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Album: a dream you don’t want to end

  Through eclectic sounds, falsetto croons and twists on showing affection, Miguel’s sophomore album proves he cannot only conquer the art of soul and R&B, but he can willingly display the urge of wanting someone through his lyrics, inside and outside of the bedroom. “Kaleidoscope Dream” sat in the third […]

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Local designers expand brand with global creations

  Two men, an iPhone and a Toshiba computer have led to the success of LVXL. LVXL is an emerging clothing line that originated in Miami and epitomizes the concept of living large. It’s the innovative creation of Curtis Nyarko, a third-year Florida State University biology student from Miramar, Fla., […]

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Fla. university hacking case investigated

  The Division of Florida Colleges has reported a hacking case in which a number of Florida college students’ personal information may have been compromised.  An investigation into the incident has been initiated as officials try to determine the extent of the security breach, which occurred at Northwest Florida State […]

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Girls’ rights recognized

  As a girl you are treated as property and your parents have chosen your future husband for you. This person your parents picked is a stranger more than double your age. There is a high potential to die young due to pregnancy complications. Imagine that you don’t have the […]

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Roast and toast to be held in honor of Humphries

  Former Florida A&M President Frederick S. Humphries used his “Excellence with Caring” motto to more than double the university’s enrollment by focusing on high-achieving, quality students. Under his presidency from 1985 to 2001, FAMU led the nation with the highest number of National Achievement Scholars, tying  Harvard in 2000. […]

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Robinson takes anti-hazing message to pulpit

  Interim President Larry Robinson delivered details of his national anti-hazing plan to the Bethel Missionary Baptist Church congregation Sunday morning. Incorporating the lessons mentioned in the morning sermon, Robinson compared Florida A&M’s early anti-hazing methods to a Bible verse relayed by the Reverend. R.B. Holmes Jr. “The first thing […]

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Obama, challenger Romney prepare for Tuesday’s debate

  BURLINGTON, Mass. (AP) – As Mitt Romney’s campaign claimed new momentum in the race for the White House, President Barack Obama’s political advisers on Sunday promised the incumbent would unleash his more aggressive side in Tuesday’s debate to prevent their Republican rival from delivering another “magical and theatrical performance.” […]

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Search committee forum poorly attended

At a time when 19 HBCUs nationwide are without a university president, schools have been putting a lot of time and effort in choosing their next leader.  Florida A&M officials took suggestions from the public Thursday as they embark on filling the position. that is also vacant at North Carolina […]

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Alpha Kappa Psi suspended

  The business-related fraternity Alpha Kappa Psi has been suspended after an investigation was initiated into an off-campus meeting. Members of the coed Florida A&M fraternity met off campus without an adviser. Members were allegedly verbally abused. No physical harm was reported, according to university officials. New intake standards for […]

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Tallahassee firefighter honored

  82 years later, a firefighter’s legacy is still burning. Lewin Spear, a Tallahassee native, was laid to rest November 30, 1930 after suffering from burn injuries he sustained in his line of duty as a firefighter.  He and 12 other firemen were summoned to the locations of two warehouses […]