Women’s basketball takes on change
Jennell Retamar, Staff Writer
The women’s basketball team started off their season with an SSC/SIAC tournament at home over the weekend of Nov. 13. The Mocs faced Paine and Clark-Atlanta in their home debut where they...
McGregor, freshman awarded All-South Region team member
Emily Goldberg, Staff Writer
The men’s cross country team season was capped off by the addition of another Moccasin into their Freshman-of-the-Year Hall of Fame.
Dean McGregor, a native of Fort Myers, Fla., not only was awarded...
Mocs play Duke in exhibition opener
Jack LeGwin, Contributing Writer
The fourth ranked Duke Blue Devils beat FSC 112-68 on Saturday night, in an exhibition between the defending Division I and Division II National Champions.
“Duke is really good. They jumped on us...
FSC mourns death of swimmer
Emma Hamrick, Sports Editor
On Nov. 1, students, faculty, and teammates of freshman swimmer Wiliam Minter gathered at the Church in the Springs in Ocala to say final goodbyes.
The Florida Southern College community lost Minter on...
Runners set records at FSC meet McGregor, Guerra set the pace for the Mocs
Trent Giddings, Staff Writer
The Florida Southern Mocs took to the Florida State cross country courses in Tallahassee on Oct. 2 at Apalachee Regional Park for the Florida State Invitational.
Amongst non-Division I schools, the men’s and...
Women’s tennis takes final swings of fall season
Ryan Sullivan, Staff Writer
The women’s tennis team recently wrapped up their fall schedule in Macon, Georgia at the Mercer Bear Gridiron Classic. The women participated in consolation games at the conclusion of the tournament which...
Defending goals across the globe: Swedish soccer player brings diversity to team
Zach Smith, Staff Writer
John Sigfridsson, a freshman goalkeeper for the Men’s Soccer team, finds himself in a completely different situation at Florida Southern than he has experienced in years past.
Sigfridsson, native to Sweden, finds himself...
FSC hoping to buy historic Henley Field Deal with City of Lakeland to sell...
Emma Hamrick, Sports Editor
At the Baseball Hall of Fame, bronze plaques for baseball greats like Ty Cobb, Babe Ruth, and Joe Dimaggio hang as testaments to America’s pastime. What many spectators of the Florida Southern...
FSC soccer hopes to leave early struggles behind
Jennell Retamar, Staff Writer
After the defensive effort by the Mocs against Shorter, the men’s soccer team is gearing up to play against their rival, the University of Tampa.
Their next home game against the University of...
Driving towards success: Mckew sets personal records in season’s first two tourneys
Abbey Williams , Staff Writer
The women’s golf team played their second tournament of the season in Daytona at the Lady Falcon Invitational last week where senior Shannon Mckew came out on top in both tournaments...
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How students can get more involved in the Lakeland community
Angela RevelsStaff Writer
One of Lakeland’s greatest assets is its strong sense of community. Whether someone is interested in volunteering for local organizations, joining community...
Where jobs are a pleasure: FSC alumni working for Publix
It’s hard to escape the Publix identity in Polk County, especially at Florida Southern. Our field house, green and sophomore men’s dorms are named after Publix founder George W. Jenkins. The Greek suites, formally known as the Publix Charities Commons, are funded by its namesake. Students will work at their stores after classes, and their headquarters reside in the big glass building by the local airport.
Mocs earn runner-up in the AVCA Small College Championships bronze bracket
To close the beach volleyball season, the Mocs competed in the AVCA Small College Championships at Hickory Point Beach in Tavares, Florida April 12-14. The team matched-up against six schools throughout the tournament as the No. 10 seed in Pool B. They started third out of four in their pool.
Swan City takes on the Swan Derby for it’s 17th anniversary
On April 26, Lakeland Volunteers in Medicine (LVIM) will be hosting their 17th annual Swan Derby on Lake Mirror in downtown Lakeland. This event is free admission and runs from 5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., consisting of three swan boat races, a fireworks show and much more.
Freshman wins full-ride scholarship from Moccasin Battalion
The Army Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC) at Florida Southern College is one of the top-rated ROTC programs in the Southeastern United States. The Moccasin Battalion has consistently ranked in the top 10% of ROTC programs by summer training evaluations. Alumni of the Moccasin Battalion include multiple general officers, several members of the FSC Board of Trustees and leaders around the globe.