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Fulbrighter, reporter and author talks travel FSC mourns death of student Jillian Kurtz Co-Editor in Chief
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Throughout her travels, Stephanie Claytor has been able to experience many new activities. Claytor learned how to weave kente clothing in Ghana’s Ashanti kingdom. Peter Edgar Co-Editor in Chief Monday, major campus organizations hosted an award-winning reporter, Fulbright recipient and traveler to speak about the benefits of international travel in the Eleanor Searle Drawing Room in Joseph Reynolds Hall at 5:30 p.m. Stephanie Claytor, who reports on Polk County for Spectrum Bay News 9, is the writer behind the blog “Blacktrekking,” and a book of the same name. The Junior Journey Program, the Simmons Center for Multicultural Appreciation and Dr. Jenny Moffitt, the prestigious fellowships advisor, sponsored the talk, which centered on Claytor’s experience living in Colombia and the Dominican Republic. “For my family, what I wanted to do [international travel] was a completely foreign concept,” Claytor said in an interview prior to the event. “No one in my family had a passport.” Claytor traveled to the Dominican Republic for a study abroad program during her sophomore year of college, and was one of the first students from her university to do so. While she was there, she took classes on community service, Dominican-Hatian relations, gender in Latin America, and Spanish, and lived with a host family. As Claytor finished college, she was awarded a Fulbright English Teaching Assistantship grant to Colombia. As her side project Claytor, who is African-American, wanted to study Afro-Colombian culture, which has an especially strong presence on the coast of Colombia. A month before she arrived, however, the Fulbright commission told her that she was actually going to be placed in the capital city, instead. “That’s the biggest thing Colombia taught me,” Claytor said. “I thought I
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was going to go to the salsa classes and be in the salsa scene and be immersed in Afro-Colombian culture…. It was kind of crushing in the moment, [but] I really learned how to go with the flow.” Claytor’s experiences in Colombia have been formative for the rest of her life. Not only did living abroad make her more flexible and adaptable, but learning the language, she said, helps her on the ground as a journalist. When breaking news happens and witnesses don’t speak English–but they do speak Spanish– Claytor has a leg up from her colleagues. Claytor’s writing is deeply personal; in her book and on her blog, she writes about moments of vulnerability that she experienced abroad. In one instance, she conducts interviews with Colombians
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“I thought I was going to go to the salsa classes and be in the salsa scene and be immersed in Afro-Colombian culture…. I really learned how to go with the flow.”
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displaced by violence. In another, she develops an interest in a man who hides the fact that he is married from her. Claytor has to toe the line between what she wants to share and what she can share, given that she still works as a journalist for a regional powerhouse like Spectrum Bay News 9. Choosing what to leave in and what to remove from her stories is a “very delicate process,” she said. “I still had stories that I wanted to be told. There should be a guide for someone who wants to live abroad,” Claytor said at the event. “I didn’t have that; I didn’t know what to expect.” Claytor wants people who are
considering international travel to know that there’s no guarantee that they will experience what she did. However, there’s a chance something negative could happen, or that they might be treated a certain way. Spending time abroad “will create such a spirit of gratitude,” Claytor said. “You will become a serial problem solver.” Claytor’s “Blacktrekking” has the tagline “explore more,” and that’s what Claytor has been doing with her family since she returned from Latin America. When she’s not working in news, she’s posting on her blog and her instagram. She recently visited Japan and Ghana. “I have some trips booked for this fall; I’m going to London, Brussells, and Amsterdam,” Claytor said. “My next big trip that I want to do is a safari in Kenya.” “Blacktrekking” isn’t just a travel blog; Claytor also intends it as an encouragement for more people, especially people of color, to travel around the world. “My mom, she was kind of leery or scared of me living abroad, but she knew it was something I wanted to do,” Claytor said. “She would Skype with me several times while I was living over there…. Her witnessing my living abroad… made her realize, ‘Maybe I can get a passport and go somewhere.’ In 2015 we went to Paris.” Claytor is glad that her encouragement is working, not just for her family, but for some of her friends as well. In college, the majority of her friends did not study abroad, but now many are traveling more. “Take advantage of the opportunity to study abroad while you’re young and don’t have anything holding you back,” she said. “And… if your family is fearful, just do it anyway, because you’re going to be better off. Either way, that’s going to prepare you for the future; global experience on your resume is going to set you apart.”
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On Tuesday, Oct. 8, senior accounting and math major Dalton Beitel was found unresponsive in his Lake Hollingsworth apartment by his roommates, according to Dean of Students Mike Crawford. The cause of Beitel’s death is still unknown at this time. Director of Campus Safety Eric Rauch told a gathering of the campus community that there were no signs of foul play and “simply put: Dalton died of what appears to be a natural death.” Beitel was from Titusville, Fla. and was an active member of the Intramural program through the Wellness Center and also ran in his free time. “Dalton was a bright light who touched everyone’s lives that he came in contact with,” junior Emilea Wilson said. “He was a hard worker - both in the classroom and in Minecraft - and he loved his friends and family tremendously.” The Association of Campus Entertainment (ACE) cancelled their events for the week along with all intramural games being cancelled for the night of Oct. 8. “Dalton liked to play soccer intramurals, ran the lake every day, and he could be seen many nights in Rinker studying with classmates for his math tests,” Wilson said. “He left an impact on so many and will be missed so much. He will live on in the hearts of all of us.” A gathering was held on Wednesday, Oct. 9 in the Annie Pfeiffer Chapel to remember and honor the life of Beitel. “We will always remember him and we will always wonder about the potential about what might have been, and that’s okay,” President Anne B. Kerr said during the gathering on Wednesday. Members of the Florida Southern community are able to reach out to the FSC Counseling Center along with Chaplin Timothy Wright to recieve “compassionate support.”
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BRIEFS Pro Tips: Internet Self-Defense On Oct. 22, Roux Library will be hosting a Learning Beyond the Classroom Passport event. The event will give information to students on how to stay safe online, discussing how to avoid hackers and Internet scams. It will take place at 4 p.m. on the 3rd floor of Roux.
MSC Zumba Night The Multicultural Student Center will be hosting a Zumba Night in the Bandshell. It will take place on Wednesday, Oct. 23, at 5:30 p.m. Basic dance steps will be taught in traditional Zumba style. This is an RSVP event, students can go on Engage to do so.
‘Stop the Hazing’ Event Alpha Delta Pi is hosting an Anti-hazing event that features a sister who lost her son to a hazing incident at Louisiana State University. The event will take place on Wednesday, Oct. 23, and will be worth a passport credit.
21st annual Latin American Film Fest To celebrate the 21st annual Latin American Film Festival, the English department will be playing the film “Trash” made in 2014. It will be shown in Christoverson 112 on Oct. 24, at 5 p.m. This event will be a Service and Diversity passport credit.
Registering for Classes Workshop Mocs and Mentors will be hosting a workshop to assist students in registering for spring classes on Thursday, Oct. 24, at 6 p.m. in Edge 303. This event will be open to all student s and will ne worth a learning Beyond the Classroom passport credit.
