News

The Colony Stranded in the Middle of U.S. War Plans

By Sophia Cardona A thunder-like noise echoed through the island of Vieques at dusk on a Monday in 1999. It turned out to be two bombs that killed security guard Davis Sanes Rodriguez and injured four other people. They were mistakenly dropped by the U.S….

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Opinion

Separating Who You Are and What You Do

By Holly Hearn I made the best decision of my life when I was four years old.   I decided to go to the ballet and tap combo class at the dance studio near my house.    I don’t remember making that decision – it was more made by my parents…

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Sports

More than a game: How sports cultivate character

By Jessica Gates All across the globe, from small-town soccer fields to massive professional stadiums, sports play an essential role in communities and people’s lives.  Sports help cultivate one’s character by developing a deep importance for health benefits, values and personal connections that can set…

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Arts and Entertainment

Busking For A Buck

By Samuel Smith The unofficial soundtrack of downtown Saint Augustine is performed by talented musicians, young and old. Their songs can be heard from alleyways and street corners on sunny afternoons. Whether it’s college students trying something new, seasoned violinists, street musicians, or “buskers,” people…

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