Trump’s return brews excitement and concerns
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.
What happened this summer in American politics?
In light of recent years, the American people are no strangers to unprecedented times. From the COVID-19 pandemic, to Black Lives Matter protests, American citizens have experienced unique phenomena.
Political scientists have been documenting high tensions leading up to a presidential election for decades, but this year in particular, interest in elections is at an all time high.
FSC welcomes new School of Architecture
This fall, Florida Southern College welcomes the new School of Architecture. Dr. Andrew Phillip Payne. was appointed as the program’s founding Dean and Professor.
The decision to have an architecture program at FSC was one that is welcomed by students, staff, and the Lakeland community.
Student organizations lead convocation
For the first time in FSC history, Convocation was student-led with campus organizations sharing announcements regarding student life and events.
Dr. Martin reflects on his first year at FSC
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.
Alumnus Charlie Fanning’s journey through history
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.
Officer Leach builds relationships through daily campus interactions
Adria Schimmenti
Staff Writer
The Office of Safety and Security plays a central role at FSC, with campus safety personnel interacting everyday with students, faculty...
Students react to Biden’s plans for student loan cancellation
On Aug. 24, President Biden announced that federal student loan debt would be canceled for middle to low income borrowers earning less than $125,000 in income.
ACE hosts the first FSC homecoming dance in years
As spring break comes to an end, students at Florida Southern College will prepare to dress up and dance for the school’s first official homecoming dance in 13 years.
Adams Athletic Center wraps up construction
One of the biggest additions to campus in the recent years has been the Adams Athletic Performance Center, which broke ground in 2022. The center boasts a 5,000 square foot weight room, a theater for film review, and office suites for the basketball team on campus. Originally slated to open in spring of this year, the project has taken slightly longer than expected, and is currently still in construction, with the exterior completely finished.