Getting a taste of the big leagues
Emma Hamrick, Sports Editor
With a Triple Crown winner manning first base, MLB All-Stars scattered throughout the batting lineup, and a team that reached the postseason in four of the past five season on the field,...
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.
Hard work propels FSC swimmer to London
Florida Southern College swimmer Allan Gutierrez went to the Olympics of London 2012 representing Honduras.
He competed in the 400-meter freestyle. To reach that level of competition he had to train his entire life.
“There was...
Tomchinsky continues to silence doubters
“People who doubt me inspire me.”
From his high school career to his third-place finish at the 2012 Sunshine State Conference Championship Meet, this statement has come to define the cross country career of Florida...
Young Lady Mocs squad ready for inaugural season
The Florida Southern College women’s lacrosse team will look to overcome a lack of experience to achieve success in their inaugural season of Division II competition.
With a team that has 22 freshmen on its...
NCAA time for a change?
This past month, two major programs with nationally recognized players are facing serious accusations of signing helmets, jerseys and other football memorabilia for their own profit.
The NCAA states that players could face a potential...
Basketball team breaking record: undefeated so far in this season
Tony D’Angelo
Contributing Writer
Florida Southern’s Men’s basketball team remained undefeated after a double-overtime win against Tampa at the Jenkins Fieldhouse on Jan. 22.
Approximately halfway through the season, the Mocs find themselves in uncharted waters. The...
Hanson looks back on four years at FSC
Mikaela Queen
In August of 2016, Brett Hanson came to Florida Southern College from Manchester, New Hampshire as a 6’2” guard.
Hanson began playing basketball at the time he could walk. He said that the game...
“One-and-done” rule hurts college basketball
By Adrianna Cole
Lonzo Ball, TJ Leaf, Josh Jackson, Markelle Fultz, DeAaron Fox and Lauri Markannen all have one thing in common: They just completed their first season playing collegiate basketball. Though none of these...
Volleyball digs into season
Abbey Williams, Staff Writer
The top ranked women's volleyball team started out their season with an opening four game win in Boston, working their way to the national championship in the Bentley Volleyball Invitational.
The Mocs...
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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.