FSC women’s lacrosse in the hunt for NCAA tournament
John Christovich
The Florida Southern women’s lacrosse team has a 5-1 record as they aim to qualify for one of just three spots in the South Region of the NCAA tournament.
The Moccasins rolled through all...
FSC hockey games postponed due to COVID-19
Diego De Jesus
Both hockey games that were scheduled for the weekend of April 9, were canceled two hours before the first game.
The Florida Southern Moccasins and the Florida State University Seminoles were set to...
SSC updates attendance policy at athletic events
Jillian Kurtz
Florida Southern home sporting events will be allowed to have some fans in attendance for the first time since the return to play post-shutdown.
“FSC athletics is proud to welcome back families to watch...
NCAA is criticized over lackluster women’s facilities
Danny Buchell
The final tournament time of the college basketball season, commonly known as March Madness, started off this year with a viral internet discussion of controversy after extreme differences between the Men’s and Women’s...
Athlete Spotlight: Jenny Staten
Soccer
Deanna Wright
Sophomore soccer player Jenny Staten is tied for the school’s record for 6 shutouts by a freshman goalkeeper.
Staten has been playing soccer since she was three-years-old after her older brother introduced her to...
Men’s basketball finish runner-up at SSC tournament
Nicholas Merritt
Florida Southern College’s men’s basketball program competed in the Sunshine State Conference (SSC) Championship game for the third time in the past three years.
Unlike the last two seasons, the Mocs did not succeed...
Mocs lacrosse resume play at Florida Tech
Ellie Clissold
The Florida Southern men’s lacrosse team will step back on the playing field this month, after their season was cut short by the pandemic last year.
Players received the news from men’s lacrosse head...
Senior volleyball player plans to say goodbye to FSC after May
Deanna Wright
Rachael Martin is a senior nursing major who plays for FSC volleyball team as a middle blocker plans to go back to California once May rolls around.
Martin has been playing the sport since...
Swim team hopes for Championship season
John Christovich
Florida Southern’s swim teams made their return to the pool last month for the first time since the NCAA cancelled the Division II National Championships last March.
The Moccasins competed in their first meet...
FSC Athletics resumes without fans in attendance
Andrew Pawling
Last March, in the middle of the busiest time of the year for FSC Athletics, everything came to a grinding halt. Through months of deliberations, Zoom meetings and sleepless nights, here we are...
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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.