By Elisabeth Shirley Florida has some of the highest numbers in terms of child and youth houselessness in the nation, with more than 21,000 children receiving out-of-home care. In the northeast region alone, there are over 3,000 according to MyFLFamilies. Foster care is a crucial necessity…
By Gabby Alfveby It’s been more than a year since the Taliban takeover of Afghanistan after the U.S. pulled the rest of its troops out, leaving many of the Afghan people and the country devastated by harsh conditions, war, and an authoritarian regime. But Afghan-Americans,…
By Nicholas Leo After eight years as an assistant, Blake Selland won his first game at the helm as the Flagler mens basketball team took down Southern Wesleyan last Friday night, 88-73. Selland has been with the Saints for the last five seasons under Head…
By Nicholas Leo Lakeland, FL The Saints lost to the Florida Southern Moccasins 96-80 to open their season on Saturday, followed by an 88-75 loss against Northwest Missouri State University to conclude the Small College Hall of Fame Classic. Kyle Young was named to the…
By Nicholas Leo The first three weeks of the NBA season have been filled with glimpses of great basketball for the Orlando Magic and their fans. However, it’s been followed by a fourth-quarter fallout far too often. In their losses, they only average an 8-point…
By Presleigh Johnson Public History is everywhere. Whether it’s signs all over St. Augustine, reenactments, or surf culture exhibits, the Oldest City is a treasure trove of history. Being a Flagler College student is one of the best ways to learn about the St. Augustine…
By Hannah Duffey It was a comment during an interview that always stuck with Lauren Moore. While an intern, the high school baseball coach told her, “You know, I’ve never had a woman interview me before.” “At that moment I was like, ‘yeah, this is…
By Elisabeth Shirley and Madison Sloan With less than 5,000 residents, Elkton, Florida is the epitome of a small town. Home to the St. Johns County Fairgrounds, this rural area with small communities and farmland holds onto southern living untouched by the modern development that…
By Emily Morales October feels like the start of the end. The holidays are just around the corner, and you’ve slipped away from the beginning of the semester and towards the middle. That’s why October’s always sneaking up on me, but the fast paced element…
by Ashley Chatmon Strike staff photo by Cooper Gore Since the first issue of Strike Magazine in April 2021, the student-run fashion and culture magazine has grown by leaps and bounds as it firmly plants its roots in a fertile community of young creatives. As…