Author: Yewande Addie

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Business students compete nationally

After nearly a month of preparing, three Florida A&M University students from the School of Business and Industry will compete in the 14th Annual National Black MBA Association Case Competition. The team and their two advisers leave Wednesday morning for Washington, D.C. to go against 34 other schools. Of those […]

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Election rules change

With 55 freshmen and five graduate students vying for seats in upcoming elections, new sabotage rules were put in place Sunday to avoid any tension. The Electoral Commission convened at a meeting to encourage candidates, distribute necessary forms to be completed and clarify any discrepancies over the policies and procedures. […]

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PAIN AT THE PUMP

Hurricane Ike affected Florida A&M University students and the Tallahassee area as people were forced to adjust to rising gasoline prices. The community hurried to the gas stations this weekend to beat the gas increase. When roommates warned Andrea Bruno, 20, that gas stations around town were short on regular […]

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Society tackles ovarian cancer

The American Cancer Society has deemed September national Ovarian Cancer Awareness month. Ovarian cancer is the eighth most commonly diagnosed cancer and the fifth leading cause of cancer death. Dr. Alma Littles, a local family physician, said most women who have been diagnosed find out in the later stages. “Because […]

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Remake up to par

Sophistication is the word when it comes to “The Women”, an update of the 1939 MGM classic. In fact, perhaps the words clever, classy and upscale could also be used to describe the film. What makes “The Women” so witty and sophisticated is that it strives to set itself apart […]

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Calculators useful with basic knowledge

Over the years, calculators have evolved from basic four function tools to powerful thinking machines. Some individuals may say that calculators need to develop even more to aid students taking challenging courses. However, other individuals believe that the challenges in any class need to force the student to grow. So […]

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A dollar stretches at pump

Let me make a confession… I was broke just a few weeks ago. I’m not talking about not having a place to live or food to eat but I was “20 below,” there wasn’t enough money in my bank account to make an ATM withdrawal. Being broke this summer was […]

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Redshirt players waiting patiently

Coming into every football season, most players are expecting to play and maybe compete for a starting position, but not every football player will get the chance to play. Some players will be red shirted. A red shirt is when a player has five academic years, but skips a year […]

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Delta cuts flights from Tallahassee

There is going to be one less airline servicing in-state students trying to make it home this semester Delta airlines has decided tto discontinue intrastate travel Oct.1, according to a decision handed down from Delta Airlines corporate offices. The destinations affected include Miami, Ft. Lauderdale, Orlando and Tampa.  As the […]

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FLOW mobile is headed to FAMU

The Florida Licensing on Wheels (FLOW) mobile will be on the Florida A&M University Set Sept. 16, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. This event is a partnership between the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Mobile Vehicles and the FAMU Department of Public Safety. The appearance of the FLOW […]