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Comfort Edition: Dear Reader
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).
Web Editor
Jan 27, 20252 min read
Unpacked: Creating Comfort on Campus
Unpacking how comfort is created on the Stetson’s campus with Mrs. Rina Tovar Arroyo, Dr. Timothy Peter and Tori Watson.
Natalie Reese McCoy
Jan 27, 20255 min read
Comfort Edition: Letters from the Editors
Editor in Chief, Ali Burgess ’25
As we inch closer to the end of the semester, I find myself looking for the familiar comforts to help push through that mid semester transition. Whether comfort to you means a nice hot chocolate and a good book, or taking a jog around campus, I hope that you can find what makes you feel all warm inside. In my second to last semester, I find myself reflecting back on all of my comforts here at Stetson. In this edition of The Reporter, I hope y
Web Editor
Jan 27, 20253 min read
Finding Balance: Mindfulness and Wellness
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.
Sara Ward
Jan 27, 20253 min read
Match Me if You Can: Exploring College Romance in the Age of Dating Apps
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
Nico Alonso
Jan 27, 20254 min read
Finding Feathers: A Glimpse Through the Binoculars of Audubon at Stetson
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.
Breanna Gergen
Jan 27, 20253 min read
Ampersand: Raey Block: The Voice of “Challenge by Choice”
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.
Michaela Hawthorne
Jan 27, 20254 min read
From Decisions to Data: Analyzing Stetson University’s Acceptance Rate Surge
In 2022, 94-percent of applicants to Stetson University opened their laptops to a letter welcoming them as new Hatters. Stetson University is best known for its namesake — John B. Stetson, an entrepreneur who created what we consider the modern cowboy hat. Of the 7,344 applicants to be an incoming class of Hatters in 2022, 6,903 were accepted, marking a 10-year-high for the university. Like other small private universities and the world, Stetson University was unprepared
Sara Ward
Dec 3, 20244 min read
Curriculum in Motion: The 411 on 3:2+1
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
Nico Alonso
Dec 3, 20244 min read
Ampersand with Ricky Ray
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.
Sara Ward
Dec 3, 20247 min read
2024 Orientation Edition: Letters from the Editors
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!
Web Editor
Dec 3, 20242 min read
Sabrina Carpenter Leaves “Quite an Impression” with Short n’ Sweet
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
Michaela Hawthorne
Nov 14, 20244 min read
Shattering The Glass Wall: Peering into the Evolution of WHAT Radio
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
Michaela Hawthorne
Jun 9, 20245 min read
Renaissance Edition: Letters from the Editors
Alis Cadena, Executive Editor 2023-2024
With the last Reporter edition of the school year also comes touches of bittersweet renewal as we say goodbye to old leaders and welcome the new. As we bid adieu to this chapter, I’m thrilled to hand over the Reporter reins to Sara Ward, the new Executive Editor.
Web Editor
May 4, 20244 min read
The Art of Mentorship
Mentorship fosters growth and nurtures potential; nowhere is that more evident than at Stetson University. From Greek life, to the school of music, to the admissions office – the atmosphere of encouragement on campus influences the experiences where one person becomes the stepping stone for another’s journey.
Sara Ward
May 4, 20246 min read
Shop Smarter, Not Harder
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
Sara Ward
Apr 24, 20245 min read
Sick and Submerged: Fighting for The Right to Clean Water
80% of Florida’s 1,000 Springs are polluted. This is still the case after The Clean Water Act has been in place for 50 years. The legal framework of the act adversely allows for pollution when special interest groups lobby against environmental protections. The Right to Clean Water constitutional amendment aims to fix that.
Sara Ward
Jan 1, 20244 min read
Exams and the Hourglass on Learning
Exam season is not for the weak. Finding the time to be social, do homework, study and rest is a breeding ground for anxiety and procrastination. Yet, these are things that students have to do consistently throughout the semester. What makes exam season more stressful than usual is the heavy impact exams have on final course grades. However, some of the methods students use to study for exams and cope with the stress of them may be unhelpful, and even stress-inducing themselv
De'Vanese John-Baptiste
Jan 1, 20248 min read
Swamped Edition: Dear Reader Segment
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.
Web Editor
Dec 31, 20234 min read
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