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How FSC seniors leave their mark and guide those who follow
As we come to the end of this semester, seniors begin to graduate and leave their lasting impressions. Sienna Caldwell is one of the many seniors graduating from FSC, she was involved in sorority, environmental studies and worked at the wellness center as well.
Tasting season in Lakeland with a review of local coffee shop...
Three Lakeland coffee shops — Foxtail Coffee Co., Rogue Coffee and Concord Coffee — are embracing the winter season with warm, comforting drinks and holiday-inspired treats.
Opinion
Hot take: FSC does not have a parking problem
Anna BialkowskiEditor-in-Chief
I know it’s a crazy take. For the three and a half years that I have been at FSC, parking has always been...
Government lawsuits against universities on the rise, raising concerns over student...
Lonie KnightStaff Writer
The federal government is stepping up its use of lawsuits, funding freezes and regulatory pressure against U.S. universities. This shift has triggered...
News
Politics and students, what the young mind has to say
Isabel LopezStaff Writer
In 2026, it has become apparent that college students across the political landscape share various core concerns in regards to the political...
Officer Leach builds relationships through daily campus interactions
Adria Schimmenti
Staff Writer
The Office of Safety and Security plays a central role at FSC, with campus safety personnel interacting everyday with students, faculty...
Curiosity inspires junior to audition for leading role
Despite the hurdles of performing in a play that tackles such controversial topics, Campbell’s representation of Wendla showcased her talents and abilities to display the complexities of a deeply emotional character. As she continues her journey in theater, Campbell’s passion and dedication to her roles influences her to leave a lasting impact on her audience.
Arts & Entertainment
Dance Program celebrates 10-year milestone
This fall, FSC celebrated a milestone: the 10-year anniversary of its dance program and the Fall into Dance show.
From scripts to the stage in Legally Blonde: ‘What, like it’s hard?’
What do you get when you mix sorority girls, law school and big musical numbers? “Legally Blonde: The Musical,” closing Sunday, Dec. 7 at FSC’s Buckner Theatre.
Music majors perform for junior and senior recitals
Talent has been blooming over the past few weeks with junior recitals here at FSC. These recitals are a way for music students to showcase their talent and hard work to their friends, families and professors while feeling a sense of accomplishment.
Sports
Boom or Bust? Breaking down the NCAA transfer portal in numbers
The NCAA transfer portal promised opportunity—but the numbers tell a different story. While thousands of Division II athletes enter each year chasing better offers, more than half never find a new home. So is the portal really a pathway to success… or a gamble that leaves athletes behind? Inside the data, the truth about college sports’ biggest shakeup may surprise you.
FSC’s Lone sim racer shares his story
While the Snakepit roars with esports competition, one racer is grinding in silence. No crowds, no teammates—just a screen, a wheel, and hundredths of a second separating success from failure. Meet the freshman chasing a NASCAR dream through sim racing, where seven-hour sessions, near-misses, and relentless precision define the journey most fans never see.
