Author: Tazjhani Baker | Staff Writer

Opinions

Canceling spring break won’t be effective

College spring break is seen as a rite of passage for students at universities all across America. Having begun in the 1960’s, it has since become a staple of fun and frolics. It’s no secret that college experiences are packed with vibrant parties and wild, nightly shenanigans however, no college […]

Sports

Nationally ranked Vivert ready for action

Florida A&M’s nationally ranked wrestling team began practicing this week under strict guidelines issued by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. This means that Jaden Vilvert, a third-year sociology major at FAMU, is ready to get back on the mat. Vivert has been wrestling since the age of 14. […]

News

FAMU Towers floods, forcing students to relocate

FAMU Towers opened its doors in August to students moving in for the semester with high expectations that the $56 million, 700-bed facility would be a top-tier dorm. But while President Larry Robinson was holding a ribbon-cutting ceremony not long ago outside in the courtyard between the towers, some students […]

Opinions

Is Halloween canceled?

Fall has arrived and the countdown to Halloween has begun. Decorating pumpkins, picking out costumes, and getting special treats brings numerous kids joy during Halloween. However, many Halloween traditions will look different this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Many parents, kids and adults are left with one question: Is […]

Opinions

Celebrity mothers are real moms too

Celebrities are steadily in the public eye, therefore making it inescapable to hide their most traumatic or celebratory experiences from the critical media. If celebrities don’t share with the public, conflicting rumors and allegations spread like wildfires. However, if stars do share those moments, they risk receiving backlash and criticism […]

Opinions

Lying is a way of life for Trump

From downplaying the ongoing coronavirus pandemic to  racist remarks toward Black and Brown communities, how could anyone trust the presidentof the United States? Whether President Donald Trump wins the 2020 election or not, he will be the acting commander in chief until the next presidential Inauguration. Which means the Trump […]

News

FAMU DRS returns to in-person instruction

Florida A&M University Development Research School reopened as scheduled on Monday after classes transitioned to remote instruction two weeks ago following positive COVID-19 cases on campus. It was confirmed that one teacher and one non-instructional staff member tested positive for COVID-19. After contact tracing done by health officials, these two […]