Gods in chains
By Meoghan Swain I had never seen an elephant before. Not in real life, anyway. So when I booked my flight to India, I was eager to do three things: experience the culture, eat the food and see an elephant with my own eyes. Luckily,…
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The darker side of dance
By Meoghan Swain I never lie when I say ballet is a part of who I am. How could it not be? It’s what I did before I knew how to tie my shoes. But I don’t think people always know what I mean by…
The heart of the nutcracker’s legacy is tradition
By Meoghan Swain Visions of sugarplums have been dancing in our heads for 131 years since The Nutcracker was first performed in Russia in 1892. The beloved Christmas show is more relevant now than ever, despite its age, as it has become the largest money maker…
Music of busking still alive on St. Augustine streets
By Meoghan Swain It’s seldom in this technological world that we hear music authentically, without the use of technology. People can listen through speakers outside a local business, headphones and on the road. In St. Augustine, passersby can scrap the digitals and hear live music…
Joshua ‘Tennessee’ Worthy: Homeless to Full-Time Musician in Six Months
By Meoghan Swain Three years ago, homeless and busking on St. George Street, this Tennessee man was stranded in a town far from home and losing hope. Six months later, he became a full-time musician playing all around St. Augustine. Joshua “Tennessee” Worthy, who played…
Flagler Communication Department Hosts COM Week 2023
By Meoghan Swain As the communications industry rapidly changes, the Communication Department at Flagler College prepares students for their future careers by hosting COM Week from March 6 through March 9 to help students understand the changing field. Throughout the week, students can attend panels,…
Wildheart Boutique Fashion Show Promotes Domestic Abuse Organization
By Meoghan Swain Wildheart Boutique in downtown St. Augustine hosted their first time fashion show event on Feb. 9 to showcase their new spring line. The show also highlighted the Hopefull Handbags organization, a company that uses fashion to help survivors of domestic abuse. This…