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Dancing at Lughnasa to open

Fri, 14 Nov 2008 05:00:00 GMT

Florida Southern College's Buckner Theatre is now playing Brian Friel's play "Dancing at Lughnasa." The show explores the Irish culture, history and tradition by using a broad array of music and dance.

The play begins as Michael, played by freshman Daniel Hayes recollects his life as a seven-year-old boy with the five Mundy sisters who raised him in Ireland.

Mocs Sports Talk

Fri, 14 Nov 2008 05:00:00 GMT

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Mocs Sports Talk: Episode 2 (11/13)

Fri, 14 Nov 2008 05:00:00 GMT

Mocs Sports Talk (click on podcast link) features discussions about Mocs sports, MLB, NFL, and college football with host John Luti and guests Kyle Carmack and Jeff Jensen.

Q & A with Tucker of Embracing Lief

Fri, 14 Nov 2008 05:00:00 GMT

Embracing Lief is a fledgling band that formed around a year ago by three Florida Southern students. I interviewed drummer and Florida Southern sophomore, Robert Tucker, about Embracing Lief's recent success and what's too come in the near future.

The Southern - Hey what's up?

Rob Tucker - I was out in the mystical lands of the area that is now called the campus of Florida Southern College, bathing in the sunrays of success, and then you interrupted me with this stupid interview.

Sleepout supports 'Invisible Children'

Fri, 14 Nov 2008 05:00:00 GMT

On Nov. 21, Florida Southern students will be given the opportunity to participate in the Invisible Children Sleep Out to raise awareness for the cause.

The event, the idea of junior Aaron Vigil, will begin at 8 p.m. in Babcock Gardens and will last until 8 a.

Sororities take Greek Week glory

Fri, 14 Nov 2008 05:00:00 GMT

The Florida Southern Greek system came together last week during in their annual Greek Week competition that represents decades of tradition.

The sororities and fraternities participated in seven events, and the top three places in each event were assigned points.

FSC students analyze election results

Fri, 14 Nov 2008 05:00:00 GMT

It appears that Tuesday Nov. 4, 2008 will be remembered as one of the nation's most historic and important elections. After long and uncertain campaigns for both Barack Obama and John McCain, Obama emerged victoriously, not only as the 44th President of the United States, but also as the first African-American candidate to do so.

FSC to open academy for dyslexic children

Fri, 14 Nov 2008 05:00:00 GMT

Florida Southern College President, Anne Kerr declared at a Oct. 31 press conference that Hal and Majorie Roberts of Lakeland donated 3.5 million dollars that will fund the Roberts Academy.

The Roberts' family donation will be utilized in order to buy the United Methodist Building that will host the Roberts Academy, the Florida Southern Department of Education, FSC's preschool and kindergarten programs and the Roberts Center for Learning and Literacy.

HCC to host World AIDS Day block party, service to raise awareness

Fri, 14 Nov 2008 05:00:00 GMT

Florida Southern students can expect something unique this year for World AIDS Day.

The Healthy Campus Coalition will host an event on that day, Dec. 1, the week after students return from Thanksgiving break. KeTia Harris will once again take the lead on World AIDS Day.

Lakeland drive-in ready for fall nights

Fri, 14 Nov 2008 05:00:00 GMT

While Mother Nature has changed the physical appearance of many southern states over that past few weeks, only recently has Father Wind begun blowing cool air on Florida nights. This is a great relief from the humidity and hot sunny days.

Does this mean fall has officially begun?

"I believe it has," sophomore Brandon Puzzo said.

SAGA an active part of FSC classes

Fri, 14 Nov 2008 05:00:00 GMT

The time for class scheduling has arrived for students at Florida Southern College, and students now have option of making SAGA classes part of their schedule. The SAGA, or Student Awareness Generate Action, theme through 2010 is poverty and hunger.

As part of the initiative, FSC has offered dozens of classes with a SAGA component both this semester and next semester.

Study abroad option plentiful for 2009

Fri, 14 Nov 2008 05:00:00 GMT

For those who want to study in a different country surrounded by all the beautiful scenery, the Study Abroad program at Florida Southern College provides that opportunity. This year there is an array of different locations to choose from. FSC's Study Abroad program offers both a spring break option and a May option to fit students' schedules.

Career Center offers EXPO to help students with job market

Fri, 14 Nov 2008 05:00:00 GMT

With the country in a recession, finding a job can be harder than ever. Many companies are laying people off and there are fewer jobs available.

Florida Southern's Career Center, located on the first floor of the Thrift Alumni building, is helping students find jobs during these difficult times in the job market.

