Author: Writing Student
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The making of the music: Christmas Gala through the eyes of the performers
Kaelyn BenoitStaff Writer LAKELAND, FL– Searching for snow, festive lights, and musical pieces that would fit in Santa’s workshop? Look no further than the annual Florida Southern College Christmas Gala, as student performers ring in the season within Branscomb Auditorium. This beloved seasonal campus tradition of more than 35 years is inspired by the holiday…
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DSP Uses Social Media to Boost Recruitment at FSC
By Diane WidemanLakeland, Fla. When Ryan Marsh first walked into a Delta Sigma Pi recruitment event nearly two years ago, he didn’t really know what to expect. He recognized some faces, saw the suits and name tags and immediately felt the professional tone of the room. “I wanted to enhance myself on a professional scale,”…
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Labelle’s Youngest Firefighter: Curiosity Turned to Calling
By: Grace Ryan For Colton Bass, a 21-year-old LaBelle firefighter, career Lehigh Acres firefighter and high school teacher, the path to fire service began before he even got his drivers license. What started out as mere curiosity about a firefighting career turned into a calling. Today, Bass fights fires and also shares his experience and…
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Is Sports Betting Helping or Hurting Sports?
By: Kayden Williams Sports betting has exploded so fast across the country that it’s now hard to tell whether fans are cheering for their favorite teams or for their parlays. As gambling becomes part of everyday sports culture, its impact on the games themselves is becoming impossible to ignore. Since the Supreme Court legalized sports…
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Students seek belonging through community at Florida Southern College
Written by Logan Schultz LAKELAND, FL, Dec 8, 2025 – Many students define Florida Southern College by its close communities, but for some that sense of belonging isn’t found immediately. It’s discovered through clubs, friendships and moments that push them outside their comfort zones. Fourth-year student Jacob McDougald grew up in a family of six…
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Spring Surge: Expectations for the FSC’s Mens Golf Team
By McKinley Holding The Florida Southern men’s golf team just completed a hot fall season winning half their events and finishing with a national rank of fifth in the nation. Their number one player on the team, Jack VanderSchuur, is a freshman ranked 13th nationally and eighth within the region, holding a strong scoring average…
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From Freshman Understudy to Confident Performer: The Journey of FSC Junior Julia Homza
By: Angela Revels Florida Southern junior Julia Homza has spent the past three years discovering who she is as both a performer and a person. A double major in Musical Theatre (BFA) and Communications: Advertising and Public Relations, Homza arrived on campus from Tinton Falls, New Jersey, unsure of exactly what her college theatre journey…
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The hidden weight on college students: how balancing activities impacts mental health
Lilyana Vasquez Many college students today are juggling increasingly heavy schedules—balancing academics, jobs, athletics and leadership roles at the same time. A study by the National Student Financial Wellness found that 70% of students are financially stressed. Similarly, another study by The National Library of Medicine (NLM) found that common stressors — academic, family and…
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Intramurals at Florida Southern College: Where Campus Community Happens
Wellness employee Kate Rodden enjoys the flag football men’s championship night game
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The Peace of Lone Palm
By McKinley Holding If you drive on West Memorial Boulevard you’ll come across a small, private, golf club that’s home to the Florida Southern’s mens and women’s golf team. It’s on the east side of Lakeland directly across from the Lakeland Ice Arena. As you make the turn into the road leading to the club…