As a senior at Florida Southern College, I have watched the dining options on campus change almost every year. From renovations to Wynee’s Bistro to new food concepts, the college has continued to find ways to improve the student dining experience. While the loss of Steak ’n Shake may be disappointing for some students, I believe Chicken Guy is a wonderful addition to campus.
He nearly died... twice. Lost the sport he built his identity around. Then found himself staring down a bull for the first time. From Brazil to Florida, one freshman’s journey into one of the world’s most dangerous sports is fueled by faith, failure and an addiction to eight seconds that changed everything.
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He nearly died... twice. Lost the sport he built his identity around. Then found himself staring down a bull for the first time. From Brazil to Florida, one freshman’s journey into one of the world’s most dangerous sports is fueled by faith, failure and an addiction to eight seconds that changed everything.
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As we come to the end of this semester, seniors begin to graduate and leave their lasting impressions. Sienna Caldwell is one of the many seniors graduating from FSC, she was involved in sorority, environmental studies and worked at the wellness center as well.
Three Lakeland coffee shops — Foxtail Coffee Co., Rogue Coffee and Concord Coffee — are embracing the winter season with warm, comforting drinks and holiday-inspired treats.
As we head into the winter season, our routines and our playlists begin to change. The crisp air, shorter days and cozy atmosphere bring a different kind of energy compared to fall.
Lakeland residents should not have to wonder whether the development taking shape in their community will threaten their water, strain the already aging infrastructure or change the character of their neighborhood without having a meaningful say in the decision. That is why, when it comes to hyperscale data centers, the choice for construction should be with local governments to ensure citizens’ voices are heard.
As a senior at Florida Southern College, I have watched the dining options on campus change almost every year. From renovations to Wynee’s Bistro to new food concepts, the college has continued to find ways to improve the student dining experience. While the loss of Steak ’n Shake may be disappointing for some students, I believe Chicken Guy is a wonderful addition to campus.
There has been a lot of tension surrounding Christopher Nolan’s “The Odyssey,” with strong opinions regarding the major plot points that were taken out and drastic character changes that differ from the Greek poet Homer’s version of “The Odyssey.” On the other hand, some viewers believe that Nolan had every right to take the creative liberty he did regarding his film.
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He nearly died... twice. Lost the sport he built his identity around. Then found himself staring down a bull for the first time. From Brazil to Florida, one freshman’s journey into one of the world’s most dangerous sports is fueled by faith, failure and an addiction to eight seconds that changed everything.
The NCAA transfer portal promised opportunity—but the numbers tell a different story. While thousands of Division II athletes enter each year chasing better offers, more than half never find a new home. So is the portal really a pathway to success… or a gamble that leaves athletes behind? Inside the data, the truth about college sports’ biggest shakeup may surprise you.
While the Snakepit roars with esports competition, one racer is grinding in silence. No crowds, no teammates—just a screen, a wheel, and hundredths of a second separating success from failure. Meet the freshman chasing a NASCAR dream through sim racing, where seven-hour sessions, near-misses, and relentless precision define the journey most fans never see.
There has been a lot of tension surrounding Christopher Nolan’s “The Odyssey,” with strong opinions regarding the major plot points that were taken out and drastic character changes that differ from the Greek poet Homer’s version of “The Odyssey.” On the other hand, some viewers believe that Nolan had every right to take the creative liberty he did regarding his film.
Talent has been blooming over the past few weeks with junior recitals here at FSC. These recitals are a way for music students to showcase their talent and hard work to their friends, families and professors while feeling a sense of accomplishment.
What do you get when you mix sorority girls, law school and big musical numbers? “Legally Blonde: The Musical,” closing Sunday, Dec. 7 at FSC’s Buckner Theatre.
At FSC, students are encouraged to explore their passions beyond their major. The campus offers a wide variety of clubs and organizations, each providing something unique for students to get involved in and enjoy.
