He nearly died... twice. Lost the sport he built his identity around. Then found himself staring down a bull for the first time. From Brazil to Florida, one freshman’s journey into one of the world’s most dangerous sports is fueled by faith, failure and an addiction to eight seconds that changed everything.

Adria Schimmenti Staff Writer The Office of Safety and Security plays a central role at FSC, with campus safety personnel interacting everyday with students, faculty...

As we come to the end of this semester, seniors begin to graduate and leave their lasting impressions. Sienna Caldwell is one of the many seniors graduating from FSC, she was involved in sorority, environmental studies and worked at the wellness center as well.

Three Lakeland coffee shops — Foxtail Coffee Co., Rogue Coffee and Concord Coffee — are embracing the winter season with warm, comforting drinks and holiday-inspired treats.

As we head into the winter season, our routines and our playlists begin to change. The crisp air, shorter days and cozy atmosphere bring a different kind of energy compared to fall.

Melanie DePriesterStaff Writer AI feels like a topic that you just can’t escape from. It’s something that has already affected a bunch of job markets...

Isabella KostikStaff Writer For over a decade, Marvel movies have dominated the film industry. From the release of Iron Man in 2008 all the way...

Jacob SmithOpinions Editor I didn’t really get involved in The Southern until my sophomore year. I first learned about the newspaper from the former online...

Kennedy OwensStaff Writer When the words “social media” are mentioned in conversation, platforms like Instagram, Facebook and X are what usually come up. Though in...

Asher GibbonsThe Southern Editor For too long I’ve been hearing that the food at Wynee’s Bistro is not good. The upperclassmen who witnessed the days...

Reagan RicardoStaff Writer The Tennis team at Florida Southern has been on a roll since the season began in early March.  The Men’s and Women’s...

Asher GibbonsSports Editor The history books have some rewriting to be done. Women’s lacrosse brought down program and career records on March 25 in the...

He nearly died... twice. Lost the sport he built his identity around. Then found himself staring down a bull for the first time. From Brazil to Florida, one freshman’s journey into one of the world’s most dangerous sports is fueled by faith, failure and an addiction to eight seconds that changed everything.

The NCAA transfer portal promised opportunity—but the numbers tell a different story. While thousands of Division II athletes enter each year chasing better offers, more than half never find a new home. So is the portal really a pathway to success… or a gamble that leaves athletes behind? Inside the data, the truth about college sports’ biggest shakeup may surprise you.

While the Snakepit roars with esports competition, one racer is grinding in silence. No crowds, no teammates—just a screen, a wheel, and hundredths of a second separating success from failure. Meet the freshman chasing a NASCAR dream through sim racing, where seven-hour sessions, near-misses, and relentless precision define the journey most fans never see.

This fall, FSC celebrated a milestone: the 10-year anniversary of its dance program and the Fall into Dance show. 

Talent has been blooming over the past few weeks with junior recitals here at FSC. These recitals are a way for music students to showcase their talent and hard work to their friends, families and professors while feeling a sense of accomplishment.

What do you get when you mix sorority girls, law school and big musical numbers? “Legally Blonde: The Musical,” closing Sunday, Dec. 7 at FSC’s Buckner Theatre.

At FSC, students are encouraged to explore their passions beyond their major. The campus offers a wide variety of clubs and organizations, each providing something unique for students to get involved in and enjoy.

Over the years, the core method of promoting music has shifted from live performances to radio play to MTV, and now we have streaming platforms to add to the mix, but most importantly, TikTok, to help promote upcoming or existing songs.