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Students need different and exciting events on campus
There’s usually a pattern when it comes to who attends an on-campus event. If there’s free food or T-Shirts, Florida Southern College students show up. But even that isn't always enough to gauge the interests of students, especially if the same few events occur every other week.
College experience is more important than most realize
Over the past few years, jobs have increasingly dropped their requirement for applicants to possess a professional degree. This has led to the harmful belief that going to a postsecondary school may not be worth it anymore–however, those four years in college are more valuable now than ever.
Beloved multi-vendor eatery plans expansion to meet community needs
A Lakeland staple recently bought land to expand its business and improve its parking. Lakelanders await the upcoming project as it is in its early planning and development stages.
Trading scrubs for the guitar: FSC nursing student takes the stage
After spending long hours each day in nursing classes, a sophomore at Florida Southern College grabs her guitar and heads over to a local venue.
How influential FSC alumna shaped their lives after graduation
The women of Florida Southern College have made lasting impacts on their schools, careers and communities. As these strong women graduated from FSC, they used the experience that they gained to make their world a better place.
Lakeland coffee shop owner goes from ‘rags to riches’ with Unfiltered
From growing up homeless to adopting her siblings at age 16, local business owner Geanie Folder has known for a long time that her purpose in life was to make a home for those that needed one. For the past three years, she has done that—through coffee.
ACE hosts the first FSC homecoming dance in years
As spring break comes to an end, students at Florida Southern College will prepare to dress up and dance for the school’s first official homecoming dance in 13 years.
Man believed to be involved in Lakeland shooting killed in car pursit
A man was shot and killed by police during a car pursuit which was believed to be connected to the shooting in Lakeland last month.
Community and creativity: How Florida native supports both through coffee
Inside the brick walls of a house on Hillcrest Street, the smell of coffee fills the room and vibrant art covers the walls, hanging above vintage furniture pieces.
SGA recognized clubs Enactus and Delta Sigma Pi
Two business organizations at Florida Southern College recently became recognized by the Student Government Association, adding to the list of business and innovation opportunities for students to pursue on campus.
Recent Articles
Prof. Mike Nabors’ guide to pivoting in life & career
Professor Mike Nabors teaches at FSC about the world of sports media, an industry he’s been a part of for more than 30 years. Recently, he’s released his second book, entitled “Don’t Quit Pivot,” which aims to drive others to chase their dreams and pursue their passions.
In the book, Nabors writes, “The goal [of this book] is to pass on the idea that the ability to move from one career to something better for you is attainable for everyone.”
New Real Estate Society opens a gateway to industry networking
Interested in the real estate world? Students now have the perfect opportunity, thanks to a brand new student organization: the Real Estate Society, founded by sophomore Claudia Kaczmarczyk.
Kaczmarczyk, a finance major from Chicago, started the society just a few weeks ago with the goal of giving students more exposure to the real estate industry, something she’s been involved in for the past two years.
Students receive Sheriff’s Commendation for saving Lakeland man’s life
On April 8, 2024, junior Alex McManus and sophomore Brian von Suskil planned on driving to Starbucks early in the morning to grab breakfast while they applied for classes. Thinking the coffee house would be crowded, they decided to go to McDonalds instead.
This change would alter 71-year-old Terry Dennis’ life forever.
“Two older guys that came in, which ended up being Terry and then his friend Fred,” McManus said. “They had sat behind us and I didn’t think anything of it. And then I just, like, my back faced them and I heard something smack the ground. I turned around and then Terry had fallen out like, coffee everywhere, he just fell out of his chair. He was lying on the ground.”
Senior named National DSP Collegian of the Year
Gracianna Campbell, a senior accounting major from Tampa, didn’t set out to win awards when she joined Delta Sigma Pi (DSP) — she just wanted to find a community. Now, as she prepares to graduate, she’s leaving with not just that, but also the highest honor a collegiate member of DSP can receive: National Collegian of the Year (COY).
How will Trump’s tariffs impact the economy?
On Wednesday, April 2, newly named as ‘Liberation Day,’ President Trump made a historic executive order calling for a minimum 10% tariff on all goods imported to the United States, in response to what he claimed as a national economic emergency. Along with this, other countries that have large trade deficits with the U.S. will receive even higher tariffs.