Author: Lefran Lloyd

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Houston, Atlanta top cities for young blacks

Forbes magazine is preparing the next edition of its annual Best Places for Business & Careers; a ranking of cities designed to help companies and workers identify the best potential moves. Black Enterprise, CNN/Money and CityRating.com all create similar lists for groups like African-Americans, comparing everything from cost of living […]

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Article on Credit Cards

Dear Cherline: I applaud your effort to teach the students of FAMU about how important it is to use credit wisely. But you advised students to get rid of the credit cards if they find themselves living beyond their means. This is actually not good advice. When you close down […]

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Senior senator leaves position

Amidst gasps and dropped jaws, one of the Student Government Association’s senior senators stunned the senate when she resigned from her position Monday. During the Student Relations Committee (SRC) report, Brittani King, 21, took the floor and read her resignation letter. After finishing and handing the letter to Senate Pro-Tempore […]

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Sprint service a big letdown

So I am on a call with a contact long distance. Desperately trying to get this gentleman to hear me clearly, I end up saying “can you hear me now” more than the guy on the Verizon commercial. Eventually fed up with the hassle of the conversation, he hangs up […]

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Nats could make strides

After a 34-year hiatus, Major League Baseball has finally returned to our nation’s capital. No more voyages to Camden Yards to half-heartedly root on the “almost home” Baltimore Orioles. In the recently completed 2005 season, Washington had an inauguration of another sort. The Washington Nationals are here. Formerly the Expos […]

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Cross country finishes strong

The Florida A&M University’s men and women’s cross country teams finished strong in the MEAC championships Saturday at the SAS Soccer Park, in Cary, N.C. The men’s cross country team fell just short of first place as they finished second with 75 points. Junior Brandon West said the team accomplished […]

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Simply Striking: Jazz up those jeans

This fall don’t be left in the cold.  Add some class to your old denim looks-deluxe your denim! Adding excitement to denim is a versatile, fashion forward, unique and affordable way to uplift and bring life to a plain outfit this fall. Transitioning your simple pair of jeans to a new outfit […]

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Proper dress attire for young adults

In today’s society, fashion dictates the way the world turns. The way you dress is an expression of your personality and personal style and it definitely influences people’s first impressions of you. During our recent homecoming activities, there were a slew of alumni, students and ,of course, people who just […]

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Many students look for love on campus

Most students at Florida A&M University are aware that the social scene is a unique aspect of college life. Meeting new people and forming long term relationships are important parts of the overall college experience. In fact many students use college as an opportunity to pursue serious romantic relationships and […]

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IRS owes millions for mail mixup

Nothing strikes fear into the heart of a procrastinator more than when the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is mentioned. Notorious for its intense investigation tactics, the IRS is the U.S. Government agency responsible for tax collection and tax law enforcement. Simply put, the group makes sure taxpayers are paying their […]