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Ausley vs. Preston: A fiery fight Ariyon Dailey Editor-in-Chief It’s crunch time for local and national raised in North . Both believe they years of experience in local and state gov- service,” Ausley said. elections. In Leon County and the Big are community advocates, but have polar ernment. She served in the Florida House Ausley makes it crystal clear to voters Bend, the Senate District 3 race has been opposite approaches to serving Leon from 2000-2008 and was elected to the that she wants to help families and chil- the most fierce. Vicious attack ads, pricey County and the surrounding 10 counties lower chamber again in 2016. dren, protect Florida water and land, and campaign expenses and plenty of candi- the seat represents. Ausley wants all voters to understand rebuild communities. All of these priori- date merch to go around. As of Oct. 29, 52% of active registered that her sense of achievement stems from ties visibly tie into her personal life. The seat has been Democrat-held for voters have already cast their votes. getting people answers. She’s a mother to a visually impaired 20 years and currently The first candidate is , “If I can be able to be in a position to son, she loves outdoor sports like bik- serves in the seat, but he is term-limited the Democrat who gave up her seat in the use government to help people better ing and swimming and spent a load of out after eight years in the state Senate. state House of Representatives in hope their lives — that to me is worth doing time physically assisting the Panhandle Both candidates are women who were of replacing Montford. She has nearly 20 and is the reason I want to continue my Click link to continue: https://rb.gy/0hoat3 2 SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 2020 NEWS A vote for Amendment 2 is a vote for equal opportunity Kayla McKinney News Editor This election, voters in the state of Not only is a ‘yes’ vote for this bill cru- needs should be a prime concern for all Florida will be deciding on Amendment 2. cial for employees, it’s needed to close the employers and managers. This amendment will decide if the mini- poverty gap in the state. A higher minimum wage is needed to mum wage in Florida should be raised to According to a living wage calculator help workers support themselves without $15 per hour. The vote for Amendment formed by the Massachusetts Institute of having to work endless amounts of jobs 2 should be a unanimous “yes,” from all Technology, the minimum living wage re- just to make ends meet. Especially for voters. quired for a single adult to live in Florida workers with families, the children should Currently, the minimum wage is $8.56. is about $12 an hour. For a single adult be considered. With such a high cost of living across the with a child, or multiple children, a living If families are living paycheck to state, many workers have protested and wage is double this amount. paycheck, basic things like food, childcare striked numerous times over the past five An employee working with the current and other costs necessary for grade school years, urging employers to increase their minimum wage set would have to work become more of a luxury item. In this pay to a “liveable wage.” two jobs just to meet a decent wage to sense, children don’t have equal oppor- Per the new constitutional amend- afford basic necessities such as housing, tunities awarded to them, simply because ment, if approved, the minimum wage food and gas. For an employee with a their parents don’t make enough hourly. Photo courtesy Joe Raedle, Getty Images would be increased to $10 an hour on family, even working two jobs would still Voting for a higher minimum wage Protestors demand higher wages at a rally for Sept. 30, 2021. The minimum wage put them below the poverty level. would allow many individuals and their increased minimum wage in Florida. would, then after, be increased by $1 Workers shouldn’t have to overexert families to live on a similar playing field every year on Sept. 30 until it reaches $15 themselves while they’re helping busi- as some salaried employees in areas such Click link to continue: https://rb.gy/mu9d68 per hour in 2026. nesses stay afloat. Employees’ financial as education, healthcare and housing. Amendment 4 would impact future amendments Tanasia A. Reed Staff writer On the Nov. 3 ballot, Floridians are be- According to the committee’s website, the amendment “misleading and danger- ing asked to vote “yes” or “no” to Amend- they propose that the amendment will ous,” and the Orlando Sentinel describes ment 4, which would require residents “preserve Florida’s constitution for future it as a “naked attempt to stop citizens to vote twice on proposed constitutional generations by educating voters on the from amending Florida’s constitution.” amendments in two successive elections impact of various constitutional initiative Many of these publications believe the for official approval. As of now, amend- petitions and, secondarily, protecting pro- amendment