As an adult-dependent that’s excited for Biden’s American Rescue Plan to be decided on, I feel conflicted as those plans are put on the backburner for the second Trump Impeachment Trial. As the Senate currently debates the constitutionality of putting the former president on trial, I feel both anticipation and […]
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Gillum’s update in GQ gives reassurance
On March 13, 2020, the pandemic temporarily closed most businesses and is the general start date of quarantine, however, that wasn’t the only eventful thing that happened on that Friday morning. The news broke of former politician Andrew Gillum being inebriated in a South Beach hotel room with suspected drugs […]
I’m single, it’s Valentine’s Day and I’m just fine with that
Valentine’s Day is upon us once again. This is a day that most singles probably dread — and may dread even more because we’re in the mist of a pandemic. This year I am not too hung up on not having a Valentine. It has been almost a year since […]
Never bet against the G.O.A.T
From becoming a 6thround, 199thpick in the NFL Draft, to a 7-time Super Bowl Champion, Tom Brady has left one of the greatest impacts on the National Football League. The final determining factor of accepting the fact that a young man from San Mateo, CA is the greatest football player […]
Opinion: FAMU’s student leaders are not ‘Protecting the FAMUly’
Last summer, Florida A&M University launched a campaign geared toward the students to keep our community’s health and safety a top priority. The campaign, “Protect the FAMUly,” has a striking title that quickly caught the attention of the student body and became a catchy slogan for social media pictures. President […]
Our generation is ready to do its part
It was just a regular collegiate day. There was so much boasting in the atmosphere about the upcoming events we all anticipated for the 2020 year. From canceled trips, conferences and internships to our daily routines, everything about life became unfathomable right in front of our eyes. Dark energy rapidly came […]
The Weeknd’s halftime performance was phenomenal
Grammy-award winning artist The Weeknd, born Abel Tesfaye, is fresh off a cinematic rollout of his latest album, “After Hours.” He’s had a developing theme throughout his music videos for the album, each telling its own story. The Weeknd is known for his creative nature in presenting his music, in […]
Review: ‘WandaVision’ more than a sitcom
“WandaVision,” the first Marvel television series, gives a new spin on the Marvel franchise and speaks to the continuity of the Marvel series’ production. “WandaVision,” which can be viewed only on Disney Plus, focuses on Marvel characters Vision and Wanda Maximoff. The series staged after Marvel’s “Avengers: Endgame,” first seems […]
Masks and young students are like oil and water
I am getting ready to graduate from Florida A&M University later this year. In the meantime, I am a substitute teacher for the Leon County School District. Oftentimes I am assigned to elementary schools. It’s amazing what I have learned about these youngsters when it comes to wearing a mask […]
Real friends wear masks
The coronavirus pandemic has taught everyone a thing or two about the people closest to them and what they truly value. While some people prioritize individuality of wanting to wear a mask and going out at their discretion, others think prioritizing health is a non-negotiable concept. When it comes to […]