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Students respond to new impeachment inquiry Lexi Potter Staff Writer Since Donald Trump won the presidency back in 2016, there have been discussions of impeachment. Many individuals and organizations have pushed to impeach the president, and now, an official impeachment inquiry announcement has been made by House Speaker Nancy Pelosi. Pelosi took the step of initiating impeachment proceedings against President Trump, accusing him of violating the Constitution in seeking help from a foreign leader to damage a political opponent. This is the fourth time Congress has taken up this type of inquiry into a president. Pelosi took action after Trump acknowledged that he urged the Ukrainian president to investigate former vice president Joe Biden, a contender for the Democratic presidential nomination. Biden holds a lead in the polls, and
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“I know it’s not likely to pass through the Senate because of the Republican majority, but it establishes a historical precedent.”
- Kaitlynn Swanbeck, Political Science major
could pose a threat in a potential general election matchup. This prompted a rush of moderate House Democrats to call for an impeachment inquiry into Trump, something that they had resisted for months. “I know it’s not likely to pass through the Senate because of the Republican majority, but it establishes a historical precedent,” Kaitlynn Swanbeck, sophomore Political Science major, said. “No one is above the law. And in some ways, it may be a good
Photo courtesy of Gage Skidmore, Creative Commons Nancy Pelosi speaking with attendees at a Trump Tax Town Hall hosted by Tax March at Events on Jackson in Phoenix, Ariz. political move by the dems, but even if it isn’t, it’s a matter of morality at this point. I think that independents may be swayed considering that it’ll be ridiculously clear that the President has committed crimes during his time in office,” Swanbeck said. The president’s reported pressure on Ukraine moved even reluctant Democrats to support impeachment. During a phone call in July, Trump urged Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky multiple times to investigate the business dealings of Biden’s son, Hunter, according to multiple reports. Some reports also suggested that Trump held up aid to Ukraine as he called for an investigation into Biden. “The actions of the Trump presidency have revealed the dishonorable fact of the president’s betrayal of his oath of office, betrayal of our national security and betrayal of the integrity of our elections,” Pelosi said in an official announcement. “Therefore, today, I am announcing the House of Representatives is moving forward with an official impeachment inquiry,” Pelosi said. It seems that many are holding this outlook on the announcement, that even
though the impeachment may not go through, that it will set a precedent. “I don’t think Trump will be impeached in the Senate, but I still support an impeachment inquiry,” sophomore Political Science major Ashutos Sahay said. “Impeachment has two goals: to mobilize the Democratic base and to make Trump have to campaign as a president that the House voted to impeach. It’s also to set a standard for future presidents so they know there will be push-back and they can’t just do whatever they want,” Sahay said. Although many people have been positive about this announcement, some have been skeptical. “While the implications of impeachment trials are very serious, the timing of the submission of these articles is rather suspicious seeing as there is no time left for a real trial,” sophomore Political Science major Robert McLaughlin said. Although this has been a turning point, Pelosi’s announcement has left many questions about when the democrats planned to push forward with impeachment, and what it means for the future, as well as the 2020 presidential election.
HLB poses threat to health of citrus and the industry Amelia Jackson Staff Writer With the disease known as Huanglingbing (HLB), spreading like wildfire across Florida’s citrus community, the need for students majoring in Citrus at Florida Southern College, could not be in more demand. Dr. Malcom Manners with a PhD in horticultural science, specializing in flowering physiology of tropical fruits, is head of the Citrus department. He is very optimistic about where the program is headed. “The job market remains excellent,” said Manners, “and is expected to improve for many years.” Being the only college in the nation offering a major in Citrus, guaranteed job placement is a given. However, something in recent years has caused the need of citrus majors to skyrocket. A bacterial disease called Huanglingbing (HLB), is affecting citrus in the entire U.S., but especially Florida’s famous orange trees. HLB works similar to malaria and is carried by a small parasite called a psyllid, that moves from tree to tree spreading disease. As of now, there
is no cure for a tree that has been infected. “Although the citrus industry had many diseases during my time at FSC, citrus greening was not a major concern.” Said Jean Eelman, a former Florida Southern alumnus who graduated with a Citrus major in 1999. Much has changed over the past few years. With HLB on the rise, quite a few new concentrations have been implemented since Eelman attended FSC. These include classes on pest and disease management and day-today operations of a farm. All of which are classes related to the disease that is causing citrus bearing trees in Florida, to steadily decline. Although there is a loss in healthy, producing trees, the fear of the citrus industry’s business diminishing is misguided. “We had quite a decline in students interested in the major a few years ago, but in the last 3 or 4 years, as the industry becomes more and more optimistic about real solutions to the disease, student interest has increased, and we’ve been growing.” Said Manners. Although HLB has not caused harm or a decline to citrus majors, there is a shift in focus. Eelman explained in our interview
that research and “greening” (another name for HLB) was not a focus while she was at school. However, Manning’s responses to questions made it apparent it is now one of, if not the main, focus in this particular major. “For students inclined to do research (to solve such problems),” said Manners in response to job placement regarding HLB, “there are excellent opportunities for going on to grad school and getting an advanced degree in the topic.” The University of Florida, and other graduate programs are devoted to researching new ways of fighting HLB and helping to cure already infected trees. Manners explained that there are new things being researched and much headway has already been achieved. Even the orange trees on campus that we see every day when taking our trek to Roux Library, are fighting HLB; but with careful management of irrigation and fertilization they are quite healthy and expected to give strong crops this year. As students, we carelessly take in their beauty, but what we don’t see are all the citrus majors, hard at work, finding solutions to make it possible for Florida’s pride and joy to stay afloat.
