rashard Pompey is not only in a hurry; he’s in a rush. The senior is in a hurry to be the no. 1 all-time Florida A&M University running back and he only has to rush 1,398 more yards the rest to get there. Rashard Pompey is a senior, star running […]

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Investing now could mean fortunes later

Presently, there are a wide variety of investment opportunities available to an individual seeking to generate money for themselves outside of their annual income. One difficulty that young professional might face upon beginning their career is the best way to utilize these options. “One thing I plan on investing in […]

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Food lovers can please their palates locally

While Tallahassee isn’t known for its big city appeal, it is known for some of the best cuisines.  Although restaurants like the Olive Garden and Carrabba’s Italian Grill are already popular, I want to introduce you to some of the best food in Tallahassee. Our first stop is India. Reangthai […]

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FEMA in hot water over fraudulant allegations

According to the Tallahassee Democrat, a federal judge will decide on Oct. 7 whether the Federal Emergency Management Agency should disclose the names and addresses of those who received nearly $5.3 billion in payments after last year’s hurricanes. A group of newspapers filed suit after FEMA refused to disclose that […]

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Rattler mascot’s origins unknown

#8220;Strike, Jazz Birds, Strike.” On the surface, something is terribly amiss with the opening chant. An examination of Florida A & M University’s mascot history provides insight into such a perplexing call. There are several differing accounts on how the current ‘Rattler’ name came into being. The University’s annals reveal […]

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Kickers: still a big part of the game

It’s the first week of October so you know what that means… It’s time for me to recycle my column on kickers, revise it and publish it again. Once again my favorite aspect of football, special teams, has been assailed by another member of the media who thinks kickers are […]