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No. 18 women’s basketball defeats Embry-Riddle

Reems Landreth Three Moccasins shot in double digits as Florida Southern (6-1, 2-0 SSC) defeated Embry-Riddle (6-2, 1-2 SSC) 75-59 on Dec. 5 in Jenkins Field House. Senior Camille Giardina (19 points), sophomore Jirah Ards...

Men’s cross country falls short in NCAA Championships

Andrew Pawling The Florida Southern men’s cross-country team finished 30th overall in the Division II National Championship on Dec. 1 in Pittsburgh, Penn. Conditions weren’t ideal for the Moccasin runners as temperatures were in the low...

Volleyball ends season in the NCAA Tournament

Mikaela Queen The Mocs traveled down to Palm Beach Atlantic University on Nov. 14 for the NCAA South Regional Tournament. The team approached the tournament as the No. 4 seed in the region and took on...

22 Mocs win individual awards in fall semester

Andrew Pawling Twenty-two student athletes have taken home individual honors during their respective seasons over the course of the fall semester. While some seasons such as basketball and swimming are just beginning, a majority of the...

Florida Southern walks for suicide prevention

Jillian Kurtz As a part of a year-long initiative to raise awareness and donations in the fight to prevent suicide, Florida Southern Athletics participated in the Out of Darkness walk on Dec. 1. Hosted by the...

Cross Country teams dominate in South Regionals

MEN’S RECAP Sophomores Mason Jones and Josh Wagner both finished inside the top-25 to help the men’s team qualify for the national meet.  Jones finished fifth overall while Wagner finished 15th at the at the NCAA...

No. 21 women slides past Tampa

Reems Landreth Florida Southern narrowly avoided their second loss of the season in a 55-48 win over Tampa on Nov. 28 to open conference play. Camille Giardina scored 22 points and Jirah Ards added 13...

No. 21 Florida Southern defeats Tampa

Reems Landreth A second half comeback highlighted by two key three pointers by Rico Releford gave No. 21 Florida Southern a 74-67 win over Tampa last night in Jenkins Field House. Releford, Slinky Jones and Jonathon...

No. 12 Florida Southern falls to Stonehill

Reems Landreth Florida Southern failed to overcome a 19 point deficit in the second half against Stonehill College with a final score of 79-89 to complete the Terrace Hotel Thanksgiving Classic in Jenkins Field House. Jonathon...

Streamline Sale Arena at George W. Jenkins Field House dedicated

Reems Landreth Florida Southern College dedicated the Streamline Sale Arena at George W. Jenkins Field House on Nov. 24 in a courtside ceremony just before tipoff off at the men’s basketball game against Stonehill College. Members...

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.