Author: Royle King

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‘Relay’ers intended to party, not walk for the cause

FAMU’s fourth Relay for Life didn’t bring as much to the table as it brought in previous years in regards to respectable conduct. Relay for Life is a fundraiser for cancer research, a celebration for those who have survived cancer, and it serves as a light of hope for people […]

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Snooper Alert: dubious friends derail couples

I never thought I could fall prey to the infamous, manipulative snooper on a mission, but I did. All of us have experienced a snooper at least once in our lives; whether you have been successfully defeated or not. You know who it is. That friend your significant other has […]

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Wasting time leads to failing academic standings

It’s 11 p.m. on a Thursday when I realize I have exactly one hour to complete my assessment quiz on Blackboard. Immediately, I begin to panic and wonder why I didn’t complete this assignment earlier. I was told about this quiz a week in advance and simply waited until the […]

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Kappa chapter suspended

Florida A&M University announced the final ruling on the length of the Alpha Xi Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Inc.’s suspension Monday. The suspension that was issued March 22, is in effect until 2013. This decision came in the aftermath of the alleged hazing of Marcus Jones, 20, a […]

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Day spas continue to spring up despite recent economic slump

An International Spa Association survey cites two of the top five reasons people don’t visit day spas: day spas are expensive and people don’t see themselves as the “spa type.” But Dena Lee doesn’t think that way. “For my car, I get the oil changed, have the tires rotated and […]

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FAMU ANNOUNCEMENTS

The Lovely Ladies of the Beta Alpha Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc., is having a book drive benefiting soldiers in Iraq and local after school programs. You may drop off your gently used books at our donation boxes in the lobby of Coleman Library until March 31. For […]

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World Baseball Classic made mockery of sport

The World Baseball Classic finally ended March 20, with Japan defeating Cuba 10-6 to capture the inaugural title. Now, we can praise the Lord and pass the biscuits. Not that it was that important anyway. The Little League World Series was more exciting than the WBC. Yes, a global baseball […]

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Color line still visible in interracial dating on campus

Have you ever wondered how many interracial couples there are in America? Have you considered dating someone outside of your race? “If you love someone, you should be together no matter what other people think,” said Natishia Stephens, 19, a sophomore pre-law student from Jacksonville. “If you love that person […]

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Athletic program absent from national spotlight

Before we get into this thing, let’s get a few things clear. You won’t find any hate or animosity coming from over here. It’s more like a celebration of the fact that Tallahassee is now on the map for being more than the stomping grounds of Baby Brother Bush. The […]

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HIV vaccine tests not to be feared

New testing has shown success in preventing the contraction of the HIV/AIDS virus in animals. The Centers for Disease Control should start similar testing on humans. For years, scientists thought that creating a vaccine for HIV/AIDS was the only way to stop the spread of the disease. But scientists now […]