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Philanthropist and daughter of Publix founder dies at 65

Salvatore Ambrosino Publix Super Market heiress and influential philanthropist, Dr. Carol Jenkins Barnett, 65, died at her home Tuesday night Dec. 7  from complications with...

Astronomy club meets in the night to stargaze

Salvatore AmbrosinoFeatures Editor Alanya Nardone says she’s loved the stars her entire life.  “I have always liked space ever since I was a kid, especially with...

Canvassers gathering signatures are removed from campus

Salvatore Ambrosino The past week, students going to class on Johnson Avenue have been approached by canvassers around Christoverson and the Buck Stop. More recently,...

Activists inspire college students to protest

Salvatore Ambrosino During a day of nationwide protest on Oct 2., two women’s rights activists joined mothers, business owners and some Florida Southern students to...

3,000 flags planted for 9/11 memorial

Salvatore Ambrosino On the late evening of Sept. 10, 11 students spent an hour planting flag after flag in remembrance of an attack that would...

Lakelanders protest Cuba’s slew of arrests

Salvatore Ambrosino Following the country’s largest protests in decades, Cuban Americans in Florida have assembled this week to call down the reigning political party in...

Polk civic leaders gather at Juneteenth celebrations

Salvatore Ambrosino The Polk Street Underpass of West Bartow represented Pan-African colors over the last weekend as vendors, educators and civic leaders gathered under the...

Social issues and COVID-19 impact SGA board

Salvatore Ambrosino While Florida Southern’s student body continues to search for answers to Title IX concerns, the Student Government Association (SGA) faces frustration from its...

Why imagery in children’s media is consequential

Salvatore Ambrosino What amount of reconciliation should be offered to the past?  Last month, six Dr. Seuss books, most notably “And To Think That I Saw...

Meet the candidates for the Lakeland City Comission special election

Salvatore Ambrosino  Held on March 16 and 29, the Lakeland City Commission Candidate Forums hosted by LkldNow featured four political newcomers campaigning to fill the...

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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.