As the pandemic continues unabated into the new year, new orders and polices have been set in place to control the spread of the virus. For the safety of the public, international travel has been placed with pre-cautionary procedures following travelers’ return to the U.S. The Department of State has […]
Author: Deiana Abdel-Gadir | Staff writer
Hot Pockets recall alarms some students
Make no mistake: Hot Pockets are a staple, cheap meal for an on-the-go broke college student. But that may be changing. The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service recently issued a recall on Hot Pockets. A total of 762,615 pounds of Nestle’s frozen not ready-to-eat pepperoni Hot […]
Some local CBD shops thriving
Tallahassee’s CBD shops around Tallahassee appear to have developed a loyal customer base even with the pandemic on a rise. Employees at different CBD shops and bars around town explained the effects that the pandemic has had and the differences between them was mostly based on their clientele’s age range. […]
Bicycle shops struggle to keep up with demand
The U.S. is experiencing yet another shortage. But the item falls short of the typical list of sanitary items — toilet paper, hand sanitizer, masks or cleaning supplies. This item highlights how the COVID-19 virus has struck a specific aspect of public life: transportation. There are millions of Americans who […]
COVID-19, dating and I aren’t the perfect match
Julia Stiles as Kat in 10 Things I Hate About You and Alicia Keys’ phenomenal role as June Boatwright in Secret Life of Bees are at the fore of my list for movie characters I obsessively relate to. Their portrayals strikingly resonate with me to my core and my romantic […]
SJGC holds virtual interview forum for dean candidate
The search committee for the Dean of the School of Journalism and Graphic Communication, hosted a virtual campus interview and forum for candidate one out three. The webinars kicked off early Monday morning on Zoom, with an opportunity for students, faculty, staff, and alumni to engage in the selection process. […]
‘FitTok’ goes viral
TikTok continues to surge as the social media app steadily becomes the ultimate resource for millions. As of late, TikTok — recently known to some as “FitTok” — has become an immediate hotspot for fitness gurus and influencers. Influencer, YouTube creator and mother to TikTok’s newest workout regimen — 12-3-30 […]
‘Snowfall’ returns, at last
Looking to find an interesting TV series that will have you gripping the bottom of your seat? Then “Snowfall” may be the one. “Snowfall” is a crime drama series created by the late John Singleton, first debuting on FX July 5, 2017. The TV series revolves around the first crack […]
Mixed verdict for first week of HyFlex classes
After months of not being on campus, more students are adjusting to having HyFlex classes or FAMU Flex classes. Before being able to come back on campus all students and faculty were required to get tested for COVID-19. Students and faculty coming to campus must get tested biweekly with undergraduate […]
Tuition, fees need to be reduced for remote learning
It is no secret that college tuition is and has always been expensive. Among other things, college is made up of a lot more than just the education factors. There is the vital impact of the experience as well . Which leads to the question: Should tuition be lowered, due […]