Author: Courtney Henderson

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Activities and services fees to increase for students

The Student Fee Committee held a meeting Wednesday evening to decide how to divide the allocated budget between the activities & services, health, childcare and athletic departments, and whether or not officials should raise fees. Dean Henry L. Kirby, associate vice president and dean of student affairs at Florida A&M […]

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Cafeteria to open doors to students for Thanksgiving

Smoked turkey, glazed ham, candied yams and sweet potato pie are just a taste of many foods expected for a Thanksgiving feast held in the Cafe. On Nov. 17, from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. students can venture to the Cafe for a feast like no other. The cost, for […]

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FAMU football greats honored in all-star team

The fans of Florida A &M University struck, struck, and struck again as they voted for more than 2,000 players to make up what was known as an all-century team for the University’s football program. The all-century team was selected to recognize the 100-year anniversary of the football program here […]

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Laffy Taffy no laughing matter

Imagine: the bass rumbles from the surrounding speakers while the simple rhythmic twang of the synthesizer induces the ladies (and some…eh…men) to move their hips accordingly. …duh duh DUH… duh duh DUH… Some lame saying something about Chico Stixs and Jolly Ranchers, lets loose from his vocal cords a horrendous […]

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Senate to address grad students’ concerns

Concerns about the treatment of graduate students arose at Monday’s senate meeting shortly before a bill to officially create a Department of Graduate Affairs was reviewed. During the community forum, Malik Littles, 26, a graduate business administration student from West Palm Beach, stood up and voiced his opinion about the […]

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Americans should find alternate sources of gas

On any day in Tallahassee, you see cars on the road. People are busy driving to the mall, to work or to pick up their children from school. Most people don’t enjoy walking to their destination. What caused society’s craving for wanting to drive instead of walk? Maybe it’s the […]

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Mascot reflects badly on school

When I first arrived on campus I fell in love with it. The people were cool and the environment was nice. I was out of my parent’s house! I was excited about becoming a Rattler because rattle-snakes are some of the most feared animals in the world. I had something […]

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Sports bliss is finally back

It is that time of year for true sports fans to extend their passion beyond the weekend. Basketball season is back, college and professional, officially eliminating the ever-plaguing question, “What are we supposed to do with our lives between Monday and Friday?” That’s right, no longer are sporting events and […]

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State moves for drivers to take class for motorcycle license

The state of Florida is proposing a bill that mandates motorcyclists to take a driver safety course before they can lawfully ride. 47 states have this course but only six require that motorcyclists take it as a condition to get a license. State officials are moving to pass these measures […]

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Recent incident reveals faulty fire equipment

A grease fire that forced four male students to relocate and left one roommate responsible for the damages has drawn some concerns among students. The use of multiple fire extinguishers for that fire, which took place two weeks ago in a Palmetto North apartment, has some students wondering what FAMU […]