Author: Gabriela Holmes | Staff writer

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How accurate are COVID-19 tests?

The widespread COVID-19 testing is essential to safely reopening the United State, according to most health officials. A big concern has been testing availability, but test accuracy may prove a larger long-term problem. States have been taking the necessary precautions to combat this virus. Tallahassee has opened several testing sites, […]

Lifestyles

Meet Marissa Lomax, aka HBCU Bae

This young lady is known as HBCU Bae to Rattlers near and far. She is one of FAMU’s entrepreneurs. She is also a member of the  Marching 100 and ROTC programs. Her name is Marissa Lomax, a third-year business administration student. Last December Lomax launched her clothing brand HBCU Bae […]

Opinions

Real men cry

Around 11 a.m. Wednesday, I came across this compelling post shared to multiple Instagram stories. It was titled, “So you want to talk about destigmatizing men’s mental health *with Kenny Stills*. This post was eye catching because it was certainly one that I have never seen. In this post, Kenny […]

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The future of Black Panther is female

Since the tragic loss of “Black Panther” star Chadwick Boseman, fans all over the world are anxiously waiting to see who will claim the title as the next Black Panther. Social media has been flooded with the suggestion that Letitia Wright — famously known as Shuri in the blockbuster movie […]

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University stresses ‘Protect the FAMUly’

There is no doubt that back to school looks and feels a little different due to COVID-19 restrictions. Many schools are opting for remote online instruction. However, some universities, like Florida A&M,  have chosen to provide some in-person classes and they have had some compliance complications that have resulted in COVID-19 […]

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Remote learning makes actual learning impossible

With COVID-19 putting a stop to social gatherings of more than 10, schools are forced to establish remote learning for the 2020 fall semester. Although most schools first attempt at remote learning started before or during spring break, now many professors, students and parents face the challenge of working and […]