Author: Angela Pitts

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Beauty does come at a cost

Are the blood, sweat and tears worth sacrificing to cross over into an on-campus modeling organization? I say, maybe and maybe not. It all depends on your definition of “hazing.” There are many ways to define hazing. Hazing can be defined as new recruits being disciplined by elder members of […]

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‘Rent’ worth the cost of admission for audiences

Since the beginning of its existence, “Rent” as a Broadway play has been a major success. Critics raved on how great the world of eight friends with life obstacles was portrayed in a musical. The movie was centered on eight friends; some with AIDS, drug problems and some who were […]

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TalTran to assign local colleges new unique buses

While many students complain about the long waits at bus stops and the amount of routes available, the newly appointed TalTran director, Ronald Garrison, has developed six steps to improve the bus system and student ridership. Garrison said he plans to partner with Florida A&M University, Florida State University and […]

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Campus dining passes inspection

Nine out of the 10 inspections of the University’s dining facilities have received a satisfactory rating this year, according to Leon County Department of Health documents. The Universities Orange Room received only one unsatisfactory rating for a violation of the dishwashing facility codes Feb. 7. Upon re-inspection two weeks later, the violation […]

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Ethnic descriptions cause hysteria

How many times have you watched the news and seen a story where the suspect(s) description applied to every black man in sight? The answer is a given – more times than you care to remember. An example of how black males are often generalized in the media appeared Sunday […]

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U.S. Government’s ratings fall

America’s government is falling apart. According to the November 14th’s online edition of USA Today, President Bush’s job-approval rating has sank to a record low of 37%, down from a previous low of 39% last month. Themoderatevoice.com states the latest Harris Interactive poll finds that Vice President Dick Cheney is […]

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Tips to enjoy a successful double date with your mate

Tallahassee is a college town with many college students who may be craving loving and freedom. Having a boyfriend or girlfriend isn’t one of the most desired things while you’re in college, but for those who are in relationships going out with your single girls or guys can be uncomfortable. […]

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FAMU Announcements

Auditions for the play “Crowns” will be held in Charles Winter Wood Theatre Nov. 29 at 7 p.m. Those wanting to try out should prepare a two minute monologue-serious in nature and 16 bars of a gospel or spiritual song. The monologue must be contemporary. Dress comfortably and nicely. No […]

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Rattlers win season opener 68-66

The Florida A&M men’s basketball team opened up their official season with a road victory over Cleveland State University Saturday evening, at the Wolstein Center in Cleveland, Ohio. Speaking to the media following the game, FAMU coach Mike Gillespie said, “We’re very happy to come in here tonight and get […]

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Classic win for Rattlers

Florida A&M University won 26-23 in an overtime thriller against rival Bethune-Cookman College in Saturday’s Florida Classic XXVI in front of 70,112 fans at Florida Citrus Bowl Stadium in Orlando. FAMU, led by game MVP, quarterback Albert Chester, displayed remarkable resilience in their comeback effort from an early 17-0 deficit, […]