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Garcia talks Cuba: ‘The system... takes a toll.’

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The Center for Free Enterprise at Florida Southern hosted another installation of its speaker series on Tuesday, with a speaker much closer to home than past ones. Dr. José Manuel García, who is the director of the Modern Languages program, published his book of oral histories on the 1980 Mariel Boatlift in English last year. The book, which is a companion to an award-winning documentary on the same topic, has led him to speak at various universities. “There is actually very little written about it and the Cuban people are not told about it,” García said. García hopes that his work will share the stories of the people who were involved in the boatlift and bring awareness to the truth about Cuba’s economic and political system. When he does presentations, he typically does them from a historical, not a political, framework because people don’t even have a working knowledge of the events themselves. The Mariel Boatlift began in 1980 after the Peruvian embassy in Cuba decided to grant asylum to six people who drove a bus through its gates to get in. Within a week, more than 10,000 people arrived at the compound also hoping to be granted asylum, and Fidel Castro, then leader of the Cuban government, decided to allow people to leave. García himself was one of those people: he and his family left Cuba when he was 13 years old. His story is one of the first recounted in his book, ‘Voices from Mariel,’ and he directed anyone wishing to know more to it.

In all, 125,000 people left Cuba for the United States, the effects of which are still being studied and discussed. For García, the exodus put a lot of things into question in regards to whether the Cuban system was working. “Politicians in the United States were asking, ‘is the Cuban model good?” García said. “They had a supposed great economy… there was heavy censorship and the government had created a mental face.” The Mariel Boatlift, in the eyes of the international community, put socialism into question and revealed a lot of unhappy Cubans, according to García. Even since then, the Cuban government has done much to cover up the events. At the talk, García related a number of events that occurred to him both before he left Cuba in the first place and when he returned to Cuba after 30 years to film his documentary. The process, he said, wasn’t easy. “There was a catch; Cuba is ruled by a dictatorship,” García said. “Doing a documentary in Cuba was not going to be like in the United States.” The filming, García described, was “underground.” He used the word ‘tanteo,’ meaning ‘to feel out,’ when he described the process of deciding what taxi driver to take: he knew he would need someone who wouldn’t give the documentary crew away. Though García was careful, he continued to meet new people and old acquaintances whose stance had changed to be opposed to the Castro regime. He offered two examples, one childhood friend and one security guard, who both told him that he was fortunate enough “to have parents that had the vision to take [him] out of there.”

Photo courtesy of the U.S. Coast Guard Historian’s Office In 1980, those arriving during the early stages of the boatlift from the port of Mariel, Cuba were housed temporarily in hangars at the Boca Chica airbase in the Florida Keys. García did much to describe the culture of fear that the Castros used to rule Cuba, beginning with televised executions after their rise to power. The reason that they have maintained power with such few insurrections (one) over the course of their rule was the use of censorship, community surveillance and political indoctrination within the entire system. “In Cuba, foreigners are aliens… your relatives that left, that are outside, are seen as enemies,” he said. He met someone on

the street who was a cousin of his, “and when I told her that, she turned around and walked away. I found out it was because she was married to a government official.” The question-and-answer portion of García’s talk became the main platform from which he decried socialistic systems. “In order to maintain power, they have to repress,” García said. “I’ve seen it: the destruction of the individual. You either fight the system or succumb to the system, and it takes a toll on you.”

Lakeland’s Christmas parade has storybook twist

Jillian Kurtz Copy Editor

For its 38th year, the Lakeland Christmas Parade will travel through Downtown Lakeland, with the theme “A Storybook Christmas.” The parade will take place on Thursday. Dec. 6 at 7 p.m. It is sponsored by the City of Lakeland and the Junior League of Greater Lakeland to bring the community together for the holiday season. Parade participants were asked to decorate floats inspired by their favorite childhood story, with an added Christmas twist. According to the city of Lakeland’s website, the goal of this theme is to inspire the imaginations of children and promote the joy of reading. “Since 2001, I have either watched or been in the parade,” FSC Alumna and Lakeland native McKenzie Richardson said. “This year I will be working the event, so I will get to see a new side of it. Everyone knows someone at or in the parade, so I think it really brings Lakeland together for the holiday season.” The floats will leave from the RP

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Map courtesy of lakelandgov.net Funding Center and travel down Lemon Street, making its way through Downtown Lakeland. There will be a fireworks display over Lake Mirror at 7 p.m. to kick off the night. The Grand Marshall, who officiates the parade, is traditionally an adult, but sticking to the theme, the committee decided it would be more appropriate to have a child fill the role.

“I love all of the creative floats as well as the dances and costumes all of the parade performers put on,” senior Sheena Satorre said. “This parade brings the whole community together like it brings my cheer teammates and coaches together.” With such a large crowd expected each year, many Lakelanders set up chairs along the parade route far before the day of the parade. A statement has been put out

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by the City of Lakeland stating that chairs may not be placed before Dec. 5, the day before the parade. “I don’t think it’s fair, to be honest,” Satorre said. “I feel that whoever gets there first on the day of the parade should have dibs on the spot. I feel like the new rule won’t really change anything or make a difference. People will still fight for spots.”

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NEWS

BRIEFS Thanksgiving shooting in Alabama Thanksgiving night at the Riverchase Galleria in Hoover, Alabama, shots were fired among Black Friday shoppers. A 21-year-old suspected of being the shooter was fatally shot by the police on site. Later, police determined that he did not fire the shots, which leaves the gunman still at large.

Record-breaking Black Friday

Franchise to come to Southern?

Steak and Shake rumors spark interest Hannah Kiester Staff Writer

Students at Florida Southern have long been passionate about the available food choices on campus, and SGA’s Food Committee has been working to bring new additions to the table. “We know how important food services are on our campus, and we want the students to have a voice with what is served across our campus’s dining facilities,” SGA head of the Student Life Committee Max Giard said. The Student Life Committee oversees the Food Committee, which has been around for several years. Students can voice their opinions about the food services at Florida Southern and the committee works with head of food services Tim Raible to have those problems solved. One of the largest concerns in the past for food services on campus has been the availability of healthy food options, but

now, the newest project is dealing with a franchise opening a location on campus. There have been rumors of a Chick Fil A opening on campus, but in reality, the option is not very likely. “A big thing that stops big franchises like Chick-Fil-A is the lack of numbers at FSC,” Giard said. “It just isn’t worth it for them.” In the past, Florida Southern has been the one to approach franchises regarding the possibility of installing a franchise on campus, but the latest possibility reached out to FSC first. The last FSC Town Hall introduced students to the possibility of installing a Steak and Shake on campus. Currently, the most likely location for the Steak and Shake would be where the undercaf is currently located, which would move the undercaf to another location. “The fact that Steak and Shake initiated the talks with FSC is huge,” Giard said. Right now, the details of how the

installation would work and be integrated into campus life are still under discussion. The Food Committee and FSC Food Services are hopeful that an agreement with Steak and Shake will be reached soon. Students who want more information on the possibility of Steak and Shake or have their own opinions to share with the Food Committee can contact their senator. Each class has its own representative senator who can bring their concerns to the food committee. Students can also address the committee itself through representatives like Giard or at events such at Town Hall, President’s Circle, and Student Government Senate. “It’s always good to hear positive feedback too,” Giard said. Information on Town Hall meeting dates, SGA executive board contact info, and the SGA email and phone numbers can be found on Engage in the Student Government Portal. .

