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THE SOUTHERNThe Student Voice of Florida Southern College since 1918

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Lakeland

Thursday, May 2, 2024

News
- Athletics Campus Campus Safety Coronavirus Community
  
  Residence Hall Association in early development
  
  February 23, 2024
  
  This fall, Community Living will be implementing the Resident Hall Association (RHA). This program will act separate from the Resident Advisor (RA) program and gives residents the opportunity to have a voice in decisions regarding residential communities.
  
  Business-oriented horticulture major to start next fall
  
  February 20, 2024
  
  A new horticulture major is coming to Florida Southern in the fall, which includes a few different courses and a curriculum that focuses on the business side of agriculture.
  
  Florida intervenes with Texas’ conflict against the nation
  
  February 14, 2024
  
  Growing tensions between Texas and federal authorities continue as neither have come to a consensus on how to proceed with the rise in migrant crossers at the U.S.-Mexico border. Conflict ensues as protests break out throughout Texas and Florida sends their own State Guard members out to intervene.
  
  Election season is here — are you prepared to vote?
  
  February 9, 2024
  
  As the first month of the new year has gone by, the big presidential election crawls closer. The long-awaited election will take place at the end of this year, and campaigns are already taking over the media. As November draws near, students are being encouraged to take action and utilize their right to vote.
  
  IT Team works to combat campus network issues
  
  January 26, 2024
  
  As complaints regarding campus Wi-Fi coverage continuously accumulate, the Information Technology (IT) team is working efficiently to provide network to as many places on campus as possible.
Features
- Alumni Faculty Lakeland MSC Southern Spotlight
  
  Where jobs are a pleasure: FSC alumni working for Publix
  
  April 24, 2024
  
  It’s hard to escape the Publix identity in Polk County, especially at Florida Southern. Our field house, green and sophomore men’s dorms are named after Publix founder George W. Jenkins. The Greek suites, formally known as the Publix Charities Commons, are funded by its namesake. Students will work at their stores after classes, and their headquarters reside in the big glass building by the local airport.
  
  Swan City takes on the Swan Derby for it’s 17th anniversary
  
  April 19, 2024
  
  On April 26, Lakeland Volunteers in Medicine (LVIM) will be hosting their 17th annual Swan Derby on Lake Mirror in downtown Lakeland. This event is free admission and runs from 5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., consisting of three swan boat races, a fireworks show and much more.
  
  Freshman wins full-ride scholarship from Moccasin Battalion
  
  April 19, 2024
  
  The Army Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC) at Florida Southern College is one of the top-rated ROTC programs in the Southeastern United States. The Moccasin Battalion has consistently ranked in the top 10% of ROTC programs by summer training evaluations. Alumni of the Moccasin Battalion include multiple general officers, several members of the FSC Board of Trustees and leaders around the globe.
  
  Florida Southern alum crowned Miss Lakeland
  
  March 29, 2024
  
  Megan Price, a 2019 graduate of Florida Southern College, was crowned Miss Lakeland on March 9 at the Polk Theatre in Lakeland, Florida. The LaBelle native, who earned a Bachelor of Science in Multimedia Journalism, now resides in Fort Myers.
  
  Education professor provides insight as an international teacher
  
  March 29, 2024
  
  After teaching every grade level throughout the last 51 years in various schools – Costa Rica and throughout Florida – education professor Dr. Bernardo Blanco says he is “building his legacy” at FSC and plans to continue, for the foreseeable future, his passion for teaching.
Southern View
- Columns Editorial Letter to the Editor Politics Southern View
  
  Greek life at University of Maryland undergoes hazing conflicts
  
  March 29, 2024
  
  As a student who attends a school that prides itself on its anti-hazing legislation, it was shocking to hear that organizations my peers from home belong to were getting in trouble for it.
  
  What can we do to mitigate the effects of construction?
  
  March 15, 2024
  
  Alongside the extinction of the L.N. Pipkin Bandshell, the development of Adams Athletic Performance Center has one more flaw: its construction.
  
  Valentine’s Day is for everyone
  
  February 14, 2024
  
  Is Valentine’s Day all what it is cracked up to be? Could one’s favorite holiday be another’s day of misery?
  
  Has Gypsy Rose Blanchard’s stardom come too soon?
  
  January 26, 2024
  
  After the release of the 2019 Hulu mini-series, The Act, Americans have anxiously awaited the release of Gypsy Rose Blanchard from prison.
  
