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Will bars and nightclubs survive?
Starting at 5 p.m. on March 17, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis ordered all bars and nightclubs statewide to close for at least 30 days. This order was intended to help practice social distancing and eliminate the congregating of large crowds. Popular Tallahassee clubs are among those affected by this shut […]
Online shopping in the age of coronavirus
Shopping online was predicted to take over traditional methods in the coming year, but with COVID-19 online shopping is now the only choice in some situations. It has been convenient for customers to order things and get them shipped right to their door without leaving the house, but is requiring […]
This Rattler is a Christian rapper on the rise
Strong in his faith and passionate about his craft, Official Duss is an artist to pay attention to. The Christian rapper recently released his first EP titled “On My Mental,” and he has been receiving great feedback. Dustin Yates, a Florida A&M business student from Leesburg, started his music career […]
Shipt brings groceries to your house
Stores have now changed how they operate as a result of the coronavirus. Some stores are allowing only a certain number of shoppers in at a time. People have stopped going to stores and are using apps on their phone that allow them to get food. Many people have heard […]
Will FAMU’s online elections affect voter turnout?
FAMU’s campaign period has officially started and, unfortunately, some students just aren’t that interested. While a social media campaign can be beneficial to student engagement, there are several potential limitations that can cause remote elections to not be as successful as the traditional campaign season many Rattlers are used to […]
Who started the myth that Blacks were immune to COVID-19?
Since the COVID-19 outbreak hit the United States, misconceptions of Black Americans being immune to the virus spread across social media, leaving many thinking they were safe. A lack of media representation showing the risk intensified the myth. According to the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention, 33 percent of […]
Mack develops, distributes care packages for those in need
Due to workers being laid off during the coronavirus pandemic, there has been a need for essential items. The spread of the virus through the grocery and food industry is expected to cause disruptions in the production and distribution of certain products. Ar’Monie Mack, a general health science student at […]
Cassandra Warner, a professor who cares
When a lot of students start college, they plan on earning a degree for a specific occupation. But often times, life has a different plan. That is exactly what happened to one of FAMU’s psychology professors, Cassandra Warner. Warner is originally from Quincy, in neighboring Gadsden County, whose dream job […]
COVID-19 exposes digital, economic and racial divides
Spring Break 2020 in Miami will most likely be remembered as one of the most reckless displays of insubordination by the nation’s youth, yet it also sparked an even larger divide between the country’s younger and older generations. With hashtags such as “#BoomerRemover” and “#CoronaParty,” older and younger generations began […]