Many 2018 Black Friday deals began the Wednesday before Thanksgiving. In total, the Black Friday weekend saw a record-breaking $6.22 billion in online sales alone. More people took advantage of Black Friday deals online rather than physically visiting a store.

Tear Gas used on migrant caravan Last weekend, members of the migrant caravan attempted to cross the border between the U.S. and Mexico to apply for asylum. As they attempted to cross, U.S. border patrol launched tear gas at the people. President Trump wrote on Twitter his hopes that Mexico deals with the caravan before it crosses the U.S. border. U.S. law and directions on asylum applications have changed several times in recent years.

Finals Week 2018 Finals week for the Fall 2018 semester runs from Monday, Dec 10 to Wed, Dec 12. The full final exam schedule can be found on the Florida Southern website on the ‘Registrar’ page. Final exams are scheduled based on the day and start time of the class. Once all exams have concluded, campus will close for Winter Break. Following finals week is graduation on Saturday, Dec. 15.

Steak and Shake is the most likely option for a franchise on FSC’s campus.

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Orchestra, music profs discuss gala goals Taylor Gilchrist Contributing Writer The Florida Southern College Music Department is preparing for the Annual Christmas Gala, which will be held on Dec. 8. The Christmas Gala is an annual tradition that celebrates the FSC Music Department and the Christmas season, and will be recorded live. Dr. Kira Omelchenko, the orchestra director at Florida Southern College, said that the community can look forward to performances from the whole department as well as performance by Florida Southern dance majors and minors. “It is our way of bringing the department together and we treat it as like a gift for the community,” Omelchenko said. The Christmas Gala will highlight student talents and feature Christmas music from around the world and in different arrangements. The audience can look forward to classic, beloved Christmas carols, holiday music of different cultures and recent holiday favorites, she said. The Gala’s purpose is to celebrate everyone through teamwork and collaboration. “It is more than just the notes on the page,” Omelchenko said. “It really is a collaboration which I think is a

life skill and I look forward to collaborating with the FSC dancers.” The Christmas Gala is almost entirely student-run, Professor Mark Thomsen said. There will be about 160 students involved in the whole performance. Along

with the FSC Symphonic Band, Concert Choir, Chamber Choir and the Symphony Orchestra, there will also be a number of small chamber ensembles. The Gala features a large number of ensembles and requires the teamwork of the whole department to allow for an efficient performance. It is not an easy production. “Since it is the holidays is it hard to enjoy the music and is easy to stress out before the performance. The Gala is a fast turnaround” Dr. Omelchenko said. The performers have to build an endurance for the two long Gala performances; many FSC students perform in more than one capacity. “The most difficult part of the Christmas Gala is performing in multiple ensembles,” Shanequa Eberhart, a Cello Performance major at FSC said. The audience can look forward to seeing Eberhart accompanying the choir in the classic Holy Night. The FSC Music department will produce two showings of the Gala at 2:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. Tickets can be purchased online or at the box office located by the Branscomb Auditorium and students may attend for free upon presentation of their ID.

Left: Interlachen file photo The FSC choir performs in the 2015 Christmas gala.

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OPINIONS

First holiday season without retail company Toys ‘R’ Us Victoria Salvatore Staff Writer Growing up as a Toys ‘R’ Us kid, I remember my mom taking me to the big toy store to wander the aisles and look at all the toys and games they sold. Then around Christmas time, the toy catalogue would come, and I would flip through it, circling all the things I wanted. This year will be the first Christmas without Toys ‘R’ Us, and now that it’s gone, kids won’t get the opportunity to go to a store dedicated to growing their imaginations. Walmart and Target sell toys, but it’s usually just a few aisles in a huge store. Amazon is a completely different animal. It’s strange to think there will be kids who grow up without knowing who Geoffrey the Giraffe is or the joy of walking into a supermarket-like toy store. Instead, they’ll have the experience of going online and adding toys to their Amazon wishlists or discovering new toys by watching commercials. Everything is digital now, so it makes sense that choosing and buying toys is now done online, but a little bit of the magic is lost. There’s no more thumbing through catalogues or writing your list down to send to Santa (or your parents). Instead, it’s the impersonal act of

Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons After the company declared bankruptcy, all Toys R Us locations shut down. clicking a button and adding an item to a digital list. According to CNN, the downfall of Toys ‘R’ Us came when Walmart began undercutting them in diaper prices. The nail in the coffin was Toys ‘R’ Us’s inability to keep up with their competitor’s online presence. Toys ‘R’ Us wasn’t about going online and staring at a screen. It was about the experience of going into the store and having fun while looking for toys and gifts. Their failure to sell toys online was a huge business misstep, but I think the business suffered for other reasons. One of those reasons was that kids don’t seem to play with toys as much as they used to. According to a National Trust survey,

EDITORIAL

More accessibility needed at LHA Creative Space Peter Edgar Editor-in-Chief

In April of this year, the Southern reported on the Creative Space, above the laundry and mail rooms in the Lake Hollingsworth Apartment complex. At the time, Jillian Kurtz wrote that “students can apply for general swipe access and will have to be approved by staff. When a private session is not booked, all students with appropriate permissions can come during operating hours.” Since then, a swipe has not been installed at the Creative Space, but rather it may be opened by one of three keys after an email is sent to administrators requesting use of the rooms, according to a student we spoke with about it. Also last year, the College worked through the MocSync system, where the “Rules and Regulations of the Creative Space” were available for students to read.

To date, that document is not available to students on the Engage portal, though the Creative Space has its own page there. Because of the College’s longstanding reputation of fulfilling its commitment to growth and (for the most part) accessibility on campus, we believe that the intent in this delay is not malicious. However, we claim that it does mean that our reporting on the area as an “outlet for students to utilize not only in school work but also in their free time” and as a place “on campus that allow[s] students to find resources to do what they love” continues to be negated. We at the Southern regret that according to the current state of the Creative Space, our reporting was false. We hope that within the next couple of months, or over an upcoming break, the claims that were made to students may find their truth.

