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Andrew’s Coffee: On the road to brewing success

Lakeland’s alternative drive-through coffee shop has recently undergone some monumental changes. 

Love’s first sight at FSC: From meeting to marriage

Emery Roth and graduate student Craig van den Berg did not expect to be on the same plane heading towards Atlanta from Florida Southern. Excited to see her Scholars Weekend crush, Roth “crawled over three rows of seats” to hand her phone to him to get his number.

Lakeland commences 43rd annual Swan Roundup

Two weeks ago, bright and early in the morning, the City of Lakeland gathered all the swans on Lake Morton for their yearly check-ups in the 43rd Annual Swan Roundup.

Safety introduces campus drug dog to curb fentanyl threat

Fentanyl misuse has become an epidemic across the country and on college campuses over the past decade.

New class inducted to Small College Basketball Hall of Fame

On Friday, Nov. 4, the Polk Theater came to life as the newest class of members in the Small College Basketball Hall of Fame were honored.

Women’s Soccer team wins SSC regular season championship

The women’s soccer team brought home the first Sunshine State Conference regular season championship title in program history.

Opinion | Thank you, Loretta Lynn, a trailblazer for women

For a younger version of me, someone who loved music and played any instruments she could get her hands on (and still does), Patsy and Loretta were idols.

Moccasin to Angel: Ryan Langford reflects on his first steps toward the big leagues

With an attitude and talent like Langford’s, it’s hard to go wrong.

Bandshell demolished to make way for new athletics facility

On Aug. 1, Florida Southern College President, Dr. Anne Kerr and others broke ground at the demolition site of the L.N. Pipkin Bandshell, making way for a new campus facility.

Talking dingers with Mocs baseball’s Nick Wells

With a powerful swing and an uncanny ability to read even the toughest of pitchers, the senior outfielder has been an integral part of Florida Southern’s baseball team since transferring from Polk State College in 2020.

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How students can get more involved in the Lakeland community

Angela RevelsStaff Writer One of Lakeland’s greatest assets is its strong sense of community. Whether someone is  interested in volunteering for local organizations, joining community...

Where jobs are a pleasure: FSC alumni working for Publix

It’s hard to escape the Publix identity in Polk County, especially at Florida Southern. Our field house, green and sophomore men’s dorms are named after Publix founder George W. Jenkins. The Greek suites, formally known as the Publix Charities Commons, are funded by its namesake. Students will work at their stores after classes, and their headquarters reside in the big glass building by the local airport. 

Mocs earn runner-up in the AVCA Small College Championships bronze bracket

To close the beach volleyball season, the Mocs competed in the AVCA Small College Championships at Hickory Point Beach in Tavares, Florida April 12-14. The team matched-up against six schools throughout the tournament as the No. 10 seed in Pool B. They started third out of four in their pool. 

Swan City takes on the Swan Derby for it’s 17th anniversary

On April 26, Lakeland Volunteers in Medicine (LVIM) will be hosting their 17th annual Swan Derby on Lake Mirror in downtown Lakeland. This event is free admission and runs from 5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., consisting of three swan boat races, a fireworks show and much more. 

Freshman wins full-ride scholarship from Moccasin Battalion

The Army Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC) at Florida Southern College is one of the top-rated ROTC programs in the Southeastern United States. The Moccasin Battalion has consistently ranked in the top 10% of ROTC programs by summer training evaluations. Alumni of the Moccasin Battalion include multiple general officers, several members of the FSC Board of Trustees and leaders around the globe.