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It feels like there's a rock on my chest and there's nothing I can do to lift it. I despise how he controls my life and my emotions now. Everything I do and every decision I make revolves around him. Like, am I going to see him in the dining hall? Is it safe to study in the library or should I be afraid of another panic attack when I see him there?" A sexual assault survivor speaks out about her daily struggles after being raped by another student. She wishes to remain anonymous. (Victim not pictured, model used for anonymity)https://kyrashportun.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/dscn1770.jpgDSCN1770"For the past four weeks it feels like I've been struggling to breathe, to keep my head above the water that continuously rises. It feels like there's a rock on my chest and there's nothing I can do to lift it. I despise how he controls my life and my emotions now. Everything I do and every decision I make revolves around him. Like, am I going to see him in the dining hall? Is it safe to study in the library or should I be afraid of another panic attack when I see him there?" A sexual assault survivor speaks out about her daily struggles after being raped by another student. She wishes to remain anonymous. (Victim not pictured, model used for anonymity)https://kyrashportun.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/dscn1793.jpgDSCN1793People constantly question victims, asking them why they didn't scream or try to get away from their rapist. James W. Hopper, PhD, a psychologist at the Harvard Medical School, explained why victims act the way they do during an assault. "Freezing is a brain-based response to detecting danger, especially during a predator's attack. Your brain releases stress chemicals into the prefrontal cortex, the brain region that allows us to think rationally." Victims are blamed for their rape and that needs to change. (Victim not pictured, model used for anonymity)https://kyrashportun.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/dscn1801.jpgDSCN1801According to the National Sexual Violence Resource Center, one in five female college students will be sexually assaulted and one in 16 men will be assaulted as well. (Victim not pictured, model used for anonymity)https://kyrashportun.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/dscn1832.jpgDSCN1832Different resources are available to sexual assault victims that may help them report their assault, but these resources may not be supported by the federal government much longer. Betsy Devos, the new Education Secretary, commented on Title IX (the program put in place to help sexual assault victims on campus) saying that it would be "premature" for her to affirm her commitment to the preservation of this program. DeVos' family foundation has donated money to FIRE, the Foundation for Individual Rights in Education, which is an organization that in 2016 sponsored a lawsuit against the Obama administration to overturn the Title IX guidance. FIRE has historically offered guidance to those accused of sexual assault rather than to the actual victims. https://kyrashportun.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/dscn1833.jpgDSCN1833One quote that stuck with the victim was "He is innocent until proven guilty, but me? I'm a liar until proven honest."https://kyrashportun.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/dscn1846.jpgDSCN1846For those victims who do report their assault, there is a deep fear that their college or university will not seek the justice that is needed. The Hunting Ground is a documentary that follows college rape survivors that went through the Title IX process and were ignored by their university. Ivy league institutions and other colleges were more focused on covering up the crimes that occurred on their campuses rather than assisting the victim and punishing the perpetrator. In multiple cases, college athletes were the ones who were accused of the sexual assault, and because sports are responsible for a great amount of financial income to the college, the universities aimed to protect the athletes instead of the victims by violating the Title IX procedures. (Victim not pictured, model used for anonymity)https://kyrashportun.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/dscn1861.jpgDSCN1861Some of the things that the victim spoke about included the type of questions she was asked not only by the police but also by her college during the Title IX process. "They kept focusing on how much I had to drink or what I was wearing. It's honestly bullshit. Why couldn't they focus more on the fact that I said no? Why am I being blamed for something that isn't my fault? Why are they not more concerned about punishing my rapist?" (Victim not pictured, model used for anonymity)https://kyrashportun.