Author: Elyse Madison

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Elite Dance Squad steps out on own with praiseworthy show

FAMU Elite Dance Squad, also known as the F.E.D.S., set out to prove just how talented it is with their spring show “The Makings of Elite,” Wednesday in Lee Hall. The show, hosted by WANM radio personality Sean D, was filled with lots of energy. As the curtains opened, the […]

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McClurkin clan releases solid CD

Grammy award-winning gospel artist Donnie McClurkin has again collaborated with his five older sisters to form “The McClurkin Project” and release a new album titled “We Praise You” on record label Zomba Gospel. On the past album “Live in London and More,” songs such as “We Fall Down” and “Caribbean […]

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Agnew calls for townhall meeting

The student body president has called an emergency town hall meeting for March 28 at 8 p.m. in the Senate Chambers. “The town hall meeting is basically for students to find out what is going on at the University,” said Phillip Agnew, 21, student body president from Chicago. Agnew said […]

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N-word derails love search

I recently heard one of the most profound theories about the fear of rejection and its effect on “dateable” women. The explanation for why there are many nines and dimes that sit home alone is simple,” my friend Aja said. “Since guys are afraid of rejection and think that she […]

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Stop war in black community

Almost 50 percent of all murder victims in the United States are black, according to the FBI. Out of that 50 percent, black-on-black crime accounts for 93 percent of those victims. Why is our country so intent on fighting a war in Iraq when there is a war taking place […]

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Architecture program accepts energy challenge

The School of Architecture is doing its part to save the environment with the “2010 Imperative,” a challenge to restructure how students are being taught to design and build. To successfully impact global warming and world resource depletion, the organizers of the imperative want ecological literacy to become a central […]

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Court grants retrial based on favoritism, not justice

The wool has been tugged, but the eyes of the student body won’t cover that easily. Wednesday four of your five Student Body Supreme Court justices voted to grant a runoff election to John Williams in his appeal of the Mr. FAMU election results. The verdict reads: “At the moment […]

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Court: Williams gets new race

The verdicts are in for the three appeals trials in the spring elections. Thursday, in the case of Chante Sessomes v. Electoral Commission, the Student Supreme Court ruled against Sessomes in the Senate Chambers. After the court ordered the Electoral Commission on Monday to submit all ballots cast in the […]

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Candidates use Internet to reach younger constituents

American politics have changed, and today’s national candidates are fighting to reach potential voters through every possible medium. Internet communities such as YouTube, MySpace and Facebook seem to play major roles in candidates’ introductions to young voters. MySpace has dedicated a section of its site to profiles of politicians hoping […]

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Campus takes over Capitol

Florida A&M University students, faculty, staff and alumni joined state legislators Wednesday at the Capitol to celebrate FAMU Day, an annual recognition of the University’s accomplishments. Students and alumni met with legislators to discuss challenges, comment on governance and showcase new programs. “FAMU Day is important to the community because […]