Author: Sierra Lyons | Opinions Editor

News

City offers relief amid COVID-19 pandemic

During an unforeseen and unpredictable economic catastrophe, how will utility companies keep America’s lights on and water running? Many people are facing uncertain financial futures due to the novel coronavirus pandemic and cannot pay their bills.  Tallahassee has a plan. As of April 4, there are “over 500” participants in […]

Lifestyles

Adjusting to an extended stay at home

The coronavirus pandemic has many college students around the country back home with their parents for the remainder of the spring semester. Colleges and universities across the nation were forced to close their doors to their students and begin online virtual learning amid the spread of COVID-19. This has left […]

News

FAMU election culture shifts to online amid COVID-19

Due to the novel coronavirus or COVID-19, the university is no longer hosting traditional elections and voting will now take place online. This means students can no longer witness aspiring candidates’ campaigns on campus. The 49th Senate President Pro-Tempore, Zoe Mitchell, confirmed the shift to online elections for this year. […]

Lifestyles

Somerville makes sure memories last a lifetime

Malachi Somerville, also known as visualizedbymal, balances his school life at Florida A&M with his thriving photography business. Somerville, 20, is a sophomore public relations student and a proud Philadelphia native. Somerville is the only boy and oldest of three siblings.  Somerville started photography four years ago at age 16. […]

Sports

FAMU athletics adjusts to new normal

The cancellation of all spring intercollegiate sporting events has affected student-athletes at Florida A&M as well as the university’s athletic department. “COVID-19 not only affected our strategic plan,” FAMU Athletic Director Kortne Gosha told The Famuan. “It changed the plan and the way that college athletics operates.” Due to the […]