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- News
Residence Hall Association in early development
This fall, Community Living will be implementing the Resident Hall Association (RHA). This program will act separate from the Resident Advisor (RA) program and gives residents the opportunity to have a voice in decisions regarding residential communities.Business-oriented horticulture major to start next fall
A new horticulture major is coming to Florida Southern in the fall, which includes a few different courses and a curriculum that focuses on the business side of agriculture.Florida intervenes with Texas’ conflict against the nation
Growing tensions between Texas and federal authorities continue as neither have come to a consensus on how to proceed with the rise in migrant crossers at the U.S.-Mexico border. Conflict ensues as protests break out throughout Texas and Florida sends their own State Guard members out to intervene.Election season is here — are you prepared to vote?
As the first month of the new year has gone by, the big presidential election crawls closer. The long-awaited election will take place at the end of this year, and campaigns are already taking over the media. As November draws near, students are being encouraged to take action and utilize their right to vote.IT Team works to combat campus network issues
As complaints regarding campus Wi-Fi coverage continuously accumulate, the Information Technology (IT) team is working efficiently to provide network to as many places on campus as possible.
- Features
Four alumni Mocs head to Paris
A highly-anticipated highlight of this summer in the sports world is the 2024 Paris Olympics. This year’s summer games will feature four familiar names from Florida Southern’s past, representing three different countries at the prestigious events.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.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.Florida Southern alum crowned Miss Lakeland
Megan Price, a 2019 graduate of Florida Southern College, was crowned Miss Lakeland on March 9 at the Polk Theatre in Lakeland, Florida. The LaBelle native, who earned a Bachelor of Science in Multimedia Journalism, now resides in Fort Myers.
- Southern View
Greek life at University of Maryland undergoes hazing conflicts
As a student who attends a school that prides itself on its anti-hazing legislation, it was shocking to hear that organizations my peers from home belong to were getting in trouble for it.What can we do to mitigate the effects of construction?
Alongside the extinction of the L.N. Pipkin Bandshell, the development of Adams Athletic Performance Center has one more flaw: its construction.Valentine’s Day is for everyone
Is Valentine’s Day all what it is cracked up to be? Could one’s favorite holiday be another’s day of misery?Has Gypsy Rose Blanchard’s stardom come too soon?
After the release of the 2019 Hulu mini-series, The Act, Americans have anxiously awaited the release of Gypsy Rose Blanchard from prison.George Santos: a case study on meme-ing politics
When the House of Representatives expelled New York Republican George Santos from Congress on Dec. 1, no one expected him to retaliate by becoming a pop culture icon.
- Sports
Four alumni Mocs head to Paris
A highly-anticipated highlight of this summer in the sports world is the 2024 Paris Olympics. This year’s summer games will feature four familiar names from Florida Southern’s past, representing three different countries at the prestigious events.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.Mocs swim several top times, earn one national championship
The Mocs competed at the NCAA Division II Men's and Women's Swimming and Diving Championships March 12-16 in Geneva, Ohio at SPIRE Institute Aquatics Center to complete the competition season.Mocs begin season at Alabama tournament
The women’s basketball team will be kicking off their season in Huntsville, Ala. on Nov. 10.
- Arts & Entertainment
“Witness For the Prosecution” set to premiere at Buckner Theater
The classic play, “Witness For the Prosecution” by Agatha Christie will run on April 5 through April 14 at Buckner Theater. Directed by Paul Bawek, the play will be shown on Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 7 p.m., and Sunday’s matinee at 2:30 p.m. on both weekends.FSC alumna speaks on life after college
Arts in Musical Theatre and a minor in communications, Morgan Bruewer continued with the Missoula Children’s Theatre for her second summer.Comedy ‘A Tuna Christmas’ takes stage at Fletcher Theatre-in-the-Round
The theatre department closed its second production of the year last weekend with a satire comedy.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.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.
