By Natasha Chinea On the first day of college, some students find lifelong friends knocking at their door. While others spend weeks feeling like outsiders, watching cliques form before they’ve even unpacked their bags. For many, finding “your people” can be the difference between stress…
By Holly Hearn Mental health is something that is only beginning to be properly discussed in the sports world — and studies are showing female athletes experience these struggles differently from their male counterparts. According to a study from the National Library of Medicine, female…
By Gabriella Palomo Although St. Augustine markets its old-world feel, those in the hospitality industry say that technology shapes everything from staffing to customer flow to basic day-to-day operations. Flagler College Hospitality and Tourism Management professor Zachary Cole, PhD, said that technology is especially important…
By Wylie Saviello Florida is gator country, and when a nuisance gator shows up in a backyard, someone has to come get it out. That’s where St. Augustine gator trapper Chris Castle comes in. The state of Florida is home to 1.3 million alligators, and the St….
By Gabriella Palomo St. Augustine’s new bookstore, Midnight Moon Books and Boutique, is offering a new and cozy space on King Street for a growing community to support local small businesses. Co-owners Alison Bender and Melissa Hunt were overwhelmed at the support that they received…
By Emily Cutair College athletes often push themselves beyond their capacity, shaping their confidence and identity innumerous ways. However, under the jersey can lie a hidden battle of internal doubts, threatening theirmental well-being daily. As conversations surrounding mental health have become more normalized, Flagler College…
By Wylie Saviello Cars causing wakes while driving through flooded streets. Restaurants closing. People wading through ankle-high water. They’re all common sights when hurricanes flood downtown St. Augustine. But there was no hurricane, or even tropical storm, when it happened in October of 2025. Rather, the combination of a nor’easter with high winds, king…
By Sophia Cardona The shooting of a woman by a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer in Minneapolis, Minn. has sparked large protests around the nation. On Thursday, residents took to the streets of Downtown Jacksonville to demand justice for her death. Since September…
By Kiley McQuillan Caffeine use among college students spikes during finals week, giving many an essential boost, but nurses say excessive intake can also trigger increases in anxiety, sleep disruption and heart problems. At Flagler College, many students rely on caffeine to manage long study…
By Sophia Cardona Seeking medical care has become a daunting decision for many immigrants, as getting caught up in an ICE raid or being questioned by law enforcement is a constant worry. Yamel Gallego, who entered the country on a visa more than 26 years…