The outbreak of the COVID-19 has completely changed the country’s education system. From teacher-led protests and Zoom class sessions to graduation ceremonies being held online, the pandemic has impacted the lives of students and educators everywhere. For the spring graduates at Florida A&M University, that nightmare is near over. The […]
Author: Tatiana Camacho | Staff writer
Carnival Food Fair debuts next week
In August, the North Florida Fair was added to an extended list of canceled events, leaving members of the community disappointed. Executive Director Mark Harvey, along with fair organizers announced that this year they will host a Carnival Food Fair free of charge to all attendees. The fair will be […]
How to host a virtual movie night
Snacks, drinksand popcorn are all essential items for a successful movie night and/or date. However,with new health concerns due to the pandemic, will events likeamovie night ever be the same? In the times of a pandemic, a new trend that has emerged is having the option of hosting a virtual […]
Should students get a grading policy modification for fall semester
Giving students the option to request satisfactory/unsatisfactory or letter grades will help students excel academically after facing hard times this fall semester and still getting acclimated to virtual learning. Being a college student in the middle of a pandemic while practicing virtual learning is still a work in progress and […]
HBCU alum releases ‘The ABCs of HBCUs’
Spelman alumna, author, educator and CEO of HBCU Prep School, Claudia Walker, decided to bring together her love for historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) and educational knowledge to create “The ABCs of HBCUs.” This book is one of the first all-inclusive ABC books that is dedicated to HBCUs and […]
How music affects your mood
The correlation of listening to music and how it affects your mental health/mood is very close. While discussing specific genres and tempos, it is visible that these are important elements that can affect a person’s mood. Music can be used to make a person feel happy, sad or energetic. While […]
How a canceled spring break will affect students
Spring break is a time that many college students look forward to. We’re able to take a mental break from class and use that break to relieve stress and anxiety.This upcoming year, however, will be different, due to the coronavirus pandemic, there will be no spring break in 2021. With […]
Opinion: College parties should be protected
The same way students can gather to go to local bars and restaurants and not have consequences,students should be able to have parties and events and not have consequences. You can’t forget the memorableparties and events that allow students to socialize away from the books and homework. Where do we […]
The search to obtain an internship during COVID-19
Although the world has transitioned to having jobs and internships virtually due to the pandemic, that does not mean students should stop preparing themselves for opportunities. Many students are searching for resources to secure internships and jobs that will allow them to virtually work from home. With the help of […]
New rules will make for a new world at FAMU this fall
University systems across the country are preparing for life on college campuses after moving to remote instruction in March while the coronavirus ravaged the nation. Florida A&M and the Board of Trustees recently announced to students the university’s plans for reopening this fall. The emailed announcement included the university’s 26-page […]