On Sept. 12, Florida Southern English, Spanish and Honors students participated in the Transcribathon. The event took place in McKay Archives Center and has been an annual event on campus since 2018

This academic year, Florida Southern College is welcoming a new addition to its faculty: Dr. Vincent Miozzi, who joins the Barney Barnett School of Business & Free Enterprise as the Assistant Professor of Economics.

Florida Southern’s new Spikeball Club has quickly taken a liking to students on campus. Spikeball is the engaging game of roundnet that allows players to team-up and strategize, while also creating a positive social environment.

The popular flower shop, Bloom Shakalaka (Bloom), previously located in The Joinery, has now moved to downtown Lakeland.

Lakeland is the charming home of Florida Southern College. True to its name, Lakeland boasts numerous lakes that serve as community focal points and scenic recreational areas. Many of Lakeland’s neighborhoods are built around the 38 named lakes, offering picturesque views and abundant outdoor activities. Downtown Lakeland is a vibrant area with various attractions and activities for both residents and visitors.

Social media has completely changed the way we consume our entertainment.

As a young Hispanic-American woman born and raised in the United States, my family’s story of immigration reflects both the challenges and the promise of this country. This is why having a president who genuinely cares about my future is not just important, but essential. 

While many were in support of the commentary made by “the people’s princess,” other followers were angry about why Vogue was talking about politics in the first place. 

A few weeks ago, I had the pleasure of traveling up to Gainesville to visit a close friend of mine and past Editor-in-Chief, Emma Poole. We went on a pretty ambitious five mile expedition in search of the illustrious wild bison that live in the Paynes Prairie State Park, the last wild herd in the state of Florida. We were observed by a deer hiding in the shade under some wild oak trees, and were constantly bombarded by swarms of flies, grasshoppers and mysterious buzzing sounds. Our shoes got soaked in mud, and sweat glistened on our faces. Although we did not get the opportunity to see any wild bison or horses, I am still so thankful for being able to explore a Florida State Park. 

Ever since her first album released in 2006, Taylor Swift has consistently stayed in Billboard’s Top 100. And with the Eras Tour, one of the most successful tours of all time, now wrapping up, Taylor has cemented herself as a pop culture icon. However, some people have criticized her over her seemingly convenient releases any time she is slipping from the top of the charts.

Both the men’s and women’s golf teams are equipped with a combined 20-tournament season in 2024-2025, hoping to swing their way into NCAA II Championship play.

Sept. 14 marked the first Florida Southern College Water ski tournament against Rollins College at Jack Tavers Waterski School in Groveland.

The Florida Southern College Men’s Ice Hockey team kicked off their season against Embry-Riddle on Sept. 20 and Sept. 21...

Florida Southern College Men’s Soccer officially kicked off their 2024 season– the 67th season for the team. The Mocs and Coach Ashley Holmes are looking to build off of their 5-6-6 record in the 2023 season, and succeed in the SSC .

This summer, the Mocs baseball team introduced new Head Coach Rick O’Dette.

After 36 years, Michael Keaton has revived his role as poltergeist “Beetlegeuse” in “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice.”

Within a world filled with differences of race, identity and culture; one of the very few things that bring people together is the idea of fashion.

Artist Mally Khorasantchi explores the interplay of order versus chaos, beauty, danger and growth through pain in her immersive paintings. Khorasantchi’s exhibit, “Nature & Mystery: The Art of Mally Khorasantchi,” was showcased at Florida Southern’s Ashley Gibson Barnett Museum of Art from June 15 to Sept. 15. 

Florida Southern is ranked No. 15 by the Princeton Review for their outstanding theater department. So don’t miss out on what they have in store for this semester. 

 Natasha Lee Martin has joined Florida Southern’s faculty as the new Assistant Professor of Theatre Arts, Acting and Directing. Martin is originally from Providence, Rhode Island, and earned a B.A. in Theater at the University of New Mexico and an M.F.A. in Acting Pedagogy from Virginia Commonwealth University.