The coronavirus has put the world on pause, but for delivery services, this is their time to shine. Postmates, Uber Eats, Instacart and DoorDash are a few of the delivery services that have changed their delivery services to reflect the hard times going on. Social distancing is real and with […]
Author: Asiya Gilmore | Staff writer
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 […]
Divorce rate spike in China raises concern for those in the United States
Social distancing during the COVID-19 pandemic might be beneficial to physical health, but it seems to be putting a major damper on couples who are quarantining together. Divorce rates in China have seen a significant spike coming out of that country’s quarantine and many people are wondering if partners throughout […]
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 […]
Some students’ internships canceled due to coronavirus
For the past weeks, the entire world has had to regroup because of the coronavirus pandemic. From schools, restaurants, malls and even movie theaters, COVID-19 has forced thousands of businesses to shut down or has forced them to function differently. While there were some students who were getting prepared for […]
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 […]
Hospitals threaten healthcare workers who talk to media
“Our oath is to do no harm … I spoke out for patient safety and as a result, I got terminated,” Ming Lin, a former Washington state emergency room physician, told Bloomberg. Hospitals have begun to threaten to fire healthcare workers like Lin who publicize their working conditions during the […]
Racial bias in healthcare is putting black lives in jeopardy
Currently, the world is going through a pandemic that the United States wasn’t properly equipped for. Being Black in a current healthcare profession is very trying. There’s constant racial discrimination amongst the different professions. Instead of coming together during a time like this, Black people are still being looked at […]
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 […]
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 […]