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‘Cancel Culture’ has cultural potential — and risks Sam Odom Staff Writer
I see myself as an old soul. I have realized very recently that I’m not as up to date on trends as I should be. You see, I was feeling pretty good about myself because I recently discovered what a VSCO girl was. I read multiple articles, took the Buzzfeed quiz, and I even have the scrunchie to prove it. But it seems I have missed a pretty big one: Cancel Culture. I discovered this through a large chaotic group chat I’m in. Multiple people kept saying that this and that was “cancelled.” My interest was piqued. The first logical step for me was to take a Buzzfeed quiz. The quiz I took is called “Would Twitter Cancel You If You Were A Celebrity?”. The quiz asked me questions such as “What would you be famous for?,” “Are you friends with anyone who is problematic?” and “Have you deleted tweets before?” In my case, Twitter would cancel me. Maybe because I have never deleted my tweets before and I’m not sure if any of my friends qualify as problematic. But how can I be cancelled? When I think of things I’ve cancelled, they usually involve a monthly subscription, a debit card, or a reservation at a restaurant. I never thought a person could be cancelled. An article written by Logan Mahan in August helpfully explained that the terms Call-out Culture and Cancel Culture are similar. Call-out culture is when people call out people for their controversial behavior. Cancel Culture is similar in that it involves addressing poor behavior, but takes it a step further by boycotting them to the point where their career experiences setbacks. Said questionable behavior is usually brought up from the person’s past mistakes in the form of old tweets, photos, videos, etc. of that person being offensive
in some way. It is important to consider how we transfer content in today’s society. Usually, when someone creates, they show an audience, and that audience can provide evaluative feedback that will either benefit or hurt the artist. With social media and the internet, this process is more direct. Giving audiences the ability to assess the quality of certain content so easily gives audiences more power. For example, Michael Blackmon reported that the Sonic the HedgeHog movie character design was heavily criticized through memes and tweets. The direct feedback encouraged the director Jeff Fowler to delay the release of the film so that he could appease his audience. “Taking a little more time to make Sonic just right,” Fowler said Friday, May 24, 2019 in a tweet. This is the same situation with Cancel Culture. Through technology, we as an audience are powerful and able to band together to call out public figures for their actions. Social media bridges the gap between everyday consumers and soughtafter celebrities. Cancelling someone isn’t new, however. It just has a new name. An article written by Sarah Murphy in 2019 reports that in March 2003, the Dixie Chicks were heavily criticized for their comments about then president George W. Bush. “Radio stations subsequently banned Dixie Chicks’ music and former fans publicly bulldozed CDs,” explains Murphy. One might say they were “cancelled.” The Dixie Chicks incident is similar to the cancellation of current celebrities because cancel culture is so connected to mob mentality. Large groups of people identifying a scapegoat for larger issues echoes the mindlessness of a large angry mob. The loudest person points their finger at what they believe is the problem and the rest
EDITORIAL Sometimes, we don’t need to know Even before the Division of Student Life released a statement regarding Dalton Beitel’s death on Tuesday, the rumor mill chewed away at the privacy of Beitel and his community. That’s not okay. Beginning in the afternoon, when several police cars, an ambulance, and a CSI van pulled into the Lake Hollingsworth Apartments parking lot, texts began circulating within the student body about what happened. Information is more available to us than at any other point in history, conditioning us to expect—and demand—a story to hold on to. When we don’t have a story, we cling to conjecture and rumor as a coping mechanism: to the detriment of respect for those directly affected by the event itself. From the beginning, students (including ourselves, at first) were indelicate in their search for information, badgering each other and members of administration for information. So were parents: in the “Florida Southern College Parents” Facebook group, some speculated why it hadn’t yet reported been by news
networks. Tuesday, after the College put out it’s statement, rumors continued to circulate regarding the nature of Beitel’s death, going so far as to suggest that the young man overdosed on a drug or took his life purposefully. This is not right. When a death occurs on campus or any other place, students have no moral right to spread unsubstantiated speculation. To do so is to misinform people who trust your word, and to dishonor Beitel and his family. At The Southern, we have a journalistic duty to report the truth, and to do so in a way that preserves the dignity of those we are reporting on. The night of Beitel’s death, the editors met together and worked for hours with our advisor to put out an article that we believe is responsibly written. At a moment when immediate news trumps accurate news, be content with not knowing and instead mourn the loss of a member of our community. We owe Beitel, his family, his RA, his friends, his professors and anyone who knew him to recognize that our duty to care supersedes our desire to know what happened.
follow. Add the anonymity that comes with social media, and logical thinking may be thrown to the wayside in favor of emotionally driven thinking. So, is “Cancel Culture” a good or a bad thing? I say yes to both. “I think it’s good in the sense that it shows we’re becoming more aware of social issues, and that we’re starting to hold people more accountable for their words and actions,” Emily Wills, a junior philosophy major said. “But I do think there’s a downside with the way people have been using it to bash people instead of educate them. What could be a really effective way of holding people accountable and teaching them how to be better has become an excuse to be kind of mean.” Junior political science major Rachel Hagan expressed similar sentiments. “I don’t think it’s necessarily a good thing. Often times people make a snap judgement about people and cancel them. It makes it super hard if it turns out that the judgement was wrong,” she said. “It also doesn’t give the person a chance to have a change of heart and apologize. But it can also be good in terms of stopping support for people who sexually assault women or treat others badly to get where they are.” Cancel Culture a good thing because communication about social issues and problematic behavior matters. Comedians, for example, are being held accountable for every joke they make, when before they reserved the right to make vulgar material. Leah Asmelash, in an article written last month, discusses how Shane Gillis was fired from “Saturday Night Live” for racist jokes he made in the past. Asmelash addresses those in opposition to Gills’ firing, such as comedian Jim Jefferies, and those in support of his firing, such as author Mark Harris to show how opinions vary when it comes to comedy’s boundaries. Redefining what is acceptable in comedy restricts creativity, but should they get away with problematic behavior
just because they finish it with “just kidding”? Is a comedian doing their job if they alienate part of their audience or make someone feel unsafe in some way? To hold people liable for their actions seems like a good thing, but tapping into this ability holds great power. When people are presented with power, they use it how they see fit, and this can be used to hurt as well as eradicate wrong behavior. It seems people are getting cancelled all the time now, and the reasons can be for legitimate flaws in character, or bored people on the internet. This can be dangerous. There is a tendency to dismiss people when they do something wrong because it gives us moral satisfaction. This person did a bad thing so they should be punished in a way that will matter to them. For celebrities, this is affecting their fanbase and livelihood by deeming their creative contributions unwanted. And maybe this is called for in situations where that celebrity is the leader of an organization who is harassing their employees or using their influence in a volatile way. That person needs to be cut off from their platform because it is negatively affecting the wellbeing of many, and creates a society that is complacent in the face of discrimination and harassment. Yet, cancellation may not be the answer in cases where an individual makes a controversial claim in their past. Or their present, for that matter. When people make controversial and surface level statements it may come from a place of ignorance. Cancelling someone for being ignorant on a topic takes away the possibility for redemption and growth. Cancel culture has the ability to do good and bad, so realizing the nuances of that power is important. The next step is to find the balance between normalizing hate and attacking people before seeing the entire picture. People shouldn’t be defined by one moment, and we prolong their character issue by cancelling them before they have the chance to better themselves.
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Plant-based options expand at stores and restaurants Abby McHenry Features Editor
Plant based options, according to according to a SPINS wreport, have grown in the United States by 11.3 percent in the past year and more restaurants and supermarkets are starting to catch on. While the interest in plant based options has grown, many supermarkets across the country are starting to place these plant based items in more convenient, up front locations in stores. According to Forbes, U.S. consumers spent nearly $1.9 billion on plant-based milks over the past year. At Florida Southern College, students can get soy or almond milk as a dairy alternative, and can buy cartons of them at the Moc Mart. “As they’ve gotten familiar with almond milk and coconut milk, they’re saying ‘Maybe I will try plant-based cheese,’” Good Food Institute Associate Director of Corporate Engagement Caroline Bushnell told Forbes. “It’s helping to re-frame this idea of the dairy category for consumers, show them they can have dairy products made from plants and that cashews make
absolutely delicious cheeses.” With plant based food’s rising popularity, more people are interested in trying them out of curiosity, but also for humane and environmental reasons. Plant based options keep animals and animal products off people’s plants, and with more information on the web about
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“Large farms that don’t always use environmentally friendly or safe practices produce and ship our food around the world.”