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children today spent only half the amount of time their parents did playing outside. They no longer seem to value playing with physical toys, and instead, most of them play with tablets or phones. Common Sense Media reported that kids under nine spend two hours a day on digital devices, and 42 percent of kids under eight have their own tablets. I think kids have lost the art of playing with a simple toy and allowing their imaginations to explore. This past summer, I babysat a few kids who had Amazon Fire tablets that they were mesmerized by. The greatest memories of my childhood wasn’t beating the next level of a video game or watching the funniest YouTube video. It was playing with chalk or riding

my Razor scooter with my friends. The downfall of Toys ‘R’ Us reflects the rise in technology and the fall of a simple childhood. When I was in elementary and middle school, I was still playing with Polly Pockets, but today’s kids are concerned with social media and portraying a certain image online. I’m glad that I grew up as a Toys ‘R’ Us kid and didn’t have my head buried in a digital device. I was able to grow my imagination and enjoy a simple childhood. As much as I enjoyed my digital-free childhood, I have to admit that, nowadays, it can be hard to separate myself from my digital device. However, despite the dependency on digital devices, there are many ways individuals and society as a whole can escape the digital realm. If you eat dinner with the same group of friends or your family, decide as a group to put the phones away during your meal. Another great way is to set aside time to shut your phone off and do something you enjoy, such as reading a book or going for a bike ride. Just turning off your device and allowing yourself to reflect and think about something other than social media or a game can be so refreshing. It relieves the pressure of the fast-paced world we live in and gets you back into the carefree mindset of a Toys ‘R’ Us kid.

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ENTERTAINMENT

‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ breaks free in the box office Hannah Kiester Staff Writer

Like any decent movie about an iconic band, ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ began and ended with a concert—namely, its famous Live Aid Concert in 1985. In between the iconic opening scene, featuring silhouettes of Freddie Mercury preparing for the concert and taking the stage, to the ending performance at the Live Aid Concert, audiences get to experience the making of Queen. Audiences get to see the band from its very conception, starting with a young Freddie Mercury, who is working at Heathrow Airport in London and dreaming of being a star. Though the movie may feel like it has a slow start, viewers are actually experiencing the groundwork needed to truly understand Mercury through the rest of the movie. Before Queen and global fame, young Mercury already struggled with issues of identity and trying to find where he belonged. His prospects look up when he becomes the lead singer of a band that has conveniently just lost their own lead singer—the remaining band members that join with Mercury become the genesis of Queen. The audience follows the band through initial fame and creative differences with their producers as they experiment on later hits like the movies titular song ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’. It’s not a spoiler to say that the song did not have immediate popularity despite its status as one of Queen’s best, if not the best, songs. “Freddie Mercury biopic bites the dust,” according to the Guardian. Since the movie has been released to the public, however, it has been largely praised. Those who know about the band, and especially Mercury, will not be surprised by the downfalls that the lead singer and rock icon faces as the biopic unfolds. Rami Malek’s performance brings life to the struggles in a way that makes the audience feel it. For those who do not know much about Mercury’s life before going into the movie, be prepared for an emotional movie especially in the third act. The entire cast gave outstanding performances, but the most praise

Photo courtesy Wikimedia Commons Freddie Mercury fist bumps during Queen’s performance of Radio Ga Ga at the Sanremo Music Festivel in 1984. must go to Malek, who played Freddie Mercury. Malek worked for months with a movement coach to be able to replicate exactly the mannerisms of Mercury, and to great success. He captured the lively performance quality and larger-than-life personality of Mercury. Audiences will feel every high and every low that the characters experience. Whether they realize it or not, most people have heard at least one Queen song in their life. The band’s reach is unprecedented, even decades later. Fans consist of both those who were actively listening as the band released music through the 1970s and 1980s, and also more recent generations like Millenials and Gen-Zs who have grown up listening to Queen with their parents and grandparents. “We’re playing for the other misfits,” Mercury says in the film when asked what

makes Queen different from other rock bands. “They’re the outcasts right at the back of the room. We’re pretty sure they don’t belong either. We belong to them.” Queen speaks to that desire in all of us to belong to a part of something and unite us in our struggle to find it. Through the course of the movie, audiences will see the love, heartbreak, hope and failure that we all experience as humans. Though the movie is a biopic of Mercury, it ultimately shows that to succeed and to find happiness, he needed the rest of Queen. The film brings home the idea of the band as a family. There are many aspects to the film that could be easily villainized or overlooked altogether. Namely, it would have been very easy for a movie to make a bad guy out of someone like Mercury, who was notorious for his drug and alcohol use as well as his sexual exploits.

“I will not be their cautionary tale,” Mercury says later in the movie after learning he has contracted AIDS. “I get to decide who I am.” The film, rather than making Mercury that very cautionary tale, instead ends with hope. At the end of the day, the emphasis is on family, friends, love and staying true to who you are. Moviegoers will identify, if just in some small way, with these very human and mundane concepts that keep the world turning. ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ is, simply, a mustsee. All aspects of this movie work form the directing and performances to the story told throughout. After nearly 30 years since Mercury’s last live show, he continues to inspire his audience to be the champions of the their world. Bohemian Rhapsody is in theatres now.

sold, about 4.5 million copies in the U.S. alone according to Polygon. “The Pokémon Company, they’ve already made many movies of Ash and they came to Legendary with this idea of using a new character,” Director Rob Letterman, Director of “Goosebumps”, “Shark Tale” and “Monsters vs. Aliens” said. “When I came onboard, I was pitched this character of Detective Pikachu, and I fell in love with the story behind it.” Fans have also noted that this movie will take viewers in a different point of view of the Pokémon world, since instead of focusing on a 10-year-old Pokémon trainer, the film choses to focus on a down-on-hisluck working class young adult. We might as well accept what we’re going to get, because the trailer was released on Nov. 12, with surprisingly positive reactions. The film will star Ryan Reynolds (“Deadpool”) voicing the titular character and Justice Smith (“Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom”) as his human sidekick, Tim Goodman, as they search for Tim’s supposedly dead father. While a basic plot-

line, fans were won over with Reynold’s comedic deliveries, but what really got fans talking were the Pokémon themselves. Photorealistic cartoon characters have been controversial over the years, with the “Ninja Turtles”, “Transformers”, “Alvin and the Chipmunks” and the “Smurfs” being glaring examples but the reactions to the iconic pocket monsters were mostly positive to say the least with them being designed by a fan, RJ Palmer, who has made realistic Pokémon art which he has shared on his DeviantArt account. The actual effects are being done by the Moving Picture Company and Framestore, who have worked on other effects-heavy films featuring iconic characters such as “Avengers: Infinity War”, “Christopher Robin”, “Beauty and the Beast”, “Kong: Skull Island”, “Goosebumps”, “Justice League” and the “Harry Potter” franchise, and the upcoming “Sonic the Hedgehog” movie. Pikachu himself has gotten a lot of praise for his cute fluffy design, as well as the equally iconic Charizard for its frightening

