Author: Phylicia Wright | Staff writer

Opinions

Lying is a way of life for Trump

From downplaying the ongoing coronavirus pandemic to  racist remarks toward Black and Brown communities, how could anyone trust the presidentof the United States? Whether President Donald Trump wins the 2020 election or not, he will be the acting commander in chief until the next presidential Inauguration. Which means the Trump […]

News

FAMU DRS returns to in-person instruction

Florida A&M University Development Research School reopened as scheduled on Monday after classes transitioned to remote instruction two weeks ago following positive COVID-19 cases on campus. It was confirmed that one teacher and one non-instructional staff member tested positive for COVID-19. After contact tracing done by health officials, these two […]

Lifestyles

How weather affects mood

With fall just beginning and winter approaching, it is important to remember to closely monitor your mental health. Scientific studies show that when the weather is sunny outside, your brain releases a happy hormone called serotonin. However, its opposite, melatonin, is released when the weather is cloudy, rainy or dark. […]

Lifestyles

COVID-19 is changing Halloween

With the holiday season approaching many families have found themselves trying to navigate upcoming celebrations in a traditional but safe way with COVID-19 still raging. Halloween is the next holiday that invokes large gatherings, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have rolled out a list of guidelines that […]

Lifestyles

Must-try cafes in Tallahassee

College towns are frequently known for a few things — clubs, lively nightlife and coffee shops. Cafe culture is important in college, whether it’s for a first date or for a study spot away from home. A quality coffee shop with quality coffee can be your second home during a […]

News

Rattlers in Pensacola wary as Delta approaches

Residents in Florida’s Panhandle and in greater Mobile,  Alabama, have not even fully recovered from Hurricane Sally, yet they must buckle up for the impact of a new storm. Tropical Storm Delta has intensified to a Category 4 hurricane with winds reportedly growing to 145 mph causing some to fear […]

Lifestyles

Bringing awareness to lives lost too soon

Last Thursday, Oct. 1, model, television personality, author and entrepreneur Chrissy Teigen grieved the loss of her newborn child. The wife of singer John Legend took to social media, sharing the sad news as they hoped to soon be leaving the hospital with their newborn son. “Driving home from the […]

Opinions

So much is at stake and who knows what to believe

President Donald Trump mocked his Democratic rival, Joe Biden, for “wearing the biggest mask I’ve ever seen.” That comment is now being considered retrospectively following Trump’s announcement Friday that both he and First Lady Melania Trump had tested positive for COVID-19. The president has just been released from Walter Reed […]

Sports

Leon County resumes youth sports

Children in Leon County are ecstatic as fall sports safely resumed under CDC guidelines. Leon County made this plan effective on Sept. 29. Recreational centers and parks all across the county are now open for sports activities. However, these facilities are required to follow strict protocols. Leigh Davis, director of […]

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Florida extends voter registration deadline

The Florida deadline for voter registration is extended until 7 p.m. today. The Deputy Supervisor of Elections tells us, the online registration portal crashed last night shortly before the midnight deadline. According to the Secretary of States Laurel M. Lee, the site received a remarkable 1.1 million requests per hour […]