Stories from the current online edition of In Motion. en-us http://www.dscinmotion.com Mon, 01 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT Sat, 13 Mar 2010 05:15:45 GMT 20 http://www.dscinmotion.com/news/2010/03/01/CoverStories/Student.Journalists.Professors.And.Professionals.Converge.On.Conference.March.14-3889817.shtml Student journalists, professors and professionals converge on conference March 14-16 Journalism students, advisers and working media professionals from coast to coast and beyond will meet March 14-16 in New York City for the annual spring National College Media Convention, hosted by the College Media Advisers. 45e3f628-2468-43f3-bf5d-84fdd357b3d6 Mon, 01 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT Cover stories 3/01/10 Elena Jarvis, In Motion Advisor http://www.dscinmotion.com/news/2010/03/01/CoverStories/ Campus News http://www.dscinmotion.com/news/2010/03/01/CoverStories/Raising.More.Than.Classes-3886836.shtml Splashed across television screens every year are shows that glorify college drinking and partying. What is not known is that alcohol consumption for students is at an all-time high. The Veteran's Organization at Daytona State is looking to tackle this problem with an Alcohol Awareness Day on April 8 from 11 a. 4681ee69-d606-4cf1-9db4-9b8a980d3700 Mon, 01 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT Cover stories 3/01/10 By Carmen Davis, In Motion Staff Writer http://media.collegepublisher.com/media/paper1037/thumbs/t_6scwqeh9.jpg http://www.dscinmotion.com/news/2010/03/01/CoverStories/ Campus News http://www.dscinmotion.com/news/2010/03/01/Opinion/In.Mind-3889079.shtml See what students from your school have to say about everyday issues or occurrences... 5f743fc5-cfd2-4842-97ba-7bb33142e827 Mon, 01 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT Opinion 3/01/10 "What are your plans for Spring Break?" http://media.collegepublisher.com/media/paper1037/thumbs/t_1z1o867s.jpg http://www.dscinmotion.com/news/2010/03/01/Opinion/ Opinion/Editorial http://www.dscinmotion.com/news/2010/03/01/Opinion/Incentives.Not.Core.Value.Of.Volunteering-3886837.shtml As society changes with the times, it seems the definition of volunteering changes as well. We now live in a world where volunteering means performing a service willingly, as long as some form of payment is involved. As of Jan. 1, Disney began distributing a million free tickets to residents who complete a specified volunteer project or opportunity in their area. d70e480b-4826-4a23-963e-ccbfda5e413f Mon, 01 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT Opinion 3/01/10 By Austin King, InMotion Staff Writer http://media.collegepublisher.com/media/paper1037/thumbs/t_xa5zxxsu.jpg http://www.dscinmotion.com/news/2010/03/01/Opinion/ Opinion/Editorial http://www.dscinmotion.com/news/2010/03/01/Opinion/College.Joins.Texting.Craze-3886839.shtml MSNBC recently cited a U.S. Census report that found that Americans sent over 110 billion text messages in December 2008. That was double the number of texts sent during December of 2007. The 2007 numbers were roughly two times the amount of texts sent in 2006. dc6b401e-790c-44a3-8d4f-e46270fa585a Mon, 01 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT Opinion 3/01/10 By Eric Bem, InMotion Staff Writer http://media.collegepublisher.com/media/paper1037/thumbs/t_o4ahqy42.jpg http://www.dscinmotion.com/news/2010/03/01/Opinion/ Opinion/Editorial http://www.dscinmotion.com/news/2010/03/01/News/Campus.Safety.Reports-3889351.shtml In 2009 there were: 116 - Thefts, 23 - Assaults, 18 - Threats, 14 - Acts of Vandalism, 2 - Arsons, 1- Exposure of a sex organ December Dec. 1 2009 a student was almost hit by moving vehicle that seemed to speed up as he walked by. Dec. 7 2009 a student listed as a missing person was recovered on campus by Port Orange Police Department. c15f7af1-2d76-498a-bad7-6e18ec1c0ac8 Mon, 01 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT News 3/01/10 http://www.dscinmotion.com/news/2010/03/01/News/ Campus News http://www.dscinmotion.com/news/2010/03/01/News/Housing.Hubbub.Highlights.Board.Meeting-3888879.shtml The February Board of Trustees Meeting was standing room only and tensions ran high as the Board and Dr. Sharples sought to address the student housing dilemma. A contracting deal fell through last month with Concord Eastridge Inc. on student housing. It was then that Dr. e1175856-949d-4ae8-882b-60380ba3eeef Mon, 01 