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Friday, November 28, 2025

Celebrating 100 years in Lakeland

YouTube documentary made about FSC basketball star

Expectations have always surrounded senior Donovan Smith, but he’s learned to harness the attention and turn it into success. Over the summer, a documentary directed by Leo Kloos titled "West$ide" was created about Smith’s basketball journey. 

Freshman feature: Christina Nordlander

Freshman Christina Nordlander was welcomed with open arms to the Florida Southern women’s golf team, bringing international experience from her hometown of Malmö, Sweden, as well as time in Spain. As a sports marketing and communication major, she is beginning her collegiate career with high hopes both on and off of course.

Preseason polling projects FSC Cross Country to three-peat

The 2025 SSC Preseason Coaches Poll was recently released, listing FSC as the team to beat. After back-to-back years at the top, coaches around the conference believe they have what it takes to repeat again. FSC received 81 points in the voting, along with nine first-place votes.  Having high expectations is great, but the team isn’t putting much stock in these polls.

Marvel Rivals team introduced to FSC Esports team

Florida Southern College’s e-sports program is entering a new era with the addition of a Marvel Rivals team. The game features various objectives, including pushing a convoy, capturing points, and holding an area for the longest time to win. 

New Faces, New Schemes, Same Results?

Florida Southern Men’s Basketball, like most of the NCAA, has shifted its approach to recruiting, roster construction and overall play. In the 11th season of head coach Mike Donnelly’s tenure at Florida Southern the...

Men’s golf captures first SSC title since 2010

On Tuesday, April 15, the No. 11 men’s golf team secured the Sunshine State Conference (SSC) Championship title, while the women’s golf team placed fifth. This is the men’s first SSC title in 15 years and 17th overall. 

Baseball obliterates school stolen base record, beats Tampa

The record books are poised to add this 2024-2025 team to school immortality as the Mocs have already broken the school record for stolen bases in 38 games with 171.

Grand slam glory: McIlroy conquers Augusta

After 11 years of anticipation since his first major win at the 2011 U.S. Open, and a career marked by brilliance, determination, and strength across 17 Masters starts since his debut in 2009, Rory McIlroy finally joined that elite group and achieved his long-held dream at the 2025 Masters.

Mocs compete in first-ever SSC Beach Volleyball Championship

The Sandy Mocs (20-10) competed in the inaugural Sunshine State Conference (SSC) Beach Volleyball Championship at Saint Leo University April 11-12. 

Men and women’s track on fire at SSC Championships

FSC’s track and field team is running full speed into one of its strongest seasons in years. With new school records, a positive team culture, and rising freshman talent, the team is determined to stand out. 

Recent Articles

Government reopens, but Thanksgiving travel may still face delays

After the 43-day shutdown, President Donald Trump signed a bill on the night of Nov. 12 to reopen the government, allowing air traffic controllers and other essential airline workers to return to paid work. While this is good news for travelers—especially those going home during Thanksgiving—The FAA does warn that flight delays may continue in the coming days.

FSC’s dance program prepares students for the spotlight

FSC is home to many different majors and programs. The department of Theatre Arts and Dance is a program that allows aspiring performers to prepare for a professional career in the arts. In this program, it allows performers to experience real performance and an opportunity to showcase their skills. The Florida Southern Dance program is ranked #6 in Florida for dance schools.

Taking off: review of FSC’s Boeing Boeing

A class comedy of chaos and mistaken identities, Boeing Boeing is similar to Shakespeare’s merry misadventures. The story follows Bernard, a charming French bachelor who believes he’s mastered the art of love and scheduling. He’s engaged to three flight attendants from three different countries, each blissfully unaware of the others. 

Seeking justice in Lakeland: The power of storytelling

Kaelyn Benoit and Lillie SchwierThe Southern Editors When it comes to finding justice, sometimes a story can be someone’s last hope. Luckily, for Gilbert King,...

Smashing goals and building bonds in the Snake Pit

Passions are found in many different outlets at FSC, whether that be exercising at the wellness center, reading books in your dorm or keying in on your future outside of college. For the members of the Florida Southern Smash Bros. club, it’s in the Snake Pit.