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Ozzy's Truck
A Legacy of Awareness and Action Article by Lillian Taylor | Photography by Lambo Studios Think back to the last time you heard a story that compelled you to pause, reflect, and reevaluate your priorities. It is highly unlikely that you will read about Ozzy and remain indifferent. His life and untimely death have become a catalyst for change. The pain of losing someone we love is a universal experience. However, for Jared Ashley, losing his Navy buddy, MM3 Jeffery “Ozzy” Otzwirk, to a silent...
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Life + Culture
Finding Respite
Little Pink Houses of Hope Article by Lillian Taylor | Photography by Lori Sparacio Picture a family, weary from the constant barrage of treatments and tests, stepping onto a sunlit porch overlooking the ocean. The salty breeze carries away their worries, if only for a moment, as they embrace the opportunity to simply be together. These moments are transformative. They offer a glimpse of life outside the confines of medical appointments and hospitals, a life where laughter and relaxation are...
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From Classrooms to Coastlines
Nationally recognized, locally rooted: Teaching students to be stewards of the environment Article by Molly Henry | Photography by JD Swiger- Swiger Studio The April 20, 2010, Deepwater Horizon oil spill was miles away, but its impact reached unexpected corners of the country. Watching the community come together to restore the coast left a lasting impact on a young scientist, Krista Fleming. Soon after the oil spill, Fleming found her way to connect with the environment through scuba diving...
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Food + Beverage
Milkshake Momma
Like Momma Used to Make Article by Lillian Taylor | Photography by JD Swiger- Swiger Studio Stepping through the doors of Milkshake Momma, you're immediately immersed in an atmosphere that is as unique as its name. While the milkshakes, reminiscent of those momma used to make, draw many visitors, it's the freshly made food from scratch that keeps people coming back. The menu features kitchen classics like the John Wayne Burger and the Good Ol' Boy Hotdog, whose playful names are just as...
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