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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?

Set in a 1990s Starbucks, this farce follows playwright Ben Eisenberg, tasked with writing a play adaptation for the popular novel, "Don Quixote." Ben only has one problem– he can't write anything, and the script is due the following day.

Earlier this morning, around 10:30 a.m., the northeast side of Florida Southern’s campus lost power. Students located in Jenkins Residence Hall, Dell Hall, Miller Hall, and Hollis Hall experienced a complete loss of power, air conditioning, and WiFi network connection, alongside Publix Commons– more commonly known as the Greek Suites.

“Lead with authenticity. Don’t get so caught up in figuring out who you are that you throw away your core values.” 

“It was really fun to see people express themselves and transform Tutu’s into a different kind of place,” junior Sierra Robertson said.