The people of Central Florida are very excited as Ormond Beach becomes the next temporary home to the Seward Johnson “Art Imitates Life” Sculpture Tour. Presented by the Ormond Beach Arts District,…
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An Inside Look of Grover’s Corners
On Friday night, Feb. 21, 2025, a staged reading of Thornton Wilder’s “Our Town” was presented at Daytona State College’s News Journal Center. It was a collaborative effort by students, staff, and…
Charles Humes Jr. Exhibit at Ormond Memorial Art Museum and Gardens
Ormond Memorial Art Museum and Gardens recently hosted an exhibit by a well-known African American artist in Florida, Charles Humes Jr. from Dec. 12, 2024–Feb. 9, 2025. Born in Miami, Humes comes…
Gracie Abrams’ “The Secret Of Us” Deluxe Edition: A Raw, Unfiltered Journey Through Heartbreak and Redemption
In a musical landscape where authenticity often takes a back seat to commercial appeal, Gracie Abrams’ sophomore album, “The Secret of Us”, shines with raw emotion and genuine artistry. Following the critical…
Sherlock’s Shadows – A Night at Baskerville Hall
On October 25th, 2024, Daytona State College’s Theatre Department presented their adaptation of “The Hound of the Baskervilles,” which brought to life the eerie tale of Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson. The…
From Coffee to Confidence: How Gilmore Girls is a Timeless Narrative of Empowerment and Independence
In the early 2000s, a television show emerged that would leave an indelible mark on pop culture and the concepts of empowerment and independence for a new generation. Created by Amy Sherman-Paladino,…
Appreciation of Art in the Modern Age
There are many perspectives of art and what it makes people feel. Art is subjective, but is all art appreciated? In the past year, TikTok videos gained traction of tourists lined up…
Student Musician Spotlight: Gabriel Hernandez
Hard at work in his New Smyrna Beach bedroom, Gabriel Hernandez sits at his Apple Mac Mini, mixing sounds he created on GarageBand. Hernandez is preparing for his second album, making sure…
Foos in our Front Yard; Welcome to Rockville 2024
In under a week, some of the biggest names in rock n’ roll will unite at one of the nation’s largest music festivals, and it’s only five minutes from campus. Daytona International…
Taylor Swift: The President of “The Tortured Poets Department”
At midnight, on Friday, April 19, audiences listened to Taylor Swift’s new album, “The Tortured Poets Department.” Not even two hours later, the second half of the album was unexpectedly released, a…