Dance Marathons have happened all across the country. At FSC, the event first came to campus spring of 2023 as an initiative to raise money for children with cancer, especially supporting the Children’s Miracle Network at Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital in St. Petersburg. Executive Director of this initiative Chloe Lanham has helped bring Dance Marathon back to campus after a short hiatus last year.

Professor of Citrus Science. Program Coordinator. John and Ruth Tyndall Chair in Citrus Sciences. Beholder of a President’s Volunteer Service Award. The king of FSC citrus Dr. Malcom Manners will retire at the end of the school year after 44 years of service.

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.

Down in Branscomb’s jazz band room, students may hear the sounds of “jazz jams,” the get-togethers of the FSC’s Jazz Education Network (JEN) chapter. JEN was founded in 2008 by Mary Jo Papich and Dr. Lou Fishcer  to celebrate and keep the genre alive. What started as a music conference in St. Louis expanded into a network with thousands of members, now including collegiate, secondary education and community-based chapters.

The Layout and Media Experts club, also known as the LAME club, is a graphic design club at Florida Southern College. Sophia Dial, a graphic design major with a minor in photography and marketing, started the club with the mission of filling in the gaps that she, and other graphic design students, saw in the community on campus.

Over the duration of the show “Miraculous: Tales of Ladybug and Cat Noir” ten years on air, it has remained consistent with its animation style for the first five seasons. When the show was initially conceptualized, it was intended to feature a 2D anime style.  The creators opted for a 3D CGI animation, instead, which has contributed significantly to its broad appeal. I think this was the correct choice because if it had followed a more cutesy aesthetic, I’m not sure the show would have garnered as much attention or captivated audiences in the same way.

On March 11, Silver Cross announced a partnership with Lamborghini to create a “super” stroller, tagging it at a staggering price tag of $5,500. The four wheeled speed demon will include a high glass polycarbonate basket, a sprung magnetic harness, full suspension wheels and, of course, the Lamborghini logo.  A lot of questions come to mind, yet one I think everyone shares is: Why? Who asked for this? Who is the target audience here?  It seems that more and more often, new wacky gadgets with an unnecessarily high price tag are released to a consumer base that is nonexistent.

As the academic landscape continuously evolves, I find myself grappling with a blend of anticipation and anxiety regarding the recent release of the Fall 2025 and Spring 2026 academic calendars.  The decision to push back the start of classes by a week has left me questioning the motivations behind this change. While it may be an effort to synchronize Florida Southern with other colleges across the country, this shift feels like a mixed blessing for a family like mine that has multiple kids attending different college at the same time.

Nepotism has long been a staple of the entertainment industry, with many celebrities having parents who paved the way for their success. For those unaware, nepotism is defined as the practice among those with the power or influence of favoring relatives, friends, or associates, especially by giving them jobs.  While some “nepo babies” might use their privileged status to work hard and build a career based on their own merits, others will ride the coattails of their famous last names without putting in the effort anybody else would have to do. The difference between a “good” and “bad nepo baby” often comes down to their work ethic, humility and the values instilled by their parents.

One of the biggest nights in Hollywood is fast approaching, as the 97th Academy Awards are set to take place on March 2. Hosted by Conan O’Brien, the event will be broadcast live from the Dolby Theatre at Ovation Hollywood on ABC and, for the first time, streamed on Hulu.

“The Little Dog Laughed” is a play written by Doug Carter Beane in 2006. It centers around two lovers navigating a world that challenges their ability to keep their passion alive for each other. Despite its intriguing title, the play itself unfortunately does not involve a dog. Its focus lies elsewhere, exploring human connections and societal pressures. The story revolves around Mitchell Green, a prominent movie star on the verge of landing his big breakthrough role. However, his sexuality poses a challenge to his career with social norms surrounding the Hollywood scene. 

When I sat in my Lake Hollingsworth Apartment last year and said “bring disstracks back,” rapper Danielle Bregoli (Bhad Bhabie) and social media star Alabama Barker’s feud is exactly what I meant.  While the two started out as friends, their relationship turned sour when Bhabie and her boyfriend/baby daddy Le Vaughn broke up for the second time. 

FSC’s annual dance show, Kinetic Connections, is slated to take the stage from March 28 - 30. Directed by Associate Professor Dance Program Coordinator Erin LaSala Phillips, the show will be a part of the Festival of Fine Arts as it has been in the past, coming together with other programming to showcase the diverse artistic talents of students and faculty.

Charley Crockett is the greatest country musician of our generation. People love to talk about how artists are snubbed at the Grammy Awards for their music. Crockett has made his way up to fame within the Americana genre, overpowering country artists who put a pop beat behind their music, like Morgan Wallen or Luke Bryan. 

On Feb. 5, it was announced that award winning metal artist Ozzy Osbourne will make a final return to a live stage featuring a Black Sabbath reunion. Osbourne, Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler and Bill Ward will be together on stage for the first time in 20 years.