Assistant women’s tennis coach inspires players
Olivia Bryant
Staff Writer
Bridging the gap between disabled and abled, a pioneer in wheelchair tennis and beloved college coach, one would never be able to guess by his nonchalant manners and sarcastic wit, just how...
MLB lockout threatens Detroit Tigers spring training in Lakeland
Emma Poole
Staff Writer
Since the 1920s, Lakeland has been closely tied to baseball, but the current MLB lockout is threatening the presence of the Detroit Tigers in the city that they have called their spring...
Men’s lacrosse captains discuss upcoming season
Angela Corio
Going into the spring 2022 season, the men's and women's lacrosse team of Florida Southern Athletics are in preparation for the upcoming season.
Last year’s lacrosse season showed both wins and losses, with the...
FSC swim ranks high in SSC conference
FSC men’s swimming is now ranked number one in the Sunshine State Conference, after finishing first in the Panther Invitational in Melbourne Nov. 20.
“Part of the reason we have been so successful this year...
Esports talks about their role in FSC athletics
Jessica Stalter
Esports have been a part of the Florida Southern College Athletic department since the beginning of the program in 2017. Because of their digital nature however, esports are quite different from the other...
Men’s basketball looks forward to 2021 season
Ben Sax
The Florida Southern Men’s Basketball team prepares to start their season.
Florida Southern Men’s Basketball Head Coach Michael Donnelly has learned a lot about his team, following the last season.
“I learned that our team...
Hockey Senior Spotlight: Jamie Calhoun
Caroline Bryant
At the age of five, Jamie Calhoun, senior, learned how to skate. One year later, his hockey career began. While it seems crazy to trust a six-year-old with shoe blades and a big...
Swim teams kicks off this year’s season
Caroline Bryant
On Saturday, Sept. 25, both the FSC men and women’s swim teams attended the UNF Season kickoff in Jacksonville, alongside five other colleges in the Florida-Georgia area. The men’s team stole 1st place...
Fans officially return to athletic events
Caroline Bryant & Isabelle Hancock
Florida Southern’s athletics department is allowing fans at sporting events with set guidelines and protocols to ensure everyone’s safety as FSC tackles the new semester.
On Aug. 31, FSC athletics issued...
Golf alum joins National Women’s Golf Association
By Danny Buchell
Staff Writer
Amanda Gartrell is an alumnus of Florida Southern College and a former record-breaking golfer for the Mocs golf program.
Gartrell originally graduated from FSC in Spring of 2018 with a bachelor’s degree...
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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.