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Monday, January 12, 2026

Celebrating 100 years in Lakeland

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...

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...

Swim Teams Prepare for SSC Championships

Erin Daugherty  The men’s and women’s swim team will be competing in the 2018 Sunshine State Conference Championships next weekend. The SSC Men’s and Women’s Championships will be held at the Long Center in Clearwater,...

Athlete Spotlight: J.J. Niekro Baseball

Academic major: Sports Communication and Marketing Baseball Position: Pitcher Future plans: Be a baseball player or work in the front office of a team. Favorite baseball memory: Going to the World Series in New York in 2015....

Fuchs-Robetin gets FSC’s fourth triple-double

Zach Smith Anja Fuchs-Robetin has quickly morphed into a superstar for the Florida Southern women’s basketball team. Upon arriving at Florida Southern, Fuchs-Robetin filled in as a fringe bench player. As a sophomore, she became a key...

Bringing back the ice buckets

Jordyn Henderson The women’s lacrosse team is reviving the Ice Bucket Challenge with their own spin. Women’s lacrosse player Abbi Harrah’s mother, Maureen Harrah, passed away on Jan. 15 from Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, or ALS. Members...

Men’s and women’s tennis serves off their 2018 season

Dakota Webb The men’s tennis team began their spring season with an opening game against Flagler College. This was the first game under head coach Greg Van Emburgh, who brings more than a decade of previous...

Beach Volleyball begins at FSC

Allie O'Connor As spring nears in the sunshine state, the first ever season of Beach Volleyball will begin at Florida Southern College. After much construction and long-waited urgency to see the women in action, the team...
Photo by Andy Men/Stageshot Photography

Health Benefits of Swimming

Erin Daugherty  The value of swimming to one’s health is too great to be measured, yet it’s often overlooked. You don’t have to be an Olympic swimmer to enjoy its benefits. People of all ages with any level of experience...
Photo by Reems Landreth/FSC Athletics

Women’s basketball defeats Tars; Men fall short

Reems Landreth The Florida Southern men’s basketball team fell to rival Rollins College last Saturday night in a thrilling double-overtime shootout, while the women’s team cruised through Rollins by 20 points. The Women’s team kicked off 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.