Despite the appearance of the coronavirus pandemic tapering off and the desire to return to life before the pandemic, the threat of infection is still very real. This past Saturday, the state of Florida reported 4,007 new cases — the highest single-day increase in coronavirus cases in two months, according […]
Author: Arjani Claitt | Staff writer
Making Strides Against Breast Cancer a virtual event in 2020
The fight to end breast cancer starts with a single step. Breast cancer survivors and supporters across the nation are unitingonline this month to celebrate the fight to end breast cancer. Hundreds joined a virtual event this weekend to attend the public celebration with the American Cancer Society. ACS started Making […]
The show must go on at Essential Theatre
Amid limitations and guidelines established due to COVID-19, Florida A&M University’s Essential Theatre program has still managed to perform and showcase student talent. From Wednesday through today, Oct. 18, a live performance and virtual on-demand streaming of “The New Black Fest’s Hands Up: 7 Playwrights, 7 Testaments” has been […]
FAMU students weigh in on new amphitheater and dining hall
Although the pandemic has caused many students to halt their return to campus, Florida A&M University has continued to innovate the space as they await their return. Craig Talton, who serves as FAMU’s Director of Facilities, Planning and Construction, has been working diligently on two of the most anticipated projects […]
October 18: E-edition
FSU topples No. 5 North Carolina
Despite a bumpy beginning to the season, FSU found some much-needed intensity on Saturday while turning back No. 5 North Carolina, 31-28. At the beginning of the season, fans, coaches and players were excited to see what the Seminoles could accomplish. Entering the season with their third head coach, Mike […]
More Leon County students select in-person learning
More than 3,000 Leon County Schools students are moving back into classrooms in early November. Throughout the coronavirus pandemic schools all around the world shut down and switched to remote instruction. This forced parents to step in as teachers if they wanted their children to continue on to the next […]
Best not to count on a second stimulus check
President Trump has made statements indicating that a second stimulus check will not be in the works anytime soon. Trump held a news conference last week where he made it clear that any talks regarding the next stimulus deal would be shut down. After ending the conversation Trump tweeted, “I have instructed my […]
What will Thanksgiving during COVID-19 look like?
The holiday meant to be spent with our families where we give thanks and share a meal may look a little different this year. Since large gatherings are currently frowned upon by the CDC, many states are wondering how their families will safely gather for their traditional Thanksgiving celebration? This […]
Here are six constitutional amendments on the 2020 ballot
This election is being considered the most important election in recent years, however, there are other things on the ballot besides Trump and Biden. Along with the presidential candidates, there are six proposed constitutional amendments on Florida’s ticket that need a 60 percent approval rate to pass. Reading amendments can […]