Polk County’s Newest Eagles Have Hatched
It’s eagle-hatching time in Polk County. The county’s newest eagles emerged from their shells about four weeks ago, said Lake Region Audubon Society President Reinier Munguia. Two of those eaglets were born in a nest…
Polk State Honors Program Awards Scholarships
Eighteen Polk State College students have met the rigorous academic requirements to receive Polk State College Honors Program scholarships. To receive a Polk State Honors Program scholarship, students must be a member of the program,…
Deconstructing Beauty
What is beauty? What makes one person beautiful and another person just average? Is beauty just skin deep or is there more? The Philosophy Club address this question by having three of their students present…
Interview with Kickboxer, Revelina Berto
For a class project at Polk State College, James Berto interviews his sister, Revelina Berto–a trained, award-winning kick boxer. The video showcases her skills and motivation for the sport. James took a digital video and…
Polk State a Finalist for Bellwether Award
Polk State College has been selected from 250 applicants from across the nation as a finalist for the Community College Futures Assembly’s Bellwether Award. The Community College Futures Assembly, sponsored by the Institute of Higher…
Polk State Philosophy Club Plans Spring Discussions, Concerts on Racism, Sexism
Polk State Lakeland’s Philosophy Club will delve deeper into the topics of racism and sexism this semester, with a slate of events that features several guest speakers — including a former Ku Klux Klan member.…
Polk State Honored for Service-Learning Initiatives
Polk State College was recently honored for its service-learning initiatives, in which students use what they’re learning in the classroom to make an impact in their community. The College received Florida Campus Compact’s Campus-Community Partnership…
POLKcast: Being SLIC with Chris Fullerton and Jarrod Jones
Key: MF: Madison Fantozzi LB: Leah Bartholomay JJ: Jarrod Jones CF: Chris Fullerton – No one punches you in the library aside from your library director. – Is this an HR issue, though?…
Polk State Now Offering Free Kayaking to Students
Starting this Saturday, Polk State students can kayak for free on Winter Haven’s Lake Elbert. Organized by Polk State Winter Haven’s Student Activities and Leadership Office, Saturday Morning Kayaking begins this Saturday at 8 a.m.…
Polk State to Host Josh Giles MLK Invitational; Begins Friday
Brandon Giles has discovered the power of his father’s name and its reach. The 24-year-old son of the former Polk State College men’s basketball coach found the impact of his father’s involvement with young men…