to be in favor of the ruling ments need to be approved only once and fessional canvassers from unscrupulous and wealthy class as it will lead to limiting many Floridians think it should stay that and illegal practices.” the power of citizens to amend the state’s way. This “think twice” initiative for con- constitution. Getting an amendment This amendment would keep the cur- stitutional amendments is not highly on the ballot requires countless hours rent guideline for constitutional amend- favored by many residents. According of canvassing and endless petitioning ments as they will still be required to get to Florida Today, 11 newspapers in the for citizens who may not have access to 60% of the votes for both elections. state are saying “no” to Amendment 4. $8.85 million in in-kind contributions Keep Our Constitution Clean, a com- The Palm Beach Post, Orlando Sentinel from wealthy law firms like the Keep Our mittee located in Fort Lauderdale, that is and the Tampa Bay Times are among the Constitution Clean committee. sponsoring Amendment 4, believes that publications urging voters to say no to Photo courtesy leonvotes.gov Sample ballot for Leon County, Fla. it will provide “safeguards” for amending Amendment 4. the state’s constitution. The Sun-Sentinel editorial board calls Click link to continue: https://rb.gy/1daexb NEWS SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 2020 3 Here are the six constitutional amendments on the 2020 ballot Kaviena Spencer Copy Desk Editor This election is being considered the approved through two elections instead of most important election in recent years, one, making it harder for amendments to however, there are other things on the be changed in the state constitution. ballot besides Trump and Biden. Pros: Supporters think it should be Along with the presidential candidates, difficult to change the amendments and there are six proposed constitutional the state legislature should make new amendments on Florida’s ticket that need laws. They point out a 2002 amendment a 60 percent approval rate to pass. that protects pregnant pigs, saying this Reading amendments can be a little shows how out of hand the amendment bit tricky, so here is break down of each process has gotten. amendment and their pros and cons. Cons: Changing the process could make it harder for Florida voters to Amendment 1: Citizenship Require- amend the constitution since the process ment to Vote in Florida Elections: of getting an amendment on the ballot is Proposed by: Florida Citizen Voters already hard and expensive. What would it do: This would add two words to the constitution regarding Amendment 5: Limitation on Home- voting. Right now, the state constitution stead Assessments states that every citizen of the United Proposed by: The States who is at least 18 years old can What would it do: This would increase vote. The Florida Citizen Voters want to the time from two years to three years to change “every citizen” to “only a citizen”. transfer your “Save Our Homes” benefit. Pros: The leader of the organization, Pros: Taxable values would increase John Loudon, says that this will ensure to 3 percent, giving homeowners more that only citizens will be able to vote. time to transfer that tax break to a new Cons: There has been no formal oppo- property. sition in Florida. Cons: The amendment would reduce Photo courtesy Creative Commons local property tax by $1.8 million, result- Amendment 2: Raising Florida’s ing in loss of funds by local governments. Minimum Wage Proposed by: Florida For A Fair Amendment 3: All Voters Vote in their message to partisan voters. Amendment 6: Ad Valorem Tax Wage Primary Elections for State Legislature, Cons: Believe it or not, the Flori- Discount for Spouses of Certain Deceased What would it do: Amendment 2 Governor, and Cabinet: da’s Republican and Democratic parties Veterans Who Had Permanent, Com- would raise Florida’s minimum wage from Proposed by: All Voters Vote, funded agree that this amendment should not be bat-Related Disabilities $8.56 to $10 on Sept 30. 2021. After that, by South Florida health care businessman passed. They believe that the amendment Proposed by: The Florida Legislature the minimum wage will increase by $1 ev- Mike Fernandez will abolish the primaries instead of open- What would it do: Homestead prop- ery year until 2026, when it reaches $15. What would it do: This amendment ing them by pitting the candidates against erty tax discounts for deceased veterans After that, it will be adjusted by inflation. will allow all voters, regardless of having each other. with combat-related disabilities would Pros: Supporters say that Floridian’s a party affiliation, to be able to vote in the carry over to a veteran’s surviving spouse are overdue for an increase in minimum primary election with all candidates on Amendment 4: Voter Approval of until he or she remarries or sells the prop- wage and that the increase will help the the same ballot. Constitutional Amendments erty. If the spouse sells the property, but economy. Pros: This