October is National Bullying Prevention month and raising awareness is very important. Many policies are set in place to prevent bullying in schools, but an increase in reported cases shows that the standards are not as efficient as they should be. According to stopbullying.gov, “Bullying is an unwanted, aggressive behavior that […]
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Social media may be keeping students from being their best
On Monday of last week, Instagram was down for more than five hours along with all other Facebook-owned applications. A representative from Facebook said the company was dealing with an internal issue and it had not been hacked. When the network was back up, Instagram users were posting how they […]
Classes should move to Zoom on bad weather days
After a year and a half of classes being virtual for all students at Florida A&M University, becoming accustomed to in-person classes again has been a struggle. The convenience of class being right at the finger tips of both students and staff is desperately missed on bad weather days. Tallahassee, […]
Have curse words lost their shock value?
Curse words have been around forever, but do they have the same shock factor today that they had in the past? Although only a select few words fall under the category of “curse word,” if used in the wrong setting or in front of the bad people, you could be […]
Black children disproportionately affected by COVID
The COVID-19 pandemic has touched every corner of the world. As the infection spreads, the mortality rate remains high, and the economic devastation is unprecedented The pandemic has revealed a formidable racial disparity in the United States, putting racial and ethnic minorities at a particular disadvantage, accentuating and amplifying racial […]
Set Friday switching locations
Set Friday is a rich historical event that originated years ago that is known for its astonishing atmosphere for students, greek life and vendors. In the beginning of the semester, it was announced that there would only be one Set Friday for the year. As COVID-19 cases continue to rise […]
Tallahassee needs more nighttime food options
College town is always the go-to when it comes to a quick lunch, brunch or even a birthday dinner in Tallahassee. However, when it’s past 10 p.m. things can look a little shaky for a student who slept through the dining hall during dinner hours. The only options that are […]
‘Candyman’ sequel better than the original
The long anticipated reboot/sequel of “Candyman” has finally been released, after a mountain of delays. The Jordan Peele produced and Nia DaCosta directed film has been making waves on the internet, and holds the distinction that for the first time in history a film directed by a Black woman opened […]
Dating during the pandemic. It’s not the same.
Dating in a pandemic? Tell me about it. Life is weird now. Since the start of the coronavirus pandemic, just about everything we know about life has been remixed and replaced, including the dating scene. Kameron Wilson, a third-year biology major at Florida State University, says he’s been on a […]
Review: 11-year-old’s ice cream shop a hit
It’s no secret that summers in Tallahassee are hot. If you’re looking for a way to escape the heat, Madison’s Scoop of ParadICE is the perfect place to do it. Located at 1205 South Adams St., with its very bright and colorful paint job, the building is easy to spot […]