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/dscn1854.jpgDSCN1854Only 20% of rapes involving female college-aged students are reported. Out of 1000 sexual assaults, on average, 994 perpetrators will walk free. (Victim not pictured, model used for anonymity)2019-03-29T21:29:25+00:00monthlyhttps://kyrashportun.com/2017/03/30/in-search-of-noelle-student-film-photos/https://kyrashportun.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/img_6397.jpgIMG_6397https://kyrashportun.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/img_6389.jpgIMG_6389Color charts are used to help color grade the movie during the editing process. https://kyrashportun.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/img_6385.jpgIMG_6385https://kyrashportun.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/img_6381.jpgIMG_6381Brittany Groy, a Junior studying communications and theater at Flagler College, is one of the lead actresses in the student film. She plays a character named Willow who lost her father at an early age and wears his ashes around her neck.https://kyrashportun.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/img_6379.jpgIMG_6379Each scene is shot from roughly four or five different angles, which causes the actors to have to repeat their lines hundreds of times in a span of a few hours. https://kyrashportun.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/img_6378.jpgIMG_6378https://kyrashportun.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/img_6375.jpgIMG_6375The filming of "In Search for Noelle" has stretched over a period of three months, sometimes with the crew filming into the late hours of the night. https://kyrashportun.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/img_6373.jpgIMG_6373https://kyrashportun.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/img_6371.jpgIMG_6371https://kyrashportun.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/img_6370.jpgIMG_63702019-03-29T21:26:08+00:00monthlyhttps://kyrashportun.com/2017/03/16/behind-the-scenes-photos-student-film/https://kyrashportun.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/screen-shot-2017-03-08-at-11-57-33-pm.pngScreen Shot 2017-03-08 at 11.57.33 PMhttps://kyrashportun.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/img_6342.jpgIMG_6342https://kyrashportun.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/img_6336.jpgIMG_6336https://kyrashportun.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/img_6324.jpgIMG_6324https://kyrashportun.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/img_6314.jpgIMG_6314https://kyrashportun.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/img_6306.jpgIMG_6306https://kyrashportun.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/img_6305.jpgIMG_6305https://kyrashportun.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/img_6303.jpgIMG_6303https://kyrashportun.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/img_6300.jpgIMG_6300https://kyrashportun.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/img_6277.jpgIMG_62772019-03-29T21:24:45+00:00monthlyhttps://kyrashportun.com/2018/03/29/pirates-in-st-augustine/https://kyrashportun.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/swashbuck.jpgswashbuckhttps://kyrashportun.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/gallery_1219_441_13326.jpggallery_1219_441_133262019-03-29T21:14:55+00:00monthlyhttps://kyrashportun.com/2018/03/29/music-producing-in-st-augustine-cretellas-story/https://kyrashportun.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/screen-shot-2018-04-16-at-12-12-28-pm.pngScreen Shot 2018-04-16 at 12.12.28 PM2019-03-29T21:13:55+00:00monthlyhttps://kyrashportun.com/2018/12/20/behind-the-scenes-covering-the-2018-florida-governors-race/https://kyrashportun.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/P1040351.jpgP10403512019-03-29T21:11:39+00:00monthlyhttps://kyrashportun.com/2018/12/20/voa-student-union-would-you-pick-a-random-roommate/https://kyrashportun.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/screen-shot-2019-02-27-at-4.06.18-pm.pngScreen Shot 2019-02-27 at 4.06.18 PMhttps://kyrashportun.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/unnamed.jpgunnamed2019-03-29T21:11:04+00:00monthlyhttps://kyrashportun.com/2019/02/27/behind-the-scenes-reporting-ancient-city-cat-show/https://kyrashportun.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/screen-shot-2019-02-27-at-3.50.50-pm.pngScreen Shot 2019-02-27 at 3.50.50 PM2019-03-29T21:10:11+00:00monthlyhttps://kyrashportun.com/2019/03/26/1-new-text-message-vote/2019-03-29T21:09:26+00:00monthlyhttps://kyrashportun.com/2019/03/11/kara-and-nate-mini-vlog/https://kyrashportun.