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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...

Schner leads men’s basketball during fifth year

Danny Buchell Jacob Schner is a men’s basketball player and graduate student currently finishing out his collegiate athletic career as a team captain for the Mocs.  Schner has been a member of the Mocs basketball program...

Basketball returns to the court

John Christovich Florida Southern basketball will return to the court starting this weekend, nearly a year after their last game.  Director of Athletics and Dean of Wellness Drew Howard made the official announcement on Feb. 4...

Toronto Raptors to make season debut in Tampa

Salvatore Ambrosino The National Basketball Association’s (NBA) Toronto Raptors are expected to tip off their season in Tampa’s Amalie Arena, according to a statement released by Raptors team president Masai Ujiri on Nov. 20.  The Raptors...

The Golden Age of Florida Sports is here

Grayson Skweres The state of Florida is dominating the national stage right now across the four major North American sports. With the Rays on the way to the World Series, it is possible that a...

Esports teams currently at the top of respective tournaments

Lee Patterson Both FSC’s Overwatch and Rocket League teams are in the middle of nationwide and regional tournaments.  Florida Southern’s Overwatch team is participating in two at the same time,  NACE and the Peach Belt Conference,...

Remote athlete challenged by training alone

Grayson Skweres On March 12, I was on a bus to Alabama.  Everyone knew COVID was a thing.  The NBA famously postponed their season the night before, but the NBA plays in packed arenas while...

Esports returns amidst coronavirus pandemic

Lee Patterson Florida Southern esports is making its return this year amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. As all other on campus activities on campus have been cancelled, gaming at FSC is taking off running for its...

Recent Articles

Rewriting records and exceeding high expectations

Good things come in three’s and women’s basketball is tripling down on their identity of tough, quick and team-oriented basketball. 

Women’s soccer coach Lucey announces retirement

Following the FSC women’s soccer team’s elimination in the second round of the SSC playoffs, head coach Gerry Lucey announced his retirement. He plans to move to Long Island with his family at the end of the year. 

More than a game: how intramurals shape student life 

Intramural sports at Florida Southern College have become more than just a recreational option; They’re a cornerstone of campus life. With nearly 70% of students engaging in activities at the wellness center and about 30% participating directly in intramural (IM) sports, these programs serve as one of FSC’s most impactful student experiences. 

Is NYC mayor-elect Mamdani the best choice for the city?: No, Mamdani isn’t good...

David BradyStaff Writer From a cursory scroll of NYC Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani’s campaign website, you’re struck with a focus on, what is typically called, bread...

Is NYC mayor-elect Mamdani the best choice for the city?: Mamdani is a refreshing...

The New York City mayoral race is officially over, with the voters deciding that the young, enthusiastic Zohran Mamdani can lead their city to a brighter future.