Through the adversity he faced on the 2018 campaign trail, Andrew Gillum seemed to rise up and overcome every challenge. The former Tallahassee mayor and FAMU alum sent shock waves throughout the state of Florida. And even though he didn’t come out with a victory, Floridians were sure this wasn’t […]
Author: Rickayla Mitchell | Staff writer
Public eagerly awaits stimulus checks
The novel coronavirus pandemic has reshaped the way we live and may have changed the world for generations to come. Many households and business are suffering due to the financial effects of the coronavirus. Many have lost their job and they no longer have a steady income. However, bills are […]
Father-daughter time in the age of coronavirus
The novel coronavirus has impacted people and businesses across the world, and it has left many people unsure about the future. But for me, I always try to find some good in the bad and make the most of it. COVID-19 has created more time for me to spend with […]
Is it possible to get psychological help online?
For many, the effects of the novel coronavirus COVID-19 have caused life to either slow down considerably or come to a grinding halt. Since the World Health Organization has declared COVID-19 as a pandemic several countries, including the world’s biggest economies, have issued varying orders for inhabitants to limit or […]
Coronavirus puts a hold on traditional sports journalism
Just as the world entered a new decade, a specific virus put a pause on everyday tasks, including sports traditional journalism. The global pandemic first took over news headlines in late November of last year. According to the South Morning China Post, the first case of COVID-19 came from a […]
Some students caught off-guard by order to vacate residence halls
Florida A&M University sent an email on Friday notifying students of their eligibility for housing refunds. The email, titled “Housing Refund Statement,” informed students of the measures the Department Housing would be taking to ensure the community is safe. FAMU has ruled that Monday was the last service date for […]
Beach closures alter spring break plans for some
FORT LAUDERDALE — The coronavirus pandemic took a toll on South Florida beaches, especially for the Millennialand Gen Z crowds who traveled to the Sunshine State for spring break. South Florida is a hot spot for spring breakers. According to Exploring in Florida, spring break is Florida’s biggest source of […]
Classism exposed for what it really is
Classism as we all know it has withheld a lot of opportunities from regular, American citizens. Recently the outbreak of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) has given citizens exposure to what classism really represents and who it aims to benefit—the rich. The elites of the United States (celebrities, government officials, etc.) have […]
Hustle culture and its toxicity
In the midst of our new “normal state” of quarantine, many people have taken the initiative to engulf themselves in developing new business ideas, excessive exercising and working on “getting to the bag.” While this deserves celebration to a certain degree, what about the other percentage of the world that […]
Frontline workers should be valued more amid COVID-19
If you are working during the coronavirus outbreak, you deserve appreciation, respect and a pay raise. This global plague has shut down schools and stores everywhere, to reduce the spread of the virus. Frontline workers who are still going to their jobs every day and risking their chances of contracting […]