Downtown Lakeland business closes after 78 years
Claudia Kahl
The national switch to living online has caused a noticeable shift in our economy as a response to the COVID-19 pandemic. With little...
Walsh zooms into her new role as SGA President
Abby McHenry
Junior Madelyn Walsh has been elected to fill the role of Student Government Association President...
Wright approaches two decades at Southern
Grace Newton
As the longest-serving chaplain in Florida Southern College history, the Rev. Tim Wright, is leaving a legacy...
Strawberry Festival sweetens Lakeland springtime
Genevieve Chiaramonte
The Florida Strawberry Festival celebrates the blooming of strawberries and the town of Plant City, Florida on...
Student Spotlight: Alex Van Ryne
Abby McHenry
The 2019-2020 academic year has see The 2019-2020 academic year has seen some changes in the recruitment...
Valentines craft night draws artists and non-artists alike
Jessica Stalter
On February 7, Florida Southern students gathered in Edge 201 to create crafts at a Valentines Craft...
Student Spotlight: Ryan Pask
Abby McHenry
While still in school, senior Ryan Pask works with Publix at the corporate level as the Utility...
Valentine Festivities in Lakeland for those with or without a date
Sam Odom
There are options for those who are looking for a different way to partake in the Valentine’s...
Alpha Chi promotes Healthy Relationships Week
Taylor Wilson
Healthy Relationships Week is Feb. 10 through Feb. 14, just in time for Valentine’s Day. The week...
Pigfest cooks up local competition in Lakeland
Jameson Champion
Once a year, Lakeland gears up for over 150 of the best competition barbecue teams from around...
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Lakeland documentary to be released in theaters, on demand worldwide
Kenzie Carlson
Despite COVID-19 halting the production of some films, the documentary “Fly Like a Girl” was still able to be released in Lakeland, and...
Student Spotlight: Emily Wills
With so many students not able to return to campus this semester, many are living off-campus with commuter status, rather than living at home....
Lakeland Holds 40th Annual Swan Roundup
Jameson Champion
Earlier this month the City of Lakeland held yet another successful Swan Roundup, gathering the swans for necessary medical checkups.
This year marks the...
Chris Evans Scandal sparks discussion on female sexuality
Sarah Dube
Earlier this month, what was supposed to be an innocent showcase of a family game of “Heads Up” turned into a social media...
Lakeland candidates running for representative seats
Grace Newton
Local candidates will be on the same ballot as the presidential nominees on Election Day. This includes candidates for Congress, the state legislature...
