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Former student shines in Hollywood film

  Montrel Miller, a former student at Florida A&M will appear along side screen star Michael Ealy in the box office thriller Unconditional, which hits theaters this Friday. A constant on Tyler Perry’s hit show, “House of Payne,” Miller is quickly becoming the newest phenomenon in Hollywood. The film, based […]

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Students love coupons

  Couponing is more popular now than ever. With TLC’s reality television show “Extreme Couponing,” the world is now familiar with the growing interest in coupons. The classic medium for coupons still is newspapers. Just as the world of technology has evolved, so have coupon clippings. Today, coupons can be […]

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The reality of deceiving profile pictures

  The lies. The deception. The shame. The profile picture.    Obsessed with the “likes” and “hearts” on social media sites such as Facebook and Instagram, students are putting more effort into the way their social network images are presented.   With the increasing popularity of picture enhancing applications on […]

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When quitting your job, leave with dignity and grace

  Juggling classes, extracurricular activities and a social life may be difficult for some college students, especially when employed. Sometimes it makes it harder to be a full-time student, causing one to consider quitting their job. Students should know that there are various ways to gracefully quit a job without […]

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What does your brand say about you?

  Are you a social loafer? A pessimist? A go-getter? Let’s admit it. Everyone can use some help with their resumes, or brand, at any point throughout their careers. This semester, take it further and brand yourself.   “A basic definition for branding is the act of creating a name, […]

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Give a helping hand

  With the country in economic distress, many people are looking to others for inspiration to help improve their livelihood.  Volunteering is one way people can encourage others.    Volunteers can be positive role models that individuals look to for guidance and help. It is also a form of giving […]

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Textbooks over bucks?

  As an undergraduate student spending grueling hours studying, attending events for potential networking opportunities, and writing long papers into the wee hours of the morning, do you ever stop  to think that once you’ve earned your bachelor’s degree you may not be employed as soon as you would hope? […]

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Finding love in cyberspace

  More students are turning to social networking and online dating sites instead of the more traditional ways of finding love.   Your soul mate is just a mouse click away with dating sites such as Match.com, eHarmony and BlackPeopleMeet.com that have made the traditional first date jitters a thing […]

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Lyceum opens with thunderous beats

Music tailored to the thrones of African kings will echo from Lee Hall auditorium this Sunday. Courtesy of the central African nation of Burundi, the Royal Drummers and Dancers of Burundi kick off this year’s Lyceum event series at 3-7:30 p.m.  Their style became known as the “Burundi beat” in […]

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Dorm life vs. Commuter life

One would think everyone has the same experience when they come to college. Unfortunately, that’s not the case. While some students are able to hang with friends at any time, others are a bus or car ride away. What is it like living on campus opposed to commuting daily? Many […]