Deanne Bruner is the director of Nutrition Operations at Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare, a position she has held for four years. Bruner has been in healthcare as a registered dietitian for nearly 25 years. As the director of Nutrition Operations, Bruner is responsible for making sure patients are on the correct […]
Author: Tykeem McCray | Staff writer
The fate of inmates is at risk during COVID-19 crisis
The pandemic that shocked the nation has made its way to prison systems. COVID-19 has caused state and local governments acrossthe country to make tough decisions regarding the well-being of inmates. There have been numerous concerns on whether or not prisons are taking the necessary precautions to curb the spread […]
Meal plans come to an abrupt end for many
Ten days ago, on March 30, FAMU sent out a school-wide update about COVID-19 in terms of how it pertains to housing and meal-plans on campus. Effective Monday, April 6, all student meal plans were to be deactivated at noon unless a student has been approved to stay for the […]
My dad, my hero, is on the front lines
Living in a society where nothing feels certain can be scary. What’s even more scary is knowingly putting your health at risk for the lives of others. This is something my dad has done every day for the last 27 years working as a physician. I have always been extremely […]
TikTok challenge to the rescue
Social media challenges are taking the world by storm as people around the world engage in the popular TikTok trend. Sitting around the house these days has become the new norm as people are being advised to practice self-isolation, or self quarantine. Although this practice is being enforced, sitting around […]
Some restaurants offer free delivery during coronavirus
The coronavirus has put the world on pause, but for delivery services, this is their time to shine. Postmates, Uber Eats, Instacart and DoorDash are a few of the delivery services that have changed their delivery services to reflect the hard times going on. Social distancing is real and with […]
Graduating seniors regret commencement cancellation
In the midst of FAMU’s closures and cancellations due to the COVID-19 pandemic, soon-to-be spring graduates will miss out on a major milestone. The university’s commencement ceremonies, set for May t and 2, have been postponed, according to President Larry Robinson’s recent letter to FAMU students, faculty, staff and friends […]
Divorce rate spike in China raises concern for those in the United States
Social distancing during the COVID-19 pandemic might be beneficial to physical health, but it seems to be putting a major damper on couples who are quarantining together. Divorce rates in China have seen a significant spike coming out of that country’s quarantine and many people are wondering if partners throughout […]
Virtual parties becoming the new normal
With the days of pregaming and getting dressed for a night out with friends seeming like a distant memory, people are getting creative with having a good time, giving birth to a new trend — virtual parties. If you’re connected to social media or just have a pulse, you’ve likely […]
Some students’ internships canceled due to coronavirus
For the past weeks, the entire world has had to regroup because of the coronavirus pandemic. From schools, restaurants, malls and even movie theaters, COVID-19 has forced thousands of businesses to shut down or has forced them to function differently. While there were some students who were getting prepared for […]