As a senior at Florida Southern College, I have watched the dining options on campus change almost every year. From renovations to Wynee’s Bistro to new food concepts, the college has continued to find ways to improve the student dining experience. While the loss of Steak ’n Shake may be disappointing for some students, I believe Chicken Guy is a wonderful addition to campus.
He nearly died... twice. Lost the sport he built his identity around. Then found himself staring down a bull for the first time. From Brazil to Florida, one freshman’s journey into one of the world’s most dangerous sports is fueled by faith, failure and an addiction to eight seconds that changed everything.
He nearly died... twice. Lost the sport he built his identity around. Then found himself staring down a bull for the first time. From Brazil to Florida, one freshman’s journey into one of the world’s most dangerous sports is fueled by faith, failure and an addiction to eight seconds that changed everything.
As we come to the end of this semester, seniors begin to graduate and leave their lasting impressions. Sienna Caldwell is one of the many seniors graduating from FSC, she was involved in sorority, environmental studies and worked at the wellness center as well.
Three Lakeland coffee shops — Foxtail Coffee Co., Rogue Coffee and Concord Coffee — are embracing the winter season with warm, comforting drinks and holiday-inspired treats.
As we head into the winter season, our routines and our playlists begin to change. The crisp air, shorter days and cozy atmosphere bring a different kind of energy compared to fall.
Lakeland residents should not have to wonder whether the development taking shape in their community will threaten their water, strain the already aging infrastructure or change the character of their neighborhood without having a meaningful say in the decision. That is why, when it comes to hyperscale data centers, the choice for construction should be with local governments to ensure citizens’ voices are heard.
As a senior at Florida Southern College, I have watched the dining options on campus change almost every year. From renovations to Wynee’s Bistro to new food concepts, the college has continued to find ways to improve the student dining experience. While the loss of Steak ’n Shake may be disappointing for some students, I believe Chicken Guy is a wonderful addition to campus.
There has been a lot of tension surrounding Christopher Nolan’s “The Odyssey,” with strong opinions regarding the major plot points that were taken out and drastic character changes that differ from the Greek poet Homer’s version of “The Odyssey.” On the other hand, some viewers believe that Nolan had every right to take the creative liberty he did regarding his film.
The Tennis team at Florida Southern has been on a roll since the season began in early March. The Men’s and Women’s teams both have winning records heading into the back half of April looking to continue their success.
He nearly died... twice. Lost the sport he built his identity around. Then found himself staring down a bull for the first time. From Brazil to Florida, one freshman’s journey into one of the world’s most dangerous sports is fueled by faith, failure and an addiction to eight seconds that changed everything.
The NCAA transfer portal promised opportunity—but the numbers tell a different story. While thousands of Division II athletes enter each year chasing better offers, more than half never find a new home. So is the portal really a pathway to success… or a gamble that leaves athletes behind? Inside the data, the truth about college sports’ biggest shakeup may surprise you.
While the Snakepit roars with esports competition, one racer is grinding in silence. No crowds, no teammates—just a screen, a wheel, and hundredths of a second separating success from failure. Meet the freshman chasing a NASCAR dream through sim racing, where seven-hour sessions, near-misses, and relentless precision define the journey most fans never see.
There has been a lot of tension surrounding Christopher Nolan’s “The Odyssey,” with strong opinions regarding the major plot points that were taken out and drastic character changes that differ from the Greek poet Homer’s version of “The Odyssey.” On the other hand, some viewers believe that Nolan had every right to take the creative liberty he did regarding his film.
Talent has been blooming over the past few weeks with junior recitals here at FSC. These recitals are a way for music students to showcase their talent and hard work to their friends, families and professors while feeling a sense of accomplishment.
What do you get when you mix sorority girls, law school and big musical numbers? “Legally Blonde: The Musical,” closing Sunday, Dec. 7 at FSC’s Buckner Theatre.