will allow all voters to Proposed by: Keep Our Constitution does not remarry, the new residence will Cons: The opposers say the increase participate in the primary election. Sup- Clean, funded through a secretive non- get the tax discount. in minimum wage will result in hours porters also believe that candidates will profit group Pros: It will provide additional assis- being cut and less hiring. have to use more effort to gain votes from What would it do: This amend- people with no party then having to tailor ment will require that all amendments be Click link to continue: https://rb.gy/pciesp 4 SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 2020 NEWS Many students are engaged as the election draws near Delores Battle Staff writer With 2020 election well underway, Egypt Gardener, a second-year busi- students are gearing up to exercise their ness administration student, learned right to vote and encourage others to do about canvassing through one of her the same. professors who encouraged students to There has already been a record volunteer. number of mail-in ballots in Florida as “At first I thought it was going to be a Election Day draws near, and still there lot of work, so I was hesitant,” Gardener are hundreds of students flocking to polls, said. “But then I realized how simple it volunteering to canvass the community is to send someone a text and encourage and participating in school-wide events them to vote. I try to do a little bit every to raise awareness on the importance of day so I feel like I have done my part this voting. election season.” After completing her training, Gar- Volunteering at the Polls dener received a list of 10 new numbers FAMU opened its doors to eager early to text each day along with a script if she voters Oct. 19, the first day of early voting. would like to call. Even though she does Lines formed outside the Student Union not always get a response, she feels as Multipurpose Center including both Photo courtesy FAMU News. though the texts and calls are still import- students and members of Leon County. Students and community members fill the voting booths during the early voting peri- ant reminders that appear voters’ phones Ready to cast their ballots students have od. daily. been voting in-person or dropping off their ballots every day since then. Stroll to the polls Some students have gone beyond just In an attempt to encourage the Leon casting their ballots and even volunteered County community, one that has had a their time to work the polls and ensure historically low voter turnout, to go to the voting goes without a hitch. Victoria polls, ESUA’s Fraternity and Sorority Life Rogers-Rivera, a political science major, and Clubs and Organizations partnered wanted to learn more about the election with the Tallahassee Urban League and process and thought working the polls the Tallahassee Chapter of the NAACP to was the best way to do so. host FAMU’s “Stroll to the Polls.” “I wanted to be able to help with the On Saturday, students from multiple election process because there is a lot of sororities and fraternities alongside repre- misinformation going around right now,” sentatives from the Urban League and Rogers-Rivera said. “I have found out a NAACP gathered at the FAMU Welcome lot about the local governing process here Center and strolled through campus all in Leon County through volunteering.” the way to the Student Union Center. If you are interested in volunteering at Several students felt that this event the polls, you can visit the Voting Office in Photo courtesy FAMU PBM. really brought attention to how important the Student Union Multipurpose Center. FAMU’s Progressive Black Men set up booths along the route to the voting center on voting is many HBCU students, schools campus for students and community members to purchase shirts and make sure their and organizations. Zaire Johnson, a Canvassing the community registered to vote. pre-dental chemistry major, was excited Outside the polls, students are also vol- to attend Stroll to the Polls because it unteering in community-wide canvassing mally, canvassing events would include ty. Some of these methods include writing brought all of FAMU together. events. Canvassing refers to the process going door-to-door, but with COVID-19 handwritten letters, calling phones and “It reminded me of why I came to an of going out “into the field” and engaging guidelines, volunteers have had to use completing surveys, or texting based on a potential or current voters directly. Nor- other methods of reaching the communi- script. Click link to continue: https://rb.gy/po5kum LIFESTYLES SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 2020 5 Richardson, seeking third term, squares off against Schack Mariah Wiggs Staff writer

