Jordi’s Declassified Transfer Survival Guide

Transferring from one educational institution to another can easily become a daunting and hectic experience in getting all the right paperwork and credits over to the right people successfully. Most other schools don’t have contracts, Independent Study Projects (ISPs), or narrative evaluations for credit--this is…

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Bike shoppe or boys club? Campus cyclists address inclusivity
The Bike Shoppe is often a popular location for socializing, a factor that can impact the resource's perceived accessibility.

Bike shoppe or boys club? Campus cyclists address inclusivity

  Bicycles can be intimidating, from the mechanics to the culture to the physical ability required of simply riding. For the campus bike repair co-operative, the Bike Shoppe, student TAs are trying to change that sense of intimidation - and make the space more inclusive…

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University of Florida takes a stand against white supremacy, halts visit from Richard Spencer
The University of Florida in the past has rented space for controversial speakers, but had no intention of allowing Spencer on school grounds however a hovering lawsuit has changed the schools decision.

University of Florida takes a stand against white supremacy, halts visit from Richard Spencer

  An email with a subject title “Potential Speaker on Campus” was sent out on Aug. 12, 2017 by University of Florida (UF) President Kent Fuchs, unveiling that the speaker which the email referred to would be white nationalist and “alt-right” activist Richard Spencer. The…

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DRY HANDS AND DANCE: An evening with Iron X Fitness
Iron X Fitness owner Natalie Johnson demonstrates a pole.

DRY HANDS AND DANCE: An evening with Iron X Fitness

  Climbs, spins, tricks and sweat are can be expected on the average Monday, Wednesday and Friday evenings at Iron X Fitness. Founded in 2016 by Nattalie Johnson and Stephanie “Frost” Romanello, Iron X Fitness is a pole studio that encourages people of all backgrounds…

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More than just painted ladies! Ringling Museum provides students with educational opportunities
A book on Ai Weiwei is on display and turned to the page of the Zodiac Heads displayed outside.

More than just painted ladies! Ringling Museum provides students with educational opportunities

[huge_it_gallery id="28"]   It’s a fall afternoon in Sarasota and the locals are padding the crosswalk outside of the Ringling Museum. A young person, about 20-years-old, smiles at the gate guard who is turning them away from the front door. The locals are confused as…

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Boys, butts and baseball: Take Me Out review
Kippy Sunderstrom helps Darren Lemming communicate his feelings and is often the one who calms Lemming down when he gets heated. (Photo courtesy of The Studio@620)

Boys, butts and baseball: Take Me Out review

  Boys, baseball and butts–yes, bare: three elements that may, at first, deter some typical play-goers. These components, however, provide the basis for an important story that addresses issues of homophobia, class struggles, racism and masculinity. From Sept. 22 to Oct. 1, The Studio@620 presented…

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SB2: How does your city grow?
Sarasota residents get ready to rumble by casting their first impression votes for or against the motion. (All photos by Michala Head)

SB2: How does your city grow?

(All photos by Michala Head)  Sarasota residents get ready to rumble by casting their first impression votes for or against the motion.   “Both sides will educate us as much as the seek to sway us, let this good natured fight to the death begin,”…

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