Softball team’s returning juniors step up to the plate
As the women’s softball team heads into its 2013 season, it is the first time in Florida Southern College’s history that there are not any returning seniors on the roster.
Outfielder Khaliah Brown, shortstop Christie...
Five former student-athletes inducted into hall of fame
Being inaugurated into Florida Southern College’s Hall of Fame is only awarded to the most prestigious athletes.
“It’s a big deal to get into the Hall of Fame,” Pete Meyer, director of athletics, said.
This year,...
Golf alum joins National Women’s Golf Association
By Danny Buchell
Staff Writer
Amanda Gartrell is an alumnus of Florida Southern College and a former record-breaking golfer for the Mocs golf program.
Gartrell originally graduated from FSC in Spring of 2018 with a bachelor’s degree...
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...
Swinging into a new baseball season
Devon Sawyer, Staff Writer
In the Sunshine State Conference pre-season poll, the league’s head coaches predict that the FSC men’s baseball team will finish fifth, tying with St. Leo. The University of Tampa was chosen to...
Basketball pre-season rankings released
Mikaela Queen
Both Moccasin basketball teams are starting their season ranked No. 1 in the Sunshine State Conference Preseason Coaches Poll.
Approaching the start of their season, women’s basketball is ranked No. 14 in the DII Bulletin Preseason Poll being the only...
Mocs eye return to big dance
Fresh off a Sunshine State Conference Tournament Championship, the Florida Southern College men’s basketball team enters the 2012-2013 season with high expectations.
The league’s coaches picked the Mocs to finish second in the SSC, behind...
Student-athletes connect sports and spirituality in camp
Kelly Lamano
Co-Editor
Junior Catherine Brusie and sophomore Brianna Harper put their passion for sports and spirituality to the ultimate test this past summer. As Harper said, the two students had to keep in mind “what...
Moccasins swim their way up in national polls
By Morgan Swem
The Florida Southern men’s swim team was recently ranked No. 9 by the College Swimming Coaches Association of America in the second national poll. The mocs have only competed once since the...
Men’s basketball hoping for contributions from ‘everyone’
Jack LeGwin
Florida Southern Men’s Basketball is primed for a successful year once again behind seven players returning for their senior seasons.
New Assistant Coach Seth Evans said that everyone will have to step up...
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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.