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Grey sizzles in the minds of women

  He’s abusive, controlling and stubborn. He doesn’t allow others to touch him and requires a signed contract of consent from his lovers. He also happens to be the dream man for millions of women around the world.    After the recent release of the third part of the trilogy, […]

Lifestyles

Women’s breasts: “Our cups runneth over”

  Since the 19th century, women have been wearing bras as undergarments to support their breasts. But is the average woman wearing the right size bra?    According to TIME Magazine, 70 to 85 percent of women are wearing the wrong size bras. Is it because they can’t afford to […]

Opinions

Social media spurs controversy

  Networking – the practice of developing new relationships for later opportunities – has never been unfamiliar with FAMU, what with its career fairs, celebrity-attended events and numerous “social gatherings.” In networking there is a concept called “personal brand,” which has people develop an image to “package” to others as […]

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Money is the motive

  FAMU should make education the top priority and deal with hazing after classes finish. This school is named Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University, not Florida Clubs and Organizations University.   We all filled out our applications with intentions of graduating. Anti-hazing meetings are taking us away from our main […]

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Humphries to keynote convocation

  Former FAMU President Frederick Humphries will serve as this year’s keynote speaker for Founders Day Convocation. Humphries, who served as president from 1985 until 2001, is excited about his return to FAMU for its 125th anniversary.                            “It is very important that we never forget where we have come from,” […]

Sports

Volleyball team beats Tigers

  The Florida A&M University women’s volleyball team got its first win in conference, beating the Savannah State University Tigers at the Alfred Lawson Gym Friday night. The Lady Rattlers took control of every set and never trailed in their match. They won each set by a margin: 25-8 in […]

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Roomies point the finger

  Who said living with roommates was easy? Relaxing in campus dorms is impossible when an annoying roommate overwhelms you. Most college students have experienced living with annoying roommates whose lifestyles mirror primitive cave men. Why should any student enter their room to find food stolen or half eaten, their […]

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Leon county adopts new budget

  5.3 percent in costs was reduced from government spending from last year’s budget. The final budget totaled over $223 million, making this the fifth consecutive year Leon County has reduced its budget.   That amounts to 22 percent in reductions since 2008, a total savings of $61.6 million. Last […]

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Speaker promotes HIV testing

  “Our stories don’t make us,” said an emotional Jonathan Perry, “they bring us together.”    Perry is a motivational speaker and an AIDS educational consultant. He emphasized the importance of sharing your life stories and taking accountability for your actions Thursday at FAMU.    Perry told his story about […]

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Road work delays students’ commute

  Construction on Railroad Avenue has many Florida A&M students rerouting their morning commutes and showing up late for class. Work began in July and is expected to continue into May of 2013.  It is the first in a series of projects that will repair sewer pipes along Railroad Avenue […]