This article was submitted to Spire Magazine by Brendan Gerdts (he/him). For more information on submitting to Spire, visit our contribute page. When I first won my seat in the Student Senate, it … [Read more...] about The Last Time I was Called Evil: My Time in the Amplify Movement
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Florida Students Create Change With the Team Enough Lobbying Collective
When many Americans hear the word “lobbying,” they imagine people advocating for legislation benefiting big corporations and billionaires. However, lobbyists can also promote legislation which … [Read more...] about Florida Students Create Change With the Team Enough Lobbying Collective
Opinion: Jack Denton is Unfit to Lead Florida State’s Student Senate
“Jack Denton's Words Disqualify Him From Holding FSU’s Senate Presidency” Screenshots have been circulating in which Jack Denton, the President of Florida Statements University’s Student Senate, … [Read more...] about Opinion: Jack Denton is Unfit to Lead Florida State’s Student Senate
Pregnant at Florida State? You May Be On Your Own
Our twenties are an awkward time. Some of us graduated half a decade ago, while some of us are just in our second year. Some of us are getting married, having kids, and some of us are moving in with … [Read more...] about Pregnant at Florida State? You May Be On Your Own
How College Enables Alcohol Abuse
“You’re not an alcoholic until you graduate” is a common joke on college campuses, including Florida State University. As light-hearted as this may seem, it hosts a variety of dangerous implications. … [Read more...] about How College Enables Alcohol Abuse
“Some People Had No Options”: Students’ Spring Break Housing Insecurity
When residence halls close for spring break, FSU residents often make the long drive home, hit the beach, or spend the free week on an alternative break to fill the time between classes. It’s a … [Read more...] about “Some People Had No Options”: Students’ Spring Break Housing Insecurity