Kicking off the season with women’s soccer
Ryan Parry, Staff Writer
Florida Southern’s womens’ soccer team charged head-first into regular season play early September. Looking to improve on last season’s record of 4-8-3, fourth year head coach Brittany Jones and her squad...
Setting new goals: men’s soccer makes a turn around
Zach Smith & Ryan Parry, Staff Writers
September began the kickoff for the men’s soccer 2015 regular season campaign, with two home matches against the Alabama-Huntsville Chargers and the West Florida Argonauts.
On Sept. 4, the...
Volleyball digs into season
Abbey Williams, Staff Writer
The top ranked women's volleyball team started out their season with an opening four game win in Boston, working their way to the national championship in the Bentley Volleyball Invitational.
The Mocs...
Skiers leap to title
Trent Giddings, Staff Writer
The trip from Lakeland to West Palm Beach is 3 hour long, 171 mile journey. It seemed much further than that for sophomore Ellie Rae Horton who, only months before, was...
Running up the ranks: Women’s Cross Country ranked no. 9
Jennell Retamar, Staff Writer
The Women’s Cross Country team is ranked No. 9 in the region for the start of this season. They finished last season in fourth place at last year’s Sunshine State Conference...
Moc graduate named assistant coach
Mocs graduate and standout guard, Tyler Kelly, was been named as an assistant men’s basketball coach at Florida Southern by head coach Mike Donnelly in July.
Kelly will be specializing in coaching hoops.
“I’m really looking...
Former Moc receives all-star nod
Over the course of mere months, former Florida Southern baseball player Jhalan Jackson escalated from the Moc’s right fielder to a minor league All-Star. On Aug. 10, Jackson received the nod to participate in...
Darner wins National Coach of Year Award
Samantha Paul
Staff Writer
Head Basketball Coach Linc Darner won the National Association of Basketball Coaches Division II National Coach of the Year award, as well as several other coach of the year honors.
After leading the...
Davis succeeds in his 17th year coaching
Abbey Williams
Staff Witter
As the Lady Moc’s Womans golf spring season soon comes to a close, Robbie Davis ends his 17th year of head coach for this four time national championship team.
Coach Davis has played...
Sports Opinion: Baseball’s new look?
Tommy Hull
Staff Writer
Opening day for the Major League Baseball (MLB) season is approaching on April 5.
In an attempt to speed games, the MLB made a rule that all batters must keep at least one...
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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.