As COVID-19 numbers continue to rise, one hot spot in Georgia is experiencing higher numbers than ever expected. According to the Georgia Department of Health, Dougherty County has more than 1,400 cases and 103 deaths, and is currently ranked third-highest in the state of Georgia. Reporting in a major hotspot, […]
Author: Rickayla Mitchell | Staff writer
Class of 24 to miss Summer B experience
If you have never enrolled in Summer B, you probably have heard about it. Taking place for six weeks, Summer B is usually when all the magic begins. Students who choose to enroll during the summer are given the opportunity to stay on campus and take classes for the first […]
Coaches weigh in on impact of coronavirus
As society deals with the impact of all canceled sports, it’s best that we hear from the people that are dealing with it firsthand. The people who get the players together as a team to teach them the fundamentals of the sport and how to play on an organized collegiate […]
Tik Tok has rescued many from boredom
Outside is closed but Tik Tok isn’t. People from all over are at home bored, stuck in quarantine due to COVID-19. According to Tik Tok, individuals are spending 20% more time on apps. 60% of the users are between the ages of 16-24. Tik Tok is taking the lead as […]
How will our society restructure following the pandemic?
Coming out of this pandemic, life will not be the same. The systems of education, economy, careers, and housing will all have to revamp their systems accordingly. Being a leasing manager at Alight West Tenn during this time has been very hard because everyone’s main concern right now is rent […]
What if COVID-19 continues until 2022 as some have predicted?
“Hey six feet!” Only four months into the new year and those three words are splattered and heard just about everywhere. Things have definitely gone in a direction no one expected since COVID-19 made its appearance in the United States, and things are simply going to have to be different […]
College students voice concerns about the stimulus package
As a result of COVID-19 and its impact on the economy, the government has decided to release a stimulus package. However, many college students are not eligible for stimulus funds. Forbes recently published an article explaining the stimulus package and who is eligible for it and explained that for college […]
Travel nurses laid off due to low ER census
The coronavirus has created challenging times for many people around the world, including the loss of jobs and careers. According to the Washington Post, the United States now has 22 million people unemployed within a four week span since President Trump declared a national emergency. But in the field of […]
Angela Blount making a difference at FAMU
Angela Blount is strongly driven to help students overcome their inhibitions both mentally and academically. Blount is an academic coaching coordinator at FAMU and a registered mental health counselor intern for Community Wellness Counseling & Support Services. Blount has worked in academia for more than 10 years. She began her […]
Opinion: ‘No no no no’ to FAMU elections
What was supposed to be an eventful day of online voting, turned into a digital disaster. FAMU Elections is generally one of the most prominent and exciting moments that happens on campus, but COVID-19 took this moment away from the student body when all activity was moved online. A voting […]