Author: Katrelle Simmons

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In college towns, students set pace

Many of us students are not from Tallahassee. We come from from all over the world. We are from some places that offer numerous things to do on any given day. Whether you are into chillin’ with friends, hitting up parties or even event-hoppin,’ you can find something to occupy […]

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Atlanta Club meeting

The Atlanta Club is hosting its first general body meeting of the year. Join us today at 7:30 p.m. in Tucker Hall Room 104. Contact Jason Julien at (404) 606-7577, or email jasona.julien@hotmail.com for more details.

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Soup-R-Bowl

Soup-R-Bowl hosted by the Presidential Scholars Association. Enjoy a free game of bowling with the donation of three non-perishable items today at 6:30 p.m. at Galimore Lanes. Contact Courtney Peasant at (901) 230-5565 or Gayle Rivers at gayle.rivers@famu.edu.

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PRodigy presents “The Last Logo” contest

PRodigy, FAMU’s developing student-run public relations firm, officially launches “The Lost Logo” contest. There is a $125 cash prize for the person who creates a unique logo. The deadline for entries is March 1. This contest is open to all full-time FAMU students regardless of their major. Contestants MUST pick […]

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Movie screening of “The Inconvenient Truth”

The Environmental Studies Student Organization and the Green Campus Group will host two FREE showings of “An Inconvenient Truth” in the School of Journalism and Graphic Communication’s Lecture Hall. Show times are at 12:15 pm and 6pm. Contact Dr. LaRae Donnellan at Ldonnellan9411@hotmail.com for more information.

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University names year’s top teachers

The university will recognize the 2005-2006 Teacher, Adviser and Advanced Teacher of the Year during Black History Month. These faculty members have continued to pave the road to excellence through citizenship, motivation to learn and teaching strategies. Students, faculty, administrators and alumni nominated teachers and advisers who exemplify outstanding characteristics, […]

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HIV/AIDS Awareness Day

Celebrate National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day! There will be a Block Party on The Set Wednesday from 5 – 9 p.m. Free HIV/Syphilis tests and Hepatitis A&B vaccinations will be available. There will also be food, entertainment, music, information, condoms, etc. Get educated, get tested, get involved, get treated! Contact […]

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Super Bowl coaches erase stereotypes

Apparently the sports world didn’t get the message 20 years ago. Quarterback Doug Williams thought his dominance in Super Bowl XXII might have eradicated the dangerous thought that festered in the minds of some fans, analysts and general managers alike. The idea that blacks simply had an inherent athletic advantage, […]

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‘The Messengers’ delivers mediocre movie

Danny and Oxide Pang, co-directors and identical twins, introduced their first supernatural film of the year, “The Messengers,” with little scare. The eye-catching, black-and-white start of the film sets the viewer up for failure. Viewers may assume from the great introduction that the movie is suspenseful and thrilling. But soon […]

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Sweetheart story inspiration for alumna’s new book of love

Students and community leaders joined FAMU alumna Barbara Joe-Williams to enjoy a release party for her book, “How I Met My Sweetheart.” The book is geared toward a variety of audiences, including single people, married couples and people who are seeking true love.  The release party was held Friday at […]