Baseball team confident for upcoming season
The Mocs men’s baseball team is ready to repeat its success of last season’s 35-19 record that advanced them to the Championship round of the NCAA Division II South Regional Tournament.
Returning for the team...
FSC wins bid on NCAA South Regional Cross Country Championship for 2017
Florida Southern College will be hosting the South Regional Cross Country Championship in 2017, according to Pete Meyer, director of athletics.
“We bid on 2015, 2016 and 2017 for the cross country championships. The NCAA...
Men’s golf team introduces the big three: Kicks off spring season on home turf
Abbey Williams
Staff Writer
Florida Southern men’s golf Coach Doug Gordin passionately spoke about the success that could come from what he says is the best group of freshmen the program has ever seen.
Hard work and...
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...
Bump, set, study: Athlete this year’s honor walk student
Lindsey Settlemire
Staff Writer
Four hours of classes, research in the lab, three hours of practice and making time for assignments and sleep. Many of the student-athletes on campus spend their days in a similar way.
One...
Remote athlete challenged by training alone
Grayson Skweres
On March 12, I was on a bus to Alabama. Everyone knew COVID was a thing. The NBA famously postponed their season the night before, but the NBA plays in packed arenas while...
Elite status: Tournament Appearance Marks Career Year For Coach Harris
Zach Smith, Staff Writer
For just the second time in school history, the Lady Mocs appeared in the NCAA Division II Elite Eight. The women ultimately fell to the undefeated South Central Regional Champion Lubbock...
Basketball seniors say final farewell
Jennell Retamar, Staff Writer
The 2015-2016 basketball regular season came to a close this past Saturday as both the men and women’s teams battled against Nova Southeastern.
Although the men’s team battled hard, the Nova Southeastern Buccaneers...
McGregor, freshman awarded All-South Region team member
Emily Goldberg, Staff Writer
The men’s cross country team season was capped off by the addition of another Moccasin into their Freshman-of-the-Year Hall of Fame.
Dean McGregor, a native of Fort Myers, Fla., not only was awarded...
Hammerer named favorite for preseason goalie honor for second season
David Tomchinsky
Contributing Writer
Senior Katie Hammerer has earned numerous honors and awards during her time as goalie for the women’s lacrosse team. Before her final season, she has been named a favorite to win the...
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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.