Author: Nikkia Ganey

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College relationships require more trust and respect

A relationship can be fun, relaxing and give a person the confidence that they always needed; but like anything in life a relationship takes work. It takes understanding, caring, compromise and first and for most trust and respect. If you have no respect or trust in your relationship you have […]

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Student heals after shooting

LaMichael Turner, the victim of a shooting early Sunday morning at Baja’s Beach Club on Pensacola Street, is in stable condition at Tallahassee Memorial Hospital recovering from two gun wounds in his back. Turner’s mother said Wednesday that her son’s health was improving and Turner, 20, a sophomore general studies […]

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Changes aim to revamp University website

The university website may soon undergo some changes to give it a more professional and uniform design. According to Florida A&M University’s Web Master Raymond Lanier, it is a “desperately needed” change. The web masters have not yet met with Interim President, Castell V. Bryant about the new design, but […]

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Tracking services trap students

When 20-year-old Jennifer Smith walked towards the parking lot of the library where she remembered parking her car, she was surprised when it wasn’t there. Smith, a junior political science student from Cleveland, immediately knew that her car had been towed: “I was running late for class,” Smith said. “I […]

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Bryant ineligible for president position

The board gave Interim President Castell Bryant a new two-year contract at their last board meeting following the disclosure of her positive performance evaluation. Bryant’s charter states that she is not eligible for a permanent presidency. As a rule, interim presidents are not allowed to apply for a permanent position. […]

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Troops make major sacrifice for nation

How many people would sacrifice a career, a $40 thousand income and a family for Army duty in Iraq? Not many. However, one local citizen is choosing to volunteer in Iraq for a year. His name is Bruce Grant, and when asked why he was willing to give up so […]

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Rattlers return to reign of success

Well fellow Famuans, as the year comes to end, I would like to say: the Rattlers do seem to be sharpening their fangs-to bring the great Rattler STRIKE back to the hill. Despite starting the season with two consecutive losses, the Rattler football team continued to strike the competition wrapping […]

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Identity theft strikes students

People between the ages of 18 and 29 are currently the most highly victimized when it comes to identity theft. The Federal Trade Commission states that 26 percent of all identity thefts reported in 2004 came from people in this age group. “Students should shred, not tear up or cut […]

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Gas prices down, but may rise

Consumers nationwide are experiencing an approximate 30 cent drop at the gas pump. Gas prices have been dropping drastically over the last month-just in time for the holiday season. The nationwide average gas price Sunday was $2.12 a gallon for regular grade; the same grade of gas averaged at $1.92 […]

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New barbershop fades into view for students on Hill

When it comes to getting a fresh haircut, the southside of Tallahassee has one more barbershop to choose from. Clippers barbershop, which already has a successful West Tennessee location, will be opening another barbershop on Monday, Dec. 10. The new location, located at 1815 S. Adams St., will be right […]