Author: Ly'kimbria Jackson | Staff writer

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Black Archives to offer virtual tours

Virtual tours have become the hottest trend among museums all over the country as they cope with the effects of  COVID-19. The Meek-Eaton Black Archives Research Center and Museum is no different, and it hopes to join the bandwagon with its latest venture-online museum tours. For the last six months, […]

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How FAMU employees operate during COVID-19

Florida A&M University has shifted its on-campus culture to online teaching for most students. For the employees, it’s a new world. FAMU released a fall 2020 reopening plan for the university discussing the different procedures that are being enforced to protect the faculty, staff, students and community. “Face coverings are […]

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Alumna Marie Rattigan now a full-time activist

Florida A&M University has seen many important figures walk its campus. From Will Packer to Althea Gibson, the names of these impactful people still ring in the ears of the students who attend the university. Now, there is a new name making the students of FAMU talk: Marie Rattigan. Rattigan […]

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2020 Census needs college students to participate

Every 10 years, Census questionnaires are mailed out for residents to complete. College students are generally uncertain as to whether they can fill out a census or whether the mailman made an error by dropping it in their mailbox. Now, with the COVID-19 pandemic, students’ priority is staying focused while […]

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Is student housing worth it during a pandemic?

College is an exciting time. However, it’s a costly one as well. From tuition to books, going to college is expensive. And probably the greatest cost is living in a dormitory and off-campus housing. Room and board charges cost thousands of dollars per semester. Be that as it may,  is it worth […]