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Meatless diet is better for our health, planet

  We are in a time when Americans will try just about anything to fight obesity and heart disease, but what if I told you there is a way to do this and combat global warming? There is a much cheaper and healthier option of eliminating your contribution to global […]

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One size too small: A chat about men

  My friend is single but is very much involved with a man whom she is totally aware is “Mr. Wrong.” Her birthday is next week, and she was calling to talk about her plans. Honestly, with her boo’s track record, I was very surprised her plans would include him. […]

Lifestyles

Poetry group celebrates Black History Month

Voices, a spoken word organization at Florida A&M, gathered Wednesday for an evening of lyrical recitals. As guests filled the Rattlers Den, the New Renaissance band played jazz music with a twist of hip-hop to entertain guests before the event began. When the lights dimmed, the room became silent and […]

Lifestyles

Tattoos: Yay or nay in the workforce?

Tat-tat-tatted up. The Alliance, featuring Fabo from the rap group D4L, released the song Tattoo in 2007. For some, tattoos on ones back, chest, arms and legs dont seem unusual. But nowadays, people even have tattoos on their faces. But while the urge to tattoo the body is acceptable in […]

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University to interview new food vendors

  Florida A&M is interviewing two new food vendors to possibly replace Sodexo. FAMU extended Sodexo’s contract for about a month, but Sodexo is nearing the end of its contract. The university is considering Aramark and Gourmet Services Inc. Aramark serves more than 600 institutions and partners with food chains […]

Opinions

Caring with excellence? Students want to see change

  As students make their way to classes for the first time on Florida A&M’s campus, they are overwhelmed and bursting with excitement at the thought of a new journey. There are new activities, students and professors to meet. But not soon after, there is talk among the students about […]

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Don’t text and drive

A bill that would outlaw texting and driving in Florida is progressing through legislature with companion bills to follow. S.B. 52, filed by Sen. Nancy Detert, R-Venice, recently received a 9-0 vote by the Senate’s Transportation Committee. The bill would make texting while driving a secondary offense, meaning drivers must […]

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Leon County Public Library hosts African-American Read-In

The Leroy Collins Leon County Public Library recently hosted the 24th National African-American Read-In. The event was held on Thursday, Feb. 28th from 6-8 p.m. and was open to the public. “Over a million readers of all ethnic groups from all over the world participate,” said Mary Douglas, the Youth […]

Sports

New enhancements bring new excitement for the track team

  The Robert “Pete” Griffin track has run its course.  The cross-country, track and field team and the community will have a new and improved facility to use by the end of the summer. The Office of Facilities Planning & Construction met with FAMU Athletics Wednesday to discuss upgrades for […]