Curtis Richardson, currently the lon- place in Tallahassee. gest-serving member of the Tallahassee “I believe crime and public safety is City Commission, will face off against and will be the cornerstone to our eco- challenger Bill Schack on Nov. 3 for the nomic recovery,” said Schack. “If crime right to represent Seat 2. goes down, it means police issues are Since he was first elected in 2014, being addressed, neighborhoods are safer, Richardson has dedicated his service to and those committing crime stop re- “building bridges through community peating because they find good jobs, and engagement.” families feel confident living and working When asked by E.thePeople about fac- in our city.” ing current challenges seen by the city of His close relationships to neighbor- Tallahassee, Richardson responded with hoods through volunteer work and service a plan to ease the strain of violence and are expected to give citizens a “seat” on racial and economic segregation. the City Commission, he said. “We must ensure the safety of our resi- “A new commissioner will need to be dents and guests. Crime, especially violent involved and engaged with community crime, is a major issue for us,” Richardson leaders like never before, and for me that said. “We will continue community po- will simply be an extension of my life’s licing in partnership with neighborhoods, work,” Schack said. invest in youth crime prevention like Florida A&M political science major TEMPO and encourage law enforcement Jordan Rogers understands the impor- coordination.” tance of an involved city commissioner. It Equal opportunities for Black and is not just about speaking out, he said, but low-income areas are also at the top of the action that is put in behind the words. Richardson’s list. “When choosing a city commissioner, “This can be addressed through I look at their involvement within the education and job training, creating jobs community they plan on serving,” said — high-wage and high skill — and provide Rogers. “As well, I look into their back- more affordable housing throughout the ground history, including their education, community.” and history in politics, public service and Richardson is a two-time Florida State relations.” University graduate who began his career Richardson is confident in his re- Photo courtesy billshack.com & Twitter in the capital city after receiving his Ph.D. election following the primary results in He has previously served as an elected On the left, City Commissioner Richardson. On the right, candidate Bill A. Schack. August. According to unofficial results member of the Florida Department of from the Supervisor of Elections Office, Education, Leon County School Board mayor to make Tallahassee “a city we can individuals, non-profit organizations Richardson carried the lead with nearly and the Florida House of Representatives. all be proud of.” within the community, and the support of 47% of the voting majority followed by Throughout his 30-year career, Richard- Schack, the food services director for law enforcement. Schack’s 18%. son has undoubtedly played a hand in the Tallahassee’s homeless shelter, is eager Schack’s resume shows years of service Voting will take place on Nov. 3 and growth and development of the commu- to redeem himself after losing a commis- through volunteering after graduating is available to all registered city voters. nity. sioner race in 2018. If elected this year from FSU. To find voting stations near you, visit Richardson vowed on his campaign he plans on bringing a new perspective to When asked about top challenges in https://rb.gy/7as5lo website that if reelected he would work the seat with ideals based on the needs of the city, he too responded with a passion diligently with his colleagues and the low-income neighborhoods, special needs to reduce the amount of crime taking 6 SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 2020 LIFESTYLES

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Editor-in-Chief Ariyon Dailey runs Managing Editor Maya Porter Media Directors Ciara Mims Vanessa Ferguson Copy Desk Editors for a third term Aaliya Rashad Kennedy Guidry Jasmine Butler Staff writer Devin Myers Kaviena Spencer There is sure to be a familiar Cirsten Jones name on the ballot for FAMU stu- Kennedy Guidry dents. The namesake of FAMU’s Online Editor Multipurpose Center, Congress- Kailyn Rhone man Alfred Lawson Jr., is a name familiar to anyone who has Assistant Online Editors stepped foot on FAMU’s campus. Pam Rentz Lawson left FAMU in 1970 Quintavia McKay with a bachelor’s degree. Fol- News Editors lowing a long and distinguished Kayla McKinney career in the Legislature, Lawson Kamryn Marshall was elected in 2016 to the House Assistant News Editor of Representatives, where he Michael Moore oversees the 200-mile Congres- Lifestyles Editor sional District 5 test hat encom- Noella Williams passes the farming and logging Assistant Lifestyles Editor communities that join the North Skylar Boone Florida cities of Jacksonville and Tallahassee. The results of the Sports Editor primary election saw incumbent Marissa Stubbs Lawson advance to the general Assistant Sports Editor election to now face off against Photo courtesy Florida Politics Vladmir Cadet Republican nominee Gary Adler. Opinions Editor “My work ethic, problem-solv- proud