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The Mocs completed the 2025 Sunshine State Conference (SSC) Championships at the F.A.S.T Center in Ocala this past weekend. The No. 16 men’s team finished in second with 596 points, while the No. 24 women’s team placed fourth with 383.5 points. No. 1 University of Tampa managed to grab first for both teams.

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.

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. 

The Haunted Rose Garden, Southern Takeover, and Cram Jam were among the most widely attended events of the Fall 2024 semester at Florida Southern College, as they occur semesterly. These traditions are hosted by the Association of Campus Entertainment (ACE), one of the biggest student organizations on campus.  Assisted by FSC faculty, the leadership team of ACE puts on several events for the campus body, and they already have a plethora lined up for the spring of 2025. Marked by their unique opportunities and collaborations with other student organizations, ACE strives to make their events stand out.

After 14 hours, U.S. users regained access to TikTok. Despite a law banning the app, the video-sharing app restored access to users in the country after President Trump vowed to issue an executive order on the day of his inauguration, delaying the ban. In his message published on truthsocial.com on Jan. 19, Trump pledged to bring the app back as long as the U.S. obtains 50% ownership of TikTok.

Eaton and Palisades wildfires weaken in Los Angeles after over a week of burning despite increasing winds. Yet, finding who or what to blame still remains up in the air. Though they have accused hikers, utility poles and arson, spokeswoman Ginger Colbrun for the LA division of the U.S. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives told BBC “it’s just too early” for answers.

On Nov. 23 the Mocs celebrated seven seniors with a 3-2 win against RV Nova Southeastern. Back-and-forth wins between the Sharks ended with a three point lead in the fifth set with help from senior transfer student Sandra Sasaski.

Obsessive: the key word that separates a typical fan from a “stan.” Originating from an Eminem song of the same name, stan culture is characterized by the extreme dedication and devotion some people have towards their favorite creators. 

Despite a short-spanned season and an ankle injury, junior Christia Giller was named Sunshine State Conference (SSC) 2024 Men’s Cross Country 2024 Runner of the Year.

Despite Hurricane Milton, on-and-off travel cancellations and missing team members, Mocs waterski was able to clinch fourth place at the 2024 Syndicate Water Ski Collegiate Nationals for Division I.