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LPD, FSC join forces to teach defense

Fri, 19 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT

This semester's wellness clinic taught Florida Southern students valuable self-defense tactics, instructed by the Lakeland Police Department's Training Division.

Retired officer Mike Arbogast works with LPD part-time. In his 20 years of service, he worked with the SWAT team for 12 years and spent time in Iraq teaching defensive tactics to police departments.

Athletes gather 'with glowing hearts'

Fri, 19 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT

The 2010 Olympic Winter Games in Vancouver began with record-breaking, tragedy and controversy.

The opening ceremony was full of both excitement and sorrow after the death of Georgian luger Nodar Kumaritashvili. The 21-year-old athlete lost control at the Whistler Sliding Centre, flying off the track and colliding with a metal pole during a practice run the morning of the opening ceremony.

Behind the scenes of FSC trustees

Fri, 19 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT

The Florida Southern Board of Trustees is one of the organizations that has a huge impact on student's lives.

"The Board's role in any student's education is quite substantial. For instance, in the past, the board has passed plans for freezing tuition," SGA president Corey Self, said.

More bicycle racks planned for campus

Fri, 19 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT

A notice from Community Living informed students on Feb. 1 that Safety officers would cut the locks off of any bicycles not secured to a bicycle rack, despite the fact that not all buildings have racks.

The Safety office hopes to keep students from chaining bicycles to trashcans, traffic signs, light posts and other fixtures.

Online TV trend is popular among students

Fri, 19 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Watching TV shows and movies online has become increasingly popular with the ability to watch for free.

"I definitely watch about an hour of TV on Mondays and I guess I watch maybe 2.5 hours a week because I watch before I go to sleep," sophomore Reilly Burke said.

Health care remains a controversial issue

Fri, 19 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT

American health care has seen major changes in the past year. However, the average college student doesn't understand the health care reforms.

Doctors in America work under two different health plans, which differ in cost and access, Health Management Organizations and Preferred Provider Organizations.

Plowman strong in mind, body and sole

Fri, 19 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT

When Dr. Ed Plowman rushes into a classroom at Florida Southern College, he looks like your average professor.
Nothing fancy; jeans, a polo, a stack of graded tests. He is probably best known for his Baseball and American Society course. What many students and faculty don't know is that he is also an avid marathon runner.

The dedicated RA

Fri, 19 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Sam Tyburski is not the most involved student on campus. She says that she has friends who are far busier than her on a daily basis. She needs time to collect herself and get her thoughts straight-otherwise she would go crazy.

Still, she takes on being a resident advisor and a Southern Ambassador, as well as working with TZeDeK, a social justice group on campus and organizing the Spanish Club.

Harris' blessed art

Fri, 19 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT

"No one is perfect while striving to reach God," KeTia Harris said to her best friend Nadia Rumbolt while sitting at a round table with background noise of students laughing and forks touching plates.

This was the lecture of the day Harris gave to all the different type of individuals that were sitting around the table eating.

Kaufmann looks forward to her future

Fri, 19 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Senior Lauren Kaufmann plans for continued education and a career in perfecting children's books.

After graduating from FSC, Kaufmann plans to attend graduate school and ultimately become an editor of children's books.

"I'd like to be involved in publishing children's books or editing in any capacity," Kaufmann said.

Mycoskie speaks to FSC students at Convo

Fri, 19 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Blake Mycoskie, the founder of TOMS Shoes, spoke at Convocation on Feb 17 to talk about his organization and what the students of FSC can do to help those in need.

Junior Amanda Glickman suggested the idea that Mycoskie speak at Convocation to the Convocation Coordinator Mike Crawford.

Lady Mocs ace three in a row

Fri, 19 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT

For the first time in their 30-year history, the Lady Mocs have started their season with three-straight wins - each with 9-0 victories.

The team is receiving help not only from their three-time All-American senior Senka Softic, but also from other returning players and fresh faces to FSC's courts.

Coaches agree on necessary championship team qualities

Fri, 19 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT

The softball takes one bad hop off the infield dirt or the golf ball rolls 360 degrees around the hole. Are these forms of luck?

What about those simple, but welcomed errors by an opponent?

Are luck and coincidence factors in winning decisive games or championships or do the teams raising the trophy at the end of the season have certain fundamentals in common that make them great?

There are three Florida Southern College head coaches that have led their teams to a national championship - Chris Bellotto of the softball team, Robbie Davis of the women's golf team and Doug Gordin of the men's golf team.

Lady Mocs begin with four wins

Fri, 19 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT

The Lady Mocs are off to a perfect 4-0 start this season thanks to their dominating defense and resilient offense.

The team defeated Northwood (FL) 3-0 and 12-4 in a doubleheader.

In their first game of the doubleheader, sophomore pitcher Christine Clark shutout Northwood during the first six innings of the game.

Mocs defeat Rollins in season opener

Fri, 19 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT

The Mocs started off their season with a 12-7 victory over their Deep South Conference rival - Rollins College on Saturday.

The Mocs played the Tars in the third annual Face Off For A Cause which benefits the Wounded Warrior Project.

Five players each had at least one goal and an array of freshman players led the Mocs in scoring.

Diamonds - not just a girl's best friend

Fri, 19 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Baseball - my first love.

I can honestly say that I have always loved baseball and that might be because of all the memories I have tied to the game.

The very first time I ever touched a baseball and glove was when my older brother and his best friends would make me and their younger sister chase balls for them in a pasture that was definitely as green as any MLB field, but definitely not as spotless.

Complaining about no complaints

Fri, 19 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Dearest Readers,

We at The Southern know you are more than capable of using a computer.

We also know you are more than capable of complaining. We know you often think the food in Wynee's is horrible, the parking horrendous, the gardens useless and the classes too difficult.

Editor raises Cain

Fri, 19 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Originally, I wanted to raise Cain in this column.

But after typing and deleting numerous words, I realized that my complaint did not mean anything in the general scheme of things. Usually that does not stop me, and it did not really stop me this time either.

'Bat Boy' finds home at FSC

Fri, 19 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Florida Southern College's theater department presents this high-energy musical, "Bat Boy" in hopes of drawing in a more student-oriented audience by giving them a show filled with non-stop humor, theatrical dancing, a few acrobatic moves, as well as a few men in drag.

Student reviews two stand-out films

Fri, 19 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Up in the Air

"Up in the Air" has attracted lots of attention this awards season and with good reason, for it is a film that truly captured the spirit of the age.

Jason Reitman continues to prove to be the top up and coming director of his generation through the use of his unique style and elements in this film.