- Junior vegetarian Haley Parson
animal cruelty, some people are taking on a vegan diet. Vegans do not eat any animal products or products from animals such as milk from cows. Junior Haley Parson is a vegetarian
and aspiring vegan and said she believes people are becoming more environmentally conscious and part of this movement includes cutting out meat. Parson said she is vegetarian because she wants to reduce her carbon footprint. “Our food is no longer something we grow or raise ourselves,” Parson said. “Instead, large farms that don’t always use environmentally friendly or safe practices produce and ship our food around the world.” Plants are used to make meat as well. Impossible is an international plant based meat company that is famous for its burgers. Meat is made up of potatoes and soy which are both sources of protein like a beef patty. It is sold in supermarkets, and currently is being used at Epcot’s Earth Eats booth at their Food and Wine Festival. Impossible’s foods are also being sold at Burger Kings across the country. Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC) tested Beyond, another plant based brand’s chicken at an Atlanta, GA store on August 27 and the line was out the door. KFC announced that the plant based chicken sold out in less than five hours. According to Vox, more college
campuses, offices, and businesses are partnering with companies like Impossible Foods and Beyond Meat to bring plant based options to students. Consumers are the driving force behind these additional plant menu options. Because of increased interest and purchases, these companies are taking their businesses to new levels. Florida Southern has vegan options at every location on campus. Sophomore Kennedy Lewis has been a vegan for three years for humane reasons and said she is happy with the food options on campus. “The thing [SGA does] with the farmers market now too on campus once a month is really nice as well I do wish they had more fruit on campus but besides that it’s good,” Lewis said. Lewis said she likes the veggie sushi rolls and the salad bar in Wynee’s Bistro. She also likes the build-your-own wrap in the Terrace Cafe with hummus or avocado in it and said there’s a long list of veggies that can be added. For more information about plant based options at Florida Southern, visit dining options under flsouthern.edu.
Alumna Spotlight: Mikaela Guido elected CDA President Abby McHenry Features Editor Spring 2019 graduate Mikaela Guido was elected the College Democrats of America (CDA) President during their national convention Sept. 6-8. Guido campaigned for months before her victory and said it was a good taste of what it would be like to run a campaign for the United States government. She said she had to come up with solutions for issues in different states and their current issues while addressing people in many different regions. The most important aspect of campaigning for Guido however was the connections she had made along the way. “I am most excited to get to know all the state federation leaders,” Guido said. “[The leaders] are all very different and hold different backgrounds, skills, and there’s a lot to learn from all of them.” She and the rest of CDA want to have a vision that is cohesive for amongst all the states and make sure to solidify and increase their budget while making connections with the DNC to make sure the organization is functioning properly. Guido said College Democrats organization at FSC was fairly new when she was a student there, so it was easy to take it in any direction the group wanted. It helped her to make connections at the state and national level because in order to get the chapter involved she said it was important to reach out to people. There is a lot of division among the U.S. according to Guido, which has driven a wedge between different groups of people. She said this affects how we function because it stops American citizens from being able to pass things in congress and in general creates tension within communities, making it difficult to get work done. Guido said that people are not finding middle ground for these issues, and they are very polarized. “With [divisive, polarized] framework
Photo courtesy of Mikaela Guido Mikaela Guido attended the National College Democrats of America Convention and was elected a president while there. Guido campaigned for months before obtaining the position. and state of mind, it’s hard to solve issues that are actually there,” Guido said. Guido is currently studying at the University of Florida’s Levin College of Law. She said it feels like Florida Southern because although the university is bigger, the law school is smaller. Guido said her professors at FSC, especially within the political science department were very encouraging and helped her pursue the next step in her academic career and beyond.
Guido said she is not sure if she will run for U.S. president yet, because it is a long way away. Guido said she wants to take things one step at a time and get a feel for her current position. She said she will need a long break before thinking about running for U.S. president. “I think [eliminating division] comes down to empathy and understanding of others and their backgrounds and trying to listen without trying to impose things on others,” Guido said.
The U.S., according to Guido, is doing right by becoming very involved and active citizens on current issues. She said U.S. citizens can better become involved in current policies by doing research on what matters to them and acting on it. “The only way we’re going to get things done that we’re passionate about is by acting on it and making our voices heard,” Guido said.
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Florida Southern aims to reduce paper trail Taylor Wilson News Editor In recent years, many people are getting involved in various initiatives in an attempt to reduce waste. Costa Rica is trying to expand their initiatives to reduce waste in a major way. They plan to ban all single use plastics by 2021. If this initiative is successful, Costa Rica will be the first country to achieve this. New Delhi has also proposed a plan to eliminate disposable plastic items, but it is not clear when this will be put into effect. A major initiative that is seen on the Florida Southern campus is the use of paper straws, rather than plastic ones. This is to reduce plastic use, but is seen as falling short in the long run. McKayla Petrie, a junior marine biology major touched on FSC’s use of paper straws. “Using paper straws is kind of counter intuitive, it uses more resources making them,” Petrie said. “I believe that distributing metal straws is a better solution, as the durability of paper straws are easily compromised. If providing students with metal straws is not an effective solution, I would say the next step would be to just get rid of the need for straws.” Petrie also discussed how another waste reducing strategy involves food waste.
Florida Southern has plenty of food waste from various events and meals. The switch in how Wynee’s Bistro operates was partly made as a way to reduce the amount of food being thrown out, but may not be effective. “Food is still being wasted, as students like myself only eat sushi at Wynee’s, which is covered in unnecessary plastic packaging,” Petrie said. “Other food service employees are being made to work harder due to increased traffic to the Terrace Cafe and Tutus.” Sophomore horticulture major Phalen DeJarnette also had input on the paper straw situation. He took a similar view to
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“Using paper straws is kind of counter intuitive, it uses more resources making them.”
- McKayla Petrie junior Marine Biology major
Florida Southern’s straw initiative. “I don’t believe there are enough waste reducing initiatives to begin with,” DeJarnette said. “The metal straws are good and all but that’s not stopping the major corporations from mass producing
them.” He continued to talk about the importance of recognizing other ways to reduce waste and preserve the environment. DeJarnette believes accountability needs to start with corporations. “I stand behind the save the turtles movement, but there are millions of thousands of other organisms suffering much worse than the sea turtles,” DeJarnette said. “Over 100 species were lost to extinction last year and there has been no recognition of it. I believe the initiative needs to start where the human race starts holding the large businesses and people of power accountable for their actions. Money and power control the world and the people who currently have those things are running the world into the ground faster than the earth can heal.” Besides paper straws being utilized, FSC also has recycling cans around campus, to encourage sustainability, as well as the use of water refill stations. “Going green” and becoming more sustainable is always a goal, as pollution and waste become a more recognized issue. Students are able to voice their thoughts and opinions on how Florida Southern can move to being more environmentally conscious at events like Town Hall. The next Town Hall is on Tuesday, Nov. 5 in the Hollis Room. More information can be found on Engage.
