Although the world has transitioned to having jobs and internships virtually due to the pandemic, that does not mean students should stop preparing themselves for opportunities. Many students are searching for resources to secure internships and jobs that will allow them to virtually work from home. With the help of […]
Author: Tatiana Camacho | Staff Writer
Many jobs have been affected by COVID-19
COVID-19 has had a major impact on our nation in many different ways, but none more so than economically. It has left people nationwide without jobs or a source of income during this pandemic. When the first COVID-19 case was detected in January, the nation’s unemployment rate was 3.6%. Since […]
Dear white people: Stop capitalizing off Black trauma
Couple Paul Chelmis and Jing Wen, creators and founders of the nonprofit group called Shan Shui and “Wear Their Names” jewelry line have placed themselves into capitalism turmoil. After launching their jewelry line based from the ruins of shattered glass from a Charleston, S.C. Black Lives Matter (BLM) protest and […]
Tallahassee’s gun violence affects FAMU students
The increase in police and ambulance sirens on Tallahassee’s streets have not gone unnoticed by the students who attend Florida A&M and other Tallahassee residents. The amount of gun-violence in the state’s capital has increased during recent years as Tallahassee’s communities continue to change. To date, there have been 51 […]
Some voters may opt to stay silent in November
With the presidential election right around the corner, Americans face opposing perceptions between the two candidates. Joe Biden and Donald Trump are set to be on the ballot Nov. 3 with some voters unsatisfied with both parties. Choosing who to vote for in this upcoming election is a major decision […]
Phelps is proof that college isn’t for everyone
Deciding on going to college can be one of the hardest decisions a person must make. Contrary, deciding whether to stay in college or drop out might be even harder. Zjala Phelps, a former student at Florida A&M University, decided that her well-being and happiness was more important than a […]
I’m struggling. COVID-19 claimed my grandma
COVID-19 hit the United States in February. Now , sevenlater it still continues to have an effect on life as we all once knew it. At the beginning of the quarantine it was hard getting used to doing things differently. I felt isolated and confused. Life seemed to have taken […]
FSU comeback too good to be true
What seemed like a sure-fire victory for the ’Noles in their season-opener Saturday under a new head coach morphed into a nightmare for a once-proud program. FSU Coach Mike Norvell could only look on in dismay as his team was outscored 16-3 in the second half in a 16-13 loss […]
Campus RAs adjust to new life
Florida A&M’s new COVID-19 safety guidelines have altered the lives of students staying both on-campus and off-campus. Resident Assistants (RAs) have been expected to quickly adjust to the unique precautions and expectations to ensure the safety of students living on-campus. Incoming freshmen were shocked to learn that they were being […]
Taking care of your mental health during a busy semester
Mental health involves our emotional, psychological and social wellness. According to mentalhealth.gov, it affects how we think, feel and act, while also determining how we conquer stress, empathize with others and make decisions. Everyone deals with various mental health stages throughout their life, although, some of them can be more […]