Gyms around the country have closed amid the coronavirus outbreak. However, some fitness centers have utilized the circumstances as an opportunity to rebrand themselves. The Glo, a fitness studio in Northeast Tallahassee, decided that now was the time to go digital. The Glo is a relatively new business with less […]
Author: Audriana Thomas | Staff writer
Legislature unlikely to tackle gun violence
Democratic lawmakers in South Florida are pushing for an Urban Core Gun Violence task force. Two bills aimed at reducing Florida’s gun violence issues are currently working through the Legislature, which will conclude its 2020 session in a little more than a week. The proposal would create a 10 member […]
Florida lawmakers want to require warrants to search smart devices
Florida legislators have introduced a bill that would require law enforcement to seek a warrant prior to conducting real-time tracking using cellular devices. HB 1457 would amend current statutes and align the state with the recent United States Supreme Court ruling in the Riley v. California case. In Riley v. […]
Lawmakers want harsher punishment for indecent exposure
A bill is working its way through the state House of Representatives that would make indecent exposure a felony regardless of age. The amendment to Florida Statute would allow officers to make an arrest for incidents without receiving a warrant. Additionally, the proposed law covers the controversial issue of breast […]
End of course evaluations draw criticism
At the end of each term, students and faculty take time to reflect on the semester that is coming to a close. While Florida A&M University collects course evaluations, many students do not see the purpose in participating. While these assessments allow students to share their perspective on how the […]
Wait-list begins for FAMU Towers as students ponder options
On Monday, Florida A&M University’s housing department opened the application portal at 12 a.m. The application featured the option to sign up for the fall 2020 wait-list for FAMU Towers. According to the housing portal website, applications will be processed on a first-come, first-serve basis until capacity is reached. According […]
Census Bureau seeks part-time employees
The Census Bureau has begun recruiting new hires as it prepares for the 2020 Census. The early recruitment efforts will play an essential role in the upcoming population count. The Census Bureau has stated that hiring is “tough when unemployment is low.” The U.S. unemployment rate hit a 50-year low […]
Hennessy pours money into graduate fellowship program
Dana Brown is emphatic. The program director for the Thurgood Marshall College Fund, Brown welcomes the support provided by Hennessy. “Hennessy is putting their money where their heart is,” Brown said, referring to the Hennessy Fellowship program, a collaborative effort between Hennessy and the Thurgood Marshall College Fund. The program […]
Local unemployment is down while local student debt is up
Leon County’s September unemployment rate is one of the top 20 lowest unemployment rates in the state of Florida. With an unemployment rate of 2.8%, Leon County tied with eight other Florida counties for No. 11 in the state. This is the lowest unemployment rate for the county since 2006. […]
Report: Drug abuse violations on the rise at FAMU
Florida A&M University displayed its annual fire and safety reports on its website at the start of October. FAMU has faced some criticism for its handling of issues like sexual assault, rape and several other issues. However, the university does not stand alone. Many institutions have been accused of downplaying […]