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT News 3/01/10 By Carmen Davis, In Motion Staff Writer http://www.dscinmotion.com/news/2010/03/01/News/ Campus News http://www.dscinmotion.com/news/2010/03/01/News/Philanthropic.Athletes.Take.On.Haiti-3888885.shtml Athletic candor is not just obtained through rigorous practices and academic achievement but also through philanthropy. The athletes at Daytona State know just that. After Haiti was rocked by a 7.0 magnitude earthquake, athletes came together to provide hope for those devastated by the quake. a74c9922-61ad-44a6-870f-63377a75b380 Mon, 01 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT News 3/01/10 By Carmen Davis, In Motion Staff Writer http://www.dscinmotion.com/news/2010/03/01/News/ Campus News http://www.dscinmotion.com/news/2010/03/01/News/Jersey.Girl.A.Bitch.Worth.Saving-3888893.shtml Sadly, thousands just like this "Jersey Girl" are put down every day. But with a little help from Daytona State College staff members Vicki Stanley and Nancy Abbey, Jersey Girl - local pet celebrity - and Second Chance Rescue are making no-kill a big trend from Bunnell, to Daytona Beach Shores and beyond. 81e99885-7500-42c9-8b17-179235bcd6c8 Mon, 01 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT News 3/01/10 By Ryan Wendler http://media.collegepublisher.com/media/paper1037/thumbs/t_2it75rqc.jpg http://www.dscinmotion.com/news/2010/03/01/News/ Campus News http://www.dscinmotion.com/news/2010/03/01/News/Did-You.Know-3888917.shtml * S pring break patrons can sail away with Royal Caribbean starting at just $299 per person. They have both three and four night cruises with destinations all over the Caribbean and parts of Mexico. * H ave fun in the sun with the Daytona Beach Surfing School which gives private lessons daily for $50 per hour. 7d3287d6-78c0-429e-bcb0-7393e56860e5 Mon, 01 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT News 3/01/10 Things to do during Spring Break By Bobbie Jo Stuff and Carmen Davis, InMotion Staff Writers http://media.collegepublisher.com/media/paper1037/thumbs/t_91fbjyq6.jpg http://www.dscinmotion.com/news/2010/03/01/News/ Campus News http://www.dscinmotion.com/news/2010/03/01/Features/heres.To.You.Campus.Safety-3888960.shtml It's time to celebrate those who are on campus more than anyone else. They drive the trenches in their golf carts while keeping the college safe. Here's to you, Campus Safety. The other day I stopped in to pick up some Band-Aids and discovered a bunch of features I never knew existed. e67758d6-9adc-4e7a-b181-403dd6dd5830 Mon, 01 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT Features 3/01/10 By Bobbie Jo Stuff, InMotion Staff Writer http://media.collegepublisher.com/media/paper1037/thumbs/t_0xh9t03r.jpg http://www.dscinmotion.com/news/2010/03/01/Features/ Features/Campus Life http://www.dscinmotion.com/news/2010/03/01/Features/Track.Troubles.Create.Long.Races.Big.Finishes-3888937.shtml The annual kickoff to the NASCAR calendar, Speedweeks had its share of highs and one big low at Daytona International Speedway in mid-February. With declining TV ratings and attendance in 2009, NASCAR made an effort in the offseason to create better racing at its most famous track by giving team's the ability to run bigger restrictor plates and allowing bump drafting. 8b074950-07d1-4938-b245-052e769b43f1 Mon, 01 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT Features 3/01/10 Text by Michael Lovecchio and Photos by Jason Weingart http://media.collegepublisher.com/media/paper1037/thumbs/t_3o783308.jpg http://www.dscinmotion.com/news/2010/03/01/Features/ Features/Campus Life http://www.dscinmotion.com/news/2010/03/01/Sports/Daytona.State.Basketball.In.Regional.Tournaments-3889340.shtml MEN'S Record: 21-6 Daytona State's men's basketball team has been on fire as of late with 13 consecutive wins, capped off with a Mid-Florida Conference championship. The Falcons topped Central Florida Community College 82-74 and will now take on Suncoast Conference runner-up St. 02a24747-2a2e-4d39-82c0-4aae24f16603 Mon, 01 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT Sports 3/01/10 http://www.dscinmotion.com/news/2010/03/01/Sports/ Sports http://www.dscinmotion.com/news/2010/03/01/Sports/TopRanked.Falcons.Golf.Team.Hoping.For.Title.Run-3888947.shtml The Daytona State College women's golf team entered the 2009-2010 season determined to continue where it left off last year. In her 12th year as the program's head