Amid the COVID-19 crisis we see what it looks like when the world moves to the internet. Triumphantly, many museums have found a way to stick around through the virtual world, including in Tallahassee. “Like many museums right now, we have shifted our focus to serve the community as best […]
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Johnson takes over Instagram, becomes Miss FAMU
Erika Nicole Johnson, a rising fourth-year vocal performance student from Dallas, has been elected to serve as the 114th Miss Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University. Johnson’s social media presence enhanced her campaign, as she used creative ideas on Instagram to involve the student body in the virtual election. Students at […]
SJGC grad Arnold works in a COVID-19 hotspot
As COVID-19 numbers continue to rise, one hot spot in Georgia is experiencing higher numbers than ever expected. According to the Georgia Department of Health, Dougherty County has more than 1,400 cases and 103 deaths, and is currently ranked third-highest in the state of Georgia. Reporting in a major hotspot, […]
Class of 24 to miss Summer B experience
If you have never enrolled in Summer B, you probably have heard about it. Taking place for six weeks, Summer B is usually when all the magic begins. Students who choose to enroll during the summer are given the opportunity to stay on campus and take classes for the first […]
Travel nurses laid off due to low ER census
The coronavirus has created challenging times for many people around the world, including the loss of jobs and careers. According to the Washington Post, the United States now has 22 million people unemployed within a four week span since President Trump declared a national emergency. But in the field of […]
Opinion: ‘No no no no’ to FAMU elections
What was supposed to be an eventful day of online voting, turned into a digital disaster. FAMU Elections is generally one of the most prominent and exciting moments that happens on campus, but COVID-19 took this moment away from the student body when all activity was moved online. A voting […]
Asian Americans at FAMU wary of Trump’s disparaging words
The World Health Organization declared that the coronavirus is a global pandemic on March 11. Since then, however, President Trump has called the coronavirus in tweets and at news conferences “the “Chinesevirus,” claiming he called it that because it is believed that the coronavirus outbreak staredin Wuhan, China. Trump even […]
Students disappointed that they can’t vote with their class
Around 8 a.m. today — on Election Day — students at Florida A&M University woke up to emails from Andre Green to participate in the online voting. The ability to move to an online election brought about concerns and excitement from student leaders and some members of the student body. […]
Student Senate votes on the upcoming leadership roles
Topics discussed during Monday’s Zoom meeting ranged from upcoming bills, term extensions for graduating seniors, and the budget. But this meeting was solely for the elections of the 50th Senate President and Pro-Tempore. There were four candidates in total that went up for the leadership position, two for Senate President […]
Many local beauty businesses are closed
It’s no secret the coronavirus has economically shattered many businesses, including the beauty industry. The unforeseen chain of events has forced many hairstylists, barbers, nail techs and lash dealers fending to find another source of income due to the sudden interruption of modern-day lifestyles. COVID-19 has affected numerous industries leaving […]