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Cheap Travel Remains an Option even in Holidays

With the holiday season in full swing, the demand for cheap transportation is higher than ever for college students looking to save money. There are a few websites out there that aim to help students find discounts on airfare. Additionally, there are two different bus transportation services in Tallahassee available to help take students […]

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Champion Family, White to sue FAMU

Nov. 29 Florida A&M President James Ammons pledges to institute “a complete culture change” at the university in the wake of the death of drum major Robert Champion several days ago. The death, which occurred in Orlando during Florida Classic weekend, has drawn national attention following conclusions by the Orange County […]

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Public Employees Feel Safe with City Pension

City of Tallahassee employees can rest a little easier knowing Tallahassee has received an A rating on its pension plan in a recent study by the LeRoy Collins Institute (LCI). The LCI conducted research on pension plans for Florida’s 100 largest cities including Panama City, Miami and Gainesville. According to […]

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Airports Announces Switch to Solar Power

The Tallahassee Regional Airport announced the installation of 176 solar panels and a solar photovoltaic system in the main terminal on Nov. 7. The solar panels are estimated to generate about 20 kilowatts of solar power a day. The energy created through solar panels will decrease the amount TLH pays for its electric bill. […]

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Tallahassee’s ‘Junior League’ Wins Praise for Volunteer Efforts

The Junior League of Tallahassee was named the Outstanding Volunteer Philanthropic Organization by the Association of Fundraising Professionals Big Bend Chapter on Nov. 10, in honor of National Philanthropy Day. Each year, the AFP honors individuals and groups who have enhanced philanthropy in their communities and the world. R. Jai Gillum, an active member […]

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We Want More than Just a Good Party

As college students, we all anticipate the beginning of the weekend. Classes have finally come to an end. Headaches of tests, quizzes and midterms are thrown out the window. You’re thanking God it’s Friday as you kick into relaxation mode and turn the party dial all the way up. Mass text messages are […]

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Fall Fashion 2011: See What’s In

MACY’S, Nine West Hat, Wool Cloche with Flower $23.99 Charlotte Russe, Ribbon Flower Cloche Hat, $14.50 Dillard’s, Kate Landry Rosette-Trimmed Tweed Cloche Hat, $28.80 This particular style is very traditional but can be modern as well. This hat is perfect for both fall and winter weather. The flowers on […]

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Novelist Tours Black Archives for New Book

Dolen Perkins-Valdez took a tour of the Black Archives Wednesday afternoon while researching for her upcoming novel. “I was told about this really wonderful African-American history collection in this room,” said Perkins-Valdez, author of “Wench,” as she sat in the Civil War room. “I love to come in a room like this and listen […]

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Thanksgiving Food: Pumpkin Pie by Jorge

Thanksgiving is the best holiday when it comes to food. There is stuffing, turkey, cranberry sauce and mashed potatoes with gravy…Yum! I look forward to Thanksgiving more than I do Christmas, and that, my friends, is because of pumpkin pie. I love pumpkin pie. No Thanksgiving is complete without pumpkin pie. The smell […]

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NBA Lockout

On Monday, player’s union executive director Billy Hunter, announced that labor talks had broken down and the union would decertify. Unfortunately, this means no NBA any time soon. “We’re prepared to file this antitrust action against the NBA,” Hunter said in an interview with ESPN. “That’s the best situation where players can get their […]