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A heads up on the potential impact of House Bill 999

A heads up on the potential impact of House Bill 999

Ian Stewart, Opinions Editor April 21, 2023

A pending Florida bill could potentially affect numerous state college programs and organizations.  The Florida legislature is debating putting forward a new 23-page bill titled Florida House Bill...

Head to head: Don’t be afraid to say gay

Head to head: Don’t be afraid to say gay

Chloe Williams, Staff Reporter March 29, 2022

As of March 8, the Florida Senate passed House Bill 1557, also known as the “Don’t Say Gay” bill by the public. Governor Ron DeSantis signed the bill into law on March 27.  With the passing of...

Head to head: Florida education bill, the latest political misunderstanding

Head to head: Florida education bill, the latest political misunderstanding

Philip le Riche, Staff Reporter March 29, 2022

On March 8, the Florida legislature passed House Bill 1557, commonly known as the “Don’t Say Gay” bill.  The bill strengthens the control of parents in regards to the services their children receive...

Miss Southeastern Louisiana University Chelsey Blank prepares for summer travels.

Adventures fill your soul

Gerard Borne, Staff Reporter June 12, 2019

Bora Bora, The Bahamas and Mexico may be what some think of when imagining the perfect summer vacation, but not I. My dream summer vacation is much simpler than that: an offshore fishing trip out of...

In response to the influx of visitors during spring break, some destinations such as Panama City Beach, Florida passed ordinances to maintain safety and order. These ordinances include outlawing the sale of alcoholic or intoxicating beverages between 2-7 a.m. and alcohol possession or consumption on the beaches.

Ordinances push for safety during spring break

Zachary Araki, Assistant Editor April 16, 2019

For certain destinations, the arrival of spring break means a greater effort to maintain safety. Panama City Beach, Florida implemented ordinances in response to the influx of spring break visitors. Some...

Break means refreshment

Break means refreshment

Zachary Araki, Assistant Editor April 9, 2019

To catch up on assignments, relax or get away from campus, students look towards planning their spring break location. In a 2012 study by Tricia Tang of the University of Central Florida, students responded...

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