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DSC Student Voice: How Do You Plan on Spending Winter Break?
It’s the holiday season, and DSC students are getting ready for their much anticipated (and much-needed) winter break. When asked about their plans for this…
A Star Yet Discovered
Photo by Katrina Rose Juggling a busy schedule between work, volunteering at his church and dual enrollment, this young indie artist still finds time to…
Armistice Soldiers of Art
Wally Miranda grew up in a bad environment and had a negative upbringing. He graduated from high school and took the opportunity to join the…
The Unlikely Origins of Black Friday: America’s Biggest Retail Holiday
What happened to Black Friday shopping? Black Friday was once a major, one-day event. People would arrive before dawn at stores like Best Buy and…
WDSC TV15’s Newest Student-Run Television Show, Culture Compass
Brimming with students setting their cameras, running teleprompters, and testing microphones, the WDSC TV15 building on the Daytona Campus has been abuzz on Thursday nights,…
One Woman’s Journey of Resilience and Faith
Mrs. Kellie Cook with her daughter. Photo donated by Mrs. Kellie Cook. In July 2018, Mrs. Kellie Cook’s life changed drastically. Within just eight days,…
Crew-9: SpaceX’s First Rescue Mission
With more than two decades since the last human spaceflight disaster, the final frontier is safer than ever. That does not mean however, that space…
Youth Action Fund Has Resources to Offer Students
Youth Action Fund is an organization that delivers resources and guidance to Floridians under 24 years old that would like to organize in their community.…
Falcons Forever: DSC’s Homecoming Extravaganza
Sounds of cheering, laughter, and applause permeated the Daytona Beach Campus grounds over the past weekend, as students enjoyed food, cheered on their favorite teams,…
Polaris Dawn: A Small Step in the Journey to the Stars
The Polaris program stands alone in the category of private spaceflight; it is the first ever space program to be funded completely by the private…
Professor David Todd Sparks Self-Expression and Creativity Within Students
David Todd’s newest work entitled “Paul Goes to Tahiti”. Professor David Todd is an esteemed art history professor at DSC. His developed approach to teaching…
The Price of Education: Guidance for College Students in an Economic Inflation
Student reviews her college expenses.Picture by Ava Traill With inflation hitting a 40-year high in 2022, the cost of essentials like housing, food, and gas…
City of Deltona Needs Are Answered with New DSC Campus Building
Daytona State opened a near $20 million building located at the Deltona Campus, August 22, 2024. It is home to the nursing program, CNC machining…
NG-21 Resupply Launch
On a calm August afternoon on Florida’s Space Coast, the silence is broken by the roar of a Falcon 9’s engines. After a 3-week hiatus…
Communities within a community: Student Clubs and their presidents
Many students of Daytona State College’s diverse and vibrant community have found a place to share their interests and pursuits through various student clubs. Isabella…
Natasha Powell Takes on Presidency: Student Government Association
Student Government President Natasha Powell. Photo by Natasha Powell Natasha Powell has always been adamant about being an advocate for her fellow peers, especially for the…
What is Your Favorite Summer Movie?
