The popularity of healing crystals has increased in recent years. More people are becoming open to the idea of spiritual wellness and the properties that crystals may have. But anything that becomes mainstream comes with a price, and this price also questions authenticity. Healing crystals are all about high vibrational […]
Author: Tanasia A. Reed | Staff writer
How FAMU employees operate during COVID-19
Florida A&M University has shifted its on-campus culture to online teaching for most students. For the employees, it’s a new world. FAMU released a fall 2020 reopening plan for the university discussing the different procedures that are being enforced to protect the faculty, staff, students and community. “Face coverings are […]
Black people: We need to start protecting our skin
For years Black people have navigated the world with the notion that because we have melanin, we do not need sunscreen, when in fact our skin is just as susceptible to sun damage as others are. The idea that our skin can sustain itself under harsh ultraviolet waves have persisted […]
Alumna Marie Rattigan now a full-time activist
Florida A&M University has seen many important figures walk its campus. From Will Packer to Althea Gibson, the names of these impactful people still ring in the ears of the students who attend the university. Now, there is a new name making the students of FAMU talk: Marie Rattigan. Rattigan […]
NFL fans react to team protests around the league
As the season kicked off Thursday night, many people wondered how the NFL would partake in protests, just like the NBA, WNBA, MLB and MLS have been doing. The Houston Texans remained in the locker room during the national anthem and the fans weren’t too pleased about that. As they […]
Five tips to grow your Instagram account
From algorithms to the number of times to post, learning how to grow your Instagram account can seem extremely difficult. However, in the wake of extreme dependence on social media, it may just be a tad easier. After finding your niche and honing in on what you want your platform […]
2020 Census needs college students to participate
Every 10 years, Census questionnaires are mailed out for residents to complete. College students are generally uncertain as to whether they can fill out a census or whether the mailman made an error by dropping it in their mailbox. Now, with the COVID-19 pandemic, students’ priority is staying focused while […]
Is student housing worth it during a pandemic?
College is an exciting time. However, it’s a costly one as well. From tuition to books, going to college is expensive. And probably the greatest cost is living in a dormitory and off-campus housing. Room and board charges cost thousands of dollars per semester. Be that as it may, is it worth […]
Trump employs misinformation tactic for re-election
Reeling from the recent fervor geared towards the Democratic ticket, which boastfully touts the first-ever HBCU and Black female VP candidate, President Donald Trump has amped up his re-election campaign through a spate of misinformation dissemination. In a tweet via his Twitter account that holds a ghastly record of disinformation, […]
Relationships are changing due to COVID
The coronavirus pandemic struck all of America suddenly, causing us to have to take extraordinary measures to prevent the spread of the virus. Earlier this year, states all over the country enforced a mandatory lockdown to prevent the spread of the coronavirus. The restrictions included the closing of many restaurants, […]