The unexpected challenges cold weather brings to Florida

Reagan RicardoStaff Writer Florida residents woke up this past weekend to freezing temperatures across the state, a rare occurrence, as the state is known for...

Flu cases rise in Florida, putting college students at risk

Kennedy Owens Staff Writer Prior to the holiday season, only six states were classified as “very high” in flu activity according to the FluView interactive...

U.S. captures Venezuelan president, testing foreign relations

Wren ComeauStaff Writer On Jan. 3, the world stage took into consideration a new incident orchestrated by the Trump administration, a U.S. military operation to...

Florida Supreme Court rules law schools no longer needing ABA accreditation

Lonie KnightStaff Writer The Florida Supreme Court announced on Monday, Jan. 26 that ABA accreditation is not longer required for law schools in order for...

Social, academic demands and stress weigh on students

Isabella KostikStaff Writer Academic pressure, extracurricular  demands and social expectations are contributing to rising stress levels among college students, with potential consequences for both mental...

A Moccasin midseason check-in with Karl van Gelder

RV Florida Southern men’s basketball has 15 wins before the end of January for the third year in a row, but this team isn’t like any other. If you’ve followed men’s basketball at all this year you know of their unorthodox playing style, lack of size and carousel of characters, both on the court and on the bench. However, what makes this team truly special is the lack of a box to put them in for better or worse.

Officer Leach builds relationships through daily campus interactions

Adria Schimmenti Staff Writer The Office of Safety and Security plays a central role at FSC, with campus safety personnel interacting everyday with students, faculty...

College prospect showcase hosted at historic Henley Field

Asher GibbonsThe Southern Editor The historic Henley Field does more than just host Mocs games. On January 18, Lakeland was the host site for Prime...

Academic freedom or political influence?: New College of Florida signs federal agreement

The New College of Florida became the first school to sign the Trump Administration’s Compact for Academic Excellence in Higher Education. As reported by the New York Times on Oct. 28, 2025, the college is embracing this partnership as a move to help maintain the U.S. as a premier destination for higher education.

November elections chart path for city of Lakeland

November 4th marked yet another election in the books for countless cities across the country. Though not a presidential or congressional election, several city-level positions, and even the governorship in one state, were up for grabs.