Esports joins the Peach Belt Conference
Lee Patterson
Florida Southern esports has joined the 2020 Peach Belt Conference for League of Legends.
The Peach Belt Conference, which has been hosting esports events since 2018, has welcomed Florida Southern College as associate members...
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,...
Gouge works to balance school, swimming
Kelsey Gouge, a Florida Southern College swimmer, works hard to improve as an athlete every day.
“This year has taught me a lot so I think I have gotten better as a swimmer,” Gouge said.
When...
Volleyball wraps up regular season
Mikaela Queen
Ranked fourth in the NCAA South Region rankings, Florida Southern volleyball advanced to the NCAA Tournament for the ninth-straight season.
The Mocs played 31 matches in the 2018 regular season, with 20 of them...
Benoit Paradis: SSC player of the week
Tony D’Angelo
Contributing Writer
Benoit Paradis, in his senior year, earned Sunshine State Conference Men’s Tennis Player of the Week for his success during the week of Mar. 24.
This marks the second time Paradis has achieved...
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...
Women’s Basketball to play Florida State
Reems Landreth
Women’s basketball head coach Betsy Harris announced on Wednesday that her program will be playing Florida State University in an exhibition contest on Sunday, Oct. 27.
The matchup, taking place at 2 p.m. in...
Sports Opinion To expand or not to expand?
Tommy Hull
Staff Writer
With the new four team playoff rule put into motion during this College Football season, maybe it is time to we expand on this idea that has attracted so much positivity.
The 2014...
Yanichko Academic All-American
Senior Chris Yanichko became the second FSC men’s cross country and track runner to receive Academic All-American honors. He is the fourth student-athlete this year to be chosen for the award.
Yanichko was named Third-Team...
Volleyball team plays Ice Block Classic tournament in Alaska
The team went 2-2 overall in the tournament, which took place in Fairbanks, Alaska.
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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.