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…
Stories
‘Hoos take home Jax Classic belt, handing Auburn first loss
By: Nicholas Leo The perfect script for the Inaugural Jax College Baseball Classic championship, as unbeaten Auburn and Virginia faced off in the final game of the tournament. Virginia (7-0) remained undefeated, trickling in enough runs to deal Auburn (6-1) their first loss of the…
Early Iowa lead does not hold (again), Wichita gets lone win in Jacksonville
By: Nicholas Leo 12 runs in the final four innings, the Shockers rallied around a collective bullpen effort and put runs on the board when it mattered on Sunday, Feb. 25. Iowa, unable to find home plate in the final stages of their contest with…
Electric vehicles-a promise or paradox?
By Gabe Spathelf From the heart of Silicon Valley to the bustling streets of Beijing, electric vehicles have emerged as powerful symbols of environmental progress. Not only do they promise reduced carbon dioxide emissions, but they also offer a vision of an urban landscape devoid…
Troubling waters for the Indian River Lagoon
By Jenna Boerst For years the Indian River Lagoon has dealt with pollution that has changed the ecology of the river. Now, talks are underway to see if turning the lagoon into a national park will be a better method of protection. The Indian River…
Magic in FlagSHIP
By Chloe Smith As traditional education methods begin to phase out, modern approaches toward learning are being prioritized within higher education. Flagler College has followed suit, but one program in particular, FlagSHIP, has stood out among its student body as exceptionally impactful. “It was just…
Auburn outlasts Iowa closing the first day of Jax Baseball Classic
By Nick Leo Hawkeye starting pitcher Brody Brecht kept the ball after pitching coach Sean McGrath visited him on the mound in the sixth inning. He’d finish the inning, and then allow a one-run homer in the first at-bat he faced in the seventh as…
Tigers win in convincing fashion on second day of Jax Baseball Classic
By Nicholas Leo A first-inning lead lasted a lifetime for Auburn in their game on Saturday, Feb. 24, against Wichita State in the Jax College Baseball Classic at Jacksonville’s 121 Financial Ballpark. The Tigers opened with a grand slam courtesy of Cooper McMurray on just…
Virginia’s persistence pays off, mounting comeback to remain undefeated
By: Nicholas Leo An early six-run Hawkeye lead was not enough to withstand the Hoo’s late rally Saturday night. Once even with Iowa in the seventh, the teams traded runs before Virginia’s ninth-inning heroics were put on full display for the second day in a…
Food-Insecure College Students 42% Less Likely to Graduate, Study Says
By Chloe Smith Universities and colleges are seeing more students struggle on campus as food insecurity becomes more common nationwide, which recent studies say could determine whether students stay in school or graduate. “When college students don’t have access to food, the most detrimental thing…