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SPRING IS IN THE AIR
MONDAY APRIL 18-20, 2011
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Students gather to receive free ice cream and cookies during President Barron’s Ice Cream Social on April 14.
Barron hosts ice cream social to meet students President’s annual event draws large crowd on Landis Green CHAD SQUITIERI Contributing Writer The annual President’s Ice Cream Social took place Thursday, April 14, on Landis Green. The event, hosted by Florida State University President Eric Barron and other administrators, offered free ice cream and cookies to students, and also included a DJ, inflatable games, and a performance from members of the Flying High Circus. “I think [the ice cream social] represents some fun,” said Barron. “We are near the end of the semester and it is good to have a little relaxation and fun and a little bit of celebration for this great weather. It is also about making a big university feel a little bit smaller because we are all out here having a good time, and having a little ice cream.” The event was highlighted by a speech by Barron thanking all of those who helped by donating either their time or money, including Askers Distributors Inc., Edy’s Grand Ice Cream, Coca-Cola and Classic Fare Catering as well as
Visit fsunews.com for video with more from Rep. O’Toole. Over 20,000 students at Florida State University received Bright Futures financial aid in the 20092010 school year. According to state documents, Florida State University cost taxpayers and lottery players over $53 million. Two schools received more money from Bright Futures: the University of Central Florida and University of Florida. While there are proposed changes in the higher education appropriations committees in both the House and Senate, there are no bills on the full House or Senate floors yet. “No one denies that Bright Futures needs to be merit-based,” said O’Toole. “No one denies that the standards need to be high.” However, current proSEE BRIGHT 4
Prime Minister of Kenya visits Tallahassee Leader encourages partnership between Tallahassee and Kenya RENEE JACQUES Contributing Writer Joseph La Belle/FSView
President Barron serves ice cream to students on Landis Green at the President’s annual Ice Cream Social. student groups such as the Flying High Circus and the Lady Spirithunters. “The performers from the Flying High Circus were really entertaining,” said Sara Green, a sophomore and member of the Lady Spirithunters. “I want to go see the circus now.”
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Legislators in the Florida Congress are proposing changes to the popular Bright Futures scholarship. House Representative Marlene O’Toole (RLady Lake) and Sen. Evelyn Lynn (R-seventh district) have sponsored bills to restructure the scholarship. Bright Futures has undergone many changes in recent years. The minimum SAT score for the commonly called “100 percent” scholarship—officially known as the Florida Academic Scholars— was raised from a 1270 to a 1280 last year. The legislation in the House would raise the minimum again, this time to 1290. According to O’Toole, the “75 percent” Florida Medallion Scholars scholarship minimum SAT score would also rise; it would jump from 1020 to 1170. Community service hour requirements also face an increase. “Bright Futures was meant to be a hand-up, not a hand-out,” O’Toole said.
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Others in attendance said the cool treat provided the perfect excuse to get outside. “I think the Ice Cream Social is a good thing and allows everyone to relax and to mingle and make good friends and enjoy the weather,” said
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The Honorable Raila Odinga, Prime Minister of Kenya, visited Tallahassee on Thursday, April 14, as part of an official visit through the United States to promote business relations and collaboration with the U.S. and to meet with Kenyans in the Diaspora among the different states. Odinga greeted fellow Kenyans and Africans at a reception hosted by the Kenyan and African Community
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Online Photo Gallery Visit fsunews.com for photos from the prime minister’s visit. of Tallahassee at the Holiday Inn Hotel and Suites at 7 p.m. Odinga has served as Prime Minister of Kenya since 2008, after a violently debated presidential election, where he was the disputed winner. SEE KENYA 3