Month: March 2006

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Who gives a @#$% about profanity?

This is a story about words we can’t print in this story.You probably hear these words often, and more than ever before. But even though we can’t print them, we can certainly ask: Are we living in an Age of Profanity? Nearly three-quarters of Americans questioned last week — 74 […]

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Student suspects step-off conspiracy

I want to start by saying that I would like to remain anonymous for various reasons. It has been a big mystery about how C Phi C, a freshman step team, continues to win the dorm step off competition every year. I believe it is a conspiracy and it is […]

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20 Questions

1. How many people are really about to study after they got their mid-term grades? 2. Since we have parking meters now do we still have to pay parking fees? 3. What police officer got two females pregnant and paid for them to have abortions? 4. Does he get paid […]

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Hampton should train entrepreneurs, not conformists

If administrators at Florida A&M University forced me to cut my beloved braids because I needed to conform after graduation, I would quickly throw up the “deuces” sign and find a school more accepting of my culture.Fortunately, I don’t have this problem, but a number of business students do at […]

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Students spend spring break on Katrina relief

Francis Niles, a sophomore at North Carolina A&T State University majoring in broadcast production, spent his spring break helping to clean up and rebuild areas affected by Hurricane Katrina.He was among 28 other Aggies who participated. Moses Ochola, a junior majoring in international studies, counted students from Morehouse College and […]

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Sigma Tau Delta inducts new members

The Upsilon Lambda chapter of the International English Honor Society Sigma Tau Delta, inducted six new members on Thursday, March 9. The inductees were Lillian Barry, Alexia J. Benton, Kara Hansen, Dyan Harris, Jacobi Harris, and Elan Moore. The event, which was coordinated by the advisor, Dr. Diljit Chatha, was […]

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Dyson comes to the Hill

On Thursday, March 9, dozens of students gathered to hear the words of scholar, best selling author, and cultural critic, Michael Eric Dyson in the Memorial Student Center Auditorium for a lecture. After being introduced by Dr. James Jones, Dyson discussed his perspectives regarding Bill Cosby, the Hurricane Katrina Tragedy, […]

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Kappas at FAMU suspended over hazing allegation

After allegedly beating and hospitalizing a pledge, the Alpha Xi chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Inc. has been suspended from Florida A&M University.Marcus Jones, 20, a sophomore environmental science student from Decatur, Ga., was allegedly beaten with canes on four nights while pledging to become a member of the […]

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Sodexho, Auxiliary Services open Panther Express

Sodexho, in conjunction with Auxiliary Services, has opened Panther Express, a convenience store located in the Transportation Center across from Farrell Hall. Andrew Williams, retail manager of Panther Express and the Sodexho services on campus, said the idea to open a convenience store on campus for students was first conceived […]

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‘Unforgettable hero’ tells story of abuse, murder

Domestic violence is an issue that affects women and men across the nation. Every day in the United States four women are killed by their abusive partners. In an effort to educate students about the dangers and harsh realities of violence Carolyn Thomas, a domestic violence survivor, spoke at an […]