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.

As we’re approaching the halfway point of the Spring 2025 semester, that also means that spring break is right around the corner. As nice as it is to have a weeklong break from classes and other school responsibilities, that’s not really why people get so excited for this period of time.

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. 

Few genres spark as much debate as “Hallmark” movies. Some viewers eagerly await the time for movies with small-town charm and holiday cheer, while others can’t stomach another minute of predictable romances. To explore the great “Hallmark” divide, two perspectives are put in place: the individual who adores these films and the other who dreads them.

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.

I am not the biggest football fan. Never have been. But, I love the Super Bowl. It’s the perfect time to gather with friends, have an excuse to eat too many chips and salsa, and, of course, see if you’ll witness yet another legendary halftime performance. Living through many, I have clear performance favorites. 

As students are welcoming in a new year and new semester, the students in the Theatre Arts department are learning songs and memorizing lines for the upcoming spring musical. This spring Florida Southern College’s Theatre and Dance Department is presenting “Pippin.” The show, with lyrics by American musical composer and lyricist Stephen Schwartz, follows the story, guided by the leading player, Pippin, a young prince, and his journey to find the real meaning and purpose of his life. 

Florida Southern is entering an exciting new chapter based on growth and transformation, with the most notable being the expansion of the Ashley Gibson Barnett Museum of Arts (ABG). Formerly the Polk Art Museum, the building has recently received a new name, benefactor and makeover. Set to open its doors to the public on Jan. 18, the 14,000 square foot expansion comes after nearly 30 years of planning and fundraising.  “This is a really exciting moment for our entire community, academic and beyond,” said Dr. Alexander Rich, the executive director and chief curator of the AGB. “We are developing an innovative, intentional, academic and community space that I can’t wait for our whole community [to see].”