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Co-Ed visitation is necessary for education

  Where does Florida A&M get off with such a policy, banning co-ed visitation within its residential facilities? Those of you who have read some of my articles know I typically write the conservative perspective of the issues I discuss, however I’m offering a change in perspective. The tone of […]

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Personal account of domestic violence

  There were signs, but she said she ignored them. His drinking was the first sign. He’d drink a lot, and say mean things to her.   The next morning, he would apologize.   Then there was a push. She could feel his warm breath against her face as hell […]

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No student travel packages for 2012-2013 school year

  This year, students have to find their own way to the Atlanta Classic.   Florida A&M’s Office of Student Activities is no longer offering student packages, which covered the cost of transportation, hotel expenses and a ticket to the football game.   Dean of Students Henry Kirby said this […]

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The Price Is Right is coming on down to Tallahassee

  The Price is Right, Live! will be coming on down to the Tallahassee Leon County Civic Center live this Saturday at 7:30 p.m. The Price Is Right, which features entertaining games for the crowd, is a game show hosted by Drew Carey. Guests are picked straight from the audience […]

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Calculators: Helpful or harmful to students?

  Most students remember the little, blue, solar-powered calculators with the red and white buttons used in grade school. The teacher would pass them out to use for a worksheet assignment or standardized test. Back then students probably didn’t think it was out of the ordinary to see only those […]

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FAMU men’s tennis prepares for HBCU National Championship

  The 12th annual HBCU Tennis National Championships started today in Greensboro, GA. The tournament is being held at the Clayton County Tennis Center.  The championship is held every year in Georgia and features HBCU’s from all over the country. This year’s championship features 15 different teams and more than […]

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FAMU men’s cross country shines in Gainesville

  Florida A&M University’s men’s cross country team took fourth overall at the Mountain Dew Invitational that features over 1,600 athletes in Gainesville, Fla.  According to men’s cross country head coach Wayne Angel, his team did an outstanding job. They set the standard for this year’s expectations. “Before I came […]

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Living the green life on a student budget

  Students on college campuses nationwide are taking the initiative of being eco-friendly. Many students who want to go green are having a difficult time because they feel it’s expensive. Anthony Ward, the president of Florida A&M’s Green Coalition, believes students don’t have to spend a lot of money to […]

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Officials strike note

    Sergeant Sherri Luke and Florida A&M officials made their non-tolerance for hazing clear Monday evening at the “Rattlers Strike Out Hazing” forum.   “FAMU has a pretty low crime rate,” Luke said. “We plan on keeping it that way. Hazer or hazee – we are sending you home.” […]