The incomparable Marching 100 has done it again. Despite the coronavirus pandemic causing many universities to cancel their annual homecoming festivities, including FAMU, YouTube has invited the Marching 100 to participate in itsvirtual “HBCU Homecoming 2020: Meet Me On The Yard” show. Homecoming has a deep cultural significance at historically […]
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Many students prefer in-person classes
The coronavirus pandemic has undoubtedly caused a great disruption in the lives of FAMU students. Despite the switch to remote learning, the university’s plan to reopen during the Fall 2020 semester involved the inclusion of a small number of in-person classes. The Florida Board of Governors in late summer approved […]
Leon County Schools’ boss Hanna faces challenge on Nov. 3
With the general election fast approaching, candidates for the Leon County superintendent recognize there are more issues that plague the school system than the challenges they’ve grown accustomed to. Three candidates: Pam Hightower, Rocky Hanna, and Keisha Washington are preparing for the possibility to serve the students, teachers, and parents […]
Town hall addresses spring semester issues
Dark clouds seemingly gathered on Florida A&M University’s horizon after the sudden announcement earlier this month regarding the cancellation of spring break. The unexpected news from the administration left many students questioning if classes will be entirely in-person next semester. In the midst of the controversy, FAMU held a town hall at 6 […]
City to audit TPD’s use of force policy
City commissioners unanimously approved a motion to audit the Tallahassee Police Department’s use of force policy during Wednesday’s meeting. Also known as “General Order 60,” it was not expected to face opposition from the mayor or commissioners. The audit would include a review of TPD’s use of force policy and […]
Partnership to boost FAMU’s COVID testing
FAMU has continued to provide coronavirus testing resources for students, faculty, staff and the Tallahassee community. The Bragg Stadium testing site has been operating since April 25, testing more than 50,000 people to date. Now FAMU is taking the initiative to go beyond that; the university has partnered with Thermo […]
Jeremiah Nichols: The life of a modern revolutionary
Jeremiah Nichols considers himself a revolutionary and a visionary, someone who sees a future and doesn’t stop until it manifests. He has always felt the need to fight for the men and women who look like him, but he admits he hasn’t always known how. Fueled by the hardships of […]
Richardson, seeking third term, squares off against Schack
Curtis Richardson, currently the longest-serving member of the Tallahassee City Commission, will face off against challenger Bill Schack on Nov. 3 for the right to represent Seat 2. Since he was first elected in 2014, Richardson has dedicated his service to “building bridges through community engagement.” When asked by E.thePeople […]
ONA20 brings new life to virtual journalism conferences
The Online News Association (ONA) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to digital journalism. This year, it is hosting its annual journalism conference, but in a different way — virtually. According to the ONA website, “The Online News Association is the world’s largest digital journalism association. ONA’s mission is to inspire […]
The lingering effects of COVID
While most people who encounter the coronavirus are able to recover in a few weeks after dealing with a set of mild symptoms, cases have been observed in which patients suffer from side effects of the illness long after the initial recovery. According to a report published by the Centers […]