They showed up at 8 o’clock on a Saturday morning in early November and went straight to work tearing out flood-damaged drywall. Temperatures outside the single-story house rose to the mid-80s. Inside, with no electricity, it was sweltering. But the three Eckerd College students and two alumni who had arrived at Amy Falvo’s house that day were up for the task.

Written by Tom Zucco and read by Brennan Coleman '28.

Eckerd College Associate Professor of Environmental Studies Joanna Huxster, Ph.D., doesn’t mince words when asked about the importance of integrating climate change—and its myriad causes and effects—into college courses that are not traditionally science-related.

Written by Tom Zucco and read by Brennan Coleman '28.

Shea Sabolsky looks at life a little differently than most Eckerd College students. It has to do with where he’s been and what he’s seen. A junior animal studies student from Millersburg, Pennsylvania, he is one of several Eckerd students and faculty and staff members who are military veterans.

Written by Tom Zucco and read by Brennan Coleman '28.

“I’ve always been drawn to the power of film to inspire change,” said Wildpath’s KT Bryden, filmmaker of Dear Tampa Bay, at a screening at Eckerd College on Sept. 19.

Written and read by Madison DeVore ’25.

Bearded dragons, leopard geckos and corn snakes, oh my!

Written and read by Madison DeVore ’25.

Scubi Jew—an Eckerd College club focused on “diving with a purpose” by mixing faith and conservation—just revamped its boat, Ally’s Way, by transitioning it to a completely solar-powered vessel.

Written and read by Madison DeVore ’25.

“If you’re a human on this planet, public health matters,” says Eckerd College Associate Professor of Biology Denise Flaherty, Ph.D.

Written and read by Madison DeVore ’25.

None of the 11 Eckerd College students knew it at the time, but Clifford had had it rough.

Written by Tom Zucco and read by Nicole Vogler '26.

Shelby Walker ’10 got misty as she smiled at her father—Eckerd College Professor Emeritus of Mathematics Walter Walker ’74—in the main gallery of The Helmar and Enole Nielsen Center for Visual Arts.

Written by Robbyn Hopewell and read by Nicole Vogler '26.

After a month away from campus due to relocation following Hurricanes Helene and Milton, the Eckerd College women’s soccer team returned to the Johnson Athletic Field on Oct. 30 for an intense 2–2 draw against the University of Tampa.

Read and written by Aiden Brill '26.