Author: Jayla Smith | Staff writer

Lifestyles

Love: a feeling or a choice?

Love can be defined as great interest and pleasure in something or someone. While some may think love is a feeling you can’t control, in some ways the concept of love is founded on choices rather than feelings. The main concept is that love is a decision that people make […]

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Experts urge booster shots for extra protection

Many Americans have received booster shots in hopes of staying protected against COVID-19 Since many of the authorized COVID-19 vaccines are significantly less protective against new variants of COVID-19, researchers have suggested that a booster will restore protection.  These vaccines were developed to teach the human body to fight COVID-19. […]

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Loans can become unwanted debt

Debt accrued during college can have a significant impact on the future life of a student. Unfortunately, most students tend to take higher loans than their actual expenses while focusing on their studies. In cases where the students mismanage their loans, it is likely to have negative impact after they […]

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Some local parents in no rush to vaccinate their children

Parental anxiety over the COVID-19 vaccine shot rose considerably last week when the Food & Drug Administration approved vaccinations for children ages 5-11. It will likely play a vital role in helping to contain the spread of COVID-19. According to the CDC, “Vaccinating children will help protect them from getting […]

Lifestyles

Social media helps senior citizens stay connected

Social media represents a powerful revolution that has changed the globe. Social networks have brought changes that have impacted society and improved people’s lives. Contrary to some stereotypes, the elderly have significantly benefited from social media. However, there are dangers associated with social networks which can escalate in the absence […]

Opinions

Black children disproportionately affected by COVID

The COVID-19 pandemic has touched every corner of the world. As the infection spreads, the mortality rate remains high, and the economic devastation is unprecedented The pandemic has revealed a formidable racial disparity in the United States, putting racial and ethnic minorities at a particular disadvantage, accentuating and amplifying racial […]

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Polkinghorne Village restrooms now unisex

FAMU’s Polkinghorne Village residence hall has changed its restrooms so that they appeal to all genders. The LGBT+ community is the most prominent group in favor of unisex restrooms, which makes them more welcoming to everyone. Restrooms in general are often considered a personal space to be treated with the […]

Opinions

Students and their dependency on technology

Technology refers to equipment developed as a result of applied scientific knowledge. Its goal since the invention was to reduce manual work and make work easier. It has resolved many problems and caused other ones at the same time. For many of us, it has created a dependency. Onryll Lewis, […]

Lifestyles

Some students miss remote learning

The COVID-19 pandemic forced many students to learn remotely, with restrictions on movement preventing students from meeting with their instructors in person. Although normal studies have resumed, some students still want to attend online classes. Which leads to this question: Do students miss remote learning? Kaylen Hayes, a junior pre-physical […]