Sunday, April 28, 2024
It is that time of year when daylight saving time (DST) goes into effect on March 14. Although “springing ahead” means more sunshine in the warmer months, some worry that the time change will have detrimental impacts on health and well-being. For those who suffer from seasonal depression or seasonal […]
The pandemic has cost more than just lives, jobs, and social relationships through its course. Individuals suffering from mental illness and substance abuse disorders are also facing the pressure of COVID-19. On Friday, the Undergraduate Student Success Center, in partnership with FYE Peer Mentors program, hosted a mental health workshop. […]
People take the opportunity to put their shoes on for granted daily. Nike’s newest design solution will help millions of people who have to cope with this often overlooked task. The new laceless shoe, named the Nike Go FlyEase, does not require wearers to use their hands to slip the […]
We know it is easy to feel overwhelmed when you are new to Plant Parenthood. Not everyone is born with a green thumb but thankfully there are tips, tricks and hacks to help keep your plants alive and well. Here’s how. Tip #1: LIGHTING The first step to helping your […]
Good beer is often not a well-kept secret, and it has allowed Byron and Angela Burroughs to create Tallahassee’s first and largest brewery. On Friday, February 12, the Proof Brewing Co. held its grand opening of the Proof Brewpub, which will be open five days a week, instead of three […]
George Floyd. Rayshard Brooks. Elijah McClain. Breonna Taylor. Armaud Arbery. The list goes on. The Black Lives Matter (BLM) movement has been galvanized by today’s social justice movement. Now is not the time for the most privileged to ignore conflict so that they can continue to escape confrontation, as tensions […]
Graduation is not only a ceremony, but a season of celebration. It is an important milestone in the lives of university scholars, especially for Florida A&M Rattlers and their loved ones who’ve supported them throughout their educational journey. Yet, upcoming seniors wonder if this year will be a repeat of […]
COVID-19 is disrupting education on an unprecedented scale. A framework that has depended primarily on face-to-face interaction in school buildings is now operating almost entirely virtual. This rapid shift has dampened confidence among both teachers and students and has exposed growing inequalities in higher learning institutions. A Pew Research Center […]
The last time I walked to campus was a sunny Wednesday. Reporting & Writing I — a sophomore class that I neglected to take until my junior year — began in 15 minutes, and I was 25 minutes out, at the least. Normally, I would have arrived on time, but […]
Higher education was not spared from the severity of the coronavirus pandemic. Last fall Florida A&M University transitioned to full online instruction due to COVID-19. In the midst of the pandemic, a number of colleges were forced to shut down their on-campus housing and change in-person classes to online courses. […]