  George Santos: a case study on meme-ing politics
  
  January 26, 2024
  
  When the House of Representatives expelled New York Republican George Santos from Congress on Dec. 1, no one expected him to retaliate by becoming a pop culture icon.
Sports
- Baseball Basketball Cross Country eSports Golf
  
  Mocs earn runner-up in the AVCA Small College Championships bronze bracket
  
  April 19, 2024
  
  To close the beach volleyball season, the Mocs competed in the AVCA Small College Championships at Hickory Point Beach in Tavares, Florida April 12-14. The team matched-up against six schools throughout the tournament as the No. 10 seed in Pool B. They started third out of four in their pool.
  
  Mocs swim several top times, earn one national championship
  
  March 29, 2024
  
  The Mocs competed at the NCAA Division II Men's and Women's Swimming and Diving Championships March 12-16 in Geneva, Ohio at SPIRE Institute Aquatics Center to complete the competition season.
  
  Mocs begin season at Alabama tournament
  
  October 31, 2023
  
  The women’s basketball team will be kicking off their season in Huntsville, Ala. on Nov. 10.
  
  Softball looks to maximize on remaining conference matchups and improve record
  
  April 7, 2023
  
  New class inducted to Small College Basketball Hall of Fame
  
  November 12, 2022
  
  On Friday, Nov. 4, the Polk Theater came to life as the newest class of members in the Small College Basketball Hall of Fame were honored.
Arts & Entertainment
- Art Comedy Comics Movies Music
  
  “Witness For the Prosecution” set to premiere at Buckner Theater
  
  March 29, 2024
  
  The classic play, “Witness For the Prosecution” by Agatha Christie will run on April 5 through April 14 at Buckner Theater. Directed by Paul Bawek, the play will be shown on Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 7 p.m., and Sunday’s matinee at 2:30 p.m. on both weekends.
  
  FSC alumna speaks on life after college
  
  February 23, 2024
  
  Arts in Musical Theatre and a minor in communications, Morgan Bruewer continued with the Missoula Children’s Theatre for her second summer.
  
  Comedy ‘A Tuna Christmas’ takes stage at Fletcher Theatre-in-the-Round
  
  November 20, 2023
  
  The theatre department closed its second production of the year last weekend with a satire comedy.
  
  An ‘Unnecessary Farce’ takes the stage at Buckner
  
  October 6, 2023
  
  The theatre department’s first play of the year is “Unnecessary Farce,” which has just entered its second weekend of shows at Loca Lee Buckner Theatre.
  
  Morgan Bruewer: Instilling entertainment and education through theatre
  
  February 15, 2023
  
  ad the option to send her into surgery to break her hips and put a metal rod in between them, or send her to ballet class. She chose to send her daughter to ballet class.
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Celebrating 100 years in Lakeland

THE SOUTHERNThe Student Voice of Florida Southern College

90.7 F

Lakeland

Thursday, May 2, 2024

News
- All Athletics Campus Campus Safety Coronavirus
  
  Residence Hall Association in early development
  
  This fall, Community Living will be implementing the Resident Hall Association (RHA). This program will act separate from the Resident Advisor (RA) program and gives residents the opportunity to have a voice in decisions regarding residential communities.
  
  Business-oriented horticulture major to start next fall
  
  A new horticulture major is coming to Florida Southern in the fall, which includes a few different courses and a curriculum that focuses on the business side of agriculture.
  
  Florida intervenes with Texas’ conflict against the nation
  
  Growing tensions between Texas and federal authorities continue as neither have come to a consensus on how to proceed with the rise in migrant crossers at the U.S.-Mexico border. Conflict ensues as protests break out throughout Texas and Florida sends their own State Guard members out to intervene.
  
  Election season is here — are you prepared to vote?
  
  As the first month of the new year has gone by, the big presidential election crawls closer. The long-awaited election will take place at the end of this year, and campaigns are already taking over the media. As November draws near, students are being encouraged to take action and utilize their right to vote.
  
  IT Team works to combat campus network issues
  
  As complaints regarding campus Wi-Fi coverage continuously accumulate, the Information Technology (IT) team is working efficiently to provide network to as many places on campus as possible.
Features
- All Alumni Faculty Lakeland MSC
  
  Where jobs are a pleasure: FSC alumni working for Publix
  
  It’s hard to escape the Publix identity in Polk County, especially at Florida Southern. Our field house, green and sophomore men’s dorms are named after Publix founder George W. Jenkins. The Greek suites, formally known as the Publix Charities Commons, are funded by its namesake. Students will work at their stores after classes, and their headquarters reside in the big glass building by the local airport.
  