As we near the dog days of summer and Daytona becomes a sweltering inferno, it’s nice to kick back in the great, air-conditioned indoors and…
Daytona State’s ASL Club Fosters Language Learning and Community
ASL Club members enjoy the DSC Club Banquet. Photo by Holly Carper. ASL, or American Sign Language, is a form of communication that is widely overlooked,…
Phi Theta Kappa Induction Ceremony in Images
Phi Theta Kappa Executive Secretary Kaylie Boyett receives her white rose at the PTK induction ceremony. White roses symbolize purity and beauty of light, and…
Women’s History Month Discussion through Images
Seen holding the microphone, Dr. Michelle Goldys, Dean of Enrollment Services, spoke at the Women’s History Discussion at Daytona State College.Photo by Scott Trott. Associate…
Solar Eclipses and Their Significance
The April 8 solar eclipse in totality as seen from Magog, Quebec. Photo by Stan Honda/AFP/Getty Images. In light of the total solar eclipse on April 8,…
The Crucial Role of DSC’s Gender and Sexualities Alliance Club
The Gender and Sexualities Club host open meetings every week on Monday from 1-2pm in the UCF building 150, room 405. Photo by Gavin Cox. In…
We Have a Seat at the Table: Women’s History Month Student Discussion
Daytona State College female faculty members discussed the powerful history and current views of women during an annual panel on March 27, 2024, in the L. Gale Lemerand Student…
Outstanding Student Writing Awards Ceremony at Daytona State College 2024
Photo by Scott Trott. Dr. Harun Thomas (left) and short fiction award recipient Skylar Holm-Martinez (right) at the Outstanding Student Writing Awards Ceremony at Daytona…
La Experiencia Actual de las Mujeres Hispanas en los Estados Unidos
Durante el mes de la Historia de la Mujer, debemos honorar a todas las mujeres que lucharon por nuestros derechos de mujer. También debemos reflexionar…
Safe Spring Break Event at DSC
In front of the cotton candy booth at Daytona State’s Safe Spring Break event, students stop by the courtyard to learn about how to ensure…
Women of the Library and Writing Center
Have you ever wandered into the library, not sure where to start in your research, or struggled to come up with a thesis statement for…
“Hidden gem on the third floor”; Bringing Light to our Library– Isabel Kraby
The “hidden gem on the third floor,” as Martino says, is a great space for students to quietly and efficiently work on homework or just…
The Hosanna Effect
Hosanna Rae Folmsbee, Online Writing Specialist at Daytona State’s Writing Center. Photo by Maria Fernanda Castillo Enriquez. At Daytona State College, in the unpredictable spring weather,…
The Quest for Financial Support
Students are becoming frustrated with the FAFSA delays. Photo by Ava Traill. The FAFSA or the Free Application for Federal Student Aid is a form students at colleges and…
What the School of Cosmetology and Barbering at DSC Has to Offer
Student Nikki Rich practices on her classmate during class. Photo by Kaili Klein. One of the many programs of study DSC offers students is the…
Helping Hands for the Homeless
“If we can ignite hope in somebody that there is an opportunity for a better life, that’s when change really starts to happen,” says executive…
Hispanos Unidos: A Club Profile
Featured are members of Hispanos Unidos, the Hispanic Club here at DSC. Photo by Maria Fernanda Castillo Enriquez. Hispanos Unidos directly translates to “Hispanics united,”…
The Track for Transfer Students
Transfer Students have access to resources like Academic Advisors and Success Coaches through Direct Connect. Picture from https://directconnect.ucf.edu/ Daytona State College offers many programs of…
Your Voice Matters
Creating positive change in your community is made possible by democracy. If you think that your vote doesn’t matter, think again. Voting allows you to…
New year, Same You: A Guide to SMART goals in the New Year
2024 is officially here, and unfortunately so are the annual questions on how to make it a great year, how to be a better version of yourself,…
Tips for Online Student Success
Students can work on their online classes from anywhere they have internet access, including the Student Center or from the comfort of their home.Photo by…
Residential Hall Phase II in the Works
In 2022, Daytona State College opened the first residence hall located at the main campus. Today, they are in the works of making another building…
Las Navidades en Borínquen
Puerto Rico es una isla llena de cultura y tradiciones. Tiene raíces en la cultura Taina, la gente nativa de Puerto Rico, en la cultura…
Mental Health with Men
“We’re human too” is a phrase that many men silently relate to, as the commonality of their unfortunate mental health issues often go undiagnosed and…
Amazon Career Choice: Is It the Right Choice For You?
Daytona State College recently partnered with Amazon to participate in the Amazon Career Choice program developed to provide accessibility to affordable education. By working at Amazon…
Café 101
Daytona State College offers multiple opportunities in which students are granted an opportunity to serve the public, one of that being Café 101. It’s an…
Class Registration: Help is Here!