Halloween spooks children and adults alike Abby McHenry Features Editor Halloween is associated with costumes and candy, but is has not always been celebrated how in the secular way it is today. The holiday, according to history.com, can be traced back 2,000 years ago to the Celtic festival of Samhain. The day marked the end of the harvest season, and the beginning of a dark, cold winter. This season for many of the Celts represented death. The Celts believed that on the night before the new year, the boundaries between the living and dead became blurred. On Oct. 31, or what is now called Halloween, Samhain was celebrated as the night ghosts returned to earth. During this celebration, people would wear costumes made from animals they had sacrificed to the Celtic deities. Rome has conquered most of Celtic territory by 43 A.D., and combined their traditions with that of the Celtics. By the ninety century, Christianity was spread across Celtic lands, and on Nov. 2 (Nov. 3 if the second is a Sunday), All Souls Day was created to honor the dead and replace the Celtic tradition of the Samhain Festival. People wore costumes for All Souls Day, similar to the night of Samhain. According to BBC, All Saints Day took place on Nov. 1 to remember and honor saints and martyrs. All Souls Day commemorates the people who died and were in Purgatory, which is a place some Catholics believe is in between Heaven and Hell that allows for sinners to correct their sins. People who celebrated All Souls Day prayed that these people would go to Heaven. All Saints Day was also recognized as All-
Photo by Abby McHenry Many companies offer limited edition Halloween themed products the month before and of Halloween, like these ghost Pillsbury cookies. Hallows which later became the holiday known today as Halloween. According to History, Halloween festivities in America were very limited at its beginnings because of strict Protestant rules in colonial New England. The festivities were more common in Maryland and the southern colonies. The culture of different European ethnic groups and American Indians collided creating the modern Halloween holiday. The first celebrations consisted of stories of the dead, fortune telling, dancing, and singing. By the mid nineteenth century, Halloween became commonly celebrated, but not completely widespread across the country. During the second half of the century, many Irish immigrants came to the U.S. because of the Irish Potato Famine. These Irish immigrants helped popularize Halloween in the U.S. The trick-or-treating tradition came from Europe. Young women believe they could predict the name or appearance of
their future husband by doing tricks with yarn, apple parings, or mirrors. By the late 1800s, Halloween became a community holiday and at the turn of the century, Halloween parties became a common way to celebrate the day amongst children and adults. Between the 1920s-1930s vandalism was widespread, but by the 1950s, town leaders were able to limit the vandalism. Between 1920 and 1950 the tradition of trick-or-treating was revived. According to History, Americans spend about $6 billion annually on Halloween. Florida Southern will host several Halloween themed events from Oct. 2531. Senior Jimmy Ridgway said he likes dressing up for Halloween and having a good time. Junior Tylar Rinkerman on the other hand, does not enjoy Halloween and hates being scared. “I love how people come together and dress up,” junior Mike Mulligan said. “You get to be someone that’s not you for a day.”
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Kat Spencer A Helping Hand Abby McHenry Features Editor Junior Kat Spencer is a Target employee who loves to help others, and because of her workplace she will get to help at a new level. Spencer is working on two different projects with Target at the moment. For one of her projects, Target offered to give the particular store Spencer works at a financial benefit in order to give back to philanthropy. The store applies for a grant and they can choose to put the money towards whatever cause they choose, with approval from headquarters. Spencer said headquarters will send out volunteers to help set up for whatever event they decide to put on, help move things, and will send any supplies necessary such as cups or plates. If Spencer’s store wanted to donate makeup or clothing to domestic violence victims, HQ would assist with that as well. Spencer said Target is a great company to work for and she is very proud to be an employee there. She is happy to be known as “the Target girl” by her peers. “I think [enjoyment of working] is what separates Target from the other retail out there like Walmart, CVS, and all of them,” Spencer said. “We give back to the community.” Another philanthropic cause Spencer is working on is within the elementary education department. She chose to go on the Costa Rica Junior Journey trip over fall break with Dr. Bernardo G. Blanco. Spencer said Target will provide shoes, water, school supplies, and other financial benefits for those in need on their trip. “I want to cry every time I think about it because it just makes me so happy that I can do two things that I love,” Spencer said. [I can] teach and work for Target and they both intermingle.” Spencer said in Costa Rica, it is a sign of poverty if you do not have shoes, and those who do not have them cannot go to school. She said when giving kids a lecture, they absorb some of the information, but if they cannot read the text and write the information down then they will not be able to learn the information. Spencer said it is more fulfilling to help a community than just take a vacation, but she still gets to travel the world. “It’s just so cool that all of the pieces are [being put] into place,” Spencer said. “It all works together.”
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A new era of FSC Athletics:
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Mocs hockey player Ryan Doyle (8) at the first home game of the season on Saturday, Sept. 28 at the Lakeland Ice Arena.
Head coach Gilles Richard talks to the team during the matchup on first home game of the season on Saturday, Sept. 28 at the Lakeland Ice Arena.
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Comisar (10) climbs back to the Mocs’ bench in the LakeIce Arena at the first home game of the season on Saturday, . 28 at the Lakeland Ice Arena.
The Mocs fell to the USF Bulls by a final of 1-0 in their home opener in front of a full house at the Lakeland Ice Arena Saturday, Sept. 28. Nearly 800 fans, with over half being students, attended the matchup. The crowd was the largest at an FSC athletics event so far this academic year. “With the tight quarters that we have in here I think it was very exciting for the players,” head coach Gilles Richard said. “Once we got going it was a fun atmosphere… the stands were packed, and it was just an awesome experience for everyone involved.” Pre-game ceremonies included appearances by FSC President Dr. Anne B. Kerr and Director of Athletics Drew Howard, both of which participated in the ceremonial puck drop with LIA owner Paul Granville. The game was a defensive clinic for Mocs goalie Logan Cody, whose only blemish was a Georgiy Tyaganok goal late in the first period. Cody made 37 saves in the contest after making more than 40 in the Mocs 4-3 loss at USF on Friday night. In Friday’s loss, Jake Comisar, Pauls Kurzemnieks and Maxwell Tielbur all scored for the Mocs. “I think our biggest positive was the team unity,” Richard said. “We are just going to continue on working on our skills and mainly defensive zone coverage.” Following the pair of losses to USF, the Mocs took on the Florida Gators on Oct. 4, losing with a final score of 0-7. Florida Southern was scheduled to take on Flagler College on Oct. 5, but ended up playing Rinkside Sports adult league and picked up their first win of the season. “As for the first win, it shows a lot about this team,” player Anthony Sambito said. “It proves that we are making strides in practice. We have the talent and the pieces are starting to fall into place. Just excited to see where this team ends up.” The next home game is scheduled for Oct. 19, but the opponent is still listed as “TBA” on the schedule.
