

DA Integrity Statement to supplement code of conduct
The Douglas Anderson Integrity Statement is a page-long document that outlines specific bullet points of what administration believes is not covered in the district made, Student Code of Conduct. Continue reading DA Integrity Statement to supplement code of conduct

Analysis: Days later, America awaits election results
Delays caused by errors and slow mail processing
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Students balance safety and arts in DHR decision
When Duval County Public Schools students returned to class in August, they had to choose between attending classes on campus two days a week and virtually the other three, known as hybrid learning, or completely online through the new Duval HomeRoom program. Regardless of which option students chose, many Douglas Anderson students ended up with fewer arts area classes than they expected. Continue reading Students balance safety and arts in DHR decision

Love Letters: Britney Garibay and Frida Kahlo
We began our conversation with Frida Kahlo’s unibrow: a trait that has brought her both admiration and scorn. As a prominent feature of her face, it is also sometimes considered a prominent feature of Kahlo’s body of work, which includes a number of self-portraits exploring the many facets of her personal identity. Continue reading Love Letters: Britney Garibay and Frida Kahlo

Changing information caused student uncertainty in school scheduling
Ever since plans for students to return to class were unveiled in June, Duval County Public Schools students and faculty have faced issues and misunderstandings regarding the Duval HomeRoom and Hybrid learning plans. Continue reading Changing information caused student uncertainty in school scheduling

Kevin Kraft
Kevin Kraft is a senior in Creative Writing and web editor of The Artisan. Unsure of his future ambitions or plans, he’s trying a little bit of everything during his remaining time at DA. He is a passionate fan of the Jacksonville Jaguars and Tampa Bay Rays, and as a result can often be found crying somewhere on Sunday afternoons. Continue reading Kevin Kraft

Abigail Gower
Abigail, or Abby, Gower is a junior creative writer at Douglas Anderson and this is her first year as a staff writer on The Artisan news magazine. Even as a journalist, Abigail enjoys writing fiction and creative non-fiction the most. When she’s not writing she busies herself by embroidering flowers onto clothes. Right now, Abigail lives with her mom and dog Lucy, and hopes, as … Continue reading Abigail Gower

Sarah Ermold
Sarah Ermold is a junior creative writer at Douglas Anderson and a first year staff writer for The Artisan news magazine. Sarah has been interested in journalism because it allows her to learn about the world and the people around her in a special way. Her favorite form of writing is fiction, Sarah finds enjoyment in creating unique characters and settings. One of her other … Continue reading Sarah Ermold

Hannah Wehrung
Hannah Wehrung (pronounced Weh-rung, Where-ung, Wearing, or anything of a similar sort) is a senior in Creative Writing and the Editor-in-chief of The Artisan news magazine. Before becoming Editor-in-chief, Hannah was The Artisan’s Social Media Manager. This is her second year on staff. Outside of the newsroom, Hannah is a co-founder and editor of Round Robin, and a staff writer and editor for Second Revolution … Continue reading Hannah Wehrung

Mia Parola
Mia Parola is a junior in Creative Writing. This is her first year of the Artisan as a staff writer. Her interest in journalism was sparked in middle school when she began to keep up with news and current events. Since then, she has had a great respect for the art and is thrilled to pursue it herself. Mia has been a Florida Gators fan … Continue reading Mia Parola