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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….


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…


The oldest city is following technological advancements for success

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…



“Big Beautiful Budget” To Ban Immigration, DEI and Abortion Services

By Sophia Cardona On Sept. 9, the Jacksonville community spoke out against city council member Rory Diamond’s proposed “Big Beautiful Budget” amendment, which seeks to eliminate city funding for undocumented immigrants, abortion services and diversity, equity and inclusion programs.  The Jacksonville City Council held the…


Afghanistan Depicted Wrongly

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,…


North Korea: Escaping is Nearly Impossible

By Gabby Alfveby A society where corpses lie in the streets, the concepts of love and friendship aren’t known, and a dictator is a “hero”; this is North Korea. Western societies live luxurious lifestyles compared to North Korea. Americans and even their close South Korean…


Education: Ripped from the Hands of Afghan Women

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,…


Afghanistan: Abandoned

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,…


Home Away From Home

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,…