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ENTERTAINMENT Teach Me to Salsa event informs about Hispanic culture
‘Lord of the Rings’ reboot announced
Milly Jackson Staff Writer Teach Me How to Salsa, was an event held at the Florida Southern College family weekend on Friday, Sept. 27 in the Bandshell that was put together by the Multi-Cultural Student Council (MSC). One of the reasons why family weekend at FSC was such a success is because of the events that were able to engage students, siblings and parents. “My roommate is Latino, so she made me come, which is good. I’m glad I did,” FSC student Ellie Wheat said. Walking up, the first thing noticed was the line of about thirty pairs of students and parents learning how to salsa. There may not have been many pros showing off their moves, but there were smiling faces and lots of laughter. “We honestly want to show families that we have a diverse population here on campus, and that we want to find a common thread throughout everyone by highlighting or giving an opportunity for families and their students to have an authentic family experience,” advising officer of MSC Lauren Outler said. There was fun and excitement at this event, but as part of focusing on Hispanic Culture month, there was more than just music, dancing, and refreshments. Outler explained that the professional Salsa team they brought to campus, Salsa Magic, taught three different kinds of salsa dancing throughout the event.
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“It’s a returning program, this has actually been the fourth time this program has happened on this campus, so we’re just trying to make it bigger and better every single year.”
- Advising Officer of MSC Lauren Outler She also commented that the day of this event was not an accident and that they enjoy having functions such as these during family weekend to help educate both students and their families on different cultures. “I like it because it goes through different dances, not just one, and my roommate told me that most of the dances are Dominican Republic, so one country mostly, but I like it,” Wheat said. A vital educational component to the day, was that the instructors not only told stories and fun facts about each dance they taught, but they also told where each originated from. Many people, maybe some never introduced to Hispanic culture, were learning new things in an engaging environment. “It’s a returning program, this has actually been the fourth time this program has happened on this campus, so we’re just trying to make it bigger and better every single year,” Outler said. Altogether, Teach Me How to Salsa is something that the Multi-Cultural Student Council will continue to do. Coming back each year with a bigger and better impact, it’s a beautiful sight to see people from different backgrounds and cultures come together and learn new things through a bright and electrifying event such as this.
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The “Lord of the Rings” show is being filmed in New Zealand where “The Hobbit” and the original “Lord of the Rings” trilogy were originally filmed. Grace Newton Staff Writer Almost twenty years after Peter Jackson’s award-winning “The Lord of the Rings” trilogy, Middle-Earth is returning to New Zealand. On August 18th, Amazon Prime announced that its new “Lord of the Rings” television series will film in New Zealand, the same place as both the original films and the recent “The Hobbit” trilogy. Amazon Studios acquired the rights to film the show a little over two years ago, with a contract reportedly exceeding $250 million. Amazon will produce the series with New Line Cinema; the division of Warner Bros that produced the original films. Representatives from Amazon have confirmed that they plan to produce multiple seasons of the new show. However, little has been fully confirmed as the show is not yet in production. The show is reportedly not going to reboot the films. Rather, the show will be a prequel which takes place in some unknown amount of time prior to the original films. While this leaves a large gap of time within Tolkien’s world in which the show could function, the program will
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supposedly be placed in the Second Age, therefore placing the series before both film trilogies. Though “The Hobbit” and “The Lord of the Rings” are the most famous of Tolkien’s works, the author wrote more than twenty-nine different works set in Middle-Earth. While showrunners have yet to comment on the plot, many faithful Tolkienists hope that the show will go into some of the lesser known works. Other rumored plot-lines include a season following the early life of beloved character, Aragorn. The casting of the show is still under wraps. Long-time fans have asked if cast members from the films will return to their roles on television, but only a few have chosen to comment, giving mixed reviews. Both Sir Ian McKellen and Sean Astin have expressed interest in reprising Gandalf and Samwise Gamgee, respectively. McKellan, who appeared in both trilogies, could hypothetically still exist in an earlier world. He is still well-known for playing Gandalf, and in a recent appearance on “The Graham Norton Show,” McKellan said. “I haven’t said yes because I haven’t been asked, but are you suggesting someone else is going to play it? Who would be suitable?”
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Astin only appeared in the original, as his character had not yet been born during “The Hobbit.” Assuming that the series is set prior to both trilogies, Astin’s return seems highly unlikely; however, the chronological time of the show has not been confirmed, making Astin’s capability to feasibly portray the role remains to be seen. Not all of the original actors are supportive of Amazon’s plans. Andy Serkis, John Rhys Davies, and Orlando Bloom have professed no intentions to reenter the world of Middle Earth. However, while Serkis and Bloom simply do not plan to be in the show, Rhys Davies openly criticized the studio for attempting to add more to Middle Earth in an interview with “Den of Geek,” claiming that Amazon is filming with the sole ambition to make money and stating “…poor Tolkien must be spinning in his grave,” Davies said. Little confirmed information has been released for the highly anticipated series. Although it has been in the works for over two years, “The Lord of the Rings” show still lacks many crucial elements, including an official plot line and finished casting. Amazon has only confirmed that it will not be released until 2021 or later.
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Nintendo releases MarioKart World Tour for mobile Christine Sells Staff Writer The gaming giant, Nintendo released Mario Kart World Tour for iPhones and Androids on Sept. 25, and since its release it has been downloaded over 90 million times within the first week. The new Mario Kart game is very different from the versions that have come out before. Instead of getting to pick a racer from a large collection, gamers are randomly given a racer. The first one is free, but every racer after must be purchased with in game money, in the form of gold coins, or gamers can pay rubies for the chance to launch a cannon and win a new racer at random. Another interesting feature is the fact that gamers must pick either simple or drift mode. If a player selects drift mode, then every move they make is accompanied by a drift instead of just a simple movement. The simple mode does not have this feature, but it is not recommended that players pick the simple mode as drifts provide both boosts in speed and extra points. The game awards players points for a variety of different things within a race. Points are awarded first for the racer selected, the kart and the type of glider selected. Each course has different items that will provide a player with more points. For example, Toad themed courses will reward extra points if the Toad racer and matching Toad kart and glider are selected. “It forces you to change up what you use rather than using the customization every time,” FSC Esports team member Isaac Garay said. Drifting, jumps, hitting an opponent with an item, gliding and avoiding difficult items will all earn a player points and the game allows for combos so the more actions performed within quick succession the more points a
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Photo courtesy of Creative Commons Mario Kart World Tour for phones has experienced multiple crashes, but developers have been working towards solving those issues. player will receive. Finally, a player will receive points for their final position with first place receiving the most points. The points are totaled at the end of the race and the player is given a star rating between one and five stars. Each course has different requirements for the amount of points needed to earn a specific number of stars, meaning that for some courses only 4000 points are needed for five stars while others require upwards of 10,000 points. The fact that the points are awarded for a variety of things throughout the race means that it is not necessary for a player to get first place in order to get all five stars. When a player receives a specific number of stars, they will get gifts which consist of anything from gold coins or rubies to new racers and karts. The initial release was followed by a series of problems. Many people complained when the game demanded an update that was not available yet. Even when that problem was resolved some, including myself, found that the game crashed shortly after they
logged in. Again, the creators were quick to solve the problem and have made efforts to provide quick solutions for cases when the game crashes again. The controls have also become one of the biggest problems. The constant drifting has made it difficult for gamers to make simple adjustments on the course, but selecting the simple mode puts them at a significant disadvantage. A multi-player mode has been a big demand from players and should be coming out soon as there is already an icon for it within the app. The limited amount of course selections and the lack of other Mario Kart mini games has also been a disappointment for long time Mario Kart fans. “They should add more maps or more game modes such as battle mode in normal Mario Kart,” Garay said. “Once you complete all the courses, there isn’t much to do so adding those things will add a lot more interest to the game.” Overall, the game so far has been well received, but there is still much to be desired.
