How he died saving others at the World Trade Center, now he'll help FSU help kids
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A stockbroker who died in the collapse of the World Trade
Center Sept. 11-apparently trying to save other lives-left almost
half of his estate to his nephew, other autistic children and
Florida State University.
The will of Adam Arias, 37, who was vice president of a brokerage
firm on the 84th floor of Tower 2, specified that part of his
estate would be used for his nephew and programs helping autistic
children.
November 2001
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100 year old loves football
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Like thousands of other FSU football fans, Frances MacKinnon
enjoys watching the game of the week settled on her sofa in front
of the big-screen television her children gave her.
Also, like thousands of FSU fans, she may have friends or relatives
join her when she watches the Seminoles play.
Grads made good -- playwright, director, nuclear scientist
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Florida State has named a playwright, Susan Zeder; a television director, Chip Chalmers; and a nuclear scientist, Paul Robinson, as this year's "Grads Made Good." All three have developed important careers under public scrutiny.
Boys choir singers are 'coming up taller'
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As a ninth grader in 1995, James Davis joined a new singing
group in Tallahassee.
Today, he's an FSU marketing student, and he'll travel this month
with the now internationally known Tallahassee Boys' Choir to
entertain and inspire patriotism in Washington, D.C.
If you're compulsive, can you blame it on your genes?
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If you're able to open wide and sit still for 10 seconds while someone swabs the inside of your cheek with a Q-tip, you may be qualified to help a Florida State scientist look for answers to the mystery of mental disorder.
Want Something to read?
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New books by Florida State graduates and faculty
Raincoats, sports, classes, friendships -- alumni remember
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In the 1960s, Kitty Hoffman, dean of women at FSU, shocked
the university.
Arriving to help decorate for a homecoming celebration, Hoffman
made her appearance in-gasp-slacks.
FSU's Christy Cech thinks about speed -- and home
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When Florida State swimmer Christy Cech hits the water, she has one thought: speed. Cech really doesn't have any other choice. Not when her race ends in 23 seconds, or more quickly than a red light turns green.
Computers help teach algebra
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For most of us, solving for values of "x" and "y" in algebra class is rarely on the Top 10 List of fond college memories.
FSU advertises its research
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In mid-October, Florida State launched a year-long campaign that highlights research and creative accomplishments of its faculty.
Original Seminoles
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For decades in the 1800s, Seminoles fought to hold on to their lands in Florida. To stay alive, the Seminoles turned into nomads, fearful that if they remained too long in any one place, soldiers would find them and attack.