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Sidney Zhao and Paying it Forward
Written by W. Logan Schultz Lakeland, FL — “So my first week here, I had a miserable time,” said student Sidney Zhao on her introduction to Florida Southern College. “I was honestly so sad…it was the Thursday [after classes had started] and I was doing laundry and I was like, ‘I have no friends here.’…
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A Closer Look at Bans
By: Joshua Santiago Lakeland, FL — Ever since he was a kid, Erickson Bans had a love for staying active and being physical, such as doing one of his favorite activities, slap-boxing! Bans’ love for moving all the time has led to a future of playing the game he loves: basketball. While many kids may…
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A Fall break trip to remember: Library break-ins, a lighthouse, and 460 years of Floridian history
Kaelyn Benoit On the upper northeast coast of Florida, deep in the heart of St. Augustine sits the Hotel Ponce De León. Built by Gilded Age industrialist Henry Morrison Flagler in 1888, the building was intended to be a luxury resort right on the east Florida coastline. Its hotel days, however, ended long ago, and…
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Friendsgiving: An Intersection of Faith and Culture that Unified Amidst a Divisive Climate
Written By: Tian Ho On cold November night, votes were being counted, but probably not the reason you are thinking of. There was no election to be had. Instead, a union of 16 student organizations gathered to share kindness through cuisine. While these votes were in-fact being tallied for candidates, they were for the candidates…
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Taking Learning to New Heights: FSC Student’s Experience in Aviation
Millie Alba-Sommers, sophomore at FSC, is an employee of the Florida Air Museum.
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From Swimming Lanes to Digital Arenas: The Evolution of Brandon Parramore’s Leadership in Esports
With a career journey spanning traditional sports and esports, Brandon Parramore’s leadership philosophy prioritizes personal connections, community growth, and fostering a team-first mentality at Florida Southern College. From his days as a collegiate swimmer to his current role as the Esports Director at Florida Southern College, Parramore has brought a unique blend of traditional sports…
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The implication and frustrations of club sports
By Asher Gibbons College hockey is continuously gaining traction, especially here at FSC. When the hockey team plays at the Lakeland Ice Arena, it’s mostly packed with students eager to watch a good game of hockey or simply bang on the tempered glass and enjoy a night out with friends. As the Mocs near the…
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Students and faculty receive recognition through the Spirit of the Cornerstone
Jacob Smith What does it mean to embody the spirit of a community? At Florida Southern College, the monthly Spirit of the Cornerstone award celebrates students and faculty who personify the Judeo-Christian values that define our campus. The tenets of the Cornerstone include: practicing personal and academic integrity and excellence of character and expecting the…
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FSC Safety Department Enhances Student Communication with an Instagram Page
Ben Ruby An Instagram account was released by the FSC Department of Campus Safety and Security earlier this month in order to improve the communication between the department and the student body. “The goal is to share reliable, credible information to the Florida Southern student body in a timely manner.” -Sophie Grace Posick Sophie Grace…
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Alana McFadden: How the Simmons Center Director Found Her Calling
A couch in an office finds itself piled high with pillows while McFadden attempts to clean out the closet. Sun shines through the windows, illuminating her organized desk while some odd objects find themselves in a temporary home there. Between a shelf sparsely stocked with FSC memorabilia and an old filing cabinet is a compilation…