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A running record of published reporting, features, and academic work. Click any line to read the piece.

2026 · Reporting
Apr 27, 2026The Current

Eckerd College FYE class celebrates World Book Day

The Eckerd First Year Experience class “Quest for Justice” took their learning to the next level in celebrating World Book Day with “blind date with a book,” stickers and other activities in the James Center on April 23.

culturecampusbooks
Apr 21, 2026The Current

Eckerd College's 16th annual drag show brings the crowd to their feet

The crowd was brought to their feet in Fox Hall on Saturday for Eckerd College’s 16th annual drag show.

culturecommunityLGBTQ+
Apr 17, 2026The Current

Why are students unengaged? "Fitness with Faculty" sees low attendance

Eckerd College’s Campus Recreation “Fitness with Faculty Week” invited professors and students to join yoga classes at the Fitness Center.

culturecampuswellness
Apr 15, 2026The Current

Death of Eckerd student Lani Hicks leaves campus community grieving

Eckerd College freshman Lani Hicks died on April 4 in a car accident while home in Ardmore, Oklahoma.

newscampuscommunity
Apr 15, 2026The Gabber

Author Lenore Callahan writes books to support animal shelters

Lenore Callahan, a Gulfport author, has funneled her love for rescue dogs into the form of writing.

communityfeatureanimals
Apr 13, 2026The Current

Eckerd community pets goats, drinks beer and buys produce at fifth annual Farm Fest

The 5th annual Farm Fest was held at the GO Pavillion on Friday, hosted by the Eckerd College Community Farm in conjunction with the monthly Fridays with Faculty event by ECOS.

culturecampusenvironment
Spring 2026The Current

Building the "Eckchella" vibe at Eckerd College's spring concert

Behind the scenes of the student-run spring concert — how the crew built the festival atmosphere that gives "Eckchella" its name.

culturemusiccampus
Apr 8, 2026The Gabber

Gulfportians work toward a living shoreline in Gulfport

One Gulfport resident, Priscilla Kidder, has big dreams for the future of Gulfport’s shoreline.

environmentcoastalresearch
Mar 27, 2026The Current

How Eckerd's Healthy Masculinity Club is combating toxic masculinity

What started as “tea time” with his guy friends became a greater mission for Eli Koss, junior in psychology.

culturemental-healthcommunity
Mar 26, 2026The Current

Eckerd's Model UN is more than talking about politics

Eckerd College’s Model United Nations team went to Washington D.C. for a conference hosted by Johns Hopkins University.

culturecampuspolitics
Mar 13, 2026The Current

A guide to spring break in St. Petersburg for Eckerd students

Spring break is upon us, the long awaited week of freedom.

cultureguideSt. Pete
Feb 23, 2026The Gabber

V-Roll's Lunar New Year festival brings new culture to Gulfport

V-Roll, the Vietnamese restaurant in downtown Gulfport, hosted their first Lunar New Year festival Feb. 21.

culturecommunityfood
Feb 18, 2026The Current

Why you should pay attention to Minneapolis

2,000 ICE agents deployed in the city.

opinioncivicMinneapolis
Feb 16, 2026The Current

Eckerd College's Tritones serenade students with singing grams

The Tritones, Eckerd’s student-run a capella group, serenaded special recipients on Feb. 12 and 13 with their singing grams, purchased by students to send to a friend, teacher or love interest.

culturemusiccampus
2026The Current · CAT. 5

Eckerd College slang for beginners

A field guide to the words, nicknames and inside jokes that make up the local dialect of Eckerd College.

culturehumorcampus
2026The Gabber

There's no losers, only wieners at Gulfport's Get Rescued 2026

Barking, yipping, meowing and howling could all be heard in downtown Gulfport Feb. 28 during the 22nd annual Get Rescued street festival.

communityfeatureanimals
2025 · Reporting
Dec 9, 2025The Current

You've heard of a baby boom: Get ready for the running boom

Most people have heard of a baby boom, but what about a running boom?

culturerunningcommunity
Dec 2025The Gabber

Meet Raya: Gulfport Police Department's first therapy dog

Detective Jennifer Crowson introduced Raya Olivia Benson Crowson to the Gulfport Police Department as their first therapy dog last spring, after completing a year-long course in training.

communityfeatureanimals
Nov 12, 2025The Current

"Alice by Heart" gets teary standing ovations

“Alice by Heart,” a musical directed by sophomore musical theater BFA Abby Mustacchi, received standing ovations over the weekend.

culturetheaterreview
Nov 2025The Current

Why is everyone dating? An Eckerd student's perspective on depression, dating and cuffing season

