By Nate Lovely Politicians and corporations are making efforts to lower the cost of tuition, possibly making it free because nationwide student loan debt is high and rising, and students are suggesting reformation. “I like the idea of free college tuition in the United States,” said St. Petersburg College student Grant Harrigan. “While the idea […]
By Alice Hall with Bethany Greenley During the week of October 26th, the Early College students on the Tarpon Springs Campus of St. Petersburg College participated in mock interviews. These students are working toward polishing their career ready skills and preparing for their next step of transferring to a University. The career activities they are […]
By Preston Caruso Pokémon, Pokémon, Pokémon It’s always about Pokémon Shoulders stick up towards the clouds, eyes dart to and fro. Comments come like a little wisp Not long enough to be enjoyed as any sort of respite. Leaving only painful shivers. Different names, different games But it’s all just Pokémon to me The sounds […]
On October 21, four Tarpon students participated in The Great Debate to determine which students would move on to compete with students from other SPC campuses. The debate topic was whether or not GMO labels should be a requirement on food products. Two students argued per side to an audience in the Leepa-Rattner museum’s interactive […]
By April Skye Balough A neon beach scene decorating the walls, an upbeat Pandora station dancing through the isles, and a tiny blonde with a high-pitched greeting are three guarantees upon entering the Beachside Fresh Market in Indian Rocks Beach. Tammie McCall’s positivity radiates from every interaction with her customers, while her husband, Joe McCall, […]
By Adrien Julious In high school you are immersed in your school’s environment. Every activity that happens seems to be happening right in front of you. Teachers and other students seek you out to include you in different activities. Pep rallies are announced over the intercom. Signs advertising sports tryouts seem to be plastered everywhere […]
By John Clark BULA! Echoes through the warehouse style building tucked away in Gulfport Florida. As you walk up you hear the tick tack of ping-pong, the chatter of conversation, and the sounds of a guitar in the back of the building. You see no sign, but an established following. You see a secret place, […]
By Michelle Corrales New in theaters, Guillermo del Toro film Crimson Peak is definitely more of a gothic-romance than an actual horror movie. Taking place in New York in the 20th century, the movie tells a story about a girl named Edith who, at a young age, has an encounter with a ghost closely related to her who warns her about […]
By Tyler Orgera Edited by Cynthia Swisher Because Donald Trump has put so much focus on illegal immigration here in the United States, the citizens of the U.S. have been wondering: is it really hurting us or is his toupe a little too tight? Illegal immigration has always been a problem in the United States, but it is one […]