coach, Laura Brown feels confident about the team she assembled. With a talented recruiting class and the return of five players, expectations for the fall season were high. 5df0319c-9678-48fa-adc1-2d2925643c80 Mon, 01 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT Sports 3/01/10 By Mare Seide, In Motion Staff Writer http://www.dscinmotion.com/news/2010/03/01/Sports/ Sports http://www.dscinmotion.com/news/2010/03/01/Entertainment/Benefiting.Tomorrow.With.Music.Of.Today-3888980.shtml The stage felt like it held over 100 years of talent at the annual Mark Hodgson and friends benefit on Feb. 19. The entire concert was light hearted and laid back. It was like stepping into another time for music, before musicians were boxed in by ego and money. d02ea4f4-4ac7-4ca6-ac3c-87268440a589 Mon, 01 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT Entertainment 3/01/10 By Bobbie Jo Stuff, InMotion Staff Writer http://media.collegepublisher.com/media/paper1037/thumbs/t_x5zfc3v0.jpg http://www.dscinmotion.com/news/2010/03/01/Entertainment/ Arts/Entertainment http://www.dscinmotion.com/news/2010/03/01/Entertainment/Getting.Ready.To.Raise.Curtains.Of.Two.Productions-3888993.shtml There are a lot of things happening in the Theatre Arts department at Daytona State College this semester, including performances of two productions: "Godspell" and "The Arabian Nights". The College's drama program has already brought the school productions of "The Taming of the Shrew" and "All In The Timing," but the two new performances will begin in March and April. 287bb084-326c-4861-9d73-e57abe48e635 Mon, 01 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT Entertainment 3/01/10 By Alyssa Merwin, In Motion Staff Writer http://www.dscinmotion.com/news/2010/03/01/Entertainment/ Arts/Entertainment http://www.dscinmotion.com/news/2010/03/01/Entertainment/Student.Gallery-3888998.shtml This series is about the little things that make up memories. You remember that gold pin that your grandmother wore? When you think of it, you remember how her house smelled; the long hallway that you were scared to walk through; the day that she helped you ride a bike. a6b01b12-bdf2-43b1-ab84-07b850dc5763 Mon, 01 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT Entertainment 3/01/10 http://media.collegepublisher.com/media/paper1037/thumbs/t_m7dr3sv5.jpg http://www.dscinmotion.com/news/2010/03/01/Entertainment/ Arts/Entertainment http://www.dscinmotion.com/news/2010/03/01/Entertainment/465-Pound.Chihuahua.Rocks.Bands.World-3888989.shtml A 465-pound Chihuahua. It's not some amazingly overweight animal, it's the subject line that helped launch pop rock band We the Kings onto the music scene. In an effort to attract more fans on MySpace, the band once had to send outrageous messages with the subject-line "465-pound Chihuahua" to random users of the social networking Web site. 8fd29ddf-8e5c-45b2-8398-d1f9ca815ca3 Mon, 01 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT Entertainment 3/01/10 By Bobbie Jo Stuff, InMotion Staff Writer http://media.collegepublisher.com/media/paper1037/thumbs/t_g9cn8rc7.jpg http://www.dscinmotion.com/news/2010/03/01/Entertainment/ Arts/Entertainment http://www.dscinmotion.com/news/2010/03/01/Entertainment/Ole-Literary.Magazine-3889368.shtml 99acb96d-17b5-48a6-b313-a972d8006094 Mon, 01 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT Entertainment 3/01/10 http://media.collegepublisher.com/media/paper1037/thumbs/t_w11vr21b.jpg http://www.dscinmotion.com/news/2010/03/01/Entertainment/ Arts/Entertainment http://www.dscinmotion.com/news/2010/03/01/Calendar/March.Calendar-3889025.shtml EXHIBITS SOUTHEAST MUSEUM OF PHOTOGRAPHY - The SMP offers interactive and rotating exhibits in the Mori Hosseini Center, Bldg. 1200. Admission to the Museum is free. All events are free and open to the public, unless otherwise noted. Museum hours: 11 a.m.-5 p. 2591110e-74b0-4021-9285-3a4a0c174b4d Mon, 01 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT Calendar 3/01/10 http://media.collegepublisher.com/media/paper1037/thumbs/t_f9706389.jpg http://www.dscinmotion.com/news/2010/03/01/Calendar/ Other http://www.dscinmotion.com/news/2010/03/01/Calendar/Visit.Us.On.Facebook-3889383.shtml 4a6a84cb-edba-4e2f-97ce-306be10e852c Mon, 01 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT Calendar 3/01/10 http://media.collegepublisher.com/media/paper1037/thumbs/t_d523l251.png http://www.dscinmotion.com/news/2010/03/01/Calendar/ Other