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FDA submits to an overdue audit

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration moved on Friday to have a private research company evaluate the method in which they assess the risks connected to drugs allowed to reach the public. This is a long overdue measure that the FDA should be commended for instituting. After the recent removal […]

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Gay marriage bans border on ridiculous

In this modern age, I find it very difficult to believe the sacredness of marriage still exists. Reality TV celebrates wife swapping, celebrity marriages barely last as long as a paper bag in the rain (e.g., Britney Spears’ one-day marriage) and divorce rates are skyrocketing. In that respect, the arguments […]

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Bush’s promises won votes

George W. Bush was re-elected Tuesday. Many people were surprised, disappointed and angry-especially here at FAMU. But there were a few not the least bit shocked, one of them being me. In fact, some of us predicted it. However my prediction wasn’t based on numbers it was based on the […]

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AKAs begin ‘Operation Paperback’

The Beta Alpha chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. will be sponsoring a book drive this month to support “Operation Paperback.” According to a document detailing its history, “Operation Paperback” began in 1998 when Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Frederick Honeywell was posted to a four-month stint in Kuwait. […]

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Lady Rattlers recruit six freshman allstars

In 1992, the University of Michigan blessed the game of college basketball with five talented freshmen. These five freshmen known to most as the “fab five” made it OK for coaches to use more than one or two freshmen without worrying about being too inexperienced. It also gave the green […]

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College offers many opportunites

Many students think attending college is the only way to a better future and having a stable life. Some students come to college to get a degree even though their parents never received a college education. ” I came to college to have a better future and job security,” said […]

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Fraternity plans to resurface with week

In an effort to reintroduce itself to the students of Florida A&M University the Beta Nu chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc. will host its Alpha Week 2004 throughout the week. Not having a similar event for the past few years, Alpha Week will serve as an opportunity for […]

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Expressing themselves through ink

Almost forty of FHM Magazine’s 100 Most Beautiful Women in 2002 were reported to have tattoos. This year that number has increased and just three of the top ten Sexiest Women in the World say they don’t have tattoos. Tattoos on women have become an increasing trend; they have gone […]

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Reply to Gay marriage Ban

In the Opinions “Gay marriage Ban” by Mark Cooper he stated it was ridiculous. Well Mark, as you said Divorce is at an all time high, Celebrity weddings are a joke, Wipe Swap, etc., that is all true. That IS the problem and that is why people are voting against […]

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FAMU Announcemements

The Famuan is accepting nominations for the most influential men on campus. Candidates cannot nominate themselves. Nomination forms are due Friday by 4:30 p.m. and are available in The Famuan office in Tucker Hall Room 309. FOCUS 2005 is sponsoring a Georgia Tech campus visit for 10 students interested in […]