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Through FSC’s accelerated graduate school programs, termed 4+1 Accelerated Programs, students can secure a jump start on their professional goals for a fraction of the cost.

On Oct. 1,  the United States entered into a government shutdown, bringing many federal operations to a standstill and reigniting debates about partisanship, spending priorities and the future of American governance.

Delight Ministries is part of a national women’s Bible study network, and the chapter at Florida Southern has grown its own family. Weekly gatherings blend devotionals with vulnerable conversations and the group regularly hosts worship nights and service projects.

The suspension of Jimmy Kimmel has left television hosts on edge, igniting a national debate over censorship, free speech and the role of media entertainment.  As politicians, networks and viewers clash over censorship and corporate responsibility, the controversy underscores how comedy has become an unexpected battleground in America’s cultural wars.

Florida Southern’s Student Government Association (SGA) has welcomed a new class of senators and they are already getting to work. These senators are not only preparing for the year ahead, but also working to continue the history of SGA at FSC.

A good TV show not only connects with audiences but also transports them into its world. Viewers become fans, who then connect with others to dive into theories, create fan art and build online communities open to anyone who loves the show. But what happens when the lines between fiction and reality blur? With many new and returning summer shows, there has been a rise in cyberbullying targeting casts and crews.

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.

When students at FSC check their phones, they now may see a reminder from Career Services, a clear sign of how the department is meeting students where they are at. From text reminders to classroom visits, FSC’s Office of Career Services is more dedicated than ever to working with students and connecting with them earlier and more often. Their goal is  to shift student perception that career prep is something to think about only during senior year.

FSC students returned to campus this fall to find some big changes in the dining services on campus. Mostly centered around Wynee’s Bistro, the changes include an allergy-friendly station, an expanded salad bar and a new and improved international menu rotation designed to bring flavors from around the world to campus.

Lakeland just got a little more sweeter by adding the Dirty Dawg Pop Shop that just opened on Aug. 1. They are located inside the Lakeland Ice Cream Company. Dirty Soda and Dirty Popcorn are all under the brand Dirty Dawg Pop Shop. The address is located off of 2972 Lakeland Highlands Rd. The name of the shop comes after their dogs’ names which they have special dirty sodas named after.