After ten years, the Ice Bucket Challenge has returned, with a new focus on mental health awareness. Revived by students at the University of South Carolina’s Mental Illness Needs Discussion (MIND) Club,…
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Flagler Beach Pier Construction Start Date Remains Unclear
The Flagler Beach pier has been victim to the strong hurricanes that have hit Florida. In 2016, Hurricane Matthew swept 160 feet of the pier into the ocean. Although it remained open…
Scientists Claim to Have Found Evidence for Life on Another Planet
For as long as humans have been on Earth, we have looked up to the sky and wondered if there might be other life out there. Today, scientists may begin to answer…
Students Become Oscar Winners at Club Banquet: Red Carpet Edition.
On April 15, 2025, Daytona State College’s Student Government Association hosted its annual Club Banquet. Club members across all DSC campuses came together to enjoy the event, the red-carpet theme showing through…
Jared Isaacman Makes His Case to to Lead NASA
After months of anticipation, on April 9, Jared Isaacman sat before the US Senate and delivered a passionate testimonial, making his case for why he should be the next administrator of NASA….
The War Against Bacteria: Antibiotic Resistance
Take a moment to imagine sweet Grandma Cathy. During one of her outings, likely to gather ingredients for baking, she was exposed to bacteria causing an infection. Poor Grandma Cathy develops pneumonia…
From Pole-to-Pole: Fram2 Sends Astronauts on Historic Flight
Last week, SpaceX launched a crew of astronauts into an orbit above Earth’s poles, a historic first. This mission, Fram2, allowed four astronauts to observe both poles, as well as the aurora…
Students Required to Wear Roller Skates on Campus to Improve Mobility
For years, students from across the country have struggled with getting around college campuses. At Daytona State College, lengthy walks to class are made near impossible by the traditional campus layout, causing…
SpaceX Prepares to Launch Massive Starship Rocket from Florida
On March 3rd, SpaceX announced plans to build a 380-foot-tall stacking facility on Merritt Island in order to build their new Mars-bound Starship rocket. The facility, nicknamed the “Gigabay” after SpaceX’s facilities…
Daytona Beach’s 2025 Bike Week Comes to an End
In 1937, the first ever bike week was held in Daytona Beach, Florida—but it looked nothing like it does now. The Daytona 200 motor bike race was held on 3.2 miles of…