Author: Asiya Gilmore | Staff writer

News

Graduating seniors regret commencement cancellation

In the midst of FAMU’s closures and cancellations due to the COVID-19 pandemic, soon-to-be spring graduates will miss out on a major milestone. The university’s commencement ceremonies, set for May t and 2, have been postponed, according to President Larry Robinson’s recent letter to FAMU students, faculty, staff and friends […]

Lifestyles

Virtual parties becoming the new normal

With the days of pregaming and getting dressed for a night out with friends seeming like a distant memory, people are getting creative with having a good time, giving birth to a new trend — virtual parties. If you’re connected to social media or just have a pulse, you’ve likely […]

Opinions

Fighting negativity while quarantined

This past month has been possibly the hardest stretch for students and people around the world to handle. With self-quarantining amid the spread of COVID-19, people seem to have hit a wall with things to entertain themselves with while at home. Everyone has a way of coping when it comes […]

News

Graduating seniors face uncertain economy

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has added 30 more days to being quarantined and has ordered Florida residents to stay at home, which is forcing some companies to close. Many students have jobs to help pay for their rent, but without work it may be a challenge for them. Apartment complexes in […]

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Realtors say commercial properties ‘in peril’

The coronavirus, or COVID-19, is the topic of every conversation, right now. Since its inception late last year, the virus has put a strain on the global economy, and President Trump has demanded that only essential workers and businesses remain in operation at this time. One essential business that has […]