While many Americans — especially senior citizens — are thrilled that the COVID-19 vaccine is available, many communities are not ready to embrace the drug.  People of color can remember racist and dangerous times when health policies and scientific experiments focused specially on susceptible Black and brown communities. America’s history […]

COVID-19 has been here for almost a full year and has impacted sectors of each city differently. Here in Tallahassee the restaurant scene has suffered a few losses, and owners have had to adapt to new COVID policies. According to the National Restaurant Association, as of Dec. 7, at least […]

Florida State University opened its doors at the Donald L. Tucker Civic Center this week to distribute vaccinations in the arms of those in the community who were eligible. Appointments were available Wednesday and Thursday, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The institution has successfully rolled out 4,800 vaccine shots […]

It’s no secret: murals make our neighborhoods beautiful. Local artists are adding color to walls and streets that would otherwise go unnoticed. Buildings around Tallahassee have recently become more vibrant, and that’s not because of the shifting seasons. Groups that aim to foster local creativity and involve the community have […]

It is campaign week at Florida A&M University, and the stakes are high for all candidates. Campaign season is a highly anticipated time during the Spring semester because of the work shown on campus. However, due to COVID-19, candidates are unable to showcase their campaigns physically, so creativity is required […]

Florida A&M University has decided to crack down on the rise COVID-19 in FAMU’s residence halls. Following an increase in cases, the dean of students last month issued a mandate that all residents must get tested for COVID-19 along with a curfew for everyone living on campus. Students must be […]

The senate confirmed two judicial branch positions at this Monday’s senate meeting. Appointed Chief Justice Marvin Levelle was confirmed into his position and Ricky Rodriguez filled the position of Associate Chief Justice. The student Supreme Court has jurisdiction over any issues regarding constitution, appeals made by students, complaints made by […]

The Leon County School board voted unanimously last week to consider adopting Florida’sGuardian program. The program is used to keep students safe while on school grounds. The program was initiated after the Feb. 14, 2018 school shooting in Parkland, where a former student used a semi-automatic rifle to kill 17 students […]

Florida A&M President Larry Robinson recently announced that the university will host a COVID-19 vaccination site at the Lawson Center that will be accessible to the community starting sometime this week. The site will be operated by the Florida Division of Emergency Management and the Florida Department of Health. It […]

As of Saturday,  Florida is now offering the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine at local pharmacy locations through a retail partnership with Walmart, Publix and Winn-Dixie stores. In accordance with the previous Executive Order 20-315, these locations will offer the vaccine only to healthcare workers and individuals 65 years and older. Gov. […]