Author: Jayla Swinson | Staff writer

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School board modifies Leon County mask rules

Since schools have returned to in-person methods, many students have caught COVID. However, weeks ago, Leon County Schools mourned the loss of Canopy Oaks Elementary School physical education teacher Logan Hurst, who died due to complications from COVID. Saddened by the news and the spike in COVID cases in Leon […]

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TPD addresses crime near campus

Crime has increased in the Tallahassee area over the past couple of months. There have been a total of 19 shootings in the past three months, all of which have been in the main areas where college students hang out. Recent shootings in the area have occurred at many nightclubs, […]

Lifestyles

Shipt brings groceries to your house

Stores have now changed how they operate as a result of the coronavirus. Some stores are allowing only a certain number of shoppers in at a time. People have stopped going to stores and are using apps on their phone that allow them to get food. Many people have heard […]

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Graduating seniors face uncertain economy

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has added 30 more days to being quarantined and has ordered Florida residents to stay at home, which is forcing some companies to close. Many students have jobs to help pay for their rent, but without work it may be a challenge for them. Apartment complexes in […]

Lifestyles

Be sure to self-care while quarantined

With the coronavirus pandemic getting bigger and bigger — it is being called the biggest outbreak in the world — many countries have moved to mandatoryquarantines. Much of the U.S. has been quarantined for a month now and President Trump has added more days to being in the house. Experts […]

Lifestyles

Ways to stay safe during Spring Break

Spring Break is finally here, and each year students travel to different places for a fun, weeklong vacation. However, this year is not a typical year, not with the coronavirus now a global pandemic. Earlier this week President Trump declared a national emergency. Keeping that in mind, here are some […]

Lifestyles

The Loose ’N Jam show

DJ Jam and DJ Loosekid have been in Tallahassee for years, since they attended and got their degrees at FAMU. The South Florida natives started off DJing separately, but once Jam came to FAMU they decided to team up in August of 2015.  “I love bringing a feeling of happiness […]