and vicious demeanor. Various background Pokémon have been praised too, such as a small herd of Bulbasaurs walking along a river while Morelulls float by. My personal favorite being a Charamander walking amongst a crowd of people and Pokémon while following its trainer. That being said, certain designs have been criticized. Mr. Mime had gotten a negative reaction by both casual viewers and hardcore fans, due to its face having an unsettling look to it, which is a common complaint in not just the movie, but the anime and video games as well. Also, I personally don’t like how Jigglypuff was given a fluffier design since I always imagined it having a rubberier plastic-like skin since it’s the “balloon Pokémon.” All in all, I have high hopes for this movie and will be thrilled to see my childhood characters on the big screen in all their CGI glory. “Pokémon: Detective Pikachu” hits theaters May 2019. “Detective Pikachu” the video game is out now.

‘Detective Pikachu’ is going to capture all our hearts Angelo Grajo Staff Writer

We all have a franchise that we were obsessed with when we were kids. Some people may have grown up with “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles” or “Power Rangers”, but for me, it was “Pokémon”. When Warner Bros. and Legendary Entertainment announced that a live-action Pokémon movie was in the works, I was a bit worried. Will the plot be good? Will it be entertaining for all ages? How will the Pokémon look? Will it star Ash from the anime or Red from the video games? Suffice to say, I had many questions. When the title and plot were announced, my worries turned to confusion. The movie was going to be an adaptation of the Pokémon spin-off, ‘Detective Pikachu’. Surprisingly enough, this title wasn’t that popular amongst fans and gamers, gaining average reviews and selling about 90 thousand copies in the United States, meanwhile main games in the Pokémon franchise, like Pokémon Sun and Moon

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ENTERTAINMENT

Red Dead sequel ropes in great success Blake Gee Staff Writer

Whether you’re hijacking a train, hunting a deer, or just sitting by a campfire, Red Dead Redemption 2 evokes the spirit of the Western era and brilliantly captures one of America’s largest transitional periods. Rockstar Games’ Red Dead Redemption 2 released last month on Oct. 26, and has exceeded every expectation set by the industry. Grossing more than $725 million, Red Dead Redemption 2 boasts the biggest opening weekend of all time, beating out even Marvel’s Avengers: Infinity Wars, which raked out a respectable $640 million. These metrics are not unusual for Rockstar Games. Their last released game, Grand Theft Auto V, grossed over $1 billion its first three days, and has earned over $6 billion in the six years that have passed since its original release in 2012. The game is both a prequel and companion piece to 2010’s Red Dead Redemption, which itself was a soft successor to Rockstar’s 2004 game titled Red Dead Revolver. Red Dead Redemption 2 sets off in the snowy north as Dutch Van Der Linde and his gang of bandits trudge through waisthigh snow and howling wind, escaping from the law after a heist in a nearby town goes awry. Protagonist Arthur Morgan, a grizzled but soft hearted outlaw with a penchant for murder. The story’s presentation is stunningly lifelike, with realistic facial and body animations, incredibly detailed character and environment models and weather so fierce you can nearly feel the windchill. Some of the finest and most grand details rise in the minutiae of the world: Arthur’s facial hair grows in real time and must be

groomed; his clothes and body get dirty and if he doesn’t bathe, characters will remark upon his hygiene and may even run away in disgust. Clothes must be appropriately fitted for the weather. Heavy clothes in warm weather will slow Arthur down and wear him out faster, while light clothes in the colder sections will cause him to freeze. Arthur must eat and sleep, while also practicing moderation: too much or too little of either can seriously impact player’s statistics. The attention to craft goes beyond just Arthur. Towns will grow or decay as time progresses and buildings will gradually be erected or damaged walls will be repaired. Characters around the world will learn to recognize you, whether that’s for better or worse.

The story’s presentation is stunningly lifelike, with realistic facial and body animations, incredibly detailed character and environment models, and weather so fierce you can nearly feel the windchill.

For example, if you get into too many drunken brawls at the local bar, that town’s stores may refuse to serve you and the townsfolk will flee in terror. If you get into a gunfight and die in the city, you’ll respawn with a few lost dollars – indicating that someone looted your body. The player’s horse must be named and lovingly attended to as the player must feed and groom their steed to build their

relationship. A malnourished or neglected horse will be distrusting or even violent towards Arthur. Unlike most games, the horses are not invincible – if they die, whether that be from combat, neglect or a steep drop, the horse is lost permanently. Further, weapons are fully customizable, from the thickness of stock’s wood grain to the type of metal used on the rifling. They must be regularly cleaned and oiled, or else they will jam when the player most needs them. There is a wide assortment of weapons available, each with different types of ammunition to choose from. Wildlife is a huge part of Red Dead Redemption 2’s dynamics, and Rockstar Games did not compromise in this department either. There are over 200 unique species of animals, birds, and fish in the game world. Wolves will strategically close around “The game is so much fun. Teh graphics look like something out of a movie,” junior Benjamin Sund said. This all comes together to create one of the most impressively crafted worlds ever experienced in any medium. Read Dead Redemption 2’s marquee features lie just under the hood. The game boasts a 2000-page script for the main storyline alone, as well as 2200 days of motion capture, 300,000 animations and over 500,000 lines of dialogue. Red Dead Redemption 2’s multiplayer mode, titled “Red Dead Online,” launched in beta this week. Made available first to Ultimate Edition owners on Nov. 27, the online beta is available to all owners of the game starting Nov 30. Red Dead Redemption 2 is available on Playstation 4, PS4 Pro, Xbox One and Xbox One X.

WHAT’S NEW ‘Adam Ruins Everything’ Out Now (Show) Adam Conover returns with a new slew of big-brained facts and snarky commentary in his hit series on TruTV.

‘Mowgli: Legend of the Jungle’ Out Now (Movie) Experience Rudyard Kipling’s iconic novel in a whole new light as famous motion-capture actor Andy Serkis (Lord of the Rings, Black Panther) takes the helm as director.

‘Darksiders III’ Out Now (Game) The horsemen of the apocalypse return with the third entry in THQ Nordic’s action adventure series. Wreck havoc as Fury in this latest installment.

‘Action Comics #1005’ Out Now (Comic) The Red Cloud finally reveals herself as Superman races to save Metropolis from an underground crime family. Meanwhile, Lois continues to write her book about her adventures in space with Superman’s father Jor-El and her son Jon. Photo courtesy of BagoGames / Flickr.com

Arthur Morgan rides his horse through the fields of southwest United States of America in the nineeenth century.