Season five of this show was released on Netflix on Oct. 4. The series follows the Shelby family and how they expand their criminal organization’s influence in Birmingham, England, after World War I. The series’ setting began in 1919 and the fifth season takes place in 1929.
Nice to Meet Ya Niall Horan released his new single, “Nice to Meet Ya,” on Oct. 3. In the song’s music video, Horan hid different clues that revealed the titles for his upcoming songs. The title for his next songs are, “Small Talk,” “Still,” “Heartbreak Weather” and “No Judgment.”
The Addams Family The animated version of the Addams family is releasing on Oct. 11. The movie will be based on the comics by Charles Addams and should share a resemblance to the previous version of the movie. It will follow the Addams family as they adjust to their new life in New Jersey.
Gemini Man Will Smith stars in this movie about a retired government assassin that has to fight against a younger clone of himself. The movie has been in development for twenty years and will be released on Oct. 11.
El Camino This movie will begin after the events of “Breaking Bad” season five. It will follow Jesse Pinkman who is on the run for his part in the fire that concluded the series. The movie will be coming to Netflix on Oct. 11.
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Women’s soccer begins conference play Mikaela Queen Sports Editor Florida Southern began conference play with a road game against Palm Beach Atlantic (PBA) on Sept. 21. A save by Moccasin goalkeeper Jenny Staten in the ninth minute of the game denied the Sailfish the chance to put a point on the board. Kailin Wiley took the Mocs first shot, but much like the Sailfish, she was unsuccessful. PBA was able to find the back of the net in the 16th minute of the game giving them a 1-0 lead over the Mocs. Florida Southern responded with a shot by Kaitlyn Svopa which got deflected by Sailfish goalkeeper Madison Chiola. The Mocs entered halftime trailing by one. The Mocs controlled possession of the ball during the second half but were unable to score. The second half saw no goals be either teams resulting in a 0-1 fall for the Mocs. The team faced Rollins in their conference season home opener on Sept. 25. The game went back and forth as neither team scored during regulation. A foul on Erin Cagle three minutes into overtime resulted in a penalty kick for the Tars. Bailey Tran took the shot and ended the game. The Mocs fell 0-1 in their second conference game of the season. The Mocs took seven shots with three of them being on goal, four corner kicks and Staten made five saves. The team played at home again on
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Photo courtesy of Rachel Williams/ FSC Athletics Kaitlyn Svopa (3) defends the ball in conference home opener against Rollins at Moccasin Field on Sept. 25. Sept. 28, but this time took on Nova Southeastern (NSU). Much like the game against Rollins, neither team scored during regulation generating extra playing time. A corner kick by NSU Emma Heikkila in the sixth minute of overtime ended the game with a 0-1 loss for the Mocs. The Mocs traveled to Boca Raton on Oct. 5 to take on Lynn University. The Mocs started the game blazing as
Cali Larson took the teams first shot on goal in the 14th minute which was stopped by Lynn goalkeeper, Devan Malcolm. Neither team was able to score in the first or second half, putting the Mocs in their third straight overtime situation. This time, the Mocs were able to save all shots from the Fighting Knights ending the game with a 0-0 draw. The team will take on Florida Tech tomorrow at 7 p.m. on Moccasin Field.
Volleyball wins first conference match of season Mikaela Queen Sports Editor The Mocs saw their first conference win of the season in a match against Rollins on Oct. 5 in Winter Park. After falling to Saint Leo, Eckerd, Embry-Riddle, Florida Tech, and Tampa, the team was able to pull through to get a victory. This marks Florida Southern’s 100th win over Rollins. After a 8-8 tie in the first set, the Tars went on a five point lead to gain speed. Both teams were neck and neck until the set was 24-24. The Tars took the first set 26-24. The second set saw eight lead changes and 12 ties, but this time the ending score switched. The Mocs scored three-straight points which consisted of a service aces and two Rollins errors giving them a 26-24 second-set win. The third set presented itself with seven lead changes and 12 ties. After a 13-13 tie, the Mocs gained momentum as they went on a 9-2 run to put them at a 22-15 lead. The Tars were unable to knock them down as they took set three with a 25-21 win. Due to the fall in set one, the match went into a fourth set. The two teams went back and forth again in the fourth set until the Mocs had a 14-13 lead over the Tars. The Mocs took off and gained 11-straight points to defeat the Tars 25-13. Florida Southern won three of the four sets and took the whole match. Tierra Porter, Rachel Martin both led the Mocs offensivley with 12 kills each. Hailey Williams (17), Raeley Matthews (12) and Buse Ene (11) collectively made up over half of the teams total digs which tallied
Wellness Center strives to change culture
Photo courtesy of Andrew Pawling/ FSC Athletics Raeley Matthews (9) dives for a ball in a match against Florida Tech on Sept. 28 in the Jenkins Field House. into double-digits. Previously, the Mocs traveled to Saint Leo on Sept. 20 to take on the lions. The Mocs fell to the Lions in all three sets and dropped the match 0-3. On Sept. the team went to St. Petersburg to take on the Eckerd. The Mocs found victory in the first set defeating the Tritons 25-22. However Eckerd gained speed and took the next three sets winning the match 3-1. The team played their first home
conference match on Sept. 27 against EmbryRiddle in Jenkins Field House. From the beginning, the Mocs were unable to gain edge over the Eagles and fell in all three sets. The team also fell in all three sets to Florida Tech on Sept. 28. On Oct. 1 the Mocs were on the road where they took on the University of Tampa and much like the previous two matches, fell in all three sets. The Mocs will return home tonight where they take on Lynn University at 7 p.m. in Jenkins Field House.