grandparents of four. Committee, he passed Preserva- deepen the St. Johns River and Sierra Lyons ing approach, and ability to build Lawson has developed an tion 2000, which according to expand public transportation. Assistant Opinions Editor collaborative working relation- impressive and nationally rec- allawson.com generated the larg- Jacksonville seems pleased Mia Uzell ships, regardless of political par- ognized resume over the course est state funded land acquisition with Lawson’s service, if the Layout Editors ty, has served me well in Florida of the 28 years he has served his program in the country. results of the primary elections Aolani Brown and Washington,” Lawson said. home state of Florida. Before Since 2017, Lawson has been are any indicator. Lawson won 75 Meghan Campbell Lawson is a businessman and his election to the U.S. House of tasked with balancing the needs percent of the vote in Leon and an active member of the Tallahas- Photographers Representatives, Lawson served of the cities and rural commu- Gadsden counties and beat out see community. He leaves a con- Rene Romain in the from 2002- nities of the eight counties that Albert Chester, a former FAMU tinuing trail of achievements in Nahla Muhammad 2010. stretch across Florida’s north- quarterback, by less than 3,000 every facet of service he has taken Bre’Aja Baldwin His accomplishments include ern border. In the countryside, votes. And for the first time in his part in. During his time at FAMU, passing the Rosewood legislation, Lawson’s constituents’ needs three elections he won Jackson- Advisor he played basketball, and he was which administered reparations consist of combatting hunger and ville’s majority. Douglas Blackburn later inducted into the univer- to survivors of Florida’s Rose- creating jobs. When it comes to “I’m very grateful for that … sity’s sports Hall of Fame. After wood massacre. And as chairman the other side of District 5, he has My message resonated with the marrying his college sweetheart, of the House Natural Resource promised Jacksonville voters to Delores Brooks, the two are now Click link to continue: https://rb.gy/159tz8 LIFESTYLES SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 2020 7 Self-care is critical this election season Jasmine Butler Copy Desk Editor A global pandemic, daily protests internet again. Student activist, Deyona help in so many different areas at once. fueled by racial injustice, social media Burton, says that taking a mental break, is On the day I filled in my mail-in ballot, I everywhere, and now the 2020 election great for her mental health. was also volunteering for a social justice — a virtual tsunami for our country and “Sometimes I just put my phone on group, reading articles to stay informed, our communities. For many students and airplane mode and take some ‘me’ time. responding to social media inquiries first-time voters, the commotion and ur- I started surfing, doing yoga, and journ- about my latest activism posts, and much gency of it all has become overwhelming. aling. I even messed around with some more. It is hard to manage everything I’d If you are feeling anxious or consumed natural hair styles. Anything that gets you like to accomplish to see change,” he said. with stress, you are not alone. Here are a off of your phone counts as self care in my Thomas believes that students like few self-care tips to consider as the elec- book,” she said. himself should, “only control what you tion approaches: can control.” 2. Only take on what you can “I’d advise others to do their research 1. Take a break from social me- handle on candidates to make informed decisions dia Many Americans feel strongly about and cast wise votes. But, also know that Many people view social media outlets their views and feel the need to educate you’ve done your part. Stressing about like Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter as others when they are unsure about theirs. stuff you can’t effect will only leave you crucial and necessary sources for informa- While this can sometimes be a good thing, Photo courtesy Natasha Vicens/PublicSource unhappy,” Thomas said. tion and news. However, many students it can also be draining. Stepping away also agree that it can be a lot to face at one is one of the most imperative variations major at Florida A&M, can attest to feel- 3. Don’t deflect your emotions time. of self care, especially during times like ing this level of responsibility. For many, politics comes with un- Give yourself a break from scrolling these. “One thing I struggled with was just expected waves of stressors. Instead of until you feel comfortable to face the Javon Thomas, a first-year psychology the overwhelming feeling of wanting to Click link to continue: https://rb.gy/uuibub Imagining four more years of Trump Noella Williams Lifestyle editor We are almost at the end of the 2020 Republican Party has no necessary plan to history is not only erasing the narrative presidential election season and Donald combat environmental concerns. of the genocide of Native