Author: Katrelle Simmons

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‘Crowns’ uses comedy, music to deliver serious message

Beginning with the dramatic beat of the drum and a soothing jazz sound, the attention of the audience is successfully captured. Although unique, a rap performed by character Yolanda, performed by Toi Whitaker, suddenly interrupted the calm sound of the live jazz band with a supposed hardcore New York accent […]

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Ministry offers service, food for the soul

On most Fridays, the Set is filled with many students flocking to and from class or taking a short break from a long day. From a distance you can see smoke releasing hickory-flavored aroma rising into the atmosphere. If you just follow your nose and walk a little farther, you […]

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Sort through the clutter to achieve soft, silky, skin

From your face to your toes, glowing, soft skin is something that many people try to achieve. But because there are some many products, it may be hard to give your skin the special time and attention it needs to achieve that healthy look. According to http://health.yahoo. com, “Essence Book […]

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Police methods incorrect in strip search lawsuit

A federal jury is in the process of deliberating the civil-rights lawsuit of Arnetta and Cynthia McCloud. They are the mother and daughter who claimed that in 2001, they were pulled over, strip searched on the side of a public road and later taken, against their will, to a relative’s […]

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Internet institute indicts Kazaa for Web intrusion

A report by http://stopbadware.org exposed file-sharing engine Kazaa Media Desktop for secretly installing spyware, malware and deceptive adware on computers. Medipipe, Spy Axe and Waterfall also have been accused of the same practice. StopBadware.org is an organization backed by Harvard Law’s Berkman Center for Internet & Society, www.google.com, Lenovo, Sun […]

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Watchdog organization questions

A non-profit research institute is fighting to rid the sunshine state of a per drink tax which currently adds a surcharge to the retail price of any liquor, wine, beer or cider. The watchdog organization Florida TaxWatch said the tax, which has been under scrutiny since its inception in 1990, […]

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Graduate students speak out at meeting

Florida A&M University’s Student Government Association collaborated with the university’s graduate students Tuesday to discuss many of the concerns the graduate students have. The meeting took place in the Blue Cross/Blue Shield auditorium in the new pharmacy building. The panel was issued questions from graduate students through moderator Malik C. […]

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Acceptance only surefire cure for ‘down low’

What is the “down low?” Singer/songwriter R. Kelly defined it years ago in his song “Down Low” as a sexual relationship with someone who is in a relationship with someone else. But today things have changed. The down low is now defined as when a man who is married, is […]

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New drug fad becoming deadly

#8220;Go, go, go” were the chants of three teenage boys encouraging their friend to continue to beat a homeless man to death and attack and injure two other homeless men. This drug-induced episode of violence was triggered by a combination of alcohol and Xanax. Xanax is a highly addictive depressant, […]