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Friday, April 26, 2024

Celebrating 100 years in Lakeland

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.

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.

Men’s soccer bounces back after loss to Lynn

The Florida Southern Men’s soccer team defeated Atlantis University and tied number 6 Florida Tech after falling to Lynn University on September 17. 

FSC women’s golf team finishes second at first tournament

The Florida Southern College women’s golf team finished in second place at the Seminole State Warmup at Mayfield Country Club in Sanford, Fla on Sept. 4, 2022. Loren Perez led the team to second when she finished second overall individually with a score of 75 in round one and 75 again in round two.

Volleyball team plays Ice Block Classic tournament in Alaska

The team went 2-2 overall in the tournament, which took place in Fairbanks, Alaska.

FSC champion coach looks forward to SSC Hall of Fame induction

Doug Gordin led the Mocs to six national championships and seven SSC championships during his time as coach. Photo courtesy of FSC Athletics.

Snakebite recaps the preseason, beginnings of regular season

The indoor volleyball team has already begun their regular season competition and currently stand undefeated as they head into the Denali State Bank Ice Block Classic in Alaska.

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.

‘Ready to prove people wrong’: Moccasin softball looks to rally

Dylan OliveStaff Writer Over halfway through the season, the Florida Southern College softball team is currently ranked 10th in the Sunshine State Conference (SSC) with a 3-12 record. With a 52 game schedule and three games...

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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.