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/screen-shot-2019-03-11-at-10.13.28-pm.pngScreen Shot 2019-03-11 at 10.13.28 PM2019-03-29T21:07:42+00:00monthlyhttps://kyrashportun.com/2019/03/26/daytona-bike-week/2019-03-29T21:01:31+00:00monthlyhttps://kyrashportun.com/2019/03/29/all-nations-soccer-league/https://kyrashportun.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/screen-shot-2019-03-29-at-4.58.18-pm.pngScreen Shot 2019-03-29 at 4.58.18 PMhttps://kyrashportun.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/screen-shot-2019-03-29-at-4.55.24-pm.pngScreen Shot 2019-03-29 at 4.55.24 PM2019-03-29T20:58:55+00:00monthlyhttps://kyrashportun.com/2019/03/26/indoek-life-in-ponce/2019-03-26T22:42:20+00:00monthlyhttps://kyrashportun.com/2017/01/26/people-at-work/https://kyrashportun.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/dscn12931.jpgdscn1293Firefighters Abby Taylor and Ryan Costeira suit up on January 25 at the St. Augustine Fire Department before heading out to a mock call. https://kyrashportun.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/dscn13001.jpgdscn1300A typical firefighter's shift lasts 24 hours. The firefighters all eat, sleep and live together at the St. Augustine Fire Department (SAFD). https://kyrashportun.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/dscn13071.jpgdscn1307In 2016, the SAFD received an average of 12 calls per shift. "On a typical day, we might receive anywhere between eight and 20 calls though," said firefighter Abby Taylor. https://kyrashportun.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/dscn13081.jpgdscn1308Every firefighter's shift begins and ends at 7 a.m. All before breakfast together, the team gets into uniform and attends a morning meeting. https://kyrashportun.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/dscn13401.jpgdscn1340"We'll have a bunch of different kinds of training throughout the day during our shift, but it's usually split up by other tasks we gotta do around the station," said Taylor. Checking off the truck and its equipment is one of the first things the team will do in the beginning of their shift.https://kyrashportun.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/dscn13461.jpgdscn1346The St. Augustine Fire Department will do pre-fire walkthroughs around the city during the day. These walkthroughs include touring different buildings so the firefighters know what they're headed in to if a call comes in overnight. https://kyrashportun.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/dscn13561.jpgdscn1356Once a call is received, the firefighters will assess which kind of equipment is needed for the emergency. Firefighter Ryan Costeira starts up a power saw during a mock call. https://kyrashportun.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/dscn13671.jpgdscn1367During an emergency call, firefighters must move quickly in order to get to the scene. "Sometimes we're required to extract the victim of a vehicle accident from their car with the chainsaws," said Taylor. https://kyrashportun.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/dscn13801.jpgdscn1380"My favorite part of the job is the camaraderie," said Taylor. "The team spends all day and night together, so we get really close." https://kyrashportun.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/dscn13901.jpgdscn1390"It stinks when someone's house catches fire, but it's exciting when we actually get one," said Taylor. "It's what we're trained for." 2019-03-26T22:25:23+00:00monthlyhttps://kyrashportun.com/2017/02/09/humans-of-st-augustine/https://kyrashportun.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/dscn1536.jpgdscn1536"When I was a cop, I used to make tons of friends on the roads. They didn't really appreciate my friendship though."https://kyrashportun.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/dscn1537.jpgdscn1537"You know, they saw that one of our guys had a British medallion on his chest and they came right over to us. About six months after I received a huge package in the mail with tons of pictures of me and the Queen and Prince Philip together." https://kyrashportun.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/dscn1538.jpgdscn1538Terry Olianski, 63, is a retired police officer from Toronto, Canada, visiting St. Augustine during the winter season. Back in Toronto, Terri briefly worked as part of the Honor Guard. His position in the Guard led him to meeting the Queen of England and Prince Philip. https://kyrashportun.