Author: Kristin Murray

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Religion creates stability for some and conflict for others

College students juggle school, extra-curricular activities and, in certain cases, relationships that may be complicated based on separate religious beliefs. Although problems can arise, many students find relationships to provide a certain amount of relief that at times seems unattainable. “I think that relationships are important for people our [peers] […]

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Greek life under religious magnifying glass

#8220;Stomping the yard” with desired colors and Greek letters. Leading the university in community service projects. Throwing the biggest parties of the year. Lending a helping hand to fellow members. Greek-lettered organizations. Their purpose and function can become blurred not only in the eyes of the university, but with its […]

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Tavis Smiley starts tour at Lee Hall

Nationally recognized author, journalist, political commentator and talk show host, Tavis Smiley, will bring his “Talented Tenth Tour” to Florida A&M University Thursday. The event is geared towards encouraging students to become successful. Smiley said the purpose of the tour is to promote success in and outside of college. The […]

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Offense proved vital against Bison

Get used to hearing the name Philip Sylvester, because the Howard Bison (0-2)(0-2) won’t forget as they were steam rolled right out of Tallahassee after giving up over 300 yards rushing in a 30-17 defeat courtesy of the Rattlers (1-2)(1-1) Saturday night at Bragg Memorial Stadium. The Marianna native gained […]

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University sustains fight for justice

We are there when it matters. Whenever injustice rears its ugly head and affects those we care about most, Florida A&M University is on the scene to do all it can to correct the problem. Thousands are expected to rally in Jena, La., Thursday to show concern for the ‘Jena […]

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We need to dance to a new beat

#8220;Dance monkey, dance,” can be a common statement when discussing or describing some television shows geared towards blacks. When perusing the television line , we can only sit back and wonder why most shows for and about blacks are mindless comedies. There is nothing wrong with a little laughter, but […]

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Perfect fit is very hard to find

I know that many of us young curvy women have a hard time finding those jeans that fit perfectly. Even though it’s hard, we all want to look our best all the time or at least most of time. And purchasing jeans can be a devastating ordeal. The last time […]

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Best places in Tallahassee for a first date

• Café Shisha: A comfortable hookah bar that resembles the inside of a genie bottle. • Seminole Bowl: Bowling is always enjoyable. Even plain Jane will enjoy it. • Tallahassee Comedy Zone: Laughter is the best icebreaker and the quickest road to the heart. • Amen Ra’s bookstore: Nice chill-spot, […]

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Organizations log on to progress

Endless amounts of paper and a lack of cohesion and leadership transition are all things that RattlerLink plans to solve for student organizations. The new web application on http://rattlerlink.org allows students the convenience of doing several organizational tasks online. Tasks such as registration, membership, management and document uploading are just […]

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Students find safe haven in new security measures

The Students Available for Escort Team is back. The S.A.F.E Team, which was intended to ensure student safety by accompanying students to their on-campus residences or vehicles, was originally fully-funded by the senate during the 2005-2006 school term. However, for the 2006-2007 school year, the S.A.F.E Team did not receive […]