On Monday, FAMU officials informed students that classes will transition to online-only for the remainder of the semester as a result of COVID-19 precautions. Some students are looking forward to their classes being online and others didn’t take so kindly to the news. “Most of my STEM courses are gonna […]
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Bill would protect state’s student-athletes from heat
Zach Martin worked hard on the football field. He was a 300-pound, 6-foot-4 offensive lineman at Riverdale High School in Fort Myers who protected his quarterback at all cost. In 2017, Martin collapsed during a routine high school football practice. Martin was rushed to the hospital and died 11 days […]
Local workers worry about their jobs in wake of closings
Florida bars and nightclubs have been ordered to shut their doors as state and local governments impose new mandates aimed at minimizing the spread of the novelcoronavirus. In efforts to stop the spread of the deadly coronavirus, COVID-19, in Florida, Gov. Ron DeSantis ordered all bars and nightclubs to shutdown […]
Two FAMU alumni working to improve Pineview Elementary
The job of a school principal entails working year-round to manage school operations and day-to-day school activities. A principal oversees staff and teachers while coordinating curriculums and providing students with a safe and productive learning environment. Principal Carmen Connor and assistant principal Oronde Mckhan of Pineview Elementary seem to do […]
COVID-19 outbreak raises voting day concerns for college students
Tuesday, March 17, remains voting day for the 2020 Florida Democratic Primary. This raises some concern to the college students of Tallahassee after Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis declared a Public Health Emergency in the state due to the national spread of COVID-19. Some students are now reluctant on how safe […]
Online shopping in the age of the coronavirus
The coronavirus, also known as COVID-19, has been the latest showstopper in media outlets. The virus is known to have spread to more than 108 countries, apart from China, where it was first discovered. The virus was first exposed in Wuhan and has since spread across the globe. Because of […]
Gen Z and the coronavirus: ‘What, me worry?’
Mass hysteria and safety measures due to the coronavirus have become more intense throughout the week, canceling conferences, cruises and concerts. Schools, businesses and general public gatherings across the country are on a hiatus as health concerns rise. But Gen Z’ers aren’t stopping their excursions over this fast traveling pandemic. […]
SGA planning to hold elections online
The Florida A&M Student Senate held an emergency meeting Thursday evening. The meeting was held to discuss new election dates due to the university being closed during the original dates. Aaricka Freeman, the electoral commissioner, proposed online voting to the Student Senate. “To be brief, there are a plethora of […]
‘Parental Rights’ bill advances in House
On Monday, the Florida Parental Bill of Rights Act advanced in the House of Representatives in a 77-41 vote. The bill would allow parents to excuse their children from public schools on days when the curriculum would cover controversial topics such as evolution, sexual education and climate change. Rep. Erin […]
Career and internship fair targets specific majors
Florida A&M University held a career and internship fair Wednesday for education, health, nursing and social sciences majors. The career and internship fair is an opportunity for students to network and build relationships in the business world. Approximately 100 organizations and Fortune 500 companies along with local, state, non-profit and […]