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‘Spider-Man: Into the Spiderverse’ Dec. 14 (Movie) See Spider-Man as you’ve never seen him before in Sony’s artistically driven animated adventure through the Spiderverse.

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Holiday

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You can whip up easy homemade gifts right in your own kitchen. I’ll bet that anyone would rather have a batch of freshly-baked cookies than yet another winter scarf.

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According to redbubble.com, the goal of the company is to give independent artists a meaningful new way to sell their creations. Today, they connect over 400k artists across the planet with millions of passionate fans. Stickers range from less than a dollar to $10.

Target has become infamous for their $1 holiday socks and the designs this year did not dissapoint. Ready for everyday or festive wear, these cozy socks are easy to pair with any shoes or outfit.

Personalized Mug Shutterfly offers so many personalized gifts, but one of the most popular year after year is the personalized mug. The mug costs right around $10 online and you can choose what photo(s) you want printed on the mug.

Movie Night Pack

College Edition By: Jillian Kurtz

As a college student, everyone knows that money can be tight at times. When it comes to the holiday season, expenses can start piling up fast. This guide is

here to help you, as college students, find the best gifts to give to family and friends without breaking the bank.

For less than $10, you can build a “Movie Night Pack” filled with popcorn, candy, and a DVD. DVD $5

Popcorn $2

Candy $1

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Holiday

Gift

Baking

e d i u G Ornaments

You can whip up easy homemade gifts right in your own kitchen. I’ll bet that anyone would rather have a batch of freshly-baked cookies than yet another winter scarf.

Stickers

Socks

Target has become infamous for their $1 holiday socks and the designs this year did not dissapoint. Ready for everyday or festive wear, these cozy socks are easy to pair with any shoes or outfit.

Movie Night Pack

College Edition By: Jillian Kurtz

As a college student, everyone knows that money can be tight at times. When it comes to the holiday season, expenses can start piling up fast. This guide is

here to help you, as college students, find the best gifts to give to family and friends without breaking the bank.

For less than $10, you can build a “Movie Night Pack” filled with popcorn, candy, and a DVD. DVD $5

Popcorn $2

Candy $1

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FEATURES

FSC students travel home for Thanksgiving

Abby McHenry Staff Writer

Not everyone celebrates Thanksgiving in the same way or on the same day, and Florida Southern students are no different. Thanksgiving is celebrated annually on the last Thursday of November, but senior Emily Wainio-Oato breaks from the norm and celebrates it on Friday instead. WainioOato and her family would typically head to Disney on Thanksgiving Day because it would be empty and wait times were not long. In recent years, more people have caught on to the secret, so her family does not do it anymore. Now, her family celebrates Thanksgiving on a day other than Thursday so it can be shared with as many friends as possible. People are more likely to attend when they are not traditionally with their family. “I really love it, it’s always a really good vibe having friends for Thanksgiving,” Wainio-Oato said. “It may sound weird, but it would be odd to have Thanksgiving with only my family.” A majority of sophomore Haley Parson’s family are vegetarians, so every year they vote on which side is going to be the “main dish.” She enjoys this tradition because it is “weird and quirky,” and she loves being able to vote on which dish her and her family can pretend is the entree. Freshman Courtney Currier has nerf gun fights every year at Thanksgiving and plays football after. “We’re a very competitive family, and with a lot of people participating it’s a lot of fun,” Currier said. Sophomore Gabriella Licata watches

Brandon Giczewski Pike Consultant

Photo by Abby McHenry

Florida Southern students travelled home for the holidays where they partook in special, annual traditions with their families for Thanksgiving. a Christmas movie after Thanksgiving dinner to mark the beginning of the season. She said it helps to make the holiday season more official. Like many others, Junior Allison O’Connor watches the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. She loves watching all the shows that pass through and perform including the Radio City Rockettes. Many people watch the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade on television each year, but junior Mikey Papa goes to

see it in person. His whole family wakes up early and gets to the parade route around 7:15 a.m. One year, Papa was even on the subway back with a band, and they were playing on the back of the train. After the parade, his family goes to see the Rockefeller Center christmas tree. “It’s always a fun good time out together and it’s always a special time and different every year,” Papa said. Florida Southern students go home for Christmas Break on Dec. 12, which allows for more holiday traditions to take place.

Local businesses expand locations and partnerships

NEXT STOP, OMNI POP

Mohammed Halemeh Staff Writer The Omni Pop-Up Market pairs up with breweries around Tampa Bay to feature local artists, music, food and craft beer. Lakeland was lucky enough to host this Market at Swan Brewing Company on Nov. 16. Although the location was quite small, the vendors and organizations really made it work. Lined up around the streets edge were artists, artisans and a food truck, placed strategically to draw people in. Some people came to enjoy the live music and a cold craft beer, while others showed to support to vendors like Pin and Needle who made their own embroidery. The owner of Plants and Pampering sold hanging plants and cacti in pots which he hand-painted. He knew the names of every plant he was selling and seemed almost connected to them. Each Wednesday, Plants and Pampering sent out reminders to water your plants each week. Other vendors like Earth Child sold gems, sage and wired jewelry. This event was very successful as each and every person had a special glow to them as they laughed with friends or heard stories about the creations of the art around them. The Omni Pop-Up Market brought light to many small businesses in Lakeland, and if for only one night, brought the community closer.

STUDENT SPOTLIGHT

NEW BLACK & BREW 2 LOCATION On Nov. 17, Black and Brew Coffee House and Bistro held the grand opening of its second location. The celebration officially started at 6 p.m., but the line began forming as early as 5 p.m. The anticipation was rising as Black & Brew announced that the first 100 customers in line would receive a goodie bag filled with pins, buttons, a free meal voucher and even a blondie bar. The first 10 customers were even lucky enough to receive a stainless tumbler. There was live music as soon as customers entered the doors of the new Black and Brew. The new location is in a great spot to

grab a coffee while you read a book in the Lakeland Public Library. This café has a modern look with tiled walls and plants of all shapes and sizes. The staff is very welcoming and evokes a home-like feeling as soon as you step foot into the building. The owners were able to create such a similar atmosphere to the original Black and Brew with the same menu and warm, friendly smile. The Black and Brew located downtown seems to always have a line winding out of the door, and the success of this second location can only be imagined, especially after seeing the flow of people in and out at their grand-opening celebration.

Photo by Abby McHenry

Black & Brew’s new shop features a centralized location at the Lakeland Public Library and a outdoor patio.

