Author: Akeem Anderson

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Rattlers limping after road trip

Coming off of a tough 1-3 road swing, the men’s basketball team will welcome its return to the floor of Gaither Gymnasium this weekend. In their last game, the Rattlers suffered a 90-82 loss at the hands of the North Carolina A&T University Aggies. The loss dropped the Rattlers’ conference […]

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Just like music: students say moods drive genre selections

For years, people have used music as a source of comfort, expression and celebration. From Alicia Keys on the ivories to Jeezy with his ad-libs, music has its way with the world. Genres such as crunk, indie rock, neo-soul and emo-punk have infiltrated the mainstream market. Today music affects an […]

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‘Jitney’ entertains, teaches life lessons

#8220;Jitney” is an inspiring and interesting play performed by the Essential Theatre. Set in the 1970s, “Jitney,” written by August Wilson, brought comedy, emotions and family issues common during that time to the 21st century.  The Jitney car service was not just a job for the men who worked there, […]

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‘Daddy’s Little Girls’ defies ‘no-good man’ image

Many people may be familiar with the name Tyler Perry. His plays and the 2006 film adaptation of “Madea’s Family Reunion” have earned him popularity and respect. But the latest addition to his list of projects, “Daddy’s Little Girls,” is a break from tradition. This time around Perry leaves the […]

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Vh1 sponsors test to help blacks find roots

Music channel Vh1 is sponsoring a genealogy test that will allow blacks across America to trace their lineage back to any country in the world. Richard Lockley, director of African ancestry testing for the PatriClan Test and the MatriClan Test, said many people have gotten involved in finding out about […]

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Users wary of Jobster, Facebook partnership

Even though in his profile picture Jamarius Moten is wearing a shirt and tie under a sweater vest, he still admits he’d have a problem showing his Facebook account to an employer. With no group affiliations, no profanity and no interests listed, the freshman business administration student from Mobile, Ala., […]

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Keep the change; dollars are fine

The nation made it very clear that we didn’t want anything to do with Susan B. Anthony; at least not on the dollar coin. Sacagawea didn’t fare much better on the head side of the coin either. But now the government’s forgettable attempt to make the dollar coin a significant […]

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Police need new method to prevent campus crime

Has crime at Florida A&M University gone too far? Campus police have come to the conclusion that implementing an identification check upon visitation to the Palmetto apartments at night will reduce the University’s crime rate. But, is all that necessary? Warning: a FAMU Rattler card is not difficult to come […]

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Valentine’s Day history a mystery

When it comes to romance, no day can symbolize love like Valentine’s Day. Candlelight dinners, chocolates, roses and even love letters all epitomize this tradition. This is the time where couples old and new come together with meaningful ways of expressing themselves. But where did the holiday come from? The […]

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Is loving only one a possible feat?

Valentine’s Day is the one day of the year that is designated for lovers to express their feelings. It’s the time when you stop to recognize the “special” person in your life – “the love of your life” or “the one you love right now.” But with 50 percent of […]