The announcement of a second stimulus came as exciting news as most Americans were eligible to receive one. Except for a demographic of people who need it most: college students. Now that another round of stimulus checks are going out, dependent college students are faced with the harsh reality that […]
Opinions
We can’t forget 2020
Last year was a year of transparency for most. Between a global pandemic, racial tension, political schemes and racial injustices, it’s no secret that it was mentally exhausting. I empathize with those who desire to forget all of the devastating events that occurred in 2020, but that’s simply not an […]
Black students are rightfully apprehensive about the vaccine
To be one of the first 100, or to be one of the first 100,000 when it comes to being vaccinated for COVID-19 has been weighing heavily on the minds of Americans. The Black community has expressed serious caution when it comes to the vaccine as the healthcare system has […]
Leaving ‘imposter syndrome’ in 2020
If you are feeling like you do not deserve that new promotion, new job, new car, or award, even though you put in the time and effort, you may be suffering from imposter syndrome. In 2021, we cannot allow ourselves to fall victim to self-doubt, perfectionism and inadequacy. According to […]
The Capitol breach is America’s reflection
In a spirited speech at a pre-planned march on Wednesday, President Donald Trump riled his base to march to the Capitol in a final attempt to halt the confirmation of President-elect Joe Biden. Tens of thousands of his supporters stormed the statehouse, triggering unrest. Media surveillance revealed alarming scenes of […]
Social media and the apathetic generation
In this digital age, social media has become a vital part of our everyday lives. Our phones are the first and last thing that most of us check on a daily basis and the internet has completely rewired the way that we not only treat ourselves, but also our peers, […]
Netflix’s ‘Big Mouth’ spurs big conversations
Since its debut in 2017, Netflix’s “Big Mouth” has garnered a lot of attention for being the comedic relief a lot of people have been seeking to make the “birds and the bees talk” just a little bit easier. I believe the show has made it thus far simply because a […]
Is it really safe to go back in a classroom?
On Wednesday, Florida A&M University President Larry Robinson released the remote learning schedule for the Spring semester. While the country is in the midst of its worst pandemic in history, he has announced that face-to-face instruction will begin on Jan. 19. “In an effort to safeguard the health of our […]
Review: Pho 7 rates a 10
Pho 7 is an authentic Vietnamese restaurant located on West Pensacola Street. It is a great spot for college students to explore a new cuisine. It is about a three-minute walk from the University Village Shopping Center. The environment is welcoming and cozy. The interior of the restaurant is quaint, but the […]
Review: Canopy Road Cafe worth the money
Canopy Road Café has four locations in Tallahassee and several others throughout the state of Florida. Best known for their breakfast/brunch and cozy environment, they offer breakfast, brunch and lunch. I visited their eatery on Apalachee Parkway, where I was greeted by the smell of fresh pancakes, a few sounds […]