In a new contract signed last fall, new laundry machines were high on the agenda for maintenance of the facilities. Student complaints regarding their clothes being drenched following a round of drying even reached Eckerd President James J Annarelli, who forwarded the complaint to the Housin…
Counseling Services has brought group therapy to Eckerd this spring semester to give students more opportunities to connect with their peers over common concerns.
Maddie Reifsteck was elected 2023-2024 president of the Eckerd College Organization of Students on Friday after five days of voting.
In the midst of ordering burgers and tenders at Triton’s Pub, the last Eckerd College Organization of Students (ECOS) debate was held before the election opened at 9 a.m. on Monday.
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The mood was undaunted excitement as two shuttles filled with Eckerd students pulled out of campus last week.
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At 8:18 p.m., Michigan State University police received the first call about an active shooter. By 11 p.m. the suspect had been apprehended. During those nearly three hours, at least 11 people were injured or dead, according to the Michigan State University police website.
At New College’s Board of Trustees meeting on Tuesday, two transgender Eckerd students were asked for their IDs by a member of private security as they attempted to use the men’s bathroom during the over four-hour meeting.
Two women who came of age before abortion was legalized in the United States are frightened about what will happen to women’s health care now that that right has been largely stripped away.
The theme of this year’s Black History Month is resistance. It is a celebration of contributions to United States history while activists call attention to violence and mistreatment.
Dr. James J. Annarelli is no longer the interim president of Eckerd College. He is now officially the college’s sixth president.
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As many Iranians have mobilized to speak out against an unjust regime and leadership, protesters have been met with death sentences, jail time and forceful involvement from a militarized police.
Eckerd highlights new safety measures by upgrading their security phones to me marked with blue lights.
The Eckerd College St. Pete Center for Civic Engagement and Social Impact works to connect students to their community by facilitating involvement in the St.Petersburg and Tampa area through a combination of leadership opportunities and goal oriented engagement such as participating in local…
New ban in Florida regarding gender-affirming healthcare has become a growing concern in the Eckerd community.
Eckerd’s Alpha Prasch residents have experienced an ongoing struggle with air conditioning since Autumn term. After a few weeks, the issue was resolved for most residents until October.
Governor Ron DeSantis (R) secured his second term with 59.4% of the votes, defeating former Florida Governor and Representative Charlie Crist (D) in the Nov. 8 midterms. Voters also cast their ballots for Florida’s open seats in the Senate and House of Representatives. Eckerd College voters …
Driven by the comprehensive campus plan, which details upgrades for up to the next 25 years, the facilities, planning, development and construction teams have been busy working on campus infrastructure.
With Nov. 8 midterms today, and Florida registration having closed on Oct. 11, Eckerd students from Florida Public Interest Research Group (PIRG) have been organizing events to educate student voters on the process.
In September, Bon Appétit began once again donating food that would have been discarded to the Good Neighbors charity through their Food Recovery program.
Nearly two months into the Fall 2022 semester, Interim President James Annarelli’s work has been focused on establishing personal connections among the Eckerd community, work that he describes as “very busy and very satisfying.”
This survey works to uncover the gaps and voids that the college may overlook and be able to better support students in the Title IX process and around issues of sexual violence. Students may be uninformed and it helps the college in its efforts to educate in more targeted and focused ways.
Setting a precedent of sustainable commitment to ingrain a culture of environmental awareness, President Jim Annarelli and ECOS President Christyna Reagan affirmed the Break Free From Plastics Pledge (BFFP) commitment at the recent ice cream social at Hough Quad, where participants were enco…
Last week, Hurricane Ian devastated a large portion of Florida’s southwestern coast. As Eckerd College and the St. Petersburg community breathe a sigh of relief from a near miss and relatively little damage, there also comes a call to action. Seeing the destruction and impact on Port Charlot…
On Sept. 8, Eckerd College Organization of Students (ECOS) Executive Council members sent emails to 189 professors asking for classroom accommodations for religious holidays, namely Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur, as well as Election Day.
In an Eckerd College Emergency Notification sent at 2:45 p.m. on Sunday, students were alerted to prepare to evacuate from campus by 5 p.m on Monday in response to incoming Tropical Storm Ian.
