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Rookie Season with NFL Cheerleader

By Sophia Cardona Behind the pom poms and sparkly uniforms is a great amount of dedication and perseverance. To many, cheerleading seems like an overly glamorous job, and while it does come with its surreal moments and exciting adventures, it also comes with challenges that…


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….


LGBTQ+ Advocacy at the Florida Capitol

Organizers with the AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) rallying on the steps of the Florida capitol. The Florida Department
of Health’s (FDOH) attempt to cut funding for HIV medications provided to low-income Floridians in January has kicked off
legal battle between AHF and FDOH. Feb. 18, 2026. Photo by Logan Johnson




Nature to Nature

By Audrey Cress On a cool morning along the back wall of the fenced-in St. Augustine Beach Community Garden, a tall compost bin hums with life. Lift the lid, and there is a colorful collection of kitchen scraps in various stages of decay — coffee…


Flagler College Students Demand Sanctuary Campus

By Nancy Huang Flagler College’s Student Democratic Society (SDS) has collected over 500 signatures on a petition urging the school to declare itself a sanctuary campus, prohibiting the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) from recruiting or operating on campus, and cutting ties with local immigration…



Environmental Town Hall on Campus Highlights Local Issues and Solutions 

By Wylie Saviello Northeast Florida environmental experts say that the St. Johns area will soon reach a tipping point in environmental protection as rising sea levels, development and global warming continue to harm the ecologically rich, but fragile ecosystems throughout the region.  “If we don’t plan for the future, we have so much to lose. We are…


Flagler AI Usage Stirs Concerns and Conversation

By Logan Johnson Like any emerging technology coming seemingly out of nowhere, the advent of generative AI (Artificial Intelligence) in the world of academia has turned heads, sparked curiosity and – for some – raised deep criticisms of Flagler College policy. This past September, the…