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After the 43-day shutdown, President Donald Trump signed a bill on the night of Nov. 12 to reopen the government, allowing air traffic controllers and other essential airline workers to return to paid work. While this is good news for travelers—especially those going home during Thanksgiving—The FAA does warn that flight delays may continue in the coming days.

Katrina Fink, better known as Kat to her friends, always knew she loved theater. The only problem? She did not like being the center of attention. She did not like having lines and she definitely did not like acting. However, never one to back down from a challenge, Kat set out to find a way to remain involved in the world of the stage that she loved so much.

Kaelyn Benoit and Lillie SchwierThe Southern Editors When it comes to finding justice, sometimes a story can be someone’s last hope. Luckily, for Gilbert King,...

The Student Government Association of Florida Southern College has reintroduced its Mocs Nightlife initiative, providing opportunities both on campus and off campus for students. The project returns after a launch and rapid decline at the end of the spring semester.

There is a series of new shuttle routes on Florida Southern College’s campus that are serving students every Sunday morning. The Sunday Worship Shuttle provides convenient transportation for students seeking to attend weekly church services from an array of churches in the Lakeland community. 

Dr. Jeremy Martin is coming to the conclusion of his first academic year of presidency at FSC.  When Dr. Martin first became president at FSC, he made no immediate goals of change. Rather, Martin proactively made it his first step to know and understand the FSC community more deeply and profoundly. With a two major hurricanes hitting Central Florida within just a few weeks of his start, Martin faced a challenge.

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.

Moving into 2025, Morning Grind has debuted a brand new mobile cart, donated by the Baldwin Group in Lakeland. Along with a new drip coffee machine and the implementation of boba soon to come to the menu, there are many plans on the horizon for the company.

Florida Southern is entering an exciting new chapter based on growth and transformation, with the most notable being the expansion of the Ashley Gibson Barnett Museum of Arts (ABG). Formerly the Polk Art Museum, the building has recently received a new name, benefactor and makeover. Set to open its doors to the public on Jan. 18, the 14,000 square foot expansion comes after nearly 30 years of planning and fundraising.  “This is a really exciting moment for our entire community, academic and beyond,” said Dr. Alexander Rich, the executive director and chief curator of the AGB. “We are developing an innovative, intentional, academic and community space that I can’t wait for our whole community [to see].”

There are two types of people in the world: the ones who put their Christmas tree up before Thanksgiving, and the ones who put it up after. Of course, there is also a third type who is way too excited about the holiday and has their tree up and Mariah Carey playing by the middle of October. Is there a happy medium?