House Bill 7 (HB7), or the Stop wrongs to our kids and employees Act (Stop WOKE), was filed on Jan. 11 as a new approach to limiting education in public schools about subjects that may prompt complicated discussions in the classroom, such as conversations that sound discriminatory. These new…
Food insecurity has been the topic on Eckerd’s student’s tongues.
From operating hours to the concept of the long-standing “Triton’s Pub,” and addition of a taqueria, dining services are changing with this academic year. Fueled by feedback from students, according to Associate Dean for Student Life Anne Wetmore ‘94, more accommodations will be implemented …
On Friday, June 10 Eckerd College President Damián Fernández sent an email to the Eckerd community stating that he would be stepping down as president beginning August 1, 2022. Five days later, Eckerd’s Board of Trustees appointed Vice President for Student Life and Dean of Students James An…
On Sunday, May 23, Eckerd College graduated 527 students in the 59th Annual Commencement ceremony. The ceremony highlighted Alex Gordon ‘22 giving the greeting from the graduating class and Trustee Miles Collier delivering the commencement address.
This coming fall, the Human Experience and Imagining Justice Curriculums will be reworked allowing for students to have a different education from previous years. Associate Dean for General Education Heather Vincent said the second semester of Human Experience will be officially renamed to F…
After seven themed housing proposals from Resident Advisors (RAs), Residence Life and Housing approved two new themed housing options on April 15. The new Global Experience House and the Artistic Crafts House will be optional housing for returning students in Fall 2022. Along with these new …
On March 24, senior creative writing and Spanish major Erin Matozel finished a Spanish translated version of the Armacost Library’s self-guided tour with help from Visiting Instruction and Outreach Librarian Jenica Ibarra. Matozel created the tour for her Spanish capstone project.
On Monday, Mar. 28, Gov. DeSantis signed Florida House Bill 1557 into law. It’s official title is the “Parental Rights in Education” bill, however it was nicknamed the “Don’t Say Gay” bill.
Eckerd College will be introducing a living learning community and four new themed housing options for students in fall 2022. Only first-year students interested in leadership will be able to apply for the living learning community, while the other housing themes will be available for all st…
Students gathered in Fox Hall to listen to Political Science and International Relations & Global Affairs professors during the “Ukraine-Russia Education and Action Event” on Friday, March 4. Speakers Neal Walker, Anthony Brunello, Mary K. Meyer McAleese and Allison Quatrini discussed th…
Miles Collier, a member of Eckerd College’s Board of Trustees and former Board Chair, will be the commencement speaker for the May 2022 graduation ceremony. Along with his service on the board, Collier is a retired business executive and automobile enthusiast.
On Jan. 19, Eckerd counseling services welcomed Sharmila Shroff ‘94 as a part-time counselor. Shroff, a licensed mental health counselor, focuses on anxiety, diversity, health and wellness.
On Friday, March 18, the Eckerd College Organization of Students Executive Council elections ended at noon. Christyna Reagan, junior, won the vote for president while first-year Michael Jerome received the most votes for vice president of student engagement. The 2022-2023 ECOS executive coun…
In December 2021, sophomore Tony Salvatori created an Instagram account called @ecconservatives, and began posting content about various political and social topics, such as gun control, religion and abortion. At the end of February, Salvatori applied to charter an official student Republica…
While most people spend their Spring Break relaxing on the beach, it can also be a great time for students to help the community through reflective service learning (RSL) and volunteering with organizations. Students who are choosing to stay on campus this year can spend their time completin…
Campaign season is back for the Eckerd College Organization of Students (ECOS) executive council. Candidates declared candidacy on Sunday, March 6 which put two positions up for contention.
On Feb. 15, Eckerd’s Public Interest Research Group (PIRG) held their Spring kickoff to celebrate the end of their new member registration process. The event was to inform students about activism opportunities on campus and launch their campaigns for this semester.
On Feb. 14, Executive Director of Inclusive Excellence Beverly Warren sent out the Diversity and Equity Campus Climate Survey to Eckerd’s community. The survey asks about perceptions of Eckerd’s campus climate, how the college supports diversity and equity and experiences with discrimination…
Less than two miles away from Central Ave. in St. Petersburg, Fla., music surged down Ninth Ave. S. More than 60 vendors lined the street, selling vegetables or advocating for social change. Mayor Ken Welch begins the festivities officially at 10 a.m. and a five-man drum group gets the crowd…
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