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Fire in the Night – CRS-31 Brings Food and Science to the ISS
“SpaceX Flight Director is GO for launch.” said a dry voice over a webcast. A few seconds later, “Ignition. Engines full power. And Liftoff. Go SpaceX, go Falcon, go CRS.”…
Harris’s Policies Unpacked
Harris and Walz at one of their 2024 rallies. Photo via Getty Images The 2024 Presidential Election is here, with current Vice President Kamala Harris running for the democratic party…
What is Amendment 4 on Florida’s 2024 Ballot?
This year’s election will include 6 amendments on the ballot for Florida. One of which is citizen-initiated Amendment 4 regarding abortion rights. The amendment would determine that no law shall…
Breaking Down the Ballot
The 2024 general election is just around the corner, and your vote can make a difference. With a surge of newly registered voters this year, many people will be navigating…
Trump’s Policies Unpacked
Republican presidential nominee, former U.S. President Donald Trump shakes hands with Republican vice-presidential nominee, U.S. Senator J.D. Vance. Photo by Andrew Harnik via Foreign Policy Magazine As the 2024 presidential…
2024 United States Presidential Debate Highlights
The 2024 United States presidential debate aired live Tuesday, September 10. The presidential candidates, former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris, took the stage with debate moderators David…
Stricter Abortion Law is in Effect in the State of Florida
Governor Ron DeSantis signed the Pregnancy and Parenting Support bill April 13, 2024. Photo by Gov. Ron DeSantis’ Office. Florida’s 6-week abortion ban went into effect May 1, 2024. Senate Bill 300 prohibits…
New Florida Bill Banning Minors from Social Media: Latest News
Governor Ron DeSantis signs HB 3 at the Cornerstone Classical Academy in Jacksonville, Florida, March 25, 2024. Photo by Bob Self/ Florida Times- Union. Ron DeSantis has signed off on House Bill…
Rip Curl and Bethany Hamilton: What Really Happened?
Professional surfer, Bethany Hamilton, representing Rip Curl at a World Surf League contest in 2022. Photo by Matt Dunbar. In 2003, professional surfer, Bethany Hamilton lost her left arm in a major shark…
New Florida Bill Potentially Banning Minors from Social Media
Social media has become an everyday entertainment source for children of all ages. Photo by Ava Traill. Florida’s social media bill, House Bill 1, was vetoed by Governor Ron DeSantis…
Daytona Beach Vs. Nature: A Constant Battle
In Daytona Beach, erosion and wind from storms cause damage to seawalls and coastline buildings. Damaged seawall located in an empty lot next to Catalina Beach Club, Daytona Beach. Photo…
Compass by Margaritaville Breaks Ground in Flagler Beach
A photo of the Flagler Beach Hotel, fronting Verteran’s Park in 1964. Photo credit: Flagler County Historical Society. Flagler Beach’s Compass by Margaritaville hotel has broken ground. Located in the center of…
Book Bans and Rallies in Florida School Systems Continue to Rise
On July 1, 2023, House Bill 1069, also referred to as “Don’t say Gay”, took effect in Florida. The bill prohibited instruction on sexual orientation and gender identity in the classroom atmosphere…
Space Coast Locals
If you wish to experience a sight nothing short of magical, mark your calendars for the next SpaceX rocket launch. Gather with friends and family to watch SpaceX sate-lite the…
Flagler Beach Makes the Best of Hurricane Season
If you have attended Flagler Beach recently, you may have noticed some hurricane damage, or maybe even some enormous waves. Hurricane season can be devastating for the locals in Flagler…
New Equipment, New Opportunities
Professor Scott Velazco with the Moog Model 10 Modular Synthesizer. Photo By: Steven Wease. The Daytona State College Music Production Technology program has received new equipment that allows music students…
Dental Hygiene Clinic in Need of Patients
Anything can seem easy in theory, but to fully understand how things work, it is imperative not to apply “textbook knowledge” to real-world situations. This is why the Dental Hygiene…
Two Elections, One Semester
Daytona State’s Student Government Association is slated to have an unusually active semester this Spring. Not only will they be handling their usual responsibilities of presenting issues to the school’s…
After Ian: DSC’s Main Campus and the Hurricane
In early October, Hurricane Ian made landfall and devastated southwest Florida, with coastal cities like Fort Myers taking the brunt of the hit. While Volusia didn’t incur the worst of…
Residence Hall at DSC in Full Swing
When the Residence Hall first opened its doors to residents during the Summer B semester, the board of trustees at Daytona State made sure to use this test run to…
3.9 Million Grant Awarded to the School of Workforce
On September 16th, 2022, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis presented Daytona State College’s School of Workforce with a grant totaling 3.9 million dollars. The money is part of multiple grants awarded…
Update: COVID-19 Policies on Campus
Daytona State administration and faculty have always paid careful attention to the Center for Disease Control’s policies regarding COVID-19 and continue to do so today. At the height of the…
Dr. Michelle Lee, “Between the Lighthouse and You”
“Between the Lighthouse and You” is our very own Dr. Michelle Lee’s debut novel, published January 11, 2022. This is a magical middle-grade novel about a town that receives messages…
DSC’s Residence Hall is Opening
Daytona State College’s new Student Residence Hall is opening this August. Beginning construction in 2020, the Student Residence Hall had its opening ceremony, complete with a ribbon cutting and tours…
Daytona State Flexin’ with HyFlex Classes
DSC introduced “HyFlex” classes in the Fall semester of 2021, providing an alternative and convenient way to attend classes weekly. This option limits the number of students in a face-to-face…
The Tea Spilt at Dunkin’ Donuts
empty lobby inside Dunkin’ Donuts on ISB, photo credit: Alexander Espinal The Dunkin’ Donuts located at 1173 W. International Speedway, across from Daytona State College, is…
Good Food and Good Music at DSC’s Hispanic Heritage Day
The student courtyard was filled with the sounds and aroma of Hispanic Heritage on October 13th. The soothing sounds that echoed through campus were provided by Mariachi Nuevo Guadalajara, who…
Dormitory Follow-up
Last year, In Motion talked with the college’s Vice President of the DSC Foundation, Tim Norton, on some vague yet helpful thoughts and ideas regarding the new dorms being built on campus. A full year later, concrete has been poured and the steel beams have been erected. This monumental achievement for the college is aimed to be completed around the end of the summer semester 2022.
Holocaust Remembrance Event Recap
On April 8th, 2021, Daytona State College honored Yom HaShoah by having a moment of reflection at the clock tower plaza on the Daytona campus and an online presentation via Teams.
All-Florida Academic Team Winners
Each year, the Florida College System acknowledges those stellar students around the state for their academic achievement, leadership and service to the community. In order to be considered for such an honorable award, students must first be nominated to the All-USA Academic Team competition by…
One of the Most Anticipated Events of March 2021
Over the past two months, the citizens of Daytona Beach were watching with bated breath one of the most ambitious construction projects in the area. On March 22, 2021, the gas station chain Buc-ee’s proudly opened their doors to their first guests at the intersection of…