Author: Bethany L. Young

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‘Twisted’ bores with dialogue

In “Twisted,” homicide detective Jessica Shepard, played by Ashley Judd, stumbles upon her one-night stands, who have been murdered. But viewers get thrown for a loop when she becomes her own prime suspect. The movie’s plot seemed promising, but it leaves the audience in suspense for almost the entire film […]

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Movie resurrects controversy

With moviegoers wanting to see what the fuss is all about, Mel Gibson’s new film has fulfilled its expectation of being a “must see” movie. “The Passion of the Christ” has become a box office hit in the United States, bringing in more than $76 million in its debut. The […]

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A night to remember …and a night

On senior night, FAMU honored Moses White, Demarcus Wilkins and Terrence Woods for their contributions throughout their career. In their last home game at Gaither Gymnasium, the trio looked to cap their tenures at FAMU with a victory, but a South Carolina State University junior had other plans in mind. […]

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Mockery:

Candidates campaign on campus, hoping to become “the next big thing.” However, the democratic process at FAMU has become a cruel joke. The absurdity of campaigning has made FAMU’s political landscape comparable to a parade of hustlers. The SGA needs to take a serious look into campaign reform in order […]

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Abortion must not be plan A

Because of its murderous connotation, abortion is a taboo subject in the black community. Consequently, in attempting to acquire interviews on this subject, I found myself surrounded by a sea of potential prospects reluctant to share their testimonies with those other than their closest friends. This reticence that exists among […]

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U.S. blacks should support Aborigines

Police chased Thomas Hickey, a 17-year-old Aborigine teenager on his bike through the streets of Sydney, Australia in February. Hickey then had an accident that caused him to fly off of his bike, impaling him on a fence. Hickey’s parents blamed the police for chasing him, while the authorities said […]

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FAMU Announcements

^B ?$ler Yearbook Staff is working to capture all of FAMU’s clubs and organizations for the 2003-04 year The deadline for submissions is March 19. For more information, contact S. Gooden at 599-3098 or e-mail famu_yearbook@hotmail.com. The First Annual Mardi Gras Golf Tournament will take place March 13 at 9 […]

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Students’ choices determine credit future

One month before an individual’s 18th birthday, credit card companies start sending letters claiming that he is pre-approved for a Platinum Card with an extravagant $5,000 credit limit. Many may view having a credit card as one of the responsibilities of becoming an adult, while others will automatically rule it […]

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Book details mogul’s beginnings

The opening scene of “Life and Def: The Autobiography of Russell Simmons,” paints a vivid illustration of Simmons’ early life on the streets of Queens, N.Y. He witnesses a brutal shooting, which alters his outlook on life. At that point, he decides to focus on music and building an empire […]

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Student shot on campus

After a gunshot echoed throughout Paddyfote Complex Wednesday at about 8:30 p.m., students erupted into a frenzy, and within twenty minutes, the flashing lights of Tallahassee Police Department squad cars highlighted Wahnish Way. “There was a student who was shot in the buttocks a little after 8:30,” confirmed Calvin Ross, […]