Author: Steven Jumper

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Freshmen, sophomores ball for a cause

In an effort to expand Florida A&M University’s service to the community, the sophomore class hosted the Sophomore vs. Freshman Basketball Game Wednesday in Gaither Gymnasium. Students and all other spectators were able to enter the game free with two canned goods. All of the canned goods that were collected […]

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Lady Rattlers run away with exhibition

The Lady Rattlers basketball team played home court advantage in Gaither Gymnasium Tuesday, as they emerged victorious over the Albany State University Lady Rams, 67-56. The game’s opening moments were unpleasant, until senior forward Quiadara Russell made two free throws, scoring the first points of the game nearly four minutes […]

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Religion is tainted by superior attitudes

When I was in elementary school, I received one of the greater life lessons I will probably ever encounter. A teacher told the class, “I’m not telling you what to believe in, but always believe in a higher power.” Of course back then, it meant relatively nothing to me. However, […]

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Too many R&B artists promote thug life

Why is there so much talk about hip hop struggling today? Many people say it’s because artists are about record sales instead of putting out music that comes from the heart and soul, which is where music is really supposed to come from. Music didn’t start and become popular from […]

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Mahogany takes to stage

The Mahogany Dance Theatre of Florida A&M University presented its first show of the semester, “The Premiere,” Wednesday night in Lee Hall. Before the show began, the dancers warmed up with a rigorous exercise routine. They clapped their hands and moved their feet to the beat of the music trying […]

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‘Destiny’s’ comeback album fails to impress

#8220;Where they at? Where they at?” As the ladies of Destiny’s Child ask this on the track “Soldier” from their new studio album “Destiny Fulfilled,” listeners may be asking the same question. Intent on showing they have grown as a group because of their solo excursions, in which only Beyonce […]

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Group aims to sponsor home for local family

The Florida A&M University chapter of Habitat for Humanity is attempting to raise between $35,000 and $38,000 to build a house for a low income family. “Our main goal is to have a habitat house built in FAMU’s name,” said chapter president Andrea Holmes. If the FAMU chapter can raise […]

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TalTran initiates food drive

TalTran is trying to collect 2,000 pounds of canned goods for its fourth annual “Stuff the Bus” drive for Second Harvest Food Bank. The event takes on more importance this year because of several events that have affected the Tallahassee community in recent months. “Because of all the hurricanes Florida […]

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Sophomore class starts scholarship

The current Sophomore Class Cabinet will honor the memory of one their fallen members, Justin Applewhite, with a scholarship in his name. Applewhite, who died in a car crash earlier this year, would have served as the secretary of facilities for the sophomore class. Jennifer Lanier, the fund-raising chairwoman for […]

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Replay of skit proves distasteful

If ABC’s supposed spoof of its hit show “Desperate Housewives” was so raunchy and unfit for prime time television, then the message was not given to its subsidiary, ESPN, Monday night. The network has continuously shown the 90-second skit starring Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Terrell Owens and “Housewives” star Nicollette […]