Author: Jay Christie

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Deltas compete to lend Oprah helping hand

The Beta Alpha Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. has kicked off a two-week fundraising event to raise money and compete for a spot on “Oprah’s Big Give,” a new reality show. According to a news post found on the Web site of ABC 27, the Florida A&M Deltas […]

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Paulina’s: Truly the best of the Big Bend

In January of this year, local CBS-affiliate WCTV conducted a poll to determine the best pizza in Tallahassee. According to WCTV’s Web site, “Paulina’s Pizzeria won by a landslide.” Prior to this poll I had never heard of Paulina’s Pizzeria. Having lived in the New York/New Jersey area prior to […]

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Two out of three ain’t bad: Lady Rattlers win

Florida A&M’s softball complex was full of activity Sunday as the Lady Rattlers squared off against the Lady Rams of Winston-Salem State. After playing the team Saturday in a doubleheader, losing the first game and winning the second, the Lady Rattlers were victorious in Sunday’s series finale with a score […]

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FAMU DRS to house spring break youth camp

Family, Fitness, Fun Camp, sponsored by Trophy King USA, will keep youth in Leon County busy this spring break, which runs March 31 to April 4. Florida A&M University Developmental Research School will house the camp. This will be the third initiative offered by Family, Fitness, Fun Camp. Previously, the […]

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Blog’s content ignorant

OK, so I know a lot of people have heard or read about the blog “Stuff Educated Black People Like.” After a few weeks of knowing of this blog and reading that the creator of “Stuff White People Like” signed a book deal worth hundreds of thousands of dollars, I […]

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Rickards’ new football coach has FAMU ties

The Rickards High School community said the hiring of Rudy Hubbard, former Florida A&M University head football coach (1977-1985), will bring a lot to its high school football program. “He will be able to unify the community to get support for Rickards,” said Pink Hightower, RHS principal. “I think you’ll […]

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Scholarship foundation lowers on-campus housing price tag

Florida A&M University students have a chance to save thousands of dollars for on-campus housing through the Southern Scholarship Foundation. The SSF Web site states that for five decades SSF has provided living accommodations at economical rates to deserving students with limited financial means. The Web site also states that since […]

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Caged tigers don’t sing, they bite

A Florida wildlife sanctuary owner has been hospitalized after being attacked by two cheetahs, CNN.com reported. Before the attack occurred, the country heard reports about a young boy who was attacked and killed by a tiger in California. The Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office said Judy Berens, the victim, had […]

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Jeers, not cheers, for questionable budget

A recent sports article detailed the distraught Florida A&M University cheerleaders and money issues in the athletic department. After FAMUAN reporters spoke with officials in the department last Monday, all were left confused. All of us thought, “Something isn’t right.” Important people refused to make comments that could have been […]

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Money, Lies, & Ice Cream?

International ice cream franchise Cold Stone Creamery, will face legal action from several local franchise owners for fraud. Cecil Rolle, general manager for the Tallahassee Cold Stone creameries on West Tennessee and North Monroe streets, both of which are closed, explained that according to franchise owners, Cold Stone Creamery is […]