Author: Pam Rentz | Assistant Online Editor

Opinions

Twitter, do your thing

From your favorite talk show host, to your neighborhood Karen, it seems as if nobody is safe from the unforgiving consequences of “cancel culture.” Summer 2020 was ruthless to countless celebrities who were thriving in their careers just weeks before their cancellation. Stars such as Doja Cat and Tory Lanez […]

Opinions

Disney still sets the standard

ORLANDO — Disney World is what every theme park should strive to be. It is the superior theme park, bar none. I believe Disney has the most popular entertainment parks in the state of Florida, maybe even the world. It is, after all, an international company. Between Magic Kingdom, Animal […]

News

Electoral Commission thwarts freshmen candidates

Florida A&M University’s Student Senate held its weekly Zoom meeting on Monday where senators heard concerns by freshmen regarding the upcoming fall elections. Two freshmen candidates for senator said the Electoral Commission prevented them from having their names on FAMU’s election ballot. Student Senate hopefuls Ariel Burks and YuKwon Toney […]

Lifestyles

FAMU students express concerns about underrepresentation in Tallahassee apartments

Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University students are experiencing feelings of underrepresentation in apartment complexes around the city of Tallahassee. Whether it’s the décor or the name of the complex many students have expressed that complexes appeal to Florida State University students and make it a priority to accommodate them. “I […]

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Gentrification changes historically Black Frenchtown

The process of improving a building or an area with the intent of moving low-income people out — in hopes that middle-class citizens will move in — is called gentrification.  And make no mistake, gentrification is happening in Frenchtown, where a mostly Black district is being impacted the most. Frenchtown […]

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Student-teacher internships dry up

The ongoing coronavirus pandemic continues to affect the education system on every level. Social distancing protocols in Leon County Schools have not only hindered students but they have stymied FAMU students in the College of Education who are eager to do a student-teacher internship. One of the graduation requirements for […]

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FAMU DRS moves to online instruction as COVID cases spike

Florida A&M University’s Developmental Research School (FAMU DRS) has moved to remote instruction effective immediately. Parents were notified via email Sunday night by Micheal D. Johnson, superintendent of FAMU DRS, that the school would be closed until Oct. 9 “FAMU DRS administration has learned of additional positive COVID-19 case(s) on […]

Lifestyles

New college grads face crash in job market

New college graduates are entering the worst job market in over a decade with more competition than ever before. Not only are they facing more competition, but they can also expect lower starting salaries due to coronavirus. Because of this discouraging factor, many graduating students are restrategizing their path to […]