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A Rattler’s semester in Paris

Twenty-four days is all the time I have left in the city that has brought me endless joy and excitement. I have loved Paris since I visited last year for a family vacation and spent a year preparing to come back to study. I have enjoyed every minute of my […]

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Every touch is infectiously hard to let go

Domestic violence, fear and silence walk hand in hand. Many times, it escalates, but you dont pay attention because you are afraid, so you dont say anything, said Tangela Chipman, a domestic violence survivor who suffered for years at the hands of her childrens father and then-boyfriend. They tend to […]

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Rihanna: bolder and better than ever

Rihanna continues her consistent spew of chart-toppers with the release of her LP Unapologetic. The Barbadian, urban pop star delivers a deep and wild array of music samples, collaborations and her usual defiant attitude that makes this album a potential stocking stuffer. Her seventh release in seven years, Rihannas album […]

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Listeners go M.A.D.D. over Lamar’s album

Dr. Dre dubbed Kendrick Lamar the “King of the West Coast.” His first album “good kid, m.A.A.d city” probes his psyche during his curious teen years in California. The album literally depicts Kendrick Lamar as the good kid within a mad city. It explores what life is like within […]

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Does the heart really grow fonder within many miles?

  The phrase “it’s not for the weak at heart” is an expression that describes the infamous long distance relationship. The midnights to wee hour arguments, the absence of the other person’s caress and the omen of infidelity are something that typical long distance relationships couples experience on a daily […]

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Is black skin the fountain of youth?

  The phrase, “black don’t crack” is usually used when associating African American’s youthful good looks even during they’re advanced years.  But is the saying really true? Many believe that because of the African descent, many blacks were blessed with skin that ages slower than other races. Does the color […]

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Too much public affection

  The kissing, the hugging, the constant body-to-body contact, might be acceptable behind closed doors, but when it’s flaunted in public, it becomes a problem. Public displays of affection (PDA) can be driven by many things. In some instances, the couple is so “in love” and unaware of who is […]

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Parking availability aggravates students

Finding parking on campus is a challenge that Florida A&M student drivers experience regularly. It may be easy and convenient on some occasions, but for most students, it often becomes a hunt. The sufficiency of the condition, location and spacing of various parking spots are a controversial concern. “I don’t […]

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Importance of car maintenance

  Imagine leaving a store, but to your surprise, your car will not start. Many people experience situations such as this after neglecting their car. Michael Covington, a senior physics student from Miami, had this experience firsthand and learned from it. “I thought replacing the battery would help, but after […]

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New restaurant brings seafood galore

  A new seafood restaurant has found its home in Tallahassee. The Front Porch, developed by Hunter and Harp, opened Oct. 30. The restaurant provides a unique experience with its raw bar, which features fresh locally sourced seafood, such as shellfish and crustacean. It also offers Florida lobster tails and […]