Author: Matthew Richardson

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Journey faces pending lawsuit for photo

Journey magazine may face a lawsuit because of a photo it was not given permission to use that was featured in the recent Love and Relationship Issue. A letter from Brezina George Law Offices located in Tampa was issued to Journey magazine March 17 requesting cooperation and Florida A&M University’s […]

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Utility rate increase just a necessary evil

With the high cost of living and ever-rising gas prices, Tallahassee natives are about to feel the sting of another expense. On Wednesday, city commissioners approved an increase water and sewer line rates. Tallahassee Democrat’s Web page showed more rate increases are scheduled for 2009 and 2010. The increase in […]

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Routine dorm searches ensure students’ safety

Like it or not, if you live on University property, your right to the constitutional Fourth Amendment is no longer a valid argument when it comes to search and seizure. As part of a campus community, students have agreed that in their pursuit of higher education they will follow the […]

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Ring the alarm: New study shows high STD rates

A recent report released by the Centers for Disease Control shows that more than two million teenage girls have been affected by sexually transmitted diseases, black girls making up almost half of that number. The March 11 report shows that one in every four adolescent girls has contracted at least […]

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Candidates losing focus

After returning Tuesday from a vacation in the Caribbean, Sen. Barack Obama and his campaign team picked right back up where they left off, knee deep in the muddy waters of his former minister, Rev. Jeremiah Wright’s previous statements. The issue returned to the spotlight when Sen. Hillary Clinton responded […]

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Batter Up: Evans swings to the top

To say that Darryl Evans likes the sport of baseball would be a supreme understatement. On the contrary, the baseball player may just be in love. A champion at heart, Evans, 20, said he was born to play the sport and is ready to conquer new endeavors this year. Serving […]

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Fries, shake and a glove please

Yes, I’ve worked at McDonald’s and I believe it builds character, but I really wish we had worn gloves when handling customers’ food. As a fast food employee, you touch everything from money to strawberry shakes. Sometimes it gets so busy that employees don’t have the time to walk to […]

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Palmetto robbery suspect arrested, charged

A suspect has been apprehended for the alleged robbery of a FAMU student near Palmetto North on Thursday, said FAMU Police Chief Calvin Ross. Craig George, 19, has been charged with robbery with a firearm, possession of firearm on school grounds, resisting an officer without violence, marijuana possession less than […]

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Gun charge leads to dismissal from FAMU

Antoine E. Williams, 20, will be dismissed from Florida A&M University effective March 25 as a result of violating the student code of conduct by possessing a firearm on school grounds. Williams was one of five individuals arrested Friday. He was charged with possession of a firearm on school grounds […]

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Hoop dream reaches end for coach Clark

After a seven-year tenure as head coach of the Lady Rattler basketball team, Debra Clark is no longer going to be patrolling the sidelines for the Florida A&M University squad. Administrators announced Tuesday morning that Clark’s contract would not be renewed for the 2008-2009 season. “Improvements need to be made,” […]