Opinion | The Reporter

Growing up, I had trouble sleeping. I still do. I am afraid of the dark, uneasy with silence, unsure of what waits for me in the shadows — but when I lived in Puerto Rico, I knew what lived there. At random hours of the night, music would drift through my window, blasting from trucks with huge speakers strapped to their sides. During Christmas time, those same trucks would play songs that played on my grandfather’s record player, filling the air with the music he yearned for

Founded by an 18-year-old Charlie Kirk, the heart of the organization was a teenager trying to find a community. It's easy to see why the organization still appeals to young people with conservative values. Karah Evan ‘27, the president of Stetson’s newly official Turning Point USA (TPUSA) chapter shared, “l always had something to say about anything going on, so I think this is a really good outlet for me and other students who are able [in this context] to really speak thei

 “A lot of people just don’t know… people were like: ‘What does pro-choice even mean? What does pro-life even mean?” said Kinsey Tumlin ‘28, the Co-Coordinator of Social Media for Hatters for Life, of students attending Stetson’s Involvement Fair.  Tumlin shared what being anti-abortion means to her,  advocating for all life to be born, except “in the case where the mother would not survive. But again … I think you could easily deliver that baby as well.” Real-world situatio

Nowadays, journalists are continuously being told to play it safe. Time and time again, I have been told to “color inside the lines,” especially in the face of controversial topics and political issues. I understand why journalists and outlets have these conventions in place: personal safety, legal protection, or to maintain a neutral image. I guess some things are just not meant to make it to press.

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