Abby McHenry Staff Writer Brandon Giczewski, a senior and member of the Pi Kappa Alpha (Pike) fraternity, has been selected to work as a chapter consultant at the fraternity’s memorial headquarters. Giczewski will be responsible for starting at least one chapter and picking 20-25 chapters in a region to visit this year. One of these regions, for example, is the Great Plains region which includes Colorado, Wyoming, Oregon and more. Through his experiences as a member in Pike, he was able to go to seven leadership conferences and met many people who work at the memorial headquarters in Memphis, Tenn. These individuals encouraged Giczewski to look into the opportunities they had for staff after seeing the work he had put into becoming a better leader. After attending these conferences, Giczewski was invited to a prospective staff lunch to meet the staff and get more insight on the consultant job. Brandon then got a phone interview and was later flown to Memphis for the weekend where he spent an entire day interviewing and touring the city. Giczewski is most excited about traveling and meeting people from different places. “The average consultant for Pike will travel to about 25 schools in a single year,” Giczewski said. “I’m looking forward to figuring out what region I’ll be traveling as well as the potential expansion project that I’ll be on starting a new chapter-maybe one or two.” Giczewski has been a member of Pike since his freshman year at FSC, and he came into the fraternity not expecting to do much more than be a member and attend the chapter meetings. Early on, he began to take positions including Interfraternity Council (IFC) Delegate and Recruitment Chair. Giczewski began taking on more responsibility and learned that he could thrive with that responsibility. “Seeing out my plans come to life was something that changed me in a way that I am the person that I am now,” Giczewski said. “I have the drive to keep doing things that aren’t necessarily necessary but help me grow and help others grow.” Brandon will miss Pike at Florida Southern, but he looks forward to his future endeavors being a chapter consultant with the fraternity’s memorial headquarters.

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Cross Country teams dominate in South Regionals

Men’s team qualifies for NCAA National Championships with a third place finish Andrew Pawling, Reems Landreth Sports Editor, Online Editor

MEN’S RECAP Sophomores Mason Jones and Josh Wagner both finished inside the top-25 to help the men’s team qualify for the national meet. Jones finished fifth overall while Wagner finished 15th at the at the NCAA South Region Championships on Saturday, Nov. 17 at Holloway Park in Lakeland, Fla. “It was amazing seeing Mason finish top 5,” teammate Josh Paez said. “He (Jones) has two more years, so eventually seeing him win regionals is not that far fetched.” Finishing just outside of the top-25 were Warren Grajalez and Dean McGregor who finished 26th and 27th respectively. For Wagner, his top-25 finish was a major improvement from last years regional race. In last years regional, he finished 48th overall. “Since I’m sort of a new runner (started running his senior year of high school), I don’t have a lot of racing experience at a high level so I just go into it thinking I can compete with the best of the best,” Wagner said. “All the hard work from the beginning of the summer paid off.” Wagner believes a top-100 individual finish is possible for him at nationals in Pittsburgh, while a top-20 finish as a team is also a realistic goal. “This season our main goal was to stay as healthy as possible and still compete at a high level,” Wagner said. “Since we have a small team there was no room for mistakes. For Jones, the expectations in Pittsburgh are very similar, showing a unified game plan as a team. “I know that we are all fit an capable of earning that 20th spot in the nation,” Jones said. “As an individual my goal is to place top-40 and become the first Florida

Southern Cross Country All-American.” Jones credits his success this season to his ability to persevere through a long and painful season. “I think that the determination to keep pushing myself is one mindset that doesn’t change,” Jones said. Nationals will take place Dec. 1 in Pittsburgh PA, updates can be found on fscmocs.com

WOMEN’S RECAP Addison Cantor and Hannah Flemming finished 10th and 11th to lead Florida Southern to a fourth place finish. The fourth place finish was the highest the team has placed since the 2007 season. Cantor finished in 10th place with a time of 22:18.72, 1 minute behind winner Sarah Edins from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. Cantor’s 22:18.72 was the seventh best time for a Moccasin competing in a NCAA Regional Meet. Her time is also the fastest time for a Moc since Carolyne Kwambai’s 22:21 in 2009. Hannah Flemming finished in 11th place with a time of 22:26.78. Flemming’s time is now the 10th fastest Florida Southern time in a NCAA Regional Competition. Sarah Zamot finished in 36th place with a time of 23:29.48 while Hannah Nelson and Ysabella Guerra rounded out the top five for the Mocs in 38th and 39th place. They finished with a time of 23:32.35 and 23:33.20. After the race, Cantor and Flemming were named to the U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association Division II Cross Country All-Region Team. The All-Region team is comprised of the top-25 runners from each of the eight regions. This is the first time Cantor and Flemming

Photo courtesy Andrew Pawling / FSC Athletic Communications Sophmore Mason Jones, 75, takes off at the start of the Division II South Regional Meet on Nov. 17 at Hollowway Park in Lakeland Fla. have received All-Region honors and the first time for Florida Southern since 2009 where Kwambai received the honor.

Volleyball ends season in the NCAA Tournament Marks ninth consecutive season advancing to NCAA Regionals Mikaela Queen Staff Writer The Mocs traveled down to Palm Beach Atlantic University on Nov. 14 for the NCAA South Regional Tournament. The team approached the tournament as the No. 4 seed in the region and took on No. 21 West Florida on Nov. 15 in the first round of the tournament. Senior Makena Wilson returned to the NCAA tournament for the second time in a row. “We have worked hard all season to be in the top eight of the region,” Wilson said. Wilson went on and said that as a team, they have had ups and downs, but always stayed together as a team. The Mocs had a four set victory over the Argonauts in the first round. Doubledigit kills by Nicole Mattson, Buse Ene, and Rachael Martin drove the team into their victory. After a close open to the first set, the Mocs got a four point lead releasing some pressure. However, the Argonauts came back and took the lead. The Mocs lit up to score 10 of the last 12 points to take set one 25-19. Early in the second set, the Mocs were

hanging on to a two-point lead until a 6-1 rally gave them the edge to end set two 2514. However, West Florida took charge in the third set, catching a 25-23 set three win. The fourth set went back and forth between the two teams. The Mocs scored the first three points, but the Argonauts were on their heels as the Mocs were in a 20-23 point disadvantage. Mattaon and Ene scored the final three points clinching a 28-26 fourth set victory and advancing the team to the semifinal round. Martin said that the team was excited to continue progressing together after their win against West Florida. The team was united going into the next round against PBA as they all had an understanding that “it was gonna take everything we had to beat them.” “We thought that this is gonna be our second chance to defeat them at home and that we were gonna give it our all,” Martin said. The Mocs took on No.16 Palm Beach Atlantic on Nov. 16 in the semifinal round of the South Region Tournament, but fell to them at the end of three sets ending their season.