Americans Trump has nearly finished his first term Imagining another four years with and enslavement of Black people, but it as president of the United States. To some President Trump can potentially influence is completely burying the history of the Americans, primarily women, minorities the historic curriculum taught in schools, foundation built on the backs of those and the LGBTQ+ community, the past since President Trump hinted last month groups. This is not a surprising statement four years has felt like an eternity. that he would create the 1776 Commission from President Trump considering his In a presidency filled with emotional to integrate pro-American coursework in history of racism, specifically his words family separations resulting from immi- classrooms. This statement came after he towards the Central Park Five in 1989. gration policies, attacks on reproductive attacked the current curriculum for teach- Another concern surrounding women’s rights, several bodies of unarmed Black ing about racism and slavery in a way that reproductive rights was the controversial men and women killed by the police, and is demonizing the Founding Fathers. topic of last week, due to Amy Coney a traumatic pandemic — this leaves the “What we’re witnessing today is a Barrett’s induction to the Supreme Court. question: Can America survive a second result of left-wing indoctrination in our Barrett’s new position puts reproductive term of Donald Trump? nation’s schools and universities,” Trump rights, specifically abortion, in jeopardy. Along with social issues, scientists are said on Sept. 17 at a conference. “Many This isn’t surprising concerning President worried about the possibility of another young Americans have been fed lies about Trump’s view of women. Whether you’re Photo courtesy New York Times four years with the Trump administration. America being a wicked nation plagued by discussing his sexual misconduct, regu- The effects of climate change are rapidly racism.” lations on women’s healthcare, attack on increasing throughout the world, and the This removal and whitewashing of Planned Parenthood, or simply the way he Click link to continue: https://rb.gy/raqwru 8 SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 2020 OPINIONS Some voters switching parties Joanne Jean Staff writer America’s political climate has become more and more polarized over time and, given the events in the past few years, some individuals find themselves switch- ing parties. Based on studies done by the Pew Re- search Center, in the last two years about one-in-ten voters (9%) who affiliated with the Republican Party or leaned Repub- lican in 2018 now identify as Democrats or lean Democratic. An identical share of voters (9%) who two years ago identified as Democrats or leaned Democratic now align with the GOP. This party switching is active and prev- alent among politicians as well. Frank Aguilar, currently serving on Illinois’ Cook County Board of Commis- sioners from the 16th district was ap- pointed as a Democrat on April 16, 2020. However, Aguilar previously identified and served as a Republican for the Illinois House of Representatives for the 24th district from 2002-2004. Aguilar is not alone in this, Aubrey Dunn Jr. was elected in the 2018 Senate race as a Republican representing New Mexico. However, Dunn switched to Lib- ertarian and became the first libertarian holder of a statewide elected position in the United States. Which begs the questions: Should switching parties be more normalized? And are we moving into a phase in Ameri- can history where the two-party system is becoming outdated? Photo courtesy CNU.edu On this year’s ballot citizens of Florida can vote yes or no for Amendment 3, which will determine Florida’s primaries can’t find themselves adopting ideolo- belonging to a party or system though Howie Hawkins didn’t agree with the remaining closed or becoming open. If gies from either side can be stressful and more so finding an individual to elect that things I was looking for and Biden did so enacted this would allow any registered tumultuous. If Amendment 3 is passed it shares their values. that’s why I voted for him,” Salem Major, voter to vote regardless of party affiliation. can give voters like Groce an opportunity “I identify as an Independent because a junior theater major, said. “I hope that they would move in the to vote even though they’re registered as I grew to realize that both parties are Regardless of the political party you direction to let independents vote in the an independent. fighting with the same goals at the end of belong to, voting is crucial in exercising primaries,” said Kennedy Groce, a senior “Even if I identified as a Democrat the day and those are individuals fighting your right as an American citizen and biology major at Florida A&M. there’s still a strong chance I’d vote for the for positions of power, this is why I was ensuring your voice is heard. Mark your Forcing individuals to choose between other party depending on who the candi- interested in voting for