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Search for housing director nears end

The University’s housing department plans to have a new director as early as November, if all goes well. The housing department has been functioning under the leadership of Oscar Crumity, interim director, for almost a year. “I’m looking for someone to really hit the ground running in November,” said Vice […]

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Kicking job requires ‘mental

Kickers. Either you love them or you hate them, but regardless, they are a vital part to any football team. Ask Oregon State University, or Louisiana State University or the University of Florida how one kick changed their entire seasons. All three schools – and countless others – have lost […]

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Voting Inconsistencies

Florida’s decidedly inconsistent voting policies run deeply. As evident by the usage of two separate types of voting machines – optical scan and Direct Recording Electronic – consistency is not the state’s strong suit. With questions and concerns arising about accountability and the need for potential recounts, the state should […]

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Miller makes season debut

After serving a five-game suspension handed down by the NCAA, senior wide receiver Rod Miller made his season debut Saturday against Nicholls State. From the beginning of the game it was clear that the Rattlers wanted to get Miller the ball early. On the Rattlers’ opening drive, Miller was thrown […]

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Colonels end Rattlers’ winning streak

This wasn’t in the game plan. FAMU wasn’t supposed to let Nicholls State run all over them for 313 yards without throwing a single pass all night. FAMU wasn’t supposed to throw two interceptions. And you can rest assured the Rattlers weren’t supposed to rack up 14 penalties. But on […]

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Essential Theater takes on rape

The FAMU Essential Theatre’s production of “Extremities” will give crowds an altered perspective on rape starting Oct. 13. The play, by William Mastrosimone, deals with an attempted rape where the tables are turned, and the attempted rapist becomes the victim. The main character of “Extremities” is Marjorie, a woman who […]

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‘Taxi’: worth the wild ride

When actors have a dynamic on-screen chemistry, there is potential to make a truly amazing and timeless film. “Taxi” starring Jimmy Fallon and Queen Latifah definitely has the chemistry. It may not be amazing or remotely timeless, but it is definitely an hour and 47 minutes well spent. “Taxi” is […]

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Miller strives for new heights

The door opened and closed while students addressed questions and concerns. Polite knocks rapped on the door, and heads peaked in to the Office of the Student Government Association President Virgil Miller and Vice President Keneshia Grant. While walking in at 3:30 p.m., Miller said you’re right on time, as […]

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Forum held to educate local voters

Local candidates faced a mixed crowd of potential voters Tuesday at the Women’s Club in Los Robles Park. The League of Women Voters of Tallahassee and the Tallahassee Women’s Club sponsored a forum to educate voters on the issues of the upcoming election. The eight major constitutional amendments on the […]

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Old drivers pose road hazards

The increased mobility of senior citizen drivers could equal independence, but could also pose a potential threat to others. With increased health care and a longer life expectancy compared to previous generations, Americans are living and staying healthy much longer. This has resulted in the massive number of senior citizen […]