PBA jumped into set one in full swing, as they had a 10-5 lead over the Mocs early on. The Mocs caught up to tie at 1111, but couldn’t hold the sailfish. They lost set one with the final score of 25-15. The Mocs took the first two points of set two and three. PBA caught a lead and sailed with it in both sets. The Mocs fell in both ending their season in the semifinal round. This has been the first season with new head coach Chris Keen, who had moved up from the associate position. Keen said that along with having great support from the athletic administration, the team has been receptive to the coaching change. The team finished the season with 22 wins and 11 loses. Senior Bethany Beasancenez finished second in school history with 5,285 career assists and 1,384 digs. Mattson finished fourth in school history with 1,676 career kills and ninth with 1,311 digs. Keen said that Florida Southern Volleyball has a bright future because “they have this no fear type of attitude that will carry into future seasons.” Keen also said that the freshman have already started to make an impact on and off the court and he has enjoyed watching them grow this past season.

NEXT UP Cross Country 12.1 NCAA Nationals

Men’s Basketball 12.5 vs. 12.15 vs. 12.18 vs. 12.19 vs. 12.29 at 01.02 at 01.05 vs. 01.09 at

Embry-Riddle Lindenwood Cedarville Bloomfield NSU Florida Tech Lynn PBA

Women’s Basketball 12.5 vs. 12.13 vs. 12.17 vs. 12.18 vs. 12.29 at 01.0 at 01.05 vs. 01.09 at

Embry-Riddle Bluefield State Saginaw Valley Cedarville NSU Florida Tech Lynn PBA

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22 Mocs win individual awards in fall semester Andrew Pawling Sports Editor Twenty-two student athletes have taken home individual honors during their respective seasons over the course of the fall semester. While some seasons such as basketball and swimming are just beginning, a majority of the fall sports have concluded with in-season and post-season honors already being given out. Athletic director Pete Meyer was extremely proud of how Florida Southern athletes have performed on the field and in the classroom this semester. “As we’ve continued to elevate the academic standards at Florida Southern our coaches have continued to recruit quality student athletes,” Meyer said. “It’s a testament to our coaches and their ability to recruit quality student athletes to Florida Southern and the continued success of the teams at the national level.” According to Meyer, student athletes graduate at a higher level than the general population which is something he says has been and will continue to be the expectation for the department. Last year, Florida Southern won the Mayors Cup for both men’s and women’s sports as the top academic program in the area. “The college has been fantastic in understanding that and the willingness to support us with the resources we need, and the Lakeland community is phenomenal in supporting our athletic endeavors,” Meyer said. The following is a complete list of all individual athletic and academic awards earned by FSC student athletes this fall.

VOLLEYBALL After a rough start to their season, the volleyball team quickly turned things around with a 4-0 run at the Terrace Hotel Classic while sweeping the SSC Weekly honors. Nicole Mattson was named Offensive Player of the Week, with setter Bethany Besancenez and freshman Tierra Porter also picking up SSC honors for setting and defense respectively. That same week, Mattson was named the Division II National Player of the Week after totaling

85 kills at the classic. For in-season awards, Mattson and Besancenez would each win another SSC Player of the Week over the course of the season. Sophomore Rachel Martin also picked up her own SSC Offensive Player of the Week award after Mocs victories over Nova Southeastern and Palm Beach Atlantic at the end of September. At the end of the regular season, Mattson and Martin were named to the All-SSC first and second teams. Mattson would win Player of the Year for the South Region and be named to the All-South first team with Martin named All-South second team. Academically, Besancenez and Mattson would both be named to the Academic All-District team. The America Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) would name Mattson (South Region Player of the Year), Besancenez, and Martin to its All-South region squad. On Nov. 27, Mattson, Besancenez, and Martin earned All-American honors from the AVCA. Mattson was named First Team AllAmerican while Besancenez joined as a Third Team All-American. Martin was named as a Honorable Mention. This year’s honors brings the total of AVCA AllAmericans at Florida Southern to 51.

MEN’S CROSS COUNTRY With the team preparing for the NCAA National Championships on Dec. 1, the men’s cross-country team has been led by sophomore Mason Jones, who was named SSC Runner of the Week four times this fall. Jones won the Holloway Park Preseason Festival, finished fifth at the Queens City Invitational at McAlpine Creek Park, took home fourth place at the Walt Disney Cross Country Classic at the ESPN Wide World of Sports, and finished third overall at the USC Beaufort Sand Shark Invitational in Hardeeville, SC. In all four of those meets, Jones was the top runner among Division II participants. As a team, four Moccasins were AllSSC Selections with Jones, Josh Wagner, and Dean McGregor being named first team selections while Mitchell Kozik was named as a second team selection.

Photo courtesy Reems Landreth / FSC Athletic Communications All-American Bethany Besancenez sets fellow All-American Nicole Mattson in the first round of the NCAA South Regional on Nov. 15 in West Palm Beach, Fla.

Photo courtesy Mikaela Queen / FSC Athletic Communications Midfielder Christoph Gums (30) dribbles past a Barry defender in the men’s soccer senior night game on Oct. 23 at the Barnett Athletic Complex. Jones and Wagner were both named to the U.S. Track & Field and Cross-Country Coaches Association Division II Cross Country All-Region Team after finishing top-25 in the NCAA South Region Championship.

WOMEN’S CROSS COUNTRY Sophomore Addison Cantor was selected as SSC Runner of the Week on Oct. 8 after finishing fourth overall, and tops among Division II runners at the Walt Disney Cross Country Classic. Cantor and fellow sophomore, Hannah Flemming would both be named to the AllSSC first team and the All-Region team after finishing top-25 at the NCAA South Region Championship.

MENS SOCCER The men’s soccer team set multiple school records this fall due in part to outstanding individual performances by some of their veteran players. In mid-September, James Meehan was named SSC Offensive Player of the Week and Benny Yusufoglu was named SSC Defensive Player of the Week for their contributions in a 2-1 overtime victory at Lynn. Christoph Gums was named SSC Offensive Player of the Week on Sept. 24 after scoring two goals with one assist over the course of two Mocs victories the week prior. Claus Lehland took home SSC Defensive Player of the Week in mid-October after playing lock down defense and creating multiple key turnovers that resulted in Moccasin goals. As a group, three Moccasins were named to All-SSC teams. Gums was a first team midfielder, while Foster Appiah and Meehan were named to the second team as a defender and forward respectively. Defender Foster Appiah, Midfielder Gums, and Forward Meehan were all named to the second team for the United Soccer Coaches All-South Region Team. This is the first selections for the ream since 2011 and the most in one season since 1997.

