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Parking vexes student

As tow trucks invade the campus and parking tickets run rampant, drivers and non-drivers alike some drivers have concluded that FAMU needs more parking. “It’s ridiculous,” said Deven Connor, 20, a marketing student from Miami. “Everyday, cars circle the parking garage and intramural field for available parking spaces. It is […]

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Technology aids students in job search

Next week, FAMU’s Career Center will present Career Expo 2003, “In the constant pursuit of excellence.” Students who may have missed the career fair in the fall have a second chance to network with a number of businesses and organizations. The opportunity to gain internships, co-ops and full-time employment will […]

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FAMU-FSU seeks local support

Local and state officials are trying to make the FAMU-FSU College of Engineering home of the nation’s newest University Transportation Center. Congressman Allen Boyd, as well as officials from Florida A&M and other state universities, met today at the College of Engineering to discuss a proposal from last August to […]

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Maloy’s hearing delayed

Leon County Commissioner Rudy Maloy was expected to take the stand during the fourth day of his sexual harassment hearing before the Florida Commission on Ethics Wednesday. Maloy had not yet decided whether he wanted to testify in his own defense of the sexual harassment allegations, which could lead to […]

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FAMUMall.com

Dear Editor, I am writting because I felt that your school should know about the fraud being perpetrated by one of it’s alumni. The founder of FAMUMall.com is promoting Florida A&M University and claiming to sell authentic school garb. I ordered a t-shirt for my husband, a big fan, and […]

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Affirmative action should focus more on finances, less on race

President Bush finally has a point. It is time to stand up against affirmative action — at least in its current form. The current argument is that the University of Michigan gives an unfair advantage to minorities. Law school applicants are rated using a system in which they are given […]

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Bigger but not safer

What’s 97% between the ears and 3% between the legs, according to Shirlee Passau-Buck, certified sex therapist from Naples? The answer is sex. “Sex is more of a psychological experience than a physical one because often times members of both sexes suffer from performance anxiety, “said Passau-Buck. “Men in particular, […]

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Soulful Songstress stands solo

Oh my where do/ How do I begin/ To answer/ The question/ I know you been wondering The first verse to Heather Headley’s premier single “He Is” from her debut album, This is Who I Am, reflects the questions that Headley, like other new soul artists must answer. Is she […]

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Neo-Soul tribute proves successful

Emerald City Live, a soulful music cabaret, offers a calm and serene alternative to the typical club scene. This month’s performance was held on Sunday, Jan. 19, at the Moon and celebrated the life of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King. The presentation offered a pleasant atmosphere for mature adults to […]

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The waiting game

Avery Leonard depends on the timely arrival of her net check. She uses the funds to support herself, because she is responsible for providing her financial needs. “I’m always thinking, ‘I’m going to get evicted. I’m not going to eat,’” said the 21-year-old senior from Ft. Lauderdale. Thousands of students […]