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Jan. 20 marks the inauguration of the 47th President of the United States of America, Donald Trump. This will mark Trump’s second tenure as president, having first served the role from 2017-2021. With his inauguration in sight, Trump has already been outspoken of his plan for his second four-year term.

The Lakeland Linder International airport has a lot of exciting new expansion that’s expected to benefit both FSC students and the Lakeland community. With new flight routes coming to the airport and other expansion efforts, patrons can expect more travel options and greater convenience right in Lakeland. 

In such a digital world, monetary transactions are leaning into the digital realm. Digital wallets such as Apple Pay, Google Wallet and Venmo are becoming more popular. As digital wallets and electronic payment systems become increasingly integrated into everyday life, questions about the future of cash and traditional banking are on everyone’s minds.

With social media in the pockets of billions of people around the world, especially children, the question has arisen as to how to protect minors from the negative effects of certain platforms. While many countries are still coming up with answers, Australia has come up with a possible solution. Australia is gaining headlines for the government’s controversial legislation regarding social media bans for children under 16.

Earlier this semester, there was some doubt as to whether the Morning Grind would open again after its official debut in the spring semester of 2024. Despite that, they overcame all speculation and re-opened a few weeks into the school year. 

Safety Instagram made for FSC students Benjamin RubyStaff Writer An Instagram account was released by the FSC Department of Campus Safety and Security (DCSS) earlier this...

When looking for a college education, Charlie Fanning knew he wanted to study history in a small community that offered hands-on experience. In 2006, he found just that at Florida Southern College. With a Master of Latin American Studies from Georgetown University and a Ph.D. in History from the University of Maryland, Fanning is no stranger to academia. Yet, he still holds a strong amount of appreciation for his time spent in Lakeland. Studying both history and spanish at Florida Southern, Fanning recalls many fond memories: from his time as an undergraduate, from working in the McKay Archives to meeting his now wife and fellow Florida Southern alum– Adrienne Twinem, during, freshman orientation.

Poets and Quants awarded two Florida Southern College students the title of 2024’s Best and Brightest Business Majors. Each year, this prestigious award honors one hundred accomplished college seniors majoring in business administration, marketing and finance. Poets and Quants reaches out to schools with the highest ranking undergraduate business programs, and asks them to nominate two seniors in the field of business.  This year, two of Florida Southern’s very own students, Allison Pascarella and Happyson Kaunda Jr., were graced with the title of Best and Brightest Majors by Poets & Qaunts. Both students are extremely involved and dedicated to the field of business in their own unique way.

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.

As cocoa prices continue to rise, shoppers this Halloween season saw jump-scare-worthy prices for chocolate candy. Numerous poor crop seasons have reduced the supply of cocoa, a key ingredient in chocolate, increasing the price of chocolate and other confectionery manufacturing by 45% from January through September.  The shortage of chocolate for retailers stems from extreme weather in West Africa, which grows the majority of the world’s cacao beans. The combination of intense rains and massive dry spells led to harsh conditions for growing conditions for cocoa including pests and disease.