23 million people. 1.3 million alligators. One state, two species. The American alligator is a common sight inFlorida, and not just the flesh-and-blood reptiles. Alligator iconography makes its way ...

First names can reflect family heritage and act as a vehicle for communicating our identity, whether given by parents or chosen by oneself. At the start of last school year, Florida’s Parental Rights ...

The Spanish flag hangs behind her, draped beneath a string of sparkling disco ball lights. Noya Hudkins Jouve sits cross legged on her dorm bed, her bleach blond hair tucked behind her ears as she ...

Fitness is about more than just physical health. It’s about feeling strong, confident and in control. But in college, where schedules are packed, stress levels are high and social media creates ...

What’s the first question you ask someone you just met? What do you get asked when you come home from college? What will future employers ask you in an interview? “What is your major?” is a ...

Your ancestry is the single most important factor in your position in society. But Americans have a difficult time acknowledging this. “The single factor that determines an American’s position, more ...

The Current welcomes and encourages letters to the editor from the Eckerd community. Submissions may not exceed 600 words. Writers must include their full name, graduation year and contact information ...