Author: Tatiana Camacho | Staff Writer

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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 […]

Opinions

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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

Florida State quarterback James Blackman led the Seminoles against Georgia Tech. Photo Courtesy of Don Juan Moore/ACC
Sports

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 […]

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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 […]