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/dscn1539.jpgdscn1539Sheila Largo, a contributing artist at the Golden Gypsy in downtown St. Augustine, used to work with a creative arts therapist "back in the day." Originally from New York but having been raised in South Florid, Sheila spoke about her love for art and expressing herself. "I'm just glad I have somewhere that I can display my art again. I split the profit 50/50 with the owner, but showing my art is good enough for me."https://kyrashportun.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/dscn1540.jpgdscn1540https://kyrashportun.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/dscn1545.jpgdscn1545Sheila hurried around the Golden Gypsy, showing off each one of her creations. https://kyrashportun.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/dscn1551.jpgdscn1551"Our entire nation is hypocritical when it comes to laws and regulations. Cause I'm not rich and white, I'm not free." Iggy, 29 years old, quit her job two years ago to live on the streets and preach about Christianity. https://kyrashportun.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/dscn1553.jpgdscn1553"I got a dollar and some change in my pocket and I'm the happiest motherf***** there is!" Iggy spoke about life on the streets, stating that after giving up her financially rewarding job, her heart changed and she became a more generous person. Iggy saves up any money she can to buy snacks to donate to the St. Francis House. She continuously takes a stand against those who look down on the less fortunate, claiming that life on the outside is more rewarding than being surrounded by money and politics. 2019-03-26T22:25:12+00:00monthlyhttps://kyrashportun.com/2017/02/09/a-day-in-the-life-of-a-student-athlete/2019-03-26T22:25:02+00:00monthlyhttps://kyrashportun.com/2017/04/20/a-day-in-the-life-of-mayor-of-st-augustine/https://kyrashportun.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/dscn2178.jpgDSCN2178Nancy Shaver, mayor of St. Augustine, was featured on NPR with Melissa Ross on Tuesday morning at 9. She spoke with Ms. Ross about the dangers of sea level rise and how they would affect the coastal cities of Florida, especially St. Augustine.https://kyrashportun.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/dscn2185.jpgDSCN2185At the Jacksonville studio, Shaver and Ross took calls from locals listening in to the broadcast and answered questions pertaining to the rise of the sea level. Mayor Shaver said that the city infrastructure that would be most affected by the sea level rise was sewage. https://kyrashportun.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/dscn2235.jpgDSCN2235After her NPR broadcast, Mayor Shaver drove back to her home in Lincolnville to answer some emails in her home office. Mayor Shaver explained that she did not have her own staff, so she does handles the majority of her own work personally. https://kyrashportun.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/dscn2260.jpgDSCN2260Once a week, Mayor Shaver will meet with the city manager, John P. Regan, for a two hour meeting. https://kyrashportun.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/dscn2295.jpgDSCN2295In the meeting, the mayor and the city manager will discuss any issues that they may want to address in the coming weeks along with any city planning that needs to be done. https://kyrashportun.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/dscn2315.jpgDSCN2315The group asked the mayor questions about her past experiences and what lead her to become active in local politics. They also shared their hopes for the future. https://kyrashportun.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/dscn2319.jpgDSCN2319https://kyrashportun.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/dscn2320.jpgDSCN2320In the afternoon, Mayor Shaver visited Alpha Omega Miracle Home, a shelter for single moms. https://kyrashportun.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/dscn2323.jpgDSCN2323Mayor Shaver spoke to the group about her past, relating her experiences as a single mom to theirs. https://kyrashportun.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/dscn2365.jpgDSCN23652019-03-26T22:23:45+00:00monthlyhttps://kyrashportun.com/contact/2019-03-12T02:26:55+00:00weekly0.6https://kyrashportun.com/2018/11/28/after-parkland-the-activist/https://kyrashportun.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/screen-shot-2019-02-27-at-3.55.28-pm.pngScreen Shot 2019-02-27 at 3.55.28 PMhttps://kyrashportun.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/screen-shot-2018-11-28-at-10-29-03-am.pngScreen Shot 2018-11-28 at 10.29.03 AMhttps://kyrashportun.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/msd.jpgMSD2019-02-27T21:01:24+00:00monthlyhttps://kyrashportun.comdaily1.02023-06-23T22:44:22+00:00