The Current

Official Student News Publication of Eckerd College The Current & Cat. 5 magazine

The Current is a daily news organization with two publishing formats: online and print. As The Online Current, web exclusives about or of interest to the Eckerd College community are uploaded daily. A 24-page print format with a circulation of 1,000 is published biweekly and distributed on campus and to subscribers.

04/28/2023

Senior marine science major Cameron Larmer will release the album “Baby Shower,” a love letter to people who have impacted him and contributed to his growth, today on all platforms.

Check out the link in our bio to learn more about the album and don’t forget to check out the music.

Writer: Kiley Woods, News Editor
Photo: Album cover art courtesy of Cameron Larmer

04/27/2023

Bodies, bagels, breasts, oh my!

Click the link in our bio to learn more about what EC Feminists do to celebrate bodies.

Writer: Elle Bancroft, Current Intern
Photographer: Donovan Snell

04/27/2023

The cafeteria that has stood at the campus’s heart since 1958 will be undergoing major changes beginning Fall semester of 2023.

Check out more at the link in our bio.

Writer: Katya Tjaha
Photo courtesy of Eckerd College

04/26/2023

I think Moodle sucks, do you? Should our love for Google Classroom shine brighter than our forced relationship with Moodle?

Read more at the link in our bio to gather your own opinion.

Writer: Nicole Vogler, Current Intern
Graphic by: Atlas Chambers, Design Manager

04/19/2023

Do you love teen angst, rebellion and the exploration of sexuality? Then you’ll love the Eckerd College Theatre Department's new show, “Spring Awakening,” running today through Saturday in Bininger Center for the Preforming Arts.

Check out the rest of the preview at the link in our bio.

Writer: Grey Curcio, Culture Editor
Photographer: Ace Muccio, PR Manager

04/18/2023

Wondering who the commencement speaker will be this year?

The commencement speaker for the class of 2023 will be LaRuby May ‘97, an alum of Eckerd notable for her work as a lawyer, entrepreneur, developer, teacher and strategist.

Read more at the link in our bio.

Writer: Katya Tjahaja, Editor-in-Chief
Photo courtesy of May Jung Law Firm website

04/14/2023

Triton’s rugby team competed against teams from all across the country in the Annual on April 7 and 8. Eckerd finished with a total record of 2-4, finishing in fourth place in the University men’s open division.

Highlights include Eckerd’s victory over Division 1 school University of Cincinnati. Eckerd rugby now turns their focus to the championship game next saturday vs St. Thomas University.

Read more at the link in our bio.

Writer: Ian Shepperd, Assistant Sports Editor
Photograph courtesy of Derek Carlson

04/13/2023

Yellow bikes are a staple of what is to be at Eckerd College. Just like the white sand of South Beach and the towering palm trees, this free ride share service has been integral to many Eckerd College experiences.

However lately functioning yellow bikes have been fewer and farther between. This begs the question: What is happening to the yellow bikes and who is to blame?

Check out more at the link in our bio.

Writer: Aaron Chimelis, Co-Science Editor
Graphic by: Atlas Chambers, Design Manager

04/12/2023

Tampa Bay Rowdies must have been named after the fans. Al Lang Stadium, the heart of downtown St. Petersburg, pollutes the spring Saturday night air with yellow and green cheers.

One crowd, in particular, stands out, literally–the Ralph’s Mob supporters group. These season ticket holders never miss a game, home or away, and invite anyone and everyone into their section, members of the group or not.

They’re a tight community that wins and loses together. Find out more about their story through the link in bio.

Writer: Georgia Bobo, Sports Editor
Photographer: Donovan Snell

04/12/2023

Despite success on the court Memphis Grizzlies star point guard Ja Morant has experienced a wave of negativity off of it.

Reports of threats and physical altercations have followed Morant from the summer to the 22-23 season. This negativity would escalate in early March when Morant flashed a gun on Instagram live.

Morant’s actions have resulted in a suspension and time away from the second team in the Western conference. Morant’s behavior comes at a poor time as the conclusion of the NBA season looms.

Read more at the link in our bio.

Writer: Ian Shepperd, Assistant Sports Editor
Photo by Hoop Habits

04/11/2023

There may be no other academic value as sacred to higher education professors than freedom. And when it's under attack, they come out fighting.

Check out more at the link in our bio.

Writer: Kiley Woods
Graphic by: Nikki Bonfiglio

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