Seats remain open in the student section
Jillian Kurtz
The Snake Pit student section in Jenkins Field House was lacking in student presence throughout the 2017-18 basketball season. With an overwhelmingly higher number of adults and Sixth Man Club members compared to...
Women set three records in win over PR Mayaguez
Reems Landreth
Florida Southern set a new scoring record as the young Mocs squad easily defeated the University of Puerto Rico at Mayaguez 116-48.
The Moccasins surpassed a 112 point record set on Jan. 18, 1993...
Men’s basketball looks forward to 2021 season
Ben Sax
The Florida Southern Men’s Basketball team prepares to start their season.
Florida Southern Men’s Basketball Head Coach Michael Donnelly has learned a lot about his team, following the last season.
“I learned that our team...
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...
Mocnation: alma mater spirit at its best
Samantha Paul
Staff Writer
The Florida Southern men’s basketball team won the national championship game in Evansville, Indiana. Evansville is about a 14 hour drive away, but that didn’t stop the die-hard Moccasin fans.
For the championship...
No. 12 Florida Southern falls to Stonehill
Reems Landreth
Florida Southern failed to overcome a 19 point deficit in the second half against Stonehill College with a final score of 79-89 to complete the Terrace Hotel Thanksgiving Classic in Jenkins Field House.
Jonathon...
Drew Howard named FSC Director of Athletics
Jillian Kurtz
Drew Howard was named the new Director of Athletics for Florida Southern College on March 25 at a press conference in the Streamline Sale Arena at Jenkins Field House.
“I am honored and...
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...
Volleyball ends season in the NCAA Tournament
Mikaela Queen
The Mocs traveled down to Palm Beach Atlantic University on Nov. 14 for the NCAA South Regional Tournament.
The team approached the tournament as the No. 4 seed in the region and took on...
Mens soccer with historic season start up
Mikaela Queen
Florida Southern’s men’s soccer team breaks the schools best season start record.
A season opening 6-0 win over Trinity Baptist propelled the team into their season. Since then, the team is 10-2 and ranked...
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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.