At FSC, students are encouraged to explore their passions beyond their major. The campus offers a wide variety of clubs and organizations, each providing something unique for students to get involved in and enjoy.
At Florida Southern College, trees were uprooted—some blocked sidewalks. Branches fell from trees causing various damages to campus, and a glass door was shattered in Honeyman Pavilion. All were caused by the winds of Hurricane Ian that battered Southwest and Central Florida.
Lakeland city officials are assessing the damage as of Thursday morning. As reported by The Ledger, the city will keep a detailed inventory of debris to send to government officials to apply for assistance programs for businesses and residents who sustained losses.
On the morning of Sept. 29, an estimated 63,000 in Lakeland were without power.
Hurricane Ian made landfall near Fort Myers as a category 4. The storm barreled across the Florida peninsula through the night, gradually losing power and never coming within 60 miles of Lakeland. Despite this, it maintained wind speeds in Lakeland of over-70 mph.
According to an email sent by the school, Florida Southern College sustained only “minor damages.”
Southern Editor | The Southern Newspaper On the morning of Sept. 29, the Meditation Garden is littered with debris and roof panelling torn from the campus greenhouse. (Salvatore Ambrosino / The Southern)Southern Editor | The Southern Newspaper A fallen bough damages the fence of the intramural field (Kat Hostetler / The Southern)Southern Editor | The Southern Newspaper Fallen trees in front of near Edge Hall bury the walkway. (Salvatore Ambrosino / The Southern)Southern Editor | The Southern Newspaper Palm fronds and branches thrown into the yard of Branscomb Auditorium, where students were sheltering. (Kat Hostetler / The Southern)Southern Editor | The Southern Newspaper A fallen tree in the Jenkins parking lot. (Kat Hostetler / The Southern)Southern Editor | The Southern Newspaper A fallen tree blocks the path to Nicholas and Wesley dormitories. (Salvatore Ambrosino / The Southern)Southern Editor | The Southern Newspaper A a tree snapped in half in front of Allen Spivey dormitory (Kat Hostetler / The Southern)Southern Editor | The Southern Newspaper Roofing on the ground near the athletics building. (Kat Hostetler / The Southern)Southern Editor | The Southern Newspaper A tree cracked in half near Edge Hall (Salvatore Ambrosino / The Southern)Southern Editor | The Southern Newspaper The fountain between Allen Spivey and Joseph Reynolds dormitories surrounded by blown foliage. (Salvatore Ambrosino / The Southern)Southern Editor | The Southern Newspaper A branch has fallen on one of the sand volleyball courts, damaging the net. (Kat Hostetler / The Southern)Southern Editor | The Southern Newspaper One of the glass doors at Honeyman Pavilion boarded up after shattering from the force of the wind. (Salvatore Ambrosino / The Southern)
Lakeland residents should not have to wonder whether the development taking shape in their community will threaten their water, strain the already aging infrastructure or change the character of their neighborhood without having a meaningful say in the decision. That is why, when it comes to hyperscale data centers, the choice for construction should be with local governments to ensure citizens’ voices are heard.
As a senior at Florida Southern College, I have watched the dining options on campus change almost every year. From renovations to Wynee’s Bistro to new food concepts, the college has continued to find ways to improve the student dining experience. While the loss of Steak ’n Shake may be disappointing for some students, I believe Chicken Guy is a wonderful addition to campus.
There has been a lot of tension surrounding Christopher Nolan’s “The Odyssey,” with strong opinions regarding the major plot points that were taken out and drastic character changes that differ from the Greek poet Homer’s version of “The Odyssey.” On the other hand, some viewers believe that Nolan had every right to take the creative liberty he did regarding his film.
The Tennis team at Florida Southern has been on a roll since the season began in early March. The Men’s and Women’s teams both have winning records heading into the back half of April looking to continue their success.
Asher GibbonsSports Editor
The history books have some rewriting to be done. Women’s lacrosse brought down program and career records on March 25 in the...
