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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).

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. 

​FSC’s Student Government Association (SGA) has announced its executive board for the 2025-26 academic year.  Lexi Lapore-Paternostro has been elected student body president; Ben Ruby executive vice president; Michael Desrosiers administrative vice president. Garrett Hultman vice president of finance; and Katrina Machado vice president of communications.

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.

Many students dream of traveling the world. Senior Erika Ljutich turned this dream into a reality. While balancing a full course load, Ljutich has managed to visit over ten countries and several U.S. territories — some by herself — proving that travel is for everyone. Ljutich’s love for travel started long before she arrived at FSC. Her first international trip, when she was only in high school, sparked a lifelong passion.

In 2022, Florida passed legislation establishing the Sixth District Court of Appeal, with proceedings set to take place in the Hollis Room at FSC and other local campuses until a permanent courthouse is constructed. In exchange for using the space, the court provided students with an opportunity to see court proceedings live and in person without leaving campus on March 13.

FSC has implemented a new General Education curriculum called the WRIGHT Foundations. Named after architect Frank Lloyd Wright, the program focuses on the cornerstone philosophies of academic integrity, dignity and respect which the college is founded on.

Frank Lloyd Wright Day is bringing students together April 10 for a celebration of mental health and community. The Student Government Association (SGA) is fostering campus unity for a day of relaxation, fun and mental health advocacy with this day. The day honors the legacy of the renowned architect whose designs grace the FSC campus, while also promoting student well-being. 

Food Service Director Tim Raible begins his retirement on April 5 after 18 years at Florida Southern College. Raible began his career at FSC as the catering director under Guest Services, Inc., a non-profit hospitality management company. He worked in this role for years until he retained the Food Service Director position after temporarily filling it when his boss left.

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.