Author: Daniel J. Newton | Opinions Editor

News

Delta variant affecting local hospitals

As the two-year recurrence of the deadly COVID-19 surge approaches and a recently FDA approved vaccine that many people are still questioning, COVID-19 continues to overload hospitals at a disturbing rate, causing hospitalization rates to rise locally and nationally. Florida, the third most populated state, has become one of the […]

News

Enrollment takes center stage at BOT meeting

Despite the decline of enrollment with 500 less undergraduate students this year, Florida A&M University officials put a positive spin on the issue during an academic affairs committee meeting Thursday. When discussing strategies to increase enrollment, Vice President of the Division of Student Affairs Williams Hudson said, “Our alumni are […]

Sports

Football season continues as pandemic soars in Florida

Tallahassee’s football season is certainly the topic of the town. While many residents plan to get the full Saturday night experience, others express their concern for the potentially super contagious events. Florida A&M University and Florida State University both held football games on Sept. 11. Images of the packed stands, […]

Crystal Ward, freshman is excited about the case management services held on campus. Photo by Keveona Rhodes
Lifestyles

OCSM is there when students are in need

The Office of Case Management Services (OCSM) is an advocate for students, according to Kimberly Ceaser, who manages the office. The office serves as a liaison to connect students with suitable resources on and off-campus. Located in Efferson Student Union, the OCSM has helped lead the effort toward guaranteeing that […]

Opinions

Students’ mental health matters

Effective in January, a new bill signed by J.B. Pritzker, the governor of Illinois, will allow students in that state up to five mental health days per school year. These excused absences will not require a doctor’s note. With the recent transition of returning back to in-person learning, is granting […]

Lifestyles

20-year-old FSU student opens salon

Leauna Smith is not a typical college student. Smith, 20, attends Florida State University as an occupational therapy major. She’s also a businesswoman. On Aug. 28, despite scholarly obligations, she managed to plan and execute the opening of her first salon, Luvlee Beauty Bar. It employs seven and is located […]

Lifestyles

Did you know last week was HBCU Week?

This past week was dedicated to Historically Black Colleges and Universities, but it seems that not many on campus knew about it. “I think I heard about HBCU Week this past academic school year,” FAMU student Grace Blatch said. “But this year I for certain heard nothing about it.” The […]