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Borinqueneer history kickstarts Hispanic Heritage Month

Posted on September 25, 2015 by

Sasha Saliba In Motion Staff Writer Daytona State College celebrated the start of Hispanic Heritage Month with a tribute and historical lecture on the U.S. Army’s 65th Infantry Regiment, the “Borinqueneers,” an all-Hispanic military unit that was awarded the Congressional Gold Medal just last year. The story of the Borinqueneers Continue reading Borinqueneer history kickstarts Hispanic Heritage Month→

New soccer teams moving closer to reality

Posted on September 25, 2015 by

From Staff Reports Plans for hiring new soccer coaches will be announced by the Daytona State College athletics department by the end of this month or first of November. In June, the District Board of Trustees gave its approval for the addition of men’s and women’s soccer teams. The teams Continue reading New soccer teams moving closer to reality→

Student athletes, mentors meet at ice-cream social

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Eryn Brennan In Motion Staff Writer Student athletes sat lined up against the wall of the L. Gale Lemerand Center waiting for an ice-cream social to begin so that they could meet the “Falcons in Action” who will guide them over the next year. Made up of faculty and staff, Continue reading Student athletes, mentors meet at ice-cream social→

The Rally Point: Veterans facing new challenges in new life

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By Dave Masaitis In Motion Staff Writer Veterans have been an integral part of the fabric of the American population since the formation of the nation, but perhaps not everyone, especially students, are aware of that. Starting in 1754 — with soldiers from the French and Indian War, who later Continue reading The Rally Point: Veterans facing new challenges in new life→

Gala nets $120,000 for scholarships

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Sasha Lucas In Motion Staff Writer The stars were shining bright during the Daytona State College Annual Scholarship Gala in the Mori Hosseini Center. This year, DSC honored Ambassador Bobby Thigpen as the 2015 Foundation Honoree. Thigpen has been a member of DSC’s Foundation board of directors since 2007 and Continue reading Gala nets $120,000 for scholarships→

Education costs, students are priority at board meeting

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Cynde Puckett In Motion Staff Writer Improving education and lowering costs for education and students were all of utmost importance at September Daytona State College Board of Trustees meeting. Legislative priorities for 2016 opened the discussion, with several trustees emphasizing the need to consider lobbying for non-monetary issues. Trustee Garry Continue reading Education costs, students are priority at board meeting→

Tristan Un-Chained No. 4

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Board, president deserve kudos for tuition decrease

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This spring, students may have a little more change in their pockets weighing them down, thanks to a tuition decrease. Yep, you read that correctly. A decrease in tuition. Why? Because Daytona State College actually cares about their students. In fact, it is the only school in the entire state Continue reading Board, president deserve kudos for tuition decrease→