A ten-year art career turned into centuries of fame by Carmen Macri The Beyond Van Gogh immersive art experience has made its way to Jacksonville and empowers you to take a stroll through Van Gogh’s mind. Alluring paintings are brought to life with floor-to-ceiling projections. Engrossing me into Starry Night as the painting dances around the room. A sense of serenity washes over as I wander into the painting itself. Its almost if my feet had a mind of their own; I couldnt help but whirl around alongside it. I had the opportunity of chatting with Fanny Curtat, the art …

Words by Carmen Macri Social media has one thing to say: fast fashion is out, and secondhand apparel is in. Gen Z has quickly shifted the stigma of shopping at thrift stores and turning this once hushed secret into one of fashion’s biggest trends. Influencers from around the world have  made names for themselves by sharing their entirely thrifted wardrobes under the hashtag #thrifthaul. Thrifting and resale retail have become virtual now with websites and apps like Depop. Buying secondhand has become more accessible to people who don’t have hours to waste sifting through racks and racks of clothing. This …

As Banned Books Week Celebrates Its 40th Anniversary, It’s Time to Unequivocally Condemn Censorship Mickey Huff In her best-selling novel Speak, young adult author Laurie Halse Anderson wrote, “Censorship is the child of fear and the father of ignorance.” Since the American Library Association (ALA) and Association of American Publishers helped launch Banned Books Week (BBW) forty years ago, that dysfunctional family of censorship has unfortunately grown larger and more vociferous. Across the United States, this past year has brought a staggering increase in book challenges, bans, and other attacks on the right to read and academic freedom. Most efforts …

by Quinn Gray AFC North *Baltimore Ravens 2021 record: 9-8 Projected 2022 record: 12-5 Notable additions: S Marcus Williams, S Kyle Hamilton [R], C Tyler Linderbaum [R], OT Morgan Moses, NT Michael Pierce Notable departures: WR Marquise Brown, WR Sammy Watkins, OT Alejandro Villanueva, IOL Bradley Bozeman The Ravens were ravaged by injuries last year, losing key starters on offense and defense. The team possessed the No. 1 seed in the AFC until QB Lamar Jackson suffered a season-ending injury, and following his loss, the team fell out of the playoffs. Although the Ravens’ WR room has gotten worse, the …