Florida A&M University’s daily schedule has shifted drastically in less than a year, thanks to COVID-19. The administration at FAMU has said it is working hard to make sure the university and its students continue to sustain their excellence through these unprecedented times. FAMU began HyFlex classes last week, and […]
Author: Gabriela Holmes | Staff writer
Danileigh proves that gatekeeping blackness is important
Many non-Black entertainers, influencers and artists have been accused of “acting Black” or thinking it’s okay to use racial slurs in their content because their main audience is Black. Singer Danileigh is a clear example of a racially ambiguous woman who thinks they can get a pass for using the […]
I just lost my brother and my best friend
Growing up with siblings, I always pictured my two brothers and I growing old together. I pictured that I would be the best auntie to my nieces and nephews. I pictured that I, like always, would buy birthday cards for our parents, and just write my brothers’ names on it. […]
Baseball team aims to defend conference title
With the season quickly approaching the FAMU baseball team is preparing to finally hit the field. After an early end to the 2020 season due to COVID-19, the Rattlers have had to make some adjustments for their upcoming schedule. Since September the team has had to add COVID testing to […]
Ongoing pandemic leads to new travel policies
As the pandemic continues unabated into the new year, new orders and polices have been set in place to control the spread of the virus. For the safety of the public, international travel has been placed with pre-cautionary procedures following travelers’ return to the U.S. The Department of State has […]
Hot Pockets recall alarms some students
Make no mistake: Hot Pockets are a staple, cheap meal for an on-the-go broke college student. But that may be changing. The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service recently issued a recall on Hot Pockets. A total of 762,615 pounds of Nestle’s frozen not ready-to-eat pepperoni Hot […]
Some local CBD shops thriving
Tallahassee’s CBD shops around Tallahassee appear to have developed a loyal customer base even with the pandemic on a rise. Employees at different CBD shops and bars around town explained the effects that the pandemic has had and the differences between them was mostly based on their clientele’s age range. […]
Bicycle shops struggle to keep up with demand
The U.S. is experiencing yet another shortage. But the item falls short of the typical list of sanitary items — toilet paper, hand sanitizer, masks or cleaning supplies. This item highlights how the COVID-19 virus has struck a specific aspect of public life: transportation. There are millions of Americans who […]
COVID-19, dating and I aren’t the perfect match
Julia Stiles as Kat in 10 Things I Hate About You and Alicia Keys’ phenomenal role as June Boatwright in Secret Life of Bees are at the fore of my list for movie characters I obsessively relate to. Their portrayals strikingly resonate with me to my core and my romantic […]
SJGC holds virtual interview forum for dean candidate
The search committee for the Dean of the School of Journalism and Graphic Communication, hosted a virtual campus interview and forum for candidate one out three. The webinars kicked off early Monday morning on Zoom, with an opportunity for students, faculty, staff, and alumni to engage in the selection process. […]