Together, the pandemic and the holiday blues may pack a punch to our mental health Despite the plethora of warmth, love and joy that typically surround the last two months of the year, these holidays can be a looming cloud for some. Feelings of anxiety, loneliness, and more this time […]
Author: Charity Graham | Staff writer
Get to know your counselors and what they can do for you
The fear of talking to someone you don’t know, coupled with the buildup of emotional stress, could make the prospect of talking to a counselor scary. Especially when you are not sure if they genuinely want to help you, or just want a check. Thankfully, Marquis Stewart, 34, and Alicia […]
What happens next now that the election is over?
Young voters put forth every effort to vote in this year’s presidential election despite COVID-19 prohibiting in-person interactions. Ballots were cast by mail, voting lines filled up and students made their way to the polls. The election has finally ended, and Joe Biden and Kamala Harris will take their places […]
Tia Smith doesn’t let lupus define her life
Tia Smith, a Florida A&M University senior from Miramar, Florida, was diagnosed with systemic lupus at age 14 and has been fighting since her diagnosis. While her journey has not always shined the happiest days on her, she’s learned to keep a smile on her face. Systemic lupus is an […]
What pandemic? Las Vegas is lit
Travel prices have dropped to an all-time low as a pandemic continues to lay siege to our country. With only so much to do during a pandemic, and an increased opportunity to travel, many have taken this time to explore new destinations. As of late, Las Vegas has been a […]
ESPN recruits at HBCUs
Florida A&M University alumna Dayna Lee hosted an online seminar Tuesday to discuss some of the opportunities ESPN has to offer students at HBCUs. After showing a video of some behind-the-scenes action, Lee and five other panelists, also on the staff at ESPN, gave advice and answered questions from audience […]
Class of 2000 pays it forward
Two weeks ago, Florida Agricultural & Mechanical University announced that the freshman class of 2000 had raised the most money for the university in 2020. The class to raise the most funds is traditionally acknowledged during homecoming. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, homecoming was canceled, preventing the class of 2000 […]
I’m not fond of the sedentary person 2020 has made me
It’s likely that the majority of us are exasperated by 2020 and all the adverse effects that have come with the year. For me, discussing the negative aspects of this year is almost as draining as actually experiencing them. Yet, day-to-day my mind is consumed with how 2020 has impacted […]
Kamala Harris’ ascension is historic nonetheless
After one of the most tumultuous presidential elections in recent memory, the results are in: Joe Biden will be the 46th President of the United States. This is of course an achievement in itself, but Biden is a career politician who has spent nearly 50 years in D.C., so his […]
Four shows to binge watch over Thanksgiving break
Thanksgiving is the holiday that brings families close and the dinner plates even closer. This holiday break, there will be plenty of time to kick back, relax and continue piling your grandmother’s traditional stuffing on the plate. As the country combats the pandemic, student celebrations at Florida Agricultural & Mechanical […]