- e-Edition
Celebrating 100 years in Lakeland
- News
Residence Hall Association in early development
This fall, Community Living will be implementing the Resident Hall Association (RHA). This program will act separate from the Resident Advisor (RA) program and gives residents the opportunity to have a voice in decisions regarding residential communities.Business-oriented horticulture major to start next fall
A new horticulture major is coming to Florida Southern in the fall, which includes a few different courses and a curriculum that focuses on the business side of agriculture.Florida intervenes with Texas’ conflict against the nation
Growing tensions between Texas and federal authorities continue as neither have come to a consensus on how to proceed with the rise in migrant crossers at the U.S.-Mexico border. Conflict ensues as protests break out throughout Texas and Florida sends their own State Guard members out to intervene.Election season is here — are you prepared to vote?
As the first month of the new year has gone by, the big presidential election crawls closer. The long-awaited election will take place at the end of this year, and campaigns are already taking over the media. As November draws near, students are being encouraged to take action and utilize their right to vote.IT Team works to combat campus network issues
As complaints regarding campus Wi-Fi coverage continuously accumulate, the Information Technology (IT) team is working efficiently to provide network to as many places on campus as possible.
- Features
Four alumni Mocs head to Paris
A highly-anticipated highlight of this summer in the sports world is the 2024 Paris Olympics. This year’s summer games will feature four familiar names from Florida Southern’s past, representing three different countries at the prestigious events.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.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.Florida Southern alum crowned Miss Lakeland
Megan Price, a 2019 graduate of Florida Southern College, was crowned Miss Lakeland on March 9 at the Polk Theatre in Lakeland, Florida. The LaBelle native, who earned a Bachelor of Science in Multimedia Journalism, now resides in Fort Myers.
- Southern View
Greek life at University of Maryland undergoes hazing conflicts
As a student who attends a school that prides itself on its anti-hazing legislation, it was shocking to hear that organizations my peers from home belong to were getting in trouble for it.What can we do to mitigate the effects of construction?
Alongside the extinction of the L.N. Pipkin Bandshell, the development of Adams Athletic Performance Center has one more flaw: its construction.Valentine’s Day is for everyone
Is Valentine’s Day all what it is cracked up to be? Could one’s favorite holiday be another’s day of misery?Has Gypsy Rose Blanchard’s stardom come too soon?
After the release of the 2019 Hulu mini-series, The Act, Americans have anxiously awaited the release of Gypsy Rose Blanchard from prison.George Santos: a case study on meme-ing politics
When the House of Representatives expelled New York Republican George Santos from Congress on Dec. 1, no one expected him to retaliate by becoming a pop culture icon.
- Sports
Four alumni Mocs head to Paris
A highly-anticipated highlight of this summer in the sports world is the 2024 Paris Olympics. This year’s summer games will feature four familiar names from Florida Southern’s past, representing three different countries at the prestigious events.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.Mocs swim several top times, earn one national championship
The Mocs competed at the NCAA Division II Men's and Women's Swimming and Diving Championships March 12-16 in Geneva, Ohio at SPIRE Institute Aquatics Center to complete the competition season.Mocs begin season at Alabama tournament
The women’s basketball team will be kicking off their season in Huntsville, Ala. on Nov. 10.Softball looks to maximize on remaining conference matchups and improve record
William Battle, III Staff Writer At nearly three quarters of the...
- Arts & Entertainment
“Witness For the Prosecution” set to premiere at Buckner Theater
The classic play, “Witness For the Prosecution” by Agatha Christie will run on April 5 through April 14 at Buckner Theater. Directed by Paul Bawek, the play will be shown on Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 7 p.m., and Sunday’s matinee at 2:30 p.m. on both weekends.FSC alumna speaks on life after college
Arts in Musical Theatre and a minor in communications, Morgan Bruewer continued with the Missoula Children’s Theatre for her second summer.Comedy ‘A Tuna Christmas’ takes stage at Fletcher Theatre-in-the-Round
The theatre department closed its second production of the year last weekend with a satire comedy.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.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.
- e-Edition
The Southern is a student-run local community newspaper in print at Florida Southern College since 1918.
S
Johnson Ave, Lakeland, FL 33803
William F. Chatlos Building
© 2022 The Southern