Many remote workers have become stressed and depressed working from home for the last six months. Some remote workers say it has caused “laziness,” lack of “attention,” and “low communication skills” to their important jobs. The new solution for remote workers who are bored with their home working environment […]
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Do you have a ‘If I go missing’ folder?
A video created by, Jatsive Hernandez, a young flight attendant, went viral on Twitter. In the video she talks about how she came up with her “If I go missing” folder and why it is important to have one. The “If I go missing” folder contains information that could potentially […]
Some students wonder how much it is costing FAMU to not have fall sports, homecoming
This year will be very interesting for most Tallahassee natives and college students in the capital city of Florida. After months of deep consideration, all fall sports and 2020 homecoming celebrations have been cancelled at Florida A&M University due to rising COVID-19 cases. Fall sports and annual homecoming celebrations bring […]
Dilemma for local parents: online or in-person learning?
Pencils, papers, calculators —and masks? Leon County Schools reopened Monday, but this time with a twist. Back in March all Leon County schools switched to online for the safety of children and families due to the extensive spread of COVID-19. Although there was a summer vacation in between the spring and the […]
Four Black-led podcasts that will expand your knowledge
There are many Black hosted podcasts about a variety of topics. Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and other platforms have many Black podcasters and Black voices to hear. On these platforms, you can find Black podcasters discussing a wide range of topics. From corporate success to technology, Black podcasters are talking about […]
Faculty adjust to Canvas, remote instruction
Everyone in every career has had to make drastic changes due to the rise of COVID-19. The state of Florida has definitely been considered a hot spot; the state has so many cases where people have tested positive. Tallahassee alone has had thousands of people that have tested positive. With […]
Rattler Roundup presents challenges for student organizations
Florida A&M University hosted a webinar on Monday that clubs and organizations were required to attend in order to be considered active this semester. Out of the many speakers and topics, students were looking forward to learning about the new regulations regarding having virtual events, and many things have […]
New eatery pops into Tallahassee
Hard PoP Cafe, a new gourmet popcorn shop is now open at 1316 South Adams St. It offers several different sweet and savory flavors of gourmet popcorn. Hard PoP is owned and operated by two FAMU alumni who requested that their names be left out of this article. Jaden Vilvert […]
Pandemic tests the relationship between employers and their workers
While some employers can allow their employees to work from home during the pandemic, others are not so fortunate. It has been a difficult six months for many employees and employers. While some employers are forced to furlough workers because of revenue loss, employees are forced to figure out how […]
Pandemic forcing some couples to rearrange wedding plans
Wedding bells are typically ringing profoundly during this time of the year. However, as we now know, 2020 has been remarkably unusual due to the deadly spread of COVID-19. Many couples have had to adjust their wedding dates along with their lifestyles to remain safe during this pandemic. Local newlyweds […]