  Swan City takes on the Swan Derby for it’s 17th anniversary
  
  On April 26, Lakeland Volunteers in Medicine (LVIM) will be hosting their 17th annual Swan Derby on Lake Mirror in downtown Lakeland. This event is free admission and runs from 5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., consisting of three swan boat races, a fireworks show and much more.
  
  Freshman wins full-ride scholarship from Moccasin Battalion
  
  The Army Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC) at Florida Southern College is one of the top-rated ROTC programs in the Southeastern United States. The Moccasin Battalion has consistently ranked in the top 10% of ROTC programs by summer training evaluations. Alumni of the Moccasin Battalion include multiple general officers, several members of the FSC Board of Trustees and leaders around the globe.
  
  Florida Southern alum crowned Miss Lakeland
  
  Megan Price, a 2019 graduate of Florida Southern College, was crowned Miss Lakeland on March 9 at the Polk Theatre in Lakeland, Florida. The LaBelle native, who earned a Bachelor of Science in Multimedia Journalism, now resides in Fort Myers.
  
  Education professor provides insight as an international teacher
  
  After teaching every grade level throughout the last 51 years in various schools – Costa Rica and throughout Florida – education professor Dr. Bernardo Blanco says he is “building his legacy” at FSC and plans to continue, for the foreseeable future, his passion for teaching.
Southern View
- All Columns Editorial Letter to the Editor Politics
  
  Greek life at University of Maryland undergoes hazing conflicts
  
  As a student who attends a school that prides itself on its anti-hazing legislation, it was shocking to hear that organizations my peers from home belong to were getting in trouble for it.
  
  What can we do to mitigate the effects of construction?
  
  Alongside the extinction of the L.N. Pipkin Bandshell, the development of Adams Athletic Performance Center has one more flaw: its construction.
  
  Valentine’s Day is for everyone
  
  Is Valentine’s Day all what it is cracked up to be? Could one’s favorite holiday be another’s day of misery?
  
  Has Gypsy Rose Blanchard’s stardom come too soon?
  
  After the release of the 2019 Hulu mini-series, The Act, Americans have anxiously awaited the release of Gypsy Rose Blanchard from prison.
  
  George Santos: a case study on meme-ing politics
  
  When the House of Representatives expelled New York Republican George Santos from Congress on Dec. 1, no one expected him to retaliate by becoming a pop culture icon.
Sports
- All Baseball Basketball Cross Country eSports
  
  Mocs earn runner-up in the AVCA Small College Championships bronze bracket
  
  To close the beach volleyball season, the Mocs competed in the AVCA Small College Championships at Hickory Point Beach in Tavares, Florida April 12-14. The team matched-up against six schools throughout the tournament as the No. 10 seed in Pool B. They started third out of four in their pool.
  
  Mocs swim several top times, earn one national championship
  
  The Mocs competed at the NCAA Division II Men's and Women's Swimming and Diving Championships March 12-16 in Geneva, Ohio at SPIRE Institute Aquatics Center to complete the competition season.
  
  Mocs begin season at Alabama tournament
  
  The women’s basketball team will be kicking off their season in Huntsville, Ala. on Nov. 10.
  
  Softball looks to maximize on remaining conference matchups and improve record
  
  William Battle, III Staff Writer At nearly three quarters of the...
  
  New class inducted to Small College Basketball Hall of Fame
  
  On Friday, Nov. 4, the Polk Theater came to life as the newest class of members in the Small College Basketball Hall of Fame were honored.
Arts & Entertainment
- All Art Comedy Comics Movies
  
  “Witness For the Prosecution” set to premiere at Buckner Theater
  
  The classic play, “Witness For the Prosecution” by Agatha Christie will run on April 5 through April 14 at Buckner Theater. Directed by Paul Bawek, the play will be shown on Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 7 p.m., and Sunday’s matinee at 2:30 p.m. on both weekends.
  
  FSC alumna speaks on life after college
  
  Arts in Musical Theatre and a minor in communications, Morgan Bruewer continued with the Missoula Children’s Theatre for her second summer.
  
  Comedy ‘A Tuna Christmas’ takes stage at Fletcher Theatre-in-the-Round
  
  The theatre department closed its second production of the year last weekend with a satire comedy.
  
  An ‘Unnecessary Farce’ takes the stage at Buckner
  
  The theatre department’s first play of the year is “Unnecessary Farce,” which has just entered its second weekend of shows at Loca Lee Buckner Theatre.
  
