The importance of an umbrella in Florida
I’ve grown up in a variety of places, so I’m no stranger to rain. However, even after two years in Florida, I find that...
Is the GOP back?
Earlier this month, Republicans successfully picked up several seats in Congress, giving them a majority in both the House and Senate, as well several...
Southern View: Should you display your relationship status?
Facebook statuses: can’t live with ‘em, can’t live without ‘em.
According to a survey conducted by Ellison, Steinfield and Lamp (2007), about 90 percent of...
How to: Holiday
Hey there, Mocs!
Worried about the upcoming holiday season? Don’t fret. I’ve got my top ten holiday tips for you.
Put a tree inside your...
Gun control: what do you think?
The Southern would like to know what students think about the current debate over gun control. Either comment here or post your opinion to...
Government should offer more options to supplement college cost
Jasmine Knox, Staff Writer
The issue of free education has been coming to light recently, especially as a hot button topic among the current presidential candidates....
Pro athletes kneeling for the wrong cause
By Adrianna Cole
There has been, yet again, another controversy within the sports industry, but don’t worry, it’s not about domestic abuse or dog fighting.
It’s...
A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving:
How one student celebrates the holiday
Thanksgiving is not one of the biggest holidays of the year. No one strings up Thanksgiving lights or puts...
The Upside of Sharing
In the world where social media is always on people’s minds, are we over sharing about what is going on in our lives?
Although I...
EDITORIAL: Creative Space not accessible
In April of this year, the Southern reported on the Creative Space above the laundry and mail rooms in the Lake Hollingsworth Apartments.
At the...
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Southern changes meal plans and food offerings for upcoming year
Reems Landreth
FSC REWORKS DINING PLANS & OPTIONS AHEAD OF FALL SEMESTER
The Division of Student Life sent an email to the student body outlining a...
Recycling cuts affect Lakeland
Haley Parson
Recycling is an “it word” this year. Companies are selling goods made from various recycled materials. There are movements to increase recycling across...
Woodstock 50th anniversary comes to Lakeland
Zya Crawford
2019 marks the 50th anniversary of the famous Woodstock Music and Arts Festival that took place summer of 1969. To celebrate, more than...