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Cupid’s Assignment: Love on Campus
Cupid has been busy at Daytona State College. From students studying side by side to friends laughing between classes, love lingers in everyday moments across…
More than Awards: How DSC shined at the FCSPA Conference
On November 12-14, the Florida College System Publication Association held its 66th Annual Conference and Awards Ceremony. Members from In Motion and Daytona State’s literary…
Evals for the End of Fall
As the Fall semester comes to a close students look forward to their future winter break, welcome the start of a new season, and prepare…
Made with Love: What DSC Students are Grateful for This Holiday Season
As Thanksgiving approaches, most students are counting down the days to tasty food, time with family, and a much-needed break. But beyond the annual holiday…
A Semester in a Snapshot
As the fall semester continues, campus life has become a blur of deadlines, DoorDash orders and moments that matter more then we realize. But with…
Skeletons, Mummies, and Bodies of the Bog
As excitement grows for Halloween, the lines between living and dead grow thin. Lawns are covered in plastic skeletons, fabric ghosts, and foam graves. Though…
Combining Fun and Growth with Orchestral Conducting
In the 2025 Spring semester at Daytona State College, the DSC Orchestra welcomed a new conductor, Victor Rivera, who took over from Mauricio Cespedes and…
Introducing DSC’s Book Bike, The Library That Comes to You
On July 3, 2025, Daytona State College revealed its newest outreach effort, a mobile library known as the Book Bike. Funded by a grant from…
A Century of The New Yorker: Celebrating 100 Years of Wit, Style, and Influence
Earlier this year, I had the privilege of visiting the New York Public Library’s exhibit marking A Century of The New Yorker, running from…
The Root of the Problem: Daytona State College’s Environmental Outreach Club’s Invasive Species Cleanup
We all hate party crashers; someone is invited and decides to invite all their friends, makes a mess, and eats all the food until other…
Cultivating a Community of Culture and Curiosity: The Cultuvue Mission
Cultuvue was born from a goal to connect by inspiring and supporting the community. It aims to create greater opportunities for understanding and appreciation for…
Halifax Rowing Association’s College Rowing Opportunity
It’s early in the morning, the waters are calm and cold, birds have just begun to sing their songs, there’s no sight of any fog…
McKenna’s Place New Smyrna Beach: St. Patrick isn’t Forgotten
As the much-awaited global holiday, St. Patrick’s Day, marched its way around the corner, the Volusia community had begun its preparations. The holiday, based on…
Inter-Abled Couple Resiliently Working Through Their “Weight to Carry”
Sam Scribner, current photographer and videographer, had a spinal cord injury in 2016, leaving him paralyzed from the chest down. Living in Central Florida, he…
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
Juggling a busy schedule between work, volunteering at his church and dual enrollment, this young indie artist still finds time to build his impressive catalog…
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
In July 2018, Mrs. Kellie Cook’s life changed drastically. Within just eight days, a routine check-up led to a breast cancer diagnosis and the immediate…
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
Professor David Todd is an esteemed art history professor at DSC. His developed approach to teaching is thoughtful and unique, which can all be attributed…
The Price of Education: Guidance for College Students in an Economic Inflation
With inflation hitting a 40-year high in 2022, the cost of essentials like housing, food, and gas has surged, making them increasingly difficult to afford.…
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
Natasha Powell has always been adamant about being an advocate for her fellow peers, especially for the marginalized groups. Last semester, Powell was recently voted…
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, or American Sign Language, is a form of communication that is widely overlooked, despite it being the native language of about half-million Americans. At Daytona State…
Solar Eclipses and Their Significance
In light of the total solar eclipse on April 8, it is important to acknowledge the significance of these rare cosmic phenomena. The infrequent “solar…
The Crucial Role of DSC’s Gender and Sexualities Alliance Club
In a world where acceptance of diverse identities is still an ongoing battle, the journey of LGBTQ+ individuals towards self-acceptance is often marked by challenges.…
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
Dr. Harun Thomas (left) and short fiction award recipient Skylar Holm-Martinez (right) at the Outstanding Student Writing Awards Ceremony at Daytona State College. Michelle Swint…
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
Tucked in the corner on the top floor of the Student Center, Daytona State College’s library offers a plethora of resources and a staff of…
The Hosanna Effect
At Daytona State College, in the unpredictable spring weather, people walk around campus, either traveling to the cafeteria, the library or perhaps the ECHO plaza.…
The Quest for Financial Support
The FAFSA or the Free Application for Federal Student Aid is a form students at colleges and career or trade schools use apply for financial aid from the federal…
What the School of Cosmetology and Barbering at DSC Has to Offer
One of the many programs of study DSC offers students is the School of Cosmetology and Barbering. Primarily taught on the main campus, the school…
Helping Hands for the Homeless
As housing costs have been steadily on the rise, so has homelessness. During this time of year, the weather only adds to this issue of…
Hispanos Unidos: A Club Profile
Hispanos Unidos directly translates to “Hispanics united,” a fitting name for the official Hispanic club here at Daytona State College. Students Sofia Avalo, Maria Fernanda…
The Track for Transfer Students
Daytona State College offers many programs of study at an affordable price. However, students often need to transfer to a four-year university to fulfill their…
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,…
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…