Engagement posts everywhere, condom sales peaking at Christmas, SAD and the human need for comfort — a wry look at why winter turns everyone coupled-up.

cultureopiniondating
Oct 29, 2025The Gabber

Witches Walk and dance charms Gulfport

Cackles and chants could be heard all over downtown Gulfport on Oct. 25, during the 8th annual Witches Walk.

culturecommunityfeature
Oct 19, 2025The Gabber

Gulfport's No Kings protest draws huge crowd

Crowds flocked to downtown Gulfport on Oct. 18 for the No Kings protest.

civicnewsprotest
Oct 12, 2025The Current

Foot cut safety: how to not slice your feet on South Beach

It’s a hot, beautiful sunny day at Eckerd College.

culturecampushow-to
Oct 7, 2025The Current

St. Petersburg's Museum of Fine Arts buzzes with excitement on annual Free Museum Day

St. Petersburg residents flocked to local museums on September 20th in celebration of Free Museum Day, an event coordinated by the City of St. Petersburg and St. Petersburg Arts Alliance.

artsculturecommunity
Oct 6, 2025The Current

Women's softball has gone pro, but is it really as big of a win?

For the first time in U.S. history, women’s softball has become a professional sport with the partnership of Athletes Unlimited and Major League Baseball.

culturesportsgender
Sep 27, 2025The Current

Who will champion our future nature documentaries?

“After living nearly a hundred years on this planet, I now understand that the most important place on earth is not on land but the sea,” David Attenborough opens the trailer for his new film, “Oceans.”

opinionenvironmentclimate
Sep 26, 2025The Current

Fridays with Faculty bridges gap between Eckerd College professors and students

Under the dappled lighting of the Hough Quad trees, you may spot professors and students sipping on sweet cider and beer.

culturecampuscommunity
May 15, 2025The Current · CAT. 5

What identity means for international students at Eckerd College

The Spanish flag hangs behind her, draped beneath a string of sparkling disco ball lights.

cultureidentityinternational
Mar 2025The Current

Olympian Ilona Maher's influence on Eckerd women's rugby

During the 2024 Summer Olympics, the social media world developed a new obsession with U.S.A rugby player Ilona Maher.

sportsrugbyculture
Feb 17, 2025The Current

Eckerd College students: the culture shock of living abroad for a semester

One of the worst things that you can say to a future study abroad student is, “These will be the best months of your life!”

culturestudy-abroadfeature
Feb 14, 2025The Current

How to make a valentine, a time-honored tradition

That time of year has rolled around yet again: grocery stores sport pops of pink and red, lingerie ads filling email inboxes and the imminent pressure of celebrating coupledom.

cultureopinionhow-to
2025The Current

Online dating safety tips for Eckerd College students

In the modern age, dating apps have become ubiquitous — Tinder, Hinge, Bumble and more have made dating a game of swipes and likes.

culturedatingsafety
2023–2024 · Early work
Mar 18, 2024The Current

Eckerd College freshman produces play: "Girls"

Maya Anabella staged a reading of her play “Girls” on March 2, which she said shows the challenges women face throughout their lives, including body image, mental health, relationships, gender, sexism and sexual orientation.

culturetheaterfeature
Dec 1, 2023The Current

Pretzel Jell-O, sheet pan gnocchi, blintzes: Eckerd students share favorite holiday recipes

With the temps getting slightly colder (thanks Florida), the fall leaf decorations and pumpkin spice lattes are slowly changing into snowflakes and peppermint mochas.

culturefoodfeature
Nov 21, 2023The Current

Eckerd's Disability Advocacy Coalition hosts well-attended educational event

Last week the Disability Advocacy Coalition hosted a lecture featuring Cameron McNabb, visiting assistant professor of literature, who talked with over 60 students on the complexity of disability representation in popular media.

culturedisabilitycampus
2023The Current

Women looking for more role models in the gym

Women on campus on representation in the weight room — and the difference it makes to see other women lifting.

culturefitnessgender
Research & academic
Dec 2023Coursework, Eckerd College

Florida Wildlife Corridor: How conservation contributes to Florida's resilience

Despite its reputation as a red state, Florida has invested more in conservation than almost any other. This paper traces how the 17.7-million-acre Wildlife Corridor sustains the state's resilience — improving species' adaptive capacity, slowing development, and safeguarding the tourism economy.

Nov 2023Coursework, Eckerd College

Coastal Resilience: The Future of Cities with Rising Sea Levels

As hurricanes grow stronger and seas rise, why do people keep moving to the coast? Between 2021 and 2022 Florida gained 400,000 residents to become the fastest-growing state in 65 years — this paper examines what it will take for coastal cities to adapt rather than simply rebuild after each disaster.