OPINION
Why are Women Devastated After the 2024 Election Results?
Opinions reflect those of In Motion and do not reflect the college. Youth Action Fund joined many other coalitions across the state of Florida in a “Yes on 4” rally.…
Very Demure, Very Mindful, Very Redundant
Jools Lebron massed over 50 million views, and 4.8 million likes on her viral video that sparked the 2024 use of “demure”.Photo by Landen Looker The influence that the word…
El verano en el Condado de Volusia y en Guatemala: dos mundos distintos para los niños y niñas
Las playas del condado de Volusia se han llenado de cientos de personas, tanto locales como turistas. Las sombrillas coloridas son parte del paisaje, los niños y niñas acarrean sorbetes…
Moxie Vintage Reopening Ignites Local Buzz
If you’re from North Florida, you might already be familiar with Moxie Vintage. Nestled perfectly on Beach Street, this vintage store turns heads and keeps surprising us every time with…
Puerto Rico Becoming a State is for the Best
Puerto Rico has been divided on whether to become a state, maintain its status as a territory or become independent. Photo by Ava Traill. Many people of Hispanic descent who move…
You Can’t Spell Imitation Without AI: Keeping AI Out of Music
Though some musicians responsibly use AI in their musical processes, often the technology falls into the hands of bad actors. Photo by Forbes Artificial intelligence has turned the technological world on…
My Personal Experience with Autism in College
College is a whirlwind for any student, but for an autistic individual, it’s far more complex. Navigating social interactions and deciphering unspoken rules adds another layer of difficulty. As an…
“Florida’s Amendment 3: The Tipping Point for Recreational Marijuana Legalization in America?”
Surterra Wellness, located in Palm Coast, is one of the chain’s medical cannabis dispensaries. Photo by Surterra Wellness. The use of marijuana is federally illegal. The country is divided, with nearly…
Women’s History Month: Reproductive Rights
Abortion rights advocates respond to the Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization verdict outside the U.S. Supreme Court on June 24, 2022, in Washington, D.C. Photo by Brandon Bell. This month,…
Why NIL Programs Are Beneficial to College Athletes
A $300,000 Lamborghini? Multi-million dollar clothing brand deals? A collaboration with the biggest sports newspaper in the world? These are just a few great examples of student-athletes cashing in on the…
Learning to Live With A.I.
ChatGPT’s user interface being asked to create a story.Source: https://chat.openai.com With barely a year since the public’s first access to ChatGPT, it already seems clear that the world will be…
Children Are Not Actors
“The Truman Show” was a 1998 dystopian comedy-drama about a man whose life was 24/7 live-streamed on television. Though this drama was comedic satire, it has become more than fiction…
Rap Music: A Diminishing Artform
When you think about the words “escape reality,” what comes to mind? Are you sitting on the couch indulging in a new TV show, or are you being captivated by…
A.I. Just Killed Modern Education
Image licensed under Creative Commons Artificial intelligence, also known as A.I., has been used as a villain in major films like The Matrix, released in 1999, and 2001: A Space Odyssey, released…
The History, The Conversation, The Legacy
How will the stories of our history at Daytona State College be told? What will we add to the building blocks of our college’s history and legacy? Our rich cultural…
We Are All Somebody
Upon calling Daytona State College’s phone number, someone might hear the holding message claim that the average age of a Daytona State student is 27 years old. Apart from age,…
Your Mental Health Is Important to Us
Photo by Anthony Wilmore Do you feel that your mental health is affecting the way you function in your day-to-day life? Are you struggling with the transition to college, or…
“Wait. What? America in Afghanistan”
After almost twenty full years and billions upon billions of dollars spent, the U.S. has finally withdrawn troops from Afghanistan. This left many people outraged at how the withdrawal went down and rightfully so. The fact is though, the withdrawal was going to be messy no matter when we left. Why? It was a circus from day one. It’s easy to see the images coming out of Kabul, put on a frown, shake your head and point a finger at Biden and say, “This is bad, I am mad, you should do better.” Yes. He should have….
Free Money, Well, Sort of
That’s right, financial help is available to any DSC student who has been financially affected by the Covid-19 pandemic, regardless of whether or not you receive traditional financial aid. I received an additional $2,000 last semester through the CARES Act. The CARES Act was a sprawling…
We Have Emotions Too
“What mental health needs is more sunlight, more candor, more unashamed conversation.” -Glenn Close The point of this article is not to take attention away from women’s mental health, but to shine a glimmer of light on a side of mental health that, for the most…
Your Community, Your Voice, Your Vote
Time and time again the political conversation is avoided for many reasons that may include wanting to avoid disputes and arguments with peers, for lack of the necessary information to form a sound opinion, or even from the belief that just one opinion and one vote…
Bike Week Rolls on Despite Pandemic
Early this year the Daytona Beach City Commission gave the 80th annual Bike Week the green light in hopes that the event would give the local economy a much needed shot in the arm. (Pun totally intended) And so, with zero regard for the safety of…