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FAMUPD boost campus security

With the Feb. 4 Tucker Hall bomb threat and post-9-11 precautions, FAMUPD has heightened its awareness and has adapted new security measures in hopes of preventing potential on-campus terrorist attacks. The University police said since Sept. 11, they are no longer focusing just on the obvious law enforcement violations, such […]

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Bad Idea:

The presidential race and its natural partisanship has spilled over into the federal courts at the expense of the American people. As President Bush approved his second recess judicial appointment in two months, care for the necessary middle-of-the-road ideology of judges has fallen to the wayside. Last Friday, Bush appointed […]

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Miller adds love to game

Balancing school, practice and a social life are important to most student-athletes, but for Ten Miller there’s an added dimension. Miller is engaged to be married. “I’ve never been the type of person to feel that there’s a specific time when you will find that special someone to spend the […]

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House of Judah offers alternative to clubs

More than 100 people gathered in FAMU’s Galimore Lanes to fellowship with one another and hear some good gospel music at Friday’s House of Judah event. The House of Judah, a non-profit collegiate Christian ministry, began in October 2001. Orrane Smith said he began to notice how many of his […]

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When it’s not just ‘the blues’

Numerous changes and life situations can cause depression for college students. The National Mental Health Association reports 30 percent of college freshmen and 38 percent of women in college feel overwhelmed with time. Students who experience depression seek help in various ways, but others may not realize they are depressed. […]

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Your mission: make this vacation memorable

I am so thankful that someone was so stressed out one day, they decided to take a week off, and let the students do the same. Spring break is just around the corner, and if you have not made plans yet, I can give you 101 reasons why you should. […]

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Rattlers find ways to break on a budget

For many students, spring break is one of the most anticipated times of the school year. Clubbing and crashing house parties are at the top of some students’ list. On the contrary, others have found ways to enjoy the spring break on a limited budget. Taking a road trip with […]

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Students set sail for holiday

Spring break is usually full of fun and excitement, but for some, knowing exactly where to go is a tough decision. While many leave Tallahassee by plane, car and even on Greyhound, some students are planning to flock to the docks for their spring break vacation. As a result of […]

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Golden Panthers sweep Rattlers

After playing nine innings of good baseball The Rattlers fell to Florida International University Sunday. FIU took advantage of six errors by FAMU. FIU catcher Cody Jacobs battled to a 3-2 count against FAMU starter Jamil Knight and fouled off the next three pitches before delivering a two-run homerun. The […]

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Time for change

Consumer advocate Ralph Nader announced Sunday that he will make another bid for the White House, and join the race as an independent. Nader made his announcement on NBC’s “Meet the Press.” He said “it’s time to change the equation and bring millions of American people into the political arena.” […]