Spring break is an undeniable staple of college culture. It’s a time to travel, explore, party and most importantly, rest. If this year has taught college students anything, it’s that education does not cease for a global disaster. But must it continue to the point of exhaustion? To the point […]
Author: Kylii Clay | Staff writer
Biology major specializing in culinary delights
It’s safe to say they’re magically delicious. No, not the frosted and toasted cereal with marshmallows you get from your local Walmart, but the home-cooked meals you can get by taking a trip to the Redpoint apartment complex off Mission Road. Carmen Powell, 20, is a third-year biology pre-med […]
Families express concern after CDC updates K-12 guidelines
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recently updated K-12 school guidelines in regard to physical distancing. The new recommendations entail maintaining at least a 3-feet distance in classroom settings. Middle and high schools that are located in high case zones are advised to remain at 6-feet physical distancing if […]
TikTok can be a teacher’s best friend
TikTok is one of the most addicting social media giants because of its engaging content. In May, discussions started circulating about implementing TikTok’s “Learn feed” feature. It would serve as an alternative for the “following” and “for you” streams, which give users a variety of videos designated for educational content. […]
Should students be required to get the vaccine before fall classes start?
With more doses of the COVID-19 vaccine being available to the public, it is no surprise that people are ready to go back to their lives prior to the pandemic. One example of that is the goal of returning to in-person learning for K-12 schools, colleges, universities and institutions of […]
I didn’t give up
Being a middle-aged college student is far from easy, but when you’re destined for greatness while having faith, it levels things out. All throughout grade school I was always a popular kid who loved attention. I cheered, ran track, attended theater school and did the morning and afternoon announcements in […]
This entrepreneur is all about impact
JaKisia LaFortune, a 23-year-old entrepreneur from Miami, came to Florida A&M University to pursue nursing. Fate redirected her journey. While obtaining a degree at FAMU, LaFortune had a life-changing experience that made her consider entrepreneurship. “My friends would always reach out to me for advice about skincare because of my […]
Another Easter during a pandemic
Resurrection Sunday is among us and every year my family and I attend Sunrise service, host dinners and participate in egg hunts. When COVID-19 first hit the U.S. and quarantine began, Easter was one of the first holidays to be affected. We anticipated being out of quarantine by now, however, […]
Review: The United States vs. ‘Strange Fruit’
“The United States vs. Billie Holiday,” a bio-pic that recently premiered on Hulu, is led by a powerful performance by actress Andra Day. She delivers on an intense role and storyline that only she could deliver so powerfully to viewers. Many may find the story too much to handle, past […]
Zi’Kiara O’Neal takes confidence to a new level
Zi’Kiara O’Neal’s work ethic and personality are infectious. But O’Neal, a fourth-year psychology major at Florida A&M with a minor in criminal justice, reveals she didn’t know she was going to have her own business one day because owning a business was never in her plans. She is from the […]