Thousands of newsrooms across the country have been affected by COVID-19, causing a shift in the way things are normally done. With reporters, photogs and even producers working from home, the newsroom hasn’t been the same for then past two months. “It’s been different. It’s caused quite a few miscommunications […]
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A bittersweet ending for first-time-in-college students
For some, it was their last semester in college. “My college experience was the best, nothing compared to movies but walking across the stage in May would top it off. My entire family would be coming to see me,” said senior agriculture systems management student Aaliyah Jones. After a long […]
Tallahassee’s resources for seniors ramp up amid COVID-19
According to the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention, 80 percent of deaths associated with COVID-19 were among adults 65 and older, with the highest fatality rates involving persons 85 and older. This is due not only to the decreased responsiveness of a waning immune system, but also the fact […]
Storage companies see rise in business due to coronavirus
With the COVID-19 pandemic still surging in most parts of the country, colleges and universities all across the nation are having to force students out of their dorms in an effort to preserve their health. Many students had a short time to pack their belongings and get out off campus. […]
Meal plans come to an abrupt end for many
Ten days ago, on March 30, FAMU sent out a school-wide update about COVID-19 in terms of how it pertains to housing and meal-plans on campus. Effective Monday, April 6, all student meal plans were to be deactivated at noon unless a student has been approved to stay for the […]
Some restaurants offer free delivery during coronavirus
The coronavirus has put the world on pause, but for delivery services, this is their time to shine. Postmates, Uber Eats, Instacart and DoorDash are a few of the delivery services that have changed their delivery services to reflect the hard times going on. Social distancing is real and with […]
Graduating seniors regret commencement cancellation
In the midst of FAMU’s closures and cancellations due to the COVID-19 pandemic, soon-to-be spring graduates will miss out on a major milestone. The university’s commencement ceremonies, set for May t and 2, have been postponed, according to President Larry Robinson’s recent letter to FAMU students, faculty, staff and friends […]
Some students’ internships canceled due to coronavirus
For the past weeks, the entire world has had to regroup because of the coronavirus pandemic. From schools, restaurants, malls and even movie theaters, COVID-19 has forced thousands of businesses to shut down or has forced them to function differently. While there were some students who were getting prepared for […]
Hospitals threaten healthcare workers who talk to media
“Our oath is to do no harm … I spoke out for patient safety and as a result, I got terminated,” Ming Lin, a former Washington state emergency room physician, told Bloomberg. Hospitals have begun to threaten to fire healthcare workers like Lin who publicize their working conditions during the […]
Graduating seniors face uncertain economy
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has added 30 more days to being quarantined and has ordered Florida residents to stay at home, which is forcing some companies to close. Many students have jobs to help pay for their rent, but without work it may be a challenge for them. Apartment complexes in […]