Author: Sherby Perez | Staff writer

Lifestyles

The right gift

As the holidays approach, this is the time of year when consumers are more than likely to purchase children’s toys. These toys can cause serious injuries or even death. It is essential to consider the potential harm of some of these items. According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission, in […]

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Student commuters discouraged at gas pumps

Gas prices in Florida are on the rise again. Recently, records have shown that prices have increased another 10 percent at Florida gas stations. Experts ascribe that the rise in prices are influenced by an increase in the demand for gas and low supply. Right now, the average gas price […]

Lifestyles

Alumna Joven driven to make music

Izzy Joven, a Florida A&M University graduate, is a rising R&B rap artist. Joven’s music aims to spread true love, positivity and mindfulness. Joven was born in Philadelphia. When she was 12, she moved to Jacksonville. Throughout her childhood, she was surrounded by music. Joven used to try to pick […]

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Biden’s student loan forgiveness plan in limbo

President Joe Biden announced in August that he would be implementing a student loan forgiveness plan that could help millions of people who took out loans during their college careers. The plan stated that individuals who make under $125,000 a year or households that earn under $250,000 would be getting […]

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#RIPTwitter

Twitter may be on its last leg and it’s all due to Elon Musk, the billionaire that took over in October. We all know Musk as the CEO of Tesla but now he has acquisitioned Twitter, and it’s not looking good for him, nor the company he purchased for $44 […]

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The metaverse is expanding

People have been eager to obtain real estate and real property since the beginning of the pandemic.  Interest rates had dropped significantly and there was a shortage of land and homes with very limited inventory for nearly two years. The impact on supply and demand made property sales skyrocket across […]

Lifestyles

Trash talking an art when it’s FAMU v. B-CU

The Florida A&M vs. Bethune-Cookman rivalry is ingrained in both schools’ cultures, with students and alums participating feverishly in advance of the annual showdown on Saturday. The rivalry extends beyond the football field. Fans from both colleges turn to social media weeks before the game to criticize the rival team. […]