Author: Skylar Boone | Assistant Lifestyles Editor

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FAMU caters to students with drive-in movie

Many things have changed across the nation due to coronavirus, and events held on college campuses are no exception. With homecoming canceled this fall, Florida A&M University’s Student Government Association has been working with the Efferson Student Union to help provide an experience for students. The two will be partnering […]

Opinions

Our generation needed DeSantis to take a stand

Since early March, the coronavirus pandemic has left Americans looking to leaders for guidance and answers. Unfortunately, almost 200,000 Americans have died since the pandemic began. Studies have revealed about 677,000 positive cases and a little over 13,000 deaths just in Florida. A failure to meet the basic needs to […]

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FAMU 1 of 4 schools selected for LaSalle scholarships

Chicago-based LaSalle Investment Management announced Tuesday the founding of the LaSalle Real Estate Scholarship for Blacks and Latinos. Florida A&M University stands as one of the four schools —including two other HBCUs — to share $500,000 from the new scholarship program. LaSalle Real Estate Scholarship is a five-year program that […]

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The national coin shortage can redefine the economy

As essential businesses remain open during the pandemic, many are experiencing a coin shortage. Americans have the option to either pay with exact change or a debit/credit card. According to usmint.gov, COVID-19 has disrupted the supply channels. Social distancing guidelines have catalyzed this nationwide scarcity in coins. Main contributors to […]

Lifestyles

LGBTQ+ Advisory Council to plan a public forum

Tallahassee’s first ever LGBTQ+ Advisory Council is planning to organize and host a casual public “listening session” in October. Adhering to COVID-19 safety protocols, the event is expected to take place in a socially-distanced outdoor setting, most likely a park if weather permits, where participants may ask questions and voice […]

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Mo-Betta is more than good enough

Mo-Betta is one of the best-known curbside barbecue spots in Tallahassee. Sitting at the corner of Apalachee Parkway and Capital Circle Southeast, it has been up and running for more than 10 years. The best way to describe Mo-Betta is pointing out its Southern style with outdoor picnic styled seating, […]