The Spring class of 2020 was the first group of students forced to celebrate their academic accomplishments virtually due the coronavirus pandemic. Since then, schools across the nation have altered their plans for commencement ceremonies to adhere to the COVID-19 guidelines set by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention […]
Author: Kyra Watts | Staff writer
Is social media affecting our love lives?
You and your love interest have been seeing each other for a few months now, and there’s been plenty of dinner dates, movie nights and sleepovers. Both of you haven’t talked about defining your relationship, but it feels like things are getting pretty serious. It’s obvious to you that there’s […]
Inmates among the most vulnerable for COVID
COVID-19 has impacted just about every age group, gender and race in the world. Everyone is in danger of being infected every time they step foot outside of their homes or allow someone new to come in. There are only a select few groups of people who have little to […]
New federal program helps vaccinate Tallahassee seniors
The Azalea Gardens Assisted Living & Memory Care facility is a warm and welcoming senior community in Tallahassee. It is just nine minutes from Capital Regional Medical Center on Ox Bottom Road. Just like any other nursing home or assisted senior living facility in the country right now, the coronavirus […]
A scope of Tallahassee’s parks
Tallahassee is known for being the Florida state capital and housing a vibrant college community. However, most people are unaware that it’s also a center for trade and agriculture, as it is known for its parks and gardens. The City’s Parks Recreation and Neighborhood Affairs Department constructs, maintains and enhances […]
Robinson tells Faculty Senate: ‘We will get through this’
COVID-19 has rocked the world and changed a lot about how Florida A&M University operates on a day-to-day basis in less than a year. The Faculty Senate at FAMU is working hard to make sure that the university and the students continue to sustain their excellence through these unprecedented times. […]
We can’t forget 2020
Last year was a year of transparency for most. Between a global pandemic, racial tension, political schemes and racial injustices, it’s no secret that it was mentally exhausting. I empathize with those who desire to forget all of the devastating events that occurred in 2020, but that’s simply not an […]
Will it really be the most wonderful time of the year?
It’s mid-November and we all know what that means: Thanksgiving Break is near. It’s so close that I can smell the Honey Baked Ham and yeast rolls. I can’t remember the last time I was this ready for the Holiday Season. This year has been one for the books. But […]
Fraternity continues Angel Tree tradition
The “ice cold” brothers of The Beta Nu chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity are demonstrating a warm heart this holiday season. BN Angel Tree is an extension of the Salvation Army’s Angel Tree program which is set to help provide clothing items and/or toys for children and the elderly […]
Sistuhs plan to ‘take over’ The Set this week
The Florida A&M University chapter of Sistuhs is in the most of “Sistuhs Trip,” a week-long “vacation” of events designed to encourage the student body to become more active on campus as well as to raise awareness for mental and physical health. The week started out with “Cupcakes on the […]