Author: Ka'juel West

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Planet’s plight is being overlooked

#8220;The Lorax”- a children’s story written by Dr. Seuss – depicts a wilderness setting where animals and nature harmoniously co-exist in a literal utopia. One day, a stranger wanders into this magnificent habitat and begins to destroy it in the name of monetary gain. “The Lorax,” a resident of the […]

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Dorm conditions unbearable

Allow me to paint you a picture. When I walked in the 1st floor bathroom of the notorious Paddyfote B Building, the floor was soaked with sewage, the strong smell of urine corrupted the air, and roaches were crawling the sinks and walls. I deal with this experience often as […]

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FAMU Announcements

The University Honors Program is asking for students to participate in the Bernard Hendricks Undergraduate Conference on March 23 – 24. If you would like to participate, please contact the Honors Program at 599-3540. The FSU College of Law is accepting applications for its 13th Annual Summer for Undergraduates Program. […]

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Campus commute creates crisis

Because of overcrowding and other administrative issues, FAMU was forced to relocate hundreds of students to live in the Cottages of Magnolia and University Gardens apartment complexes. Students did not choose to live in these locations but because they needed or wanted the campus housing option, they had to comply […]

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Real estate market strong in Tallahassee

With two universities and a community college, student housing is a hot commodity in Tallahassee. This reality has opened the door for independent real estate agents. According to Encyclopedia Americana, real estate is the name given to the business where people conduct commercial transactions in housing markets. It is also […]

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Students urged to protect property

Students may want to think twice before signing their lease. Paying attention to the intricate details as to whether or not a renter provides insurance for their residents is something that may be of importance. One FAMU alumnus said he has learned from a past incident not to take any […]

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Pharmacy expands walls, goals

The College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences hosted its 27th Annual Clinical Pharmacy Symposium and celebrated the grand opening of the new pharmacy building. On Friday, officials from the school opened the weekend with health care and drug therapy for elders. The first day’s events closed with the opening of […]

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Miller, Grant win SGA top office

Students exhausted from the week of campaigning, chanting, and giveaways can breathe a sigh of relief, as several candidates were elected and run-off candidates for the 2004 student body elections were announced Tuesday night. Virgil Miller, 22, a public health student from West Palm Beach and Keneshia Grant, 20, a […]

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Protest reaches capitol

In an effort to call attention to the 2004 presidential election, state and local leaders joined forces with everyday Floridians Tuesday to march to the old state capitol. “Today’s purpose was to re-awaken Floridians to concerns about the state of our state and nation that are often times whitewashed in […]

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Test hinders progress

Although the Florida Comprehension Assessment Test is administered to students in the 3rd through 10th grades, high school students may have the most to lose if they perform poorly on the exam. High school students must pass the standardized examination before they are allowed to graduate. From the beginning of […]