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Often times, the term “Greek life” may bring up visual images of lavish house parties with neon lights, red Solo cups and music-blasting speakers. Sorority sisters in coordinated outfits practicing choreographed chants and fraternity brothers clad in matching jerseys, tossing footballs on manicured lawns. Behind the stereotypes, is a community that fosters collaboration in ways that may not necessarily come to mind immediately. Especially in Stetson’s relationship-rich enviro

Located in downtown Deland, ‘Sidecar’ is a hidden gem. Half coffee shop, half lounge, the space is decked in colorful wallpaper and cozy reading nooks — even offering jewelry, clothes and trinkets for sale. After stumbling upon the shop, Professor Leah Sandler, who teaches a culmination of arts classes at Stetson, made it her go-to spot. I sat down with her at Sidecar to get her perspective on how local hangouts can be vital for both professors and students–and how these shar

This winter, bloodlust is in the box office. With its broodingly dark color palette and haunting landscapes layered in Transylvanian frost, critics have found a grim yet macabre beauty in Robert Eggers’s latest film, “Nosferatu”. Starring as the undead Count Orlok is Bill Skarsgård and the vampire’s muse, Ellen, is played by Lily-Rose Depp. The Gothic production now makes the second reboot of the 1922 original, “Nosferatu: A Symphony of Horror”, a silent German Expressionist

This semester, students have lost their cool; Stetson has made some big switches regarding their dining options. Deliberated at the administrative level, Stetson has stopped distributing Coca-Cola products or any of its subsidiaries, going all-in on their competitor, Pepsi-Co. This removes items like Coke-affiliated sodas, VitaminWater, Minute Maid, and more from shelves. Another big decision that was made was serving Starbucks drinks in the coffee shop that previously served

Editor-in-Chief, Ali Burgess ’25 When one semester comes to a close, a new semester is just on the horizon. But that interlude of end of semester slump and winter break can make things seem a little dull. I hope that within this edition of The Reporter you can find new ideas, opportunities and answers that you may not have seen before. I am so proud of all that the Executive Board and the staff writers have accomplished this semester and am looking forward to how we continue

From the Gutenberg press to Google Docs, the publication process of Stetson University’s The Reporter, Florida’s oldest collegiate publication, has transformed since its genesis as The DeLand Collegiate in 1887. Feasible as it is for Hatters reading this very article to fancy print magazines a fad of the past and imagine staff writers mooring over outdated typewriters – much like “Miss Lizzie Webb,” editor-in-chief of the inaugural 1887 publication, might have – I fear that t

What are the best places to eat downtown? - Jordyn Dodd ’28 Dear Reader,  In my experience, nothing is more comforting than enjoying a good meal with your friends downtown. My personal favorite is enjoy a nice warm bowl of pho at Pho Company Noodle House (preferably when Florida decides it doesn’t want to be a gazillion degrees out). 

Unpacking how comfort is created on the Stetson’s campus with Mrs. Rina Tovar Arroyo, Dr. Timothy Peter and Tori Watson.

In a world that runs at a never ending pace, it can be challenging to celebrate the little moments, slow down and achieve inner peace. The connection between the mind and body can encourage harmony in one’s day to day. 

Gone are the days of cinematic romance, where you’d watch Al Pacino woo Diane Keaton with a hesitant smile and careful words or where you’d find Casablanca-style kisses and that black-and-white poetic approach. Recently, I read an article in  Dazed & Confused Magazine  that said romance is dead— and dating apps are the main suspects in the killing.  Dazed  News Editor, Serena Smith wrote, “Dating apps have sapped much of the romance out of dating. Within such a ruthlessly eff

Launched as one of the fruits of American Conservatism in 1905, the National Audubon Society has since been pioneering the preservation of native bird species. Here on campus, the recently-integrated Audubon chapter at Stetson fosters a sense of exploration and discovery for its members. It is led by student President Katie Hill under the supervision of Megan Martin, President of West Volusia’s Chapter.

I sat down with Raey Block ’25, Stetson Outdoor Adventure Recreation (SOAR) council member, to learn about the adventure advocate and her passionate perspectives on exploration.

As we ring in the 2024-2025 academic year, Stetson’s campus is buzzing with new changes— a less obvious one being the new 3:2+1 curriculum. A few adjustments will be made to the way professors approach not only their class offerings but also their approach to experiential learning.  So what exactly is this new 3:2+1 program? In short, the 3:2+1 program does what its name implies. In one semester, professors will offer their usual three classes, hence the “three” of the ratioe

I (virtually) sat down with Ricky Ray, the newly hired Director of Athletics to get to know him and his game plan for the Hatters to knock it out of the park this season. 

As you pick up this Orientation Edition of the Reporter, I hope you can see the excitement in every page that was curated by our fantastic new editorial staff, our Creative Team designers, and maybe a teaspoon of new year jitters. As this year’s Editor in Chief, I am delighted to see the passion in this edition and the ambition for every edition upcoming just you wait!

On August 23, Sabrina Carpenter kept it  Short n’ Sweet  by delivering an album with just 12 cute and coquettish songs. This summer the world has been embracing her charmingly suggestive anthems with open arms, and with the release of this new album, she became the first female artist to simultaneously have their album chart #1 in the UK while holding the top 3 in the singles chart.  With  Short n’ Sweet  reaching critical mass, it’s no wonder that Sabrina Carpenter is a worl

Tiny Desk Concerts, KEXP and BBC Radio 1’s Live Lounge have proven with their high viewership that radio performances aren’t as shadowed as people might’ve initially thought. We are living at a time in the Digital Revolution where people have immediate access to immaculate studio mixes, yet melomaniacs are still captivated by radio performance. We’ve seen all our favorite artists do them, and truly nothing compares to stripped-down performances mixed with insight from brillia

Hey, Macklemore, can we go thrift shopping? In Macklemore and Robert Lewis’ 2012 hit Thrift Shop feat Wanz, the pair rap about their thrifting experience when they “Only got $20 in [their] pocket[s].” Though a humorous piece of music meant for entertainment, this line still holds truth. Eleven years later, this song reflects the ever-growing cultural movement to thrift. Throughout the fashion industry and social media, there is a growing movement against fast fashion. Compani

Question by Savannah Miranda ’27: How can I best survive exam season?  Dear Reader, I’m not going to lie to you, exam season can be demanding both physically and emotionally. However, there are a handful of ways we as busy students can try to take care of ourselves to set us up for success! I highly recommend getting a notebook and a fancy pen to write some small goals down.