Stories


The real cut and run strategy

By Keith St. Peter Though the Bush administration claims that improving education and increasing America’s technological prowess are some of its domestic priorities, its policy is consistently counterproductive to this mission. Whether the discussion is about No Child Left Behind, student funding or increasing science…


Can I Ever Shop Alone?

By Mindy Arbour Why is it that every time I want to get away from everyone and go shopping to get my mind off of things, salespeople are following me around asking if I need anything? If I need something, I will let you know….


Marathon Mondays

By Nikki Lane I’m not a huge fan of clubbing, mostly because of my inability to booty dance, the fact that I don’t smoke and I refuse to pay that much for drinks. But I have been known to pop into some “Indie” dance clubs…


O’Death

Head Home By Travis Burdick O’Death is a bit like some sort of spastic, eclectic, hillbilly, gospel mutation that somehow snuck by God so the Devil could shuffle dance on the hard packed dirt floor of a cemetery shanty. It is not possible to truly…


Ben Harper

Both Sides of the Gun By Travis Burdick It’s Ben frick’n Harper’s brand new album…honestly, what more of a review do you need? Ok…I guess I should write more about the album than that. Admit it though, chances are if you are a Ben Harper…


By Michael O’Donnell Imagine this — what if someone could go on the Internet anywhere and hit some banner, or ad, and buy a degree and a resume for a few hundred dollars? The person never did any of the work, never pulled an “all-nighter,”…


Underachieving is still achieving

By Abigail Hasle I have no problem admitting that I am an academic underachiever. This disposition does not manifest itself in my professional or personal life. My underachievement is only prevalent in school. Procrastination, giving it 90 percent and meeting the minimum requirements are my…


Treaty park takeover

By Michaela McNamara St. Augustine skaters have noticed some positive changes at their beloved Treaty Park, and they have the Surf Station to thank for it. It took months and a bit of hard work before the Skate Station was given the go-ahead to run…


Surfer Profile: Chris Hunt

Major: Wildlife Management Hometown: U.S. Virgin Islands Sponsors: Splaff Flops Sandals, Annies Goddess Dressing Favorite surf spot: Typhoon Lagoon Influences: Ty Williams, Kelsey May and Bud Casey Favorite CD: Tengo Mustachio If I could be an ice cream: Peanut Butter Zig Zag Best surf trip:…