WOMEN’S SOCCER Goalie Tori Routt took home the lone SSC weekly honor for women’s soccer after being selected as the SSC Player of the Week. In just her fifth career start, Routt shut out Embry-Riddle in a 1-0 victory, her first as a Moc. In post-season honors, Gaelyn Crowder was named All-SSC second team with Caitlin Quempts being selected to the Google Cloud Academic All-District team.

MEN’S BASKETBALL Still in the early parts of their season, two Mocs have already taken home SSC honors. Brett Hanson was named SSC Defensive Player of the Week on Nov. 12 after having nine steals and 13 rebounds in two games the week prior. Slinky Jones was also named SSC Defensive Player of the Week on Nov. 19 after having 14 rebounds, three blocks and two steals in a win over Southern New Hampshire.

MEN’S SWIMMING Matthew Holmes was named SSC Swimmer of the Week on two occasions this fall. His first award came at the end of October when he won three individual events at a meet in Tampa while anchoring multiple relay teams. Holmes’ second award, which came the week after his first one, came at a meet at Florida State where he finished, first, second, and third in his three individual competitions.

WOMEN’S GOLF Amanda Gartrell was selected as SSC Golfer of the Week back on Oct. 22 after a second-place finish at the Saint Leo Invitational. Gartrell either birdied or parred 30 out of 36 holes in the tournament which tied her for the highest percentage of such holes. Overall, she scored a 73 and 71 in her two rounds.

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Streamline Sale Arena dedicated Reems Landreth Online Editor

Florida Southern College dedicated the Streamline Sale Arena at George W. Jenkins Field House on Nov. 24 in a courtside ceremony just before tipoff off at the men’s basketball game against Stonehill College. Members of the Sale family, including Boston Red Sox All-Star pitcher and World

Series Champion Chris Sale, gathered on court for the dedication. The family was joined by Florida Southern President Anne Kerr, men’s basketball Head Coach Mike Donnelly, and Associate Athletic Director Jill Stephens. Harold “Streamline” Sale was a founding member of the 6th Man Club. According to a press release from Florida Southern Athletics, “his efforts to create a booster club for men’s basketball has resulted

in decades-long support from one of the best fan bases in all of NCAA Division II athletics.” Sale was also a 2013 honorary inductee into the Florida Southern Athletics Hall of Fame. “We are proud to recognize the extraordinary enthusiasm and lasting contributions of Harold ‘Streamline’ Sale in support of our championship Mocs,” President Anne Kerr said.

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SPOTLIGHT

Cheerleading:

Alexis Marshsall

Major: Psychology

Hometown: Darlington, South Carolina

Academic Year: Photo courtesy Reems Landreth / FSC Athletic Communications The Sale family posed for a photo with Assistant Athletic Director Jill Stephens (far left), President Anne Kerr (second from right), and men’s head basketball coach Mike Donnelly (far right) for a photo prior to the game.

Women’s basketball sets multiple records

Reems Landreth Online Editor

Florida Southern set a new scoring record as the young Mocs squad easily defeated the University of Puerto Rico at Mayaguez 116-48. The Moccasins surpassed a 112 point record set on Jan. 18, 1993 against Barry. At the end of the first quarter, Florida Southern lead PR Mayaguez 35-9 behind 10 points from senior guard Camille Giardina. Giardina left the game with a head injury early in the second quarter after scoring 14 points, going 6-6 from the field. At the half, the Mocs led by 52 (75-

23) behind double digit performances from Camille Giardina (14 pts), Mercedez Claybrone (14 pts), and Mackenzie Steele (13 pts). 75 points in the first half was enough to rewrite the history books for Florida Southern as they broke the record for most points in a half which was previously 66 set on Jan. 1, 1978. A second record was broken as Marta Aranda scored Florida Southern’s 16th three pointer of the game breaking the 15 shot record set at Flagler on Feb. 14, 2009. The Mocs went on to score 17 threes. Florida Southern lead PR Mayaguez 104-29 heading into the fourth quarter where the Mocs struggled, but eventually scored enough points to set the new single

game scoring record. Senior Mercedez Claybrone scored 17 points and had 15 rebounds during tonight’s win. After the game, Claybrone said “it was definitely a confidence booster, but when teams see that you play well, they are going to come after you. I’m ready for the challenge.” Florida Southern’s bench accounted for 52 points as all ten healthy players played for at least two minutes each. Head coach Betsy Harris said that this performance by the non-starters will be good heading into the weekend as Giardina and Elsa Landberg join four others on the injured list.

Men’s basketball falls short to Stonehill, 79-89 Reems Landreth Online Editor

Florida Southern failed to overcome a 19 point deficit in the second half against Stonehill College with a final score of 79-89 to complete the Terrace Hotel Thanksgiving Classic in Lakeland Fla. Jonathon Lawton, Slinky Jones and Brett Hanson combined for 53 points to lead the Mocs. Hanson led the trio with 23 points and 6 rebounds while Jones put up 20 points, 9 rebounds and 5 steals. Lawton scored 10 points and had 4 assists but was pulled out in the second half and treated for a sprained ankle. Jones started it off for the Mocs, scoring the first layup of the game before Stonehill took control and ran up a 20-11 lead after five minutes. Both teams went scoreless for nearly three minutes before Stonehill expanded their lead to 14 points (27-13) with 10 minutes left. Florida Southern tried to find a grove in the last seven minutes, getting as close as 3 points (34-37) with 1:56 before Stonehill took a 5 point lead (36-41) into the half.

Jones had 12 points and 3 steals in the first half. “I told myself that I had to be more aggressive on both ends of the floor,” Jones said. Stonehill opened the second half by pulling out to a 19 point lead (42-61) with 13:26 left in the game. Hanson responded with 8 points over the next 1:46 to bring it to a 11 point difference. Head Coach Mike Donnelly told his team as they were down by 19 to just hang in there and to keep battling. Stonehill kept a double digit lead until 1:16 left in the game where a layup by Jones put the Mocs in a single digit deficit (72-81). Brett Hanson scored 19 of his 23 points in the second half, but it was not enough as Stonehill defeated the Mocs by 10 points. The Mocs will look to get back on track in December as they have five games throughout the month, four of which will be at the friendly confines of Jenkins Field house.

Freshman

Sport: Cheerleader

Role Model: My Mom

Favorite Movie: Parent Trap

Favorite Song: Without Me Halsey

Dream Job: Pediatric Surgeon

Season Goal: Get through the semester

Favorite Professional Sports Team and Athlete: Carolina Panthers, Cam Newton

Favorite Food: Mac and Cheese

Best Memory with Team: Our Halloween party

Best overall sports memory: Learning my back handspring

Photo by Reems Landreth Brett Hanson dribbles down the court during the Mocs loss against Stonehill.

Favorite thing to do on campus: Sleep

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