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Haiti Relief Concert brings celebrities to Florida A&M University campus

Artists Trey Songz, Common and Fabolous performed at Florida A&M University for a Haiti Relief Concert on Thrusday night. Officials said nearly two thousand tickets were sold. Ricquel Jackson, the senior senator who authorized the bill to have the concert said that 81 percent of tickect sales will go to […]

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Hollywood lack of originality generates more than $1 billion in revenue

Originality means the power of independent thought or constructive imagination, according to Merriam-Webster. Entertainment wise, originality usually sets the most masterful artists apart from the feeble ones. It seems though, that originality is a rare find in the music and film industries. Movies like Carrie, Dawn of The Dead and […]

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Oversexual lyrics are part of society’s musical repertory

The 21st century is profound musically, filled with lyrical metaphors and similes that the average 10 year old wouldn’t quite understand. As college students, not only do we listen to these explicit lyrics, we practically live by them. At times we unknowingly condone the sometimes vulgar content. The fact that […]

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New details emerge from Brandon Brinson’s sudden death

Tallahassee police are investigating the shooting death of Florida A&M freshman Brandon Brinson of Jacksonville. Brinson, 19, was pronounced dead early Wednesday morning at Tallahassee Memorial Hospital, where he was taken by friends after he was shot. FAMU Police Department Lt. Angela Kirkland said Brinson was apparently shot on the […]

Lifestyles

FAMU is working to decrease the number of obese students on campus

Florida A&M faculty and administration are working together to decrease the number of students who struggle with obesity and help them transition into leading more healthy and fit lives. Tanya Tatum, director of Student Health Services, attributes the rising number of overweight students to a family history of bad eating […]

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Lucy and Leo Cakery

If you are looking for a great place to treat yourself to something nice and special you should visit the Lucy and Leo’s Cakery. Lucy and Leo’s Cup Cakery is a cozy little bakery that is located on Thomasville Rd right after the Whataburger. As I pulled into the drive […]

Lifestyles

FAMU students struggle with their inability to cook

Throughout the campus of Florida A&M University, there are students who simply cannot cook. Not being able to cook has caused them to spend more money trying to maintain a steady flow of food on their table. ” I can’t cook so, I go to the café or a friend […]

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Florida A&M hosts African Caribbean Concert on Friday

Florida A&M will host the African Caribbean Concert on April 16, sponsored by the Office of Black Diasporan Culture. The concert will feature performances by Dromatala, The TCC African Drum and Dance Ensemble, Rhythm Rushers Junkanoo Band, and a host of other special guest. The African Caribbean Concert will be […]

Lifestyles

Food Chains Revamp Menus

Throughout the campus of Florida A&M, there are students who simply cannot cook. Not being able to cook has caused them to spend more money trying to keep food on their table. Freshman Brooke Edwards says quick meals and fast food are her main sources for food.   “I can’t […]