Admissions advisor Leslie Pappa.Photo by Sarah Hinnant. Regardless of whether you are starting your journey at Daytona State or are returning for your fifth semester,…
The Struggles of Student Workers
In 2023, many students work jobs and go to school, the levels of stress can be very high. They aren’t always recognized for how hard…
Honorando Mi Herencia y las Dificultades de ser un Estudiante de Primera Generación
Yo estoy muy orgullosa de mi herencia Hispana. Si no fuera por los sacrificios y el trabajo de mis ancestros, yo no seria un estudiante…
A Fresh Take on the Freshman Fifteen
“Freshman 15” is a well-known phrase that surrounds freshmen in college. College students are warned jokingly about gaining this extra weight, but it can be…
Project SPEAK: In Pursuit of Mental Wellness
Project Speak logo, courtesy of Daytona State College. If you are sitting in the seating area adjacent to the cafeteria in Building 115, you will…
Covid Awareness and Safety on the Daytona State Campus
As school starts up again and the changing of seasons begins, seasonal sicknesses like the flu, RSV and Covid start to rise. Although the Covid…
CAS: How Counseling and Accessibility Services are Making a Difference on Campus
Counseling and Accessibility Services, also known as CAS, is a program at Daytona State College that offers students resources pertaining to mental health. Miguel Rivera,…
Technological Togetherness- DSC’s TECH CLUB
Daytona State College’s Technology Club. Photographer: Abigail Romeo. The ATC campus has a lot of labs with equipment that the club officers wanted to use…
Daytona State College Faculty Innovation Center
Daytona State College provides help for all of their faculty members who require services or training to improve their online delivery in order to increase their engagement with Daytona State College students. Cheryl Kohen is the Director for Online Studies and holds a double-major in English and Philosophy and Master of Science and Information. She is…
Clubs On Campus
New to Daytona? First-time college student? Looking to get involved on campus? Well, look no further because Daytona State College is home to many clubs and organizations. Several students were happy to share some insight into their clubs.
One of the core clubs on campus is…
Back to School Survival Guide
After summer vacation, it feels so hard to get back to your regular schedule. Many students agree that the first few weeks of the semester are the hardest part of the entire semester. “It takes some time to get used to the course material and the professor. Especially with online only classes because so much of it is being a self-starter,” said Kristina Kircher,…
Daytona State Students’ Favorite Activities
Ambitious Daytona State College students shared some activities that they enjoy doing outside of their Fall 2021 college classes. Women’s soccer player, Peyton Vasquez, enjoys playing soccer and hanging out with her teammates. Further, psychology major Peyton enjoys hanging out at campus while enjoying coffee from Mori’s Café but most of all…
Sea-ing Earth Day Through a Different Lens
When you think of Earth Day a couple things may come to mind, planting a tree or simply going out and enjoying nature by hike or bike ride. For some reason, the ocean never gets brought up. For something that takes up over half of our…
This Isn’t About Joe Rogan
Stone Cold Steve Austin once said, “What I love about podcasting is it’s guerilla radio. I don’t have to stick to anybody’s protocol or format. I can operate my show just like I want to, but at the end of the day, it’s just a can…
The Legacy Continues
Another successful semester has come and gone in the blink of an eye here at Daytona State College. The Student Life Center has been busy preparing to congratulate our graduating class on their success during the graduation ceremony scheduled on May 19th. The past year and…
A Recipe for Success
The Writing Center is one of the most important services provided by Daytona State College. Dozens of students use it for different purposes every day. Laura Henning, a Writing Specialist at the DSC Writing Center, shared information about her main responsibilities. Her job is a lot…
May Professor Spotlight: Sally McGhee
Daytona State College employees are some of the best educators in the state. Professor Sally McGhee is an English teacher here at the college. McGhee grew up in an Air Force family, so she moved around a lot growing up. Born in Germany, eventually moving around the…
Spring Break Recap
Long gone are the days of MTV Spring Break in Daytona Beach where students from around the country came down to enjoy a week-long party. However, that did not mean that local residents should stop safely enjoying themselves. To illustrate, bikers stormed the coast…
Mistakes Were Made (But Not by Me) Book Review
Over spring break, I spent some time reading Carol Tavris and Elliot Aronson’s third edition non-fiction book Mistakes Were Made (But Not by Me). According to their research into cognitive dissonance and self-justification, when people are faced with the reality that they were…
The Benefits of Dual Enrollment
In early August 2020, I was introduced to a program that is currently being offered at Daytona State College, dual enrollment. Having never heard of it, not much attention was paid to the idea. However, as a senior entering her final year of high school, I…
SGA: Ready, Set, Vote
The Daytona State Student Government Association has seen many faces come and go over the years. As the spring semester comes to a close, it is with a heavy heart that we prepare to say goodbye to the current graduating members of the SGA Board. Executive…