  Morgan Bruewer: Instilling entertainment and education through theatre
  
  ad the option to send her into surgery to break her hips and put a metal rod in between them, or send her to ballet class. She chose to send her daughter to ballet class.
e-Edition

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Remote athlete challenged by training alone

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Mocs enter heart of SSC slate

Sports February 3, 2017

By JJ Nieko Florida Southern Men’s and Women’s Basketball have had a lot of new developments within there 2016-2017 season. Men’s basketball lost to Rollins 94-88 on Wednesday dropping Florida Southern to a 7-12 overall record...

Baseball ranked third in preseason poll

Baseball February 11, 2020

Sarah Oulman Florida Southern College baseball has been picked to finish third in the 2020 season in the SSC Preseason Coaches Poll and managed to snag the last remaining first-place vote. Topping off the poll is...

Women’s Golf Spotlight: Tori Higgins

Sports October 5, 2017

Women’s golf is in full swing with help of junior Tori Higgins leading the way. Higgins was named Sunshine State Conference Women’s Golf Player-of-the-Week for the week of Sept. 18 after leading the Mocs to a...

Jones takes over women’s soccer program

Sports September 28, 2012

Brittany Jones is in her first season as head coach of the Florida Southern College women’s soccer team, after being chosen last February to replace Ben Strawbridge. Strawbridge left FSC to take an assistant position...

FSC scores goal with another soccer recruit

Sports April 17, 2014

Frank Ewere Staff Writer Men’s Head Coach Ryan Sniegoski recently announced the acquisition of midfielder Kieran Whitehead to Florida Southern. Whitehead is a midfielder from Birmingham, England and he is set to join FSC as a freshman...

Men’s lacrosse faces two end of season losses

Sports April 18, 2019

Slinky Jones Men’s lacrosse fell to Rollins and Saint Leo, but picked up a win over Embry-Riddle in the past two weeks. The first lost came against Rollins on April 6. The Mocs lost 11-20, for...

Lady Mocs crush start to the 2016-2017 season

Sports November 18, 2016

By Morgan Swem Florida Southern College’s women’s basketball team opened the season with its first game of the regular season on Friday Nov. 11 at 12 p.m, sweeping their opponent, Shorter. The match was the...

Sniegoski Brings Winning Mentality to FSC

Sports January 25, 2013

Ryan Sniegoski has been hired to take over as head coach of the Florida Southern College men’s soccer team. After achieving great success in eight seasons as an assistant at Division I Old Dominion in...

Baseball team starts slow, stays optimistic

Sports March 7, 2013

The 2013 season did not start the way the Florida Southern College baseball team had planned. Facing an extremely difficult early schedule, the Mocs dropped their first seven games of the campaign. While they obviously...

FSC sweeps top-10 runners category at Moccasin Invitational in Lakeland

Sports September 30, 2016

By Morgan Swem Florida Southern College hosted the 2016 Moccasin Invitational on Saturday, Sept. 17 at Holloway Park in Lakeland. This is the second year in a row that Florida Southern has hosted the event. The...

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How students can get more involved in the Lakeland community

Uncategorized April 24, 2024

Angela RevelsStaff Writer One of Lakeland’s greatest assets is its strong sense of community. Whether someone is interested in volunteering for local organizations, joining community...

Where jobs are a pleasure: FSC alumni working for Publix

Features April 24, 2024

It’s hard to escape the Publix identity in Polk County, especially at Florida Southern. Our field house, green and sophomore men’s dorms are named after Publix founder George W. Jenkins. The Greek suites, formally known as the Publix Charities Commons, are funded by its namesake. Students will work at their stores after classes, and their headquarters reside in the big glass building by the local airport.

Mocs earn runner-up in the AVCA Small College Championships bronze bracket

Sports April 19, 2024

To close the beach volleyball season, the Mocs competed in the AVCA Small College Championships at Hickory Point Beach in Tavares, Florida April 12-14. The team matched-up against six schools throughout the tournament as the No. 10 seed in Pool B. They started third out of four in their pool.

Swan City takes on the Swan Derby for it’s 17th anniversary

Features April 19, 2024

On April 26, Lakeland Volunteers in Medicine (LVIM) will be hosting their 17th annual Swan Derby on Lake Mirror in downtown Lakeland. This event is free admission and runs from 5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., consisting of three swan boat races, a fireworks show and much more.

Freshman wins full-ride scholarship from Moccasin Battalion

Features April 19, 2024

The Army Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC) at Florida Southern College is one of the top-rated ROTC programs in the Southeastern United States. The Moccasin Battalion has consistently ranked in the top 10% of ROTC programs by summer training evaluations. Alumni of the Moccasin Battalion include multiple general officers, several members of the FSC Board of Trustees and leaders around the globe.

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