FSC athletic stat website gets upgraded
The Athletics Department partnered with Statbroadcast Systems to upgrade its stat website.
It will allow students or any Mocs fan to check a game’s stats live on their mobiles or computers.
“If you are, for example,...
No. 12 Florida Southern holds off Merrimack College
Reems Landreth
Brett Hanson led the Mocs from start to finish as the No. 12 Florida Southern Moccasins defeated the Merrimack Warriors 90-84 at the Terrace Hotel Thanksgiving Classic in Jenkins Field House on Nov....
Mocs run toward return to championship form
After failing to win the Sunshine State Conference Championship for the first time in fifteen years, the Florida Southern College Men’s Cross Country team will look to recapture the conference title in 2012.
The Mocs...
FSC baseball boosts lineup with transfers
By JJ Neikro
The baseball team jumped out to a hot 8-2 start this year with some help from new faces.
The Mocs took in seven transfer players this year that have made a huge impact...
Men and women lacrosse teams take national rankings to playoffs
Lacrosse is at an all time high for Florida Southern, with the men and women’s teams combining to put up a 22-5 record, including multiple wins over ranked teams.
The women’s team checks in at...
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...
The Chuck Norris of Florida Southern
Tony D’Angelo
Coontributing Writer
Critics agree John Napier and Chuck Norris have many similarities. Yet, not even Norris can claim status as both an Olympian and combat-tested soldier.
With the Sochi Olympics in progress, Napier will be...
No. 6 men’s golf opens spring season
Reems Landreth
No. 6 Men’s Golf opened their 2019 campaign with a fourth place finish at the Matlock Collegiate Classic at the Lone Palm Golf Club in Lakeland, Florida on Feb. 11-12.
Freshman Max Coutsolioutsos...
Runner of the Week seeks success
Ellie Horton
Staff Writer
Before the sun emerges on the horizon, Florida Southern College’s cross country team is already up and training at local high school tracks. Among the many cross country runners, one in particular...
Equestrian Team Making Strides
College sports are extremely popular in the community, but when’s the last time an equestrian team was the talk of the town?
The Florida Southern Equestrian team, established two years ago, is in its second...
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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.