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Spring break does not need to be a week-long party
As we’re approaching the halfway point of the Spring 2025 semester, that also means that spring break is right around the corner. As nice as it is to have a weeklong break from classes and other school responsibilities, that’s not really why people get so excited for this period of time.
Is Oasis Crafting Chaos? The potential flaws of the AI-based video game
Released on Oct. 31, Oasis is an AI-generated game from Decart credited as being “the first real-time AI world model.” Based on user input, the game generates its environment as users play it, similar to Minecraft but powered entirely by AI. While it’s an impressive technological feat, some users' experiences have been less than spectacular, revealing potential limitations and significant challenges.
Elon Musk creates Cybercab: Here’s what to expect
On Oct. 8, Tesla held their “We, Robot” conference, where they revealed the latest addition to their car catalog, the Cybercab. CEO Elon Musk arrived at the event in their brand new vehicle which was shown to have no pedals, steering wheel or mirrors.
Musk envisions this as the future of mass-transit, highlighting its cost-effectiveness.
Leak culture isn’t going anywhere despite controversies
Waiting for the next album from your favorite musician or the sequel to a movie you love can be excruciating. Even when a release date is confirmed, some people can’t bear the intermission period. To solve this end-of-the-world problem, leak culture was born.
‘A Minecraft Movie’ trailer builds on the game adaptation curse
After nearly 10 fruitless years in development, the first trailer for “A Minecraft Movie” was finally released on Sept. 4 to a monumental amount of backlash.
New AI services from Google, Meta and X confuse users
AI tools, such as ChatGPT, have helped make our lives easier by helping creativity flow. With the help of AI, people have been able to correct their mistakes and learn new ideas, which has reshaped the world as we know it. However, has it become too much? Is it really necessary to add AI to social media apps, such as Instagram and X?
Swan City takes on the Swan Derby for it’s 17th anniversary
On April 26, Lakeland Volunteers in Medicine (LVIM) will be hosting their 17th annual Swan Derby on Lake Mirror in downtown Lakeland. This event is free admission and runs from 5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., consisting of three swan boat races, a fireworks show and much more.
Spirit of the Cornerstone Recap: Celebrating recipients
What does it mean to embody the spirit of a community? At Florida Southern College, the monthly Spirit of the Cornerstone Award celebrates students and faculty who personify the Judeo-Christian values that define our campus.
The Cornerstone emphasizes integrity, character, and mutual respect, urging individuals to uphold personal and academic honesty while valuing the dignity and diversity of others. It promotes respect for rights, property, and a supportive environment that fosters personal growth and academic success.
From viewer to filmmaker: alum’s start-up videography business
Florida Southern College alum Blake Loughrey turned a passion into a business in the form of ABL3.
Battling culture differences through creativity– an alum’s short film
Released on Feb. 1, 2020, “¡Cóme!” is a short film written by Florida Southern alum Pamela Rodriguez.
The film follows a 12-year-old Puerto Rican girl named Isabella, who realizes that her culture differs from her classmates after no one eats the traditional Spanish dessert she brought to her school’s Thanksgiving potluck.
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Prof. Mike Nabors’ guide to pivoting in life & career
Professor Mike Nabors teaches at FSC about the world of sports media, an industry he’s been a part of for more than 30 years. Recently, he’s released his second book, entitled “Don’t Quit Pivot,” which aims to drive others to chase their dreams and pursue their passions.
In the book, Nabors writes, “The goal [of this book] is to pass on the idea that the ability to move from one career to something better for you is attainable for everyone.”
New Real Estate Society opens a gateway to industry networking
Interested in the real estate world? Students now have the perfect opportunity, thanks to a brand new student organization: the Real Estate Society, founded by sophomore Claudia Kaczmarczyk.
Kaczmarczyk, a finance major from Chicago, started the society just a few weeks ago with the goal of giving students more exposure to the real estate industry, something she’s been involved in for the past two years.
Students receive Sheriff’s Commendation for saving Lakeland man’s life
On April 8, 2024, junior Alex McManus and sophomore Brian von Suskil planned on driving to Starbucks early in the morning to grab breakfast while they applied for classes. Thinking the coffee house would be crowded, they decided to go to McDonalds instead.
This change would alter 71-year-old Terry Dennis’ life forever.
“Two older guys that came in, which ended up being Terry and then his friend Fred,” McManus said. “They had sat behind us and I didn’t think anything of it. And then I just, like, my back faced them and I heard something smack the ground. I turned around and then Terry had fallen out like, coffee everywhere, he just fell out of his chair. He was lying on the ground.”
Senior named National DSP Collegian of the Year
Gracianna Campbell, a senior accounting major from Tampa, didn’t set out to win awards when she joined Delta Sigma Pi (DSP) — she just wanted to find a community. Now, as she prepares to graduate, she’s leaving with not just that, but also the highest honor a collegiate member of DSP can receive: National Collegian of the Year (COY).
How will Trump’s tariffs impact the economy?
On Wednesday, April 2, newly named as ‘Liberation Day,’ President Trump made a historic executive order calling for a minimum 10% tariff on all goods imported to the United States, in response to what he claimed as a national economic emergency. Along with this, other countries that have large trade deficits with the U.S. will receive even higher tariffs.