Author: Dejania Oliver | Staff writer

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Judge rejects Florida schools reopening mandate

Leon County Circuit Court Judge Charles Dodson ruled Monday that ordering “brick and mortar” schools to reopen in Florida is unconstitutional. The order is in response to a directive from Gov. Ron DeSantis and Education Commissioner Richard Corcoran stating schools will open by Aug. 31. In Dodson’s 17-page decision, he […]

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Democrats, Harris can make history

With only eleven weeks until Election day, voters are faced with the question of whether or not history will be made by electing a woman as Vice President of the United States. Race to 20’s, Caleesha Moore gets local opinions on the newest addition to the ticket.

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Students react to new on-campus curfew

Many students were excited to move back on campus after a long and different summer vacation. Unfortunately, because of the coronavirus pandemic, Florida A&M University has decided to offer most of its courses via virtual learning, which is a new normal for everyone. FAMU, like many other universities, has  decided […]

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Local parents facing tough choices

Leon County Schools has created a Distance Learning option and in-person option until further notice for all students as classes get underway Aug. 31. The Distance Learning option was created to ensure the safety concerns of all students, parents and teachers. District officials have said that Leon County Schools is […]

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I have experienced heaven

Heaven is defined by Google as “a place regarded in various religions as the abode of God (or the gods) and the angels, and of the good after death, often traditionally depicted as being above the sky.” In other words, a clear white plain where the good souls who die go […]

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Biden selects Kamala Harris for VP

Joe Biden officially announced Kamala Harris as his running mate on Tuesday. Harris is the first woman of color on a major presidential ticket and the third woman to ever be nominated for vice president. A win would make her the first woman to be vice president. TV 20’s Ariyon […]

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Forum focuses on racial injustice

U.S. Rep. Al Lawson hosted the “Say Their Names: A Conversation on Racial Injustice in America” virtual community forum on Monday to discuss the importance of the Black Lives Matter movement. The forum also focused on possible solutions to racial injustice. The FAMU graduate was accompanied by nationally prominent civil […]

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Leon County Schools pushes start date back

Leon County Schools was set to start operating in-person classes on Monday, Aug. 24, but due to the drastic increase in positive coronavirus cases locally and across  Florida, LCS has shifted the start date to Aug. 31.  District officials said they pushed the start date back to ensure better safety guidelines […]