Author: Calvin Sykes | Staff writer

News

Lawmakers address federal stimulus package

South Florida Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz and state Rep. Shevrin Jones held a virtual town hall on Friday to provide an update on the federal government’s efforts to address the coronavirus. Wasserman Schultz, former head of the Democratic National Committee, sits on the House Appropriations Committee, and she says that […]

Sports

Is football in disarray?

Since the first game in the 1800s to now, football has brought out both the best and worst in athletes, fans and coaches. Football is a game loved by many but played by only a select few. Despite its popularity, many football fans believe the game has changed — and […]

Lifestyles

Ways to adjust to online courses

With traditional classes being moved online due to the coronavirus, students may find it difficult to adjust. Here are some tips to succeed online throughout the rest of the semester. Tip one: Plan out your day Adrianna Boyd, a freshman criminal justice major, believes when you map out a weekly plan, […]

News

International students cope with coronavirus

The outbreak of the coronavirus has disrupted the education of students worldwide, particularly international students.  FAMU, along with many other schools across the world, has shifted to online education, making it a rough transition for some. A number of United States universities such as Harvard, New York University and Boston […]

Lifestyles

Food anxiety amid the pandemic is very real

Buying groceries since the spread of the coronaviruspandemic has been a hassle for adults, including college students. Many businesses in Florida are closed with the exception of grocery stores, which have cut back hours. With reduced hours grocery stores are now more crowded than they’ve ever been. Grocery stores have […]

Lifestyles

Be sure to self-care while quarantined

With the coronavirus pandemic getting bigger and bigger — it is being called the biggest outbreak in the world — many countries have moved to mandatoryquarantines. Much of the U.S. has been quarantined for a month now and President Trump has added more days to being in the house. Experts […]

Lifestyles

The dangers of isolation: How to cope

COVID-19, commonly known as the coronavirus, has taken the world by storm. What started out as “under control,” as described by President Trump, has turned into a very real and very threatening global pandemic. With the pandemic has come a new way of life. Social distancing is the latest norm […]