By Faith Welch Bout ye? Good craic! These phrases may sound like absolute gibberish to the average American, but to a person living in Northern Ireland they are everyday phrases for “How are you?” and “Good fun!” There is more than a little difference between American English and that of Continue reading What’s in a word? Irish offer humorous lessons in English
By Amy Fouraker American people have many constitutional rights that were established by the founding fathers. These rights have been preserved for centuries by the dedication and sacrifice of men and women like Jessica Rivera, 28. Rivera, a three time Iraq veteran, joined the army in 2002 where she was Continue reading Iraq veteran continues to serve
By Alexis Nava-Martinez Music artists like Prince, Little Richard and Boy George all have a feminine side to them that is well known. It’s also a fact that hip-hop isn’t the most accepting genre for men who do not portray the conventional definition of masculinity. Usually, it’s the pop artists Continue reading Gender bending invades hip-hop
By Amanda Daubner The sounds of clattering flatware and enthusiastic conversation provide background music at a Constant’s family function. Daytona State student Martha Constant is no stranger to party etiquette. With the arrival of a holiday or party invitation, Constant’s etiquette expertise shines year-round, whether it is a Christmas celebration Continue reading The etiquette behind the party
A motivational presentation from a charismatic, “seven-point-two-five fingered” rocket scientist proved to be the best way to inspire Daytona State College students to aim high. Kantis Simmons may have graduated from Georgia Tech and worked with NASA, but from what the students of the Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Community Continue reading 7.25 reasons STEM should succeed
By Thomas Lynn A sunshine-yellow stress ball greets people with a smile and a perplexing question — QEP, what will it be? Perhaps a better question, or at least the most likely to form in a student’s mind, is what is the QEP? The Quality Enhancement Plan is a new Continue reading Program looks to advance student learning
Dec. 9 is the deadline to compete for the writing awards for Daytona State students taking any ENC, LIT, AML, or HUM class. The annual awards will be announced at the April Honors Convocation for winning essays in five areas: narrative writing, general research, literary research, poetry and argumentation. Students Continue reading Writing awards, ‘Poetry Slam’ competition.
Against all odds in a still-sagging economy, clubs and individuals from across the Daytona State campuses joined together to make a difference for children. Last year the Student Activities Department collected 179 boxes for “Operation Christmas Child.” “This year we received 508 boxes!” said an excited Julie Rocco, the executive Continue reading Rotaract breaks bank for ‘Christmas Child’
