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Lakeland artist finds peace in outdoor landscape painting

he world is waking up and the sun is rising on Lake Hollingsworth, it is a common experience for Florida Southern students to wake up and witness a man painting the landscape in front of him by the water.

Lakeland commences 43rd annual Swan Roundup

Two weeks ago, bright and early in the morning, the City of Lakeland gathered all the swans on Lake Morton for their yearly check-ups in the 43rd Annual Swan Roundup.

Lakeland romance writer’s self publishing journey across the globe

Growing up, Kayla Tirrell fell in love with reading because of scary books, specifically R.L. Stine’s “Goosebumps” series. Flash forward to the future: she is now a published romance novelist, hearing responses from readers as far away as Iran.

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.

Professors and students attempt to balance AI usage in classrooms

Students and professors are navigating AI usage in the classroom after a skyrocket in popularity with the technology’s release last year.

‘Love letter to Lakeland’ turned into coffee table art book

The COVID-19 pandemic halted the ability for people to gather and connect in person, but one woman had the idea to begin telling stories of the community she grew to love.

Wynee’s Bistro updates decor, meal plan and prices

In Wynee’s Bistro, also known as the cafeteria, recent renovations have transformed the Bistro into a brighter space with freshly painted white and red walls.

Lakeland’s historic movie palace welcomes the community 95 years later

From being built 95 years ago to Elvis performing in the 50s to a major renovation, one of the only movie palaces still running in Florida is thriving. 

“I want to do this”: Lkld Now reporter’s journey through journalism

From covering the Gulf War in Israel to covering news in Congress and the White House, this LkldNow reporter has had an extensive journalism career and is continuing to serve the Lakeland community she grew up in.

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.

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How students can get more involved in the Lakeland community

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

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

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

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.