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FSC Athletics on hold during fall season

Nathalie Moreno The Sunshine State Conference announced its decision to postpone all scheduled sports competitions in the fall season on July 18. Florida Southern College sports are all part of the SSC, which means there...

Miozzi rediscovers love for baseball at FSC

Grayson Skweres Santino Miozzi does his best Dikembe Mutombo impression on a brisk February afternoon in Georgia after throwing out a baserunner in an early season contest against Columbus State. Miozzi wagged his finger while...

Men’s Basketball wins 25th SSC Championship

Michael Arias Mora The Florida Southern College men's basketball team added another milestone to their season on March 8 by winning the Sunshine State Conference (SSC) tournament championship. For the Mocs, this is the 25th SSC...

Hanson looks back on four years at FSC

Mikaela Queen In August of 2016, Brett Hanson came to Florida Southern College from Manchester, New Hampshire as a 6’2” guard. Hanson began playing basketball at the time he could walk. He said that the game...

Esports joins the Peach Belt Conference

Lee Patterson Florida Southern esports has joined the 2020 Peach Belt Conference for League of Legends.  The Peach Belt Conference, which has been hosting esports events since 2018, has welcomed Florida Southern College as associate members...

Women’s Lacrosse opens 2020 season with a win

Sarah Oulman Florida Southern College women’s lacrosse began the 2020 season with a victory over Young Harris College in a non-conference match on Feb. 14.  The No. 8 Mocs (1-0) maintained a 11-0 lead over the...

Baseball ranked third in preseason poll

Sarah Oulman Florida Southern College baseball has been picked to finish third in the 2020 season in the SSC Preseason Coaches Poll and managed to snag the last remaining first-place vote. Topping off the poll is...

Bevo Francis Award Watch List names two Mocs

Sarah Oulman Florida Southern College men’s basketball players Brett Hanson and Jalyn Hinton have been named to the Top 100 Watch List for the Bevo Francis Award this season.  The prestigious honor is awarded annually to...

Bower leaves Florida Southern athletics after 3 years

Michael Arias Mora For the first time in over three years, there is a change in leadership for the Florida Southern College Department of Athletic Communications. Director of Athletic Communications Ryan Bower has left FSC...

WBB’s Jirah Ards sidelined in 2020 season

Michael Arias Mora Junior Jirah Ards has been sidelined again, following an ankle injury during the 2019 season that caused her to receive a medical redshirt. After playing in only eight games in the 2018-2019 season...

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.