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Tuesday, January 13, 2026

Celebrating 100 years in Lakeland

March Madness busting brackets but not hearts

By Mike Bertram There is no championship tournament in sports quite like the Division I Men’s Basketball Championship known as March Madness. No words can describe the excitement (or dread) that comes with watching a...

“One-and-done” rule hurts college basketball

By Adrianna Cole Lonzo Ball, TJ Leaf, Josh Jackson, Markelle Fultz, DeAaron Fox and Lauri Markannen all have one thing in common: They just completed their first season playing collegiate basketball. Though none of these...

Delays in the FSC sports complex

Florida Southern College has been anticipating a new athletic complex for a long time. The construction of the Barnett Athletic Complex was to start in January, but was pushed to late February. According to Athletic...

Mocs pair up with Soles4Souls

By Zach Smith The Florida Southern student-athletes are going beyond the field of play to support the city of Lakeland and global communities by partnering with Soles4Souls. FSC’s Student-Athlete Advisory Committee has recently sponsored an on-campus shoe drive,...

Women’s LAX goes for the title, again

By Jennell Retamar The Women’s Lacrosse team is getting back to business as they start their 2017 season as defending champions. As of recent the Mocs have been ranked first in the Sunshine State Conference Preseason...

FSC baseball boosts lineup with transfers

By JJ Neikro The baseball team jumped out to a hot 8-2 start this year with some help from new faces. The Mocs took in seven transfer players this year that have made a huge impact...

FSC adds beach volleyball program

By Zach Smith The Florida Southern College athletic program is welcoming a new sport for the upcoming 2017-18 school year as FSC will take to the beach for women’s beach volleyball. The NCAA officially approved beach volleyball as...

Adult rec league open to students

By Christina Meiser If you can’t get enough of recreational sports through inter murals, here’s your chance. The City of Lakeland offers a variety of recreational adult sports, including basketball, flag-football, kickball and softball. The sports are...

Mocs enter heart of SSC slate

By JJ Nieko Florida Southern Men’s and Women’s Basketball have had a lot of new developments within there 2016-2017 season. Men’s basketball lost to Rollins 94-88 on Wednesday dropping Florida Southern to a 7-12 overall record...

Team helps six-year-old battle leukemia

By Emily Goldberg Florida Southern athletics is not only known for their amazing work they do on the field or on the court but also for the amazing work that they do throughout the community. Six-year-old,...

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.