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Students receive Sheriff’s Commendation for saving Lakeland man’s life

On April 8, 2024, junior Alex McManus and sophomore Brian von Suskil planned on driving to Starbucks early in the morning to grab breakfast while they applied for classes. Thinking the coffee house would be crowded, they decided to go to McDonalds instead.This change would alter 71-year-old Terry Dennis’ life forever.

Food Service Director Tim Raible to retire

Food Service Director Tim Raible begins his retirement on April 5 after 18 years at Florida Southern College.

Men break several records, women grab No. 33 spot at NCAA Championships

FSC men's swim team tied for tenth with their Sunshine State Conference (SSC) competitor Lynn University, while the women placed 33rd. According to FSC Athletics, the Mocs left the meet with 16 All-American honors and five broken records.

Uncertain times remain as fires burn in LA

Finding who or what to blame still remains up in the air. Though they have accused hikers, utility poles and arson, spokeswoman Ginger Colbrun for the LA division of the U.S. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives told BBC “it’s just too early” for answers.

Music professor conducts workshop at prestigious international festival

Associate Professor of Music and Director of Choral Activities Dr. Beth Gibbs was invited to conduct the 59th edition of the Festival Internacional de Cant Coral in Barcelona, Spain this past July.

Hiring Schlossberg was the best decision ‘Vogue’ made

While many were in support of the commentary made by “the people’s princess,” other followers were angry about why Vogue was talking about politics in the first place. 

Where jobs are a pleasure: FSC alumni working for Publix

It’s hard to escape the Publix identity in Polk County, especially at Florida Southern. Our field house, green and sophomore men’s dorms are named after Publix founder George W. Jenkins. The Greek suites, formally known as the Publix Charities Commons, are funded by its namesake. Students will work at their stores after classes, and their headquarters reside in the big glass building by the local airport. 

Almost 25 years later, past and present faculty reminisce the canoe club

Deep in the McKay Archives Center is a shelf of old Interlachens – back when they were the school yearbook – depicting the various events at Florida Southern College each academic year. If you pick the 1998 Interlachen from the shelf and turn to pages 98-99, you’ll see a band of adventurous faculty members in canoes.

Traveling into her heart: How commuter students found love at FSC

As a commuter student, Rachelle Petit Homes hung out by the Career Center, where other commuter students would gather. This spot is where she met her now husband, Robens Petit Homes, for the very first time.

Transfer student’s passion for media turned into freelance business

When she was little, she would make different accounts and use free trials on Wix to make as many mock websites as she could. They ranged from websites about horses, to websites about fake clothing brands.

George Santos: a case study on meme-ing politics

When the House of Representatives expelled New York Republican George Santos from Congress on Dec. 1, no one expected him to retaliate by becoming a pop culture icon.

Juniors in art department finish annual critiques

Florida Southern College’s art department held its annual junior critique in November. The two days showcased the work of juniors majoring in different concentrations.

Administrator recognized as business leader

Vice President of Student Life Dr. Lauren Albaum was recently named one of the Top 40 Under 40 emerging leaders by the Tampa Bay Business Journal.

Sophomore uses his fear of needles to create medical prototype

After having heart surgery when he was younger, sophomore Nathan Calvary grew up more afraid of shots than going into the operating room.

Sophomore introduces the taste of Mexico City to Lakeland

For sophomore Jacqueline Martinez, what started as a Shark Tank project for her Dynamics/Business and Free Enterprise class with Dr. Silvia Falcon evolved into a family-led, full-time business.

The citrus legacy: Professor to retire after 44 years

Professor of Citrus Science. Program Coordinator. John and Ruth Tyndall Chair in Citrus Sciences. Beholder of a President’s Volunteer Service Award. The king of FSC citrus Dr. Malcom Manners will retire at the end of the school year after 44 years of service.

‘You a fan Alabama’: Opinion on Bhad Bhabie and Alabama Barker feud

When I sat in my Lake Hollingsworth Apartment last year and said “bring disstracks back,” rapper Danielle Bregoli (Bhad Bhabie) and social media star Alabama Barker’s feud is exactly what I meant. 

Opinion: Say Drake, what’s your favorite halftime show?

I am not the biggest football fan. Never have been. But, I love the Super Bowl. It’s the perfect time to gather with friends, have an excuse to eat too many chips and salsa, and, of course, see if you’ll witness yet another legendary halftime performance. Living through many, I have clear performance favorites. 

Four Mocs make the podium at nationals

Despite Hurricane Milton, on-and-off travel cancellations and missing team members, Mocs waterski was able to clinch fourth place at the 2024 Syndicate Water Ski Collegiate Nationals for Division I (Photo courtesy of Johnny Hayward Photography).

FSC swim alum hops out of the pool and into TV screens

Students who tuned into this season of ABC’s “The Bachelorette” might have been shocked to see Florida Southern’s signature letter “S” appear on their TVs (Photo courtesy of ABC Entertainment Press).

Four alumni Mocs head to Paris

A highly-anticipated highlight of this summer in the sports world is the 2024 Paris Olympics. This year’s summer games will feature four familiar names from Florida Southern’s past, representing three different countries at the prestigious events.

Mocs swim several top times, earn one national championship

The Mocs competed at the NCAA Division II Men’s and Women’s Swimming and Diving Championships March 12-16 in Geneva, Ohio at SPIRE Institute Aquatics Center to complete the competition season.

What can we do to mitigate the effects of construction?

Alongside the extinction of the L.N. Pipkin Bandshell, the development of Adams Athletic Performance Center has one more flaw: its construction.

FSC alumna speaks on life after college

After graduating from Florida Southern College last spring with a Bachelor’s in Fine Arts in Musical Theatre and a minor in communications, Morgan Bruewer continued with the Missoula Children’s Theatre for her second summer.

Has Gypsy Rose Blanchard’s stardom come too soon?

Serving seven years for the second-degree murder of Clauddine “Dee Dee” Blanchard, much of the public excused Gypsy Rose Blanchard’s actions as self-defense. Her mother, who had Munchausen syndrome by proxy, falsified several of her daughter’s medical diagnoses for attention. 

Love’s first sight at FSC: From meeting to marriage

Seeing each other at an intramural seminar during a 2020 Scholar’s Weekend, senior Emery Roth and graduate student Craig van den Berg did not expect to be on the same plane heading towards Atlanta from Florida Southern. Excited to see her Scholars Weekend crush, Roth “crawled over three rows of seats” to hand her phone to him to get his number.

Proposed curfew following Ybor shooting won’t help

Tampa Bay mayor, city council and police all support a proposed juvenile 1 a.m. curfew in Historic Ybor City following recent violence. But as someone who grew up on the outskirts of Baltimore...

Taylor Swift’s relationship is a marketer’s dream come true

The marketing scheme behind Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce is outright genius. Ticket sales for Chiefs games have skyrocketed. Jersey sales for Kelce have increased by over 400%...

Purple Panda Creamery: where dreams come true

It’s February 2021. Then Florida Southern College senior Claire Henry celebrates Chinese New Year with her friends and family. After a fun-filled holiday, she falls asleep and dreams...

One giant leap for the communications department

FSC senior and NASA intern Rachel Howard said she wasn’t looking for an internship at the government’s space exploration agency.