Helping hands go a long way for students
Leah Schwarting
Co-Editor
It has always impressed me that Florida Southern College puts so much emphasis on volunteering.
My old high school, while good, didn’t really emphasize...
Servers rely on tips to put food on their own tables
By McKenzie Richardson
According to a CNN study, while visiting a restaurant, you should tip “15% of your bill for adequate service; 20% for very...
Your vote matters more than you think
By Kristen Harris
If you’re reading this, then you’re probably getting ready to vote in your first Presidential election. If you’re not planning to vote,...
Defunding Planned Parenthood hurts more families than it helps
By Molly Miller
For most of the past eight years, Republicans in control of both Houses of the Congress were generally unsuccessful in their agenda...
iPhone 7 lives up to expectations, but that’s about it
By Shay Johnston
It’s time to finally discuss it. I’ve been putting it off, but it’s getting so big I just can’t ignore it anymore....
Social media impacts interpersonal communication in many ways
Kelly Lamano
Co-Editor
After permanently deleting my Facebook account this past summer, I have found myself sitting around and sulking in my room, not quite knowing...
Positive quotes help build positive mindsets
Abby McHenry
It seems that our lives are always busy. When talking to people about how our day or week is going, many of us...
Fight hate crimes with acts of love
By Kristen Harris
I believe in the power of prayer. I also believe in the freedom to voice your own thoughts online. However, I cannot...
Put your most stylish foot forward this semester
Rebecca Padgett
Opinions Editor
It’s a new school year, which means you get to be reunited with all of your friends, classmates and professors whom you...
Instagram culture breeds toxic perfectionism
Kristen Harris
As much as I like to pretend that I’m not like everyone else, I, like most everyone around me, am a slave to...
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Southern Takeover for ‘19-‘20 school year to take place in the fall
Peter Edgar
The next Southern Takeover will take place within the fall semester next school year, Assistant Director of Student Involvement Jackie Inskeep announced at...
Steak ‘n Shake, graduation tickets discussed at spring Town Hall
Jillian Kurtz
At Student Government Association’s semesterly Town Hall meeting held on March 13, Florida Southern administrators addressed the official Steak ‘n Shake contract as...
Florida Southern to partner with Lakeland Regional Health
Peter Edgar, Abby McHenry, and Erin Daugherty
In an effort to provide better health services to students, the Student Health Center (SHC) is modifying its...