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Athlete Spotlight: Mercedez Claybrone

Megan Price As an integral part of Florida Southern’s women’s basketball team, senior Mercedez Claybrone spends most of her time in the gym shooting hoops or working on her vertical.  While she doesn’t start every game,...

Baseball looks to build on 2018 season

Mikaela Queen After finishing third in the nation last season, the Mocs are anticipated to finish second behind University of Tampa in the Sunshine State Conference (SSC) this season. The team finished last season with...

Track starts strong with three individual wins

Reems Landreth Josh Wagner and Alayna Goll each claimed first in the 1,000 meter run while Addison Cantor finished first in the 3,000 meter run at the ERAU indoor/outdoor Challenge on Jan. 19.  The 1,000 meter...

Men’s basketball back on track after 24 point comeback victory

Reems Landreth Jonathon Lawton (29 pts) and Brett Hanson (23 pts) led Florida Southern to a 24 point comeback tonight as they defeated Saint Leo, 86-83. Florida Southern (14-4, 7-3 SSC) came off a 14...

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...

Swimming update

Andrew Pawling The Florida Southern men’s and women’s swimming programs will be hostong their senior day meet today at 3 p.m. at the Hollis Wellness Center pool.  “For me it’s (senior day) about having fun and enjoying...

At the half: How the Mocs look for the remainder of the season

Reems Landreth MEN’S BASKETBALL The No. 22 Florida Southern College men’s basketball team started the 2018-2019 season with the best start (12-3) since the 36-1 season set by the 2014-2015 National Championship team. After losing their pre-season...

Basketball: Jonathan Lawton

Mikaela Queen Jonathan Lawton, a 6’2” guard from Williamstown, N.J., is a part of the the Moccasins starting five. Since transferring in after his sophomore year at St. Thomas Aquinas, Lawton has played a vital...

Director of Athletics Pete Meyer to step down

The Florida Southern College Athletic Department has announced that Director of Athletics Pete Meyer will step down on Feb. 24, 2019, according to a press release by the college. Meyer has been the Director...

No. 17 women’s basketball defeats Sharks, No. 7 men’s fall

Reems Landreth Florida Southern goes 1 and 1 against Nova Southeastern as the women picked up their third win of the season while the men lost their first Sunshine State Conference matchup of the...

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.