Green Party can- calendars for Nov. 3. a two-party system to vote when they dates are,” Groce said. didates because the Green Party is what To voters like Groce, it’s not about I’d consider woke. But in this election, OPINIONS SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 2020 9 Comparing Trump vs. Biden and their support for HBCUs Nadia Wilson Staff Writer For this year’s general election, Pres- future based on their promises to assist ident Donald Trump and his Democratic with funding and education. opponent, Joe Biden, are courting the “What stood out to me based on Black community for their support. The Trump’s plan was the effort to continue candidates have curated distinct plans funding that he has already implement- to fund historically Black colleges and ed with his Platinum plan for Black universities that desperately need federal America,” said McClinton. “Biden’s $70 funding to subsidize their budgets. billion price tag and the specificity of In December of 2019, Trump signed what it all breaks down to, will also be a the FUTURE Act which allocated roughly game-changer for HBCUs.” $85 million to HBCUs. Trump recently Florida A&M University’s former Sen- implemented The Platinum Plan, formu- ate Pro-Temp Zoe Mitchell has also kept lated by his administration with assis- an eye on both candidates’ promises. tance from rapper Ice Cube. The plan’s Photo courtesy @trumpwarroom and @joebiden on Instagram. “The Biden-Harris administration focus is to reach the Black community made it clear early in the election that with promises that include an affordable colleges and universities, and spur inno- research and development.” more funding to public colleges was a education for African Americans. vative ecosystems by connecting minority FAMU SGA President Xavier McClin- goal. However, it was the goal for all The core of this plan is to “continue to institutions with the federal government’s ton theorized the candidate’s plans would public colleges and not solely HBCUs,” protect the vital role of historically Black broad range of scientific and engineering have a huge impact on HBCUs in the Click link to continue: https://rb.gy/n2plwf Can we find common ground? Mia Uzzell Assistant Opinions editor Gen Z is notoriously marked for its their previous history of low political effi- have experienced the life they lived thus commitment to community activism cacy and shattering early voting numbers far. Unfortunately, this was not the unan- and volunteerism, even with a record of at a record pace in battleground states imous experience many college students low voter turnout. College students who like Florida and Texas. Yet, in the midst bore witness to this election. comprise much of the generation have of this, the young electorate that is known While neither party is above reproach led the fight for and remain stakeholders for its radical progressivism is now facing or touts a history pure of problematic pol- in social justice issues that contextualize the harsh reality of partisanship emerg- icies, college Republicans woefully align their lives. ing. themselves with a ballot that places the In the wake of the school shooting at College campuses are microcosms of lives hidden in the shadows of our nation Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School the human experience that meshes those at risk. Conservative students embold- in Broward County, Gen Z rallied to our from all walks of life. Kids from the sub- ened by an incumbent president to nav- nation’s capital in the name of holding our urbs leave their shields of elitism and are igate the world from a place of privilege tainted democracy complicit in the brutal now roommates with those who may not have increased divisions amongst Gen Z. killing of 17 innocent lives. We’ve seen Illustration courtesy npr.org have a network apparatus to climb. Those Many of them contend that pro-life, the Partisanship is dividing Gen Z, a voting bloc this same voting bloc unite to propel Rep. raised in conservative households are now censorship of news, increased funding known for its progressivism. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s Green New group project partners with those who of law enforcement and “draining the Deal and call for mass political account- this past summer Gen Z mobilized a mor- are faced with the need for contraceptives swamp” is the best course of action for a ability in the grave absence of climate al reckoning in our nation and at the heart and reproductive rights. In a utopia, these nation beset by injustice. change policies — a catastrophe that they of our state’s capital. experiences instruct students to harness a Click link to continue: https://rb.gy/sdewty will bear witness to. And most recently, These young voters are now shunning sense of empathy for those who may not 10 SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 2020 OPINIONS The GOP will need Florida Pam Rentz Assistant Online Editor

