Mocs slay Lions in 14th straight win
Reems Landreth
Camille Giardina (20 pts) and Anja Fuchs-Robetin (21 pts) combined for 41 points in a 68-34 win over Saint Leo University.
The Mocs now have 11 straight wins against the Lions of Saint...
Freshman water skier wins national title
David Tomchinsky
Staff Writer
Ellie Rae Horton was born into a water ski family.
Recently, she won the national title in the tricks competition at the National Collegiate Water Ski Association Championship.
The California native grew up water...
FSC student returns to Douglas
Hannah Kiester
It has been a month since the school shooting at Stoneman Douglas High School, but the public is still reeling from the tragedy.
To remember the victims and prompt action to prevent future school...
Beach volleyball battles in St. Petersburg
Dakota Webb
The beach volleyball season has started, and the Mocs are taking to the courts.
The team traveled to Eckerd College and Stetson University for its first round of tournaments.
At the Battle on the Bay...
Athlete Spotlight: Kassidy Watkins, Women’s Track
Academic major: Political Communications
Future plans: To attend law school and work in politics.
Favorite track memory: Breaking the medley relay with my teammates. It was so fun to cheer them on during the race and...
Volleyball wraps up regular season
Mikaela Queen
Ranked fourth in the NCAA South Region rankings, Florida Southern volleyball advanced to the NCAA Tournament for the ninth-straight season.
The Mocs played 31 matches in the 2018 regular season, with 20 of them...
Mocs Play Detroit Tigers
Megan Price
The words “fresh lemonade” bounce off the walls, hot dogs ooze with ketchup, the smell of sunscreen and fresh popcorn fill the air and you can hear the zing of each pitch no...
Drew Howard named FSC Director of Athletics
Jillian Kurtz
Drew Howard was named the new Director of Athletics for Florida Southern College on March 25 at a press conference in the Streamline Sale Arena at Jenkins Field House.
“I am honored and...
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...
Students help put on PALA Qualifiers at Lake Myrtle Sports Park
Jillian Kurtz
Florida Southern students and athletes helped at the 2019 Pan American Lacrosse Association Women’s Lacrosse World Qualifiers that took place Nov. 14-17.
Founded in the Fall of 2018, Pan American Lacrosse Association (PALA) is...
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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.