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Florida’s Book Ban and Its Ripple Effect on Public Education

Amidst controversial times, the banning of over 700 books in Florida is one of the most important topics when it comes to the future of education in the state. While it is important for there to be some limits as to what kind of content children should have access to, it is a very questionable decision made by the Florida Department of Education to outright ban pieces of literature that have been a stepping stone in the progression of writing in our country.

A college trio’s journey through the Lakeland music scene

Seniors Johnny Horwood, Chris Horwood and Hannah Noll have taken their original music to the stage at local Lakeland venues. The Horwood twins first started working with Noll when J. Horwood was asked by his producer’s brother to find an opener for his band. She was the first person that came to mind.

Industry plants: the thin line between influencer and musician

Social media has completely changed the way we consume our entertainment.

How students can make the most of December in Lakeland

Wintertime has finally arrived. Many first-year Mocs may be wondering, “What is there to do to celebrate in Lakeland?” Downtown Lakeland hosted its 43rd Annual Lakeland Christmas Parade Thursday night  The parade held fireworks over Lake Mirror as floats and bands made their journey downtown towards the RP Funding Center. The parade’s theme was Christmas at Swan Lake, with floats incorporating the theme into their design. Participants in the parade were awarded for their decorative efforts in categories that included: the most original float, best professional float and the judge’s choice for their favorite float. While this is one of the biggest events during the holiday season in town, students who want to participate in local festivities still have time before winter break arrives.

Comedy ‘A Tuna Christmas’ takes stage at Fletcher Theatre-in-the-Round

The theatre department closed its second production of the year last weekend with a satire comedy.

SSC updates attendance policy at athletic events

Jillian Kurtz Florida Southern home sporting events will be allowed to have some fans in attendance for the first time since the return to play...

Basketball returns to the court

John Christovich Florida Southern basketball will return to the court starting this weekend, nearly a year after their last game.  Director of Athletics and Dean of...

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After four losses, women’s basketball shoots for wins

The women’s basketball team has had an eventful new year with five Sunshine State Conference matchups over the last few weeks. During the stretch the Mocs started off 0-4, with the last three losses all being decided by two possessions, but have now found their first win of 2025 with their win over Saint Leo Jan. 18.