The Florida Southern College Wellness Center relayed a message of inclusivity during the New Student Athlete Orientation in the Thrift Building on Aug. 24. Abby Elias, assistant director of wellness and fitness, covered the culture the wellness center was trying to cultivate with the new coming athletes during her talk with the group. “I work really hard to make sure that wellness center is up to date and inclusive for all; that includes athletes,” Elias said. “It’s a normal population gym, it’s for everyone.” Elias stressed that the athletes have their own gym, and that they can’t come into the wellness center as a team. “We only have two squat racks at the moment, we’re working on adding four more, but if you come in as a team and take up the squat racks, we’re going to ask you to leave,” Elias said. The wellness center offers students state-of-the-art equiptment, highly qualified staff, and exceptional programs that provide excellent opportunities for FSC students, faculty, staff and alumni. The wellness center also apprised students of the myriad of mental health options that they offer students, as it is much more than just a gym to lift weights or run on a treadmill. “If you’re stressed come see us so it doesn’t escalate. Not being able to deal with that and having that stress accumulate could eventually become some time of anxiety or depression disorder down the road, and we’d like to stop that in its tracks,” Elias said. The Wellness Center also offers a multitude of group therapy options, including Making Florida Southern Home, Stress Buster seminars, an LGBTQ+ support group, and Understanding Yourself and Others. “If some of you are struggling with self identity — totally okay — go to the counseling center, slide in on one of those groups,” Elias said. Students can also sign up for oneon-one therapy sessions. Times and availabilities for solo and group sessions can be found on the Florida Southern website under the wellness tab. Along with the therapy sessions, all Florida Southern students have access to use of the cardiovascular and strength training equipment, the pool, group exercise classes, indoor cycling classes, court sports, specialized personal training, locker rooms with showers, and nutrition and health sessions.
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Men’s soccer sees a win, loss and ties in conference play Mikaela Queen Sports Editor Florida Southern’s men’s soccer started their non-conference part of the season with a 1-2-1 record. The team took a trip to Alabama during the time that Hurricane Dorian hit to play Montevallo and No.20 Spring Hill. The Mocs saw a 0-0 tie with Montevallo after double-overtime and fell to Spring Hill 2-4. The Mocs returned to Florida to play two more games before beginning conference play. The team saw a 1-0 victory over Limestone in their season home opener on Sept. 13, but fell 1-2 to Auburn Montgomery on Sept. 15. The Mocs began conference play with games against No.6 Palm Beach Atlantic (PBA) on Sept. 21, Rollins on Sept. 25 Nova Southeastern (NSU) on Sept. 28 and No.17 Lynn on Oct. 5. The Mocs saw a tie with PBA on Sept. 21 for their first conference game of the season. Jacob Ling-Vannerus scored his first goal of the season in the 44th minute of the game, putting the Mocs in the lead going into halftime. The Sailfish were able to get one past goalkeeper Phillip Fadler in the 73rd minute to tie the game until the end of regulation. Again the Mocs found themselves in an overtime situation. Both teams went back and forth across the field with PBA having the greatest opportunity to score, but neither team was able to put one in the back of the net. The game then went into double-overtime with neither team able to score in the extra 10 minutes resulting in a 1-1 draw.
The Mocs saw deja vu when they traveled to Winter Park on Sept. 25 where they tied 2-2 with Rollins in their second conference game of the season. Ling-Vannerus put the Mocs ahead as he scored 31 minutes into play. The tars were unable to get one past Moccasin goalkeeper AJ Pearace before the end of the first half. Florida Southern saw their second goal of the game early on in the second half when Ling-Vannerus fired at the net in the 55th minute. The Tars responded to the Mocs lead shortly after Ling-Vannerus’s second goal getting one past Pearce four minutes later. The 2-1 lead didn’t last long as the Tars scored again 63 minutes into play. The remainder of regulation stayed neutral as neither team was able to score. Rollins had the opportunity to end the game during the first round of overtime, but were unsuccessful in their play. The Mocs took their shot with a corner kick, and much like the Tars, couldn’t place the ball in the net. The second round of overtime looked much like the first as neither team let the other score, which resulted in a double-overtime 2-2 draw. Coming off of their third tie of the season, the Mocs traveled to Ft. Lauderdale on Sept. 28 where they saw a 2-1 victory over NSU in double-overtime. Just shy of four minutes into the game, Eneko Lasheras scored the Mocs first goal. The Sharks tied the game at the 28 minute mark as Henrik Berg was able to get it past Pearce. The second half of the game saw no goals from either team. NSU found energy late in the second half which mandated Pearce to make several daring saves. At the
Photo courtesy of Rachel Williams / FSC Athletics Senior Mason Comer defends the ball as he leaps over Palm Beach Atlantic player in game on Sept. 21 at Moccasin Field. end of regulation, the score was 1-1. The Mocs went into overtime, but this time they only saw three minutes of extra time as Edu Capote scored the game ending goal giving the Mocs their first conference victory. The Mocs returned home on Oct. 5 for a game where they fell 0-1 to No. 17 Lynn. The first half favored neither team as both the Mocs and Fighting Knights took four shots at the goal. Going into halftime, neither team was able to get ahead of the
other. The Fighting Knights saw an opportunity at the 57th minute mark to score and successfully put one past Fadler. The Mocs saw many chances to catch up to the Fighting Knights, but were unsuccessful in getting it past Lynn’s goalkeeper and fell 0-1 at the end of regulation. The Mocs will be on the road tomorrow as they take on Florida Tech at 7 p.m. in Melbourne, Fla.
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Mikaela Queen Sports Editor After moving from Sweden to Belgium at the age of two, Jacob Ling-Vannerus started playing club soccer at the age of five. Now, he is playing in his senior season as an attacker for the Mocs. Ling-Vannerus said that being an international student athlete on this campus is “awesome”. The community of international students are like a family and mixed with Americans, a cool dynamic is made. While at Florida Southern, LingVannerus has had some setbacks on the field. An injury to his hamstring which never healed completely turned into a quad injury his sophomore year. He came back last season better than before scoring a total of four goals in the span of nineminutes in a game against Montevallo. However that groove ended in the next game as he got hurt again. His season ended early with a torn ACL, MCL and Meniscus. Ling-Vannerus was unsure if he would be able to ever play soccer again. “My college career hasn’t been what I hoped it to be because of all the injuries, but now it feels so good to be back,” Ling-Vannerus said. Ling-Vannerus is back this season and is focused on winning games with his team and continuing to score goals. As an attacker, his job on the team is to put the ball in the back of the net, and that
is what he has done. So far this season, he leads the team with three goals scored, two of them being in the same game. “The last couple of games, we have improved as a team, but also I have been playing better now than the first couple of games after a year off,” Ling-Vannerus said. As a senior on the team, Ling-Vannerus doesn’t see himself as a vocal leader, but as someone who leads by an example of positivity. From being in the position of looking up to someone on the team, he strives to show the younger guys a good example through always trying to be the best version of himself. “If I can be that guy, I would be very very happy,” Ling-Vannerus said. Outside of soccer, Ling-Vannerus enjoys traveling and being around his friends and family. Growing up, he played ping pong at a high level as well as horseback riding which he currently holds a National Silver Medal in.
Get to know Jacob: Favorite Color - Black Favorite Food - BBQ Favorite Song - Higher Love by Kygo Favorite TV Series - F1 on Netflix Favorite Season - Summer Fun Fact - “I was born and raised on a horse farm and love being around horses.”
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10.11 Royals XC Challenge
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