MSC to highlight black talent in February
Peter Edgar ...
Breast cancer survivor takes nothing for granted
Sam Odom
Jada Conner, a sophomore communications major, was 17 years old and just starting her senior year of high school when her mother was diagnosed...
Florida Southern women to represent Lakeland and Polk County at Miss Lakeland 2020
Abby McHenry
Florida Southern student Gracie Westerfield and alumna Meagan Price won the title of Miss Polk County and Miss Lakeland respectively at the Miss...
Art Crawl showcases contemporary artists
Sarah Oulman
The seventh annual Art Crawl transformed Downtown Lakeland with its music, art and vendors on Nov. 2 in Munn Park.
The Art Crawl, which...
Student Spotlight: Sarah Bauman
Abby McHenry
Junior Sarah Bauman traveled to Bimini in the Bahamas over fall break and researched sharks and other ocean species at the Bimini Biological...
Gianna Delmonte: Helping Others to Meet Their Fitness Goals
Abby McHenry
Sophomore Gianna Delmonte loves going to the gym as a nice break during her busy day and wants to help others meet their...
Student Spotlight: Julia Simpson
Abby McHenry
Julia Simpson is a junior studying political science, and this semester she is interning as a political...
World Mental Health Day taking place worldwide October 10
Vanessa Alvarez
World Mental Health Day is celebrated around the globe each year on October 10 with a goal to raise awareness for mental health.
This...
Alumna Spotlight: Mikaela Guido
Abby McHenry
Spring 2019 graduate Mikaela Guido was elected the College Democrats of America President during their national convention Sept. 6-8.
Guido campaigned for months before...
Student Spotlight: Kat Spencer
Abby McHenry
Junior Kat Spencer is a Target employee who loves to help others, and because of her workplace she will get to help at...
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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...