Big goals, big dreams for FSC water ski champion Alex Lauretano

Fri, 14 Nov 2008 05:00:00 GMT

While many of us were deciding on starting sports, dancing, or learning to play an instrument, Alex Lauretano was water skiing.

Growing up in Morris, Conn. and living on a lake, Lauretano learned how to water-ski at age three. Her parents and her brothers who ski recreationally, taught her.

Football's regular season is nearly over

Fri, 14 Nov 2008 05:00:00 GMT

The 2008-2009 college and National Football League seasons are nearing their end but with only a handful of weeks left, much is still at stake. Division and conference championships still remain to be clinched, as well as the race to claim the Heisman Trophy and NFL most valuable player.

FSC men's basketball gains experience

Fri, 14 Nov 2008 05:00:00 GMT

When the Florida Southern College men's basketball team opens up conference play this season, they will have experienced something that not many of their opponents have, playing a nationally ranked Division I opponent and the 2005 National Championship Runner Up.

Lady Mocs experience tough stretch

Fri, 14 Nov 2008 05:00:00 GMT

The Florida Southern College volleyball team has been trying to fight through the worst part of their season. The Lady Mocs has lost three out of its last four games. The losses came to Tampa, Dowling (N.Y.), and Florida Tech with Rollins as their lone victory.

Swimming welcomes new coach, new start

Fri, 14 Nov 2008 05:00:00 GMT

The Florida Southern College swim team seems unscathed by the recent loss of their former head coach, Tom Schmelz, and the swimmers brought their best effort to the FSC pool as they continued their season in a meet against Rollins College.

Interim coach Mike Blum led the swimmers during the meet.

Men's golf finishes fall season in third place

Fri, 14 Nov 2008 05:00:00 GMT

The Florida Southern College men's golf team finished the first half of the season strong by finishing third in the Rollins Invitational.

The Mocs moved from sixth to third on the final day of the tournament by shooting the best final day score. Columbus State won the tournament with a nine stroke lead on second place Lynn.

Men's soccer looks for success next year

Fri, 14 Nov 2008 05:00:00 GMT

Despite the difficult season the Florida Southern College men's soccer team experienced, they ended the season with much anticipation and hope to build upon for next season.

Having a 3-12 regular season and 2-6 record in the Sunshine State Conference matches, the Mocs dealt with a lot of injured starting players.

Safety & segways?

Fri, 14 Nov 2008 05:00:00 GMT

Call us crazy, but we've always liked to think that Florida Southern College's Safety department is capable of providing for our safety. So far, they have generally lived up to that expectation.

We are not going to lie. There have been times when we haven't felt the safest, but maybe we just have wild imaginations.

Friends find Friday frisbee fitness fails

Fri, 14 Nov 2008 05:00:00 GMT

Florida Southern is a college that motivates its students to develop a healthy mind, body and spirit. Through various programs, FSC attempts to raise awareness of the positive effects of leading a healthy lifestyle. Most recently, the Campus-wide Wellness Initiative, implemented in Fall 2007, listed 10 concerns for student health and success.

Sweeney says...

Fri, 14 Nov 2008 05:00:00 GMT

Role Models I had high hope for this movie and it almost reached it, but it wasn't quite far enough. "Role Models" did what every comedy of today does. It shows the best parts in the trailer and the rest of the movie stinks. Now I'm not saying that you should not go and see it, but be warned that it is not side splitting and that is so hilarious you will be rolling out of your seat.

Are we really adults at age 18 or 21?

Fri, 14 Nov 2008 05:00:00 GMT

I've been considered legally an adult for about a year and a half now and I've realized something. You can't do much at the age of 18. There are so many things you can't do unless you're 21. I'm starting to think that 21 is really the age at which you are actually legally an adult.

FSC landscaping

Fri, 14 Nov 2008 05:00:00 GMT

As most of you know, Florida Southern College is trying to make our campus more eco-friendly and is going green by having designated areas for items like paper or plastic to be recycled, switching out the normal light bulbs with more efficient ones and probably the most noticed change for students who live on campus by removing trays from the cafeteria.

Students seek support solutions

Fri, 14 Nov 2008 05:00:00 GMT

As students at Florida Southern College, we have a wide variety of options on campus. From classes to campus life, many choices exist to help us get the most out of our college experience. However, when it comes to academic options for success, it seems that students feel Florida Southern doesn't measure up.

Walk into winter with warm shoes

Fri, 14 Nov 2008 05:00:00 GMT

Halloween has passed and now we can look forward to the cooler weather that is quickly approaching. Colors for fall have already been covered, so now let's turn our focus to another part of the wardrobe which also changes with the weather� shoes. InStyle.