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Biden-Harris is a no-brainer woman to receive the nomination for the vice president of the United States. Americans are willing to vote for just Her nomination is a sign that minority anybody considering we have the worst voices can and will be heard this election. president sitting in office throughout our Minority voters, especially those that are country’s history. The state of the Ameri- 18-to 25-years old, are turning out in sig- can union is desperately at stake and this nificantly larger numbers than the 2016 election is critical to uphold our constitu- election. ELECTION SCRAMBLE tional democracy. Currently, Biden and Harris have a The Famuan Editorial Board is com- five-point lead on President Trump in the pelled to announce its endorsement of Joe state of Florida, according to a recent re- Biden and Kamala Harris for the United port published by Monmouth University. States presidency and vice presidency. “The contrast between Donald Trump We believe this Democratic ticket has the and me is about as stark as it can get in capacity and expertise to run this country terms of where our values set and how we better than President Donald Trump. view the world,” said Biden during an in- It comes as no surprise that we say terview with 60 Minutes. “I think we have that the reelection of Trump would be a to fundamentally change the way in which setback for our nation considering the we deal with institutional racism.” current state of the world. Trump has Harris has similar views. been a catalyst for many of the socioeco- “For our children and for all of us, nomic issues that are currently plaguing we’ve got to do the work,” said Harris in a the nation. From the neglect and down- speech at the PBS News Hour. “To fulfill playing of the COVID-19 pandemic to the that promise of equal justice under law, strained race relations, President Trump because here’s the thing, none of us are Photo courtesy Forbes.com and his Make America Great Again cam- free until all of us are free.” paign has been at the forefront of many of The Famuan Editorial Board is more a half-million dollars as she bombards the Curtis Richardson, seeking a third the nation’s shortcomings during the past than happy to endorse these phenomenal airwaves with attack commercials in her term on the Tallahassee City Commission, four years. candidates for the highest offices of our bid to take a seat that has been a Demo- is facing a challenge from Bill Schack, “I think the big problem this country nation’s government. We encourage the cratic Party stronghold for more than two who is running for office for the second has is being politically correct. I’ve been students of FAMU to get out and vote to decades. time in three years and has yet to gain any challenged by so many people and I don’t, make a change in our democracy. Infor- Ausley, a champion for children’s traction with voters in the capital city. If frankly, have time for total political cor- mation about polling places can be found rights, has a stellarresume on many of the there hadn’t been such a crowded field rectness,” said Trump at the first Republi- at leonvotes.gov. issues we care about most: our environ- in the primary — five candidates in all — can primary debate back in 2015. ment and our schools. In addition, Ausley Richardson certainly wold have claimed Fortunately, Biden and Harris have Ausley for state Senate Dis- is a veteran of the Legislature. She knows a majority and Tuesday’s election run-off provided a reputable choice for this year’s trict 3 how the system works and knows who for City Commission Seat 2 would not be presidential election. Not only does Biden she has to work with in order to enact necessary. have the endorsement of former President We’re not quite sure why the Repub- legislation in a Republican-dominated Richardson represented Tallahassee Barack Obama and former First Lady lican Party of Florida thought it smelled institution. well in the state House of Representatives Michelle Obama, but he has chosen an blood in the water when local Democrat Our main question for Preston is this: for the maximum eight years and he is accomplished United States senator and Lorraine Ausley decided to leave her seat Aren’t you embarrassed to be used by the doing well by his community on a city HBCU graduate as his running mate. in the state House of Representatives to Republican Party of Florida? If not, you commission that is still trying to find its A graduate of Howard University and succeed Bill Montford in the state Senate, should be. way with a police department that too a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority but they did. The RPOF has bankrolled often seems out of control. Richardson is Incorporated, Kamala Harris is the first Marva Preston, a Black woman from Richardson leads by example a proud resident of the South Side, and we African American and Asian American Wakulla County, to the tune of more than in Tallahassee are proud to support him for a third term on the Tallahassee City Commission. 12 SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 2020 AD