Kara Carter

Kara is a communication major at UNF with a concentration in multimedia journalism and set to graduate this fall. They run their own fashion blog called Curated.By.Kara talking about the latest trends and fashion shows. Aspiring to be a fashion journalist, they enjoy shopping secondhand and finding vintage designer pieces.

Sunscreen: You Might be Doing it Wrong

Kara Carter

August 26, 2024

Education·Feature·Lifestyle

Words by Kara Carter & Photos by Amiyah Golden Ah, summer. The beach days, barbecues and soaking up the sun are all coming to an end. While we enjoy the feeling of the sun softly kissing our skin, it is important to remember to protect ourselves at the same time — with sunscreen, of course. And no, sunscreen is not

Community·Family·Feature·Lifestyle

NAVIGATING BI-CULTURAL IDENTITY AS A CHILD OF IMMIGRANTS

Words & photos by Kara Carter For first-generation children of immigrants, the journey of self-discovery is uniquely complex. These individuals often find themselves balancing the rich cultural traditions of their families with the expectations and norms of the society they live in. This duality can lead to unique challenges that

The Rise and Slow Descend of the Pillowface

Words by Kara Carter What began as a subtle, noninvasive beauty

The Lost Art of Being Present

Words by Kara Carter In today’s world, everyone has their smartphone

Pop Music is Back, Baby!

July 3, 2024

Entertainment·Feature·Music·Music News

Words by Kara Carter Charli XCX released her electropop album titled “Brat” on June 7, and since then it has been a brat summer. The simple album cover with the word “brat”and a green background has taken over the internet with people dubbing anything with similar shades of green as

Asian Night Market in Jacksonville

July 3, 2024

Feature·Food + Drink·Lifestyle

Words by Kara Carter You may have seen lively videos of people roaming the streets of Thailand and Vietnam, specifically at night, eating traditional foods and delicacies like skewers, papaya salad and Vietnamese pancakes. Now this experience is coming to Jacksonville! The Asian Night Market is held the last weekend

Eat, Shop and Grow Local!

July 3, 2024

Environmental·Farms·Food + Drink·Health & Wellness·Lifestyle·Locally Sourced

Words by Kara Carter With summer in full swing, the last thing you want after picking out fresh produce is an inedible piece of fruit like this woman has experienced at her local Walmart after picking up a watermelon that bends? A consumer is less likely to know where their

Behind the Curtain: Karrissa Wade’s Rush to Radiance

June 19, 2024

Feature·LGBTQIA

Words & photos by Kara Carter Watch Karrissa Wade Get Ready For A Drag Show Here. As Pride Month unfurls, it is not just a time for celebration, but a reminder of the journeys many have taken for authenticity, acceptance and self-love. Karrissa T. Wade, Jacksonville’s favorite drag queen, is