By Logan Michael The 21st century often feels like one of the most politically divisive and eventful periods in recent American history, and that says a lot considering we’re only 24 years in. With heated debates over the fed’s approach to reproductive rights, economic policy,…
By Holly Hearn “Welcome to… the real Florida.” That’s what a sign read as I drove into Anastasia State Park for the first time on Sept. 7. The sign was right— there were no overdone, eye-catching attractions in sight, like there are in more well-known…
By Claire Buri Big cars, fast food and patriotism. If you were to ask people in Germany what they associate with the United States, they would almost certainly say these words. When I stepped onto American soil for the first time— only four weeks ago—…
His newest video reveals a shocking transformation and calls into question the morality of mukbang culture By Sara Orr On Friday, Sept. 6, popular YouTuber Nicholas Perry, better known as Nikocado Avocado, revealed to the world that for the past two years, he has been…
By Logan Michael For as long as I can remember, I’ve always been a politically inclined individual. I’m often painted as overly emotional by friends, too woke by peers, and hopelessly idealistic by teachers. While I’d love to refute such accusations, frankly, they’re true– I…
After all, there’s always room for another coffee shop in Saint Augustine. By Chloe Smith Local coffee lovers, get ready to add yet another spot to your lineup—the chef-driven coffee house Southern Grounds & Co. has chosen St. Augustine as the site for its first-ever…
By Hailey Gay Gabryella Rivas starts every day at 4 a.m., either going to school, work or expanding her business. Everyday is different for this Renaissance woman, and though she seems effortlessly talented at everything she tries, Rivas remains humble and stress-free. “In high school…
By Holly Hearn Anyone walking through downtown St. Augustine is likely to notice that homelessness is an issue locally, whether it’s on touristy St. George Street or most out-of-the-way locations in town that people do not see every day. Locally, the St. Johns County Homeless…
By. Olivia Lockett When you ask former Flagler College professor Greenberry Taylor where he’d like to see his business in five years, he’ll only give you one response — “Exactly where it’s supposed to be,” and that’s just what his Pops would want. The Bo-Hawg,…
By Emily Braunstein Tourism brings money and prosperity to St. Johns County, but it also brings increased housing prices and a decrease in housing availability. Short term rentals may benefit the visitors, but some people believe that it is at the expense of the residents. …