Sunday, January 24, 2021
Terrorism has always been a major concern for the United States. However, in recent months domestic terrorism has become an equally high concern due to the outcome of the 2020 presidential election. In an attempt to overturn the results, Trump supporters led a vicious attack on the nation’s Capitol on […]
In the wake of the pandemic the Families First Coronavirus Response Act, which provided paid sick leave for employees with COVID-19 related reasons, went into effect on April 1, 2020. But the FFCRA Act expired on Dec. 31, denying employers with less than 500 employees, including teachers and all public […]
From the banging of the drums to the roar of the horns, the Marching 100 returned to the spotlight on a national scale during their pre-recorded inaugural performance Tuesday evening. At 8 p.m. the revered band was among many performers, speakers and inspiring storytellers coming together to honor President-elect Joe […]
When you hear the word “soul,” many things probably come to mind. But is it one of the newest Disney Pixar collaborations? As the years go on we have learned that Disney and DisneyPlus are not just for kids and tweens. The streaming service offers shows and movies targeted toward […]
Like many small businesses that have been drastically impacted by the pandemic, Aaliyah Shields has had her share of hardships. The 24-year-old is a hair stylist. “I was unable to sell hair due to price increasing, and my hair vendor in Korea being closed,” she said. To keep her business […]
While many Americans have faced hardships during the global pandemic that we are still experiencing. But there is a group of people who have it even harder — the homeless. The Kearney Center located on Tallahassee’s west side is a faith-based non-profit organization. It helps aid the homeless in the […]
For the first time in recent history, there will be a franchised hotel across the train tracks, within walking distance of FAMU. The completed construction of the hotel is coming just in time for FAMU’s 2021 football season, with a spring game scheduled for March 27. The Hyatt House is […]
As COVID-19 vaccinations continue to circulate throughout the nation, residents are prepared to receive the second dose of the vaccine amidst a new schedule posted by the Florida Department of Health in Leon County. The department is still flooded with vaccination requests and appointment times are not yet available. Pre-set […]
Since April 2020, FAMU’s Bragg Memorial Stadium has housed a free COVID-19 testing site, which has been convenient not only for FAMU students, but also the general public. The site provides thousands of rapid tests daily. At the site, you are able to walk up, register online and get tested […]
COVID-19 has rocked the world and changed a lot about how Florida A&M University operates on a day-to-day basis in less than a year. The Faculty Senate at FAMU is working hard to make sure that the university and the students continue to sustain their excellence through these unprecedented times. […]