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...
FSC swimmers eye title at SSC Championships
After coming up just short in the Sunshine State Conference Championship a year ago, the Florida Southern College swimming team heads into this year’s meet with hopes of leaving with a conference title.
The men’s...
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...
Men’s cross country mid-season update
By Shay Johnston
The Men’s cross country team has had quite the year.
They began the season with the Florida Tech Invitational in Melbourne on Sept. 10. In this meet they faced ten other schools and...
No. 22 Florida Southern defeats West Alabama in Season Opener
Reems Landreth
Florida Southern’s strong first half performance proved too much to overcome for West Alabama as the Moccasins defeated the Tigers 76-68.
The last time that Florida Southern beat West Alabama was on Nov. 15,...
Students help put on PALA Qualifiers at Lake Myrtle Sports Park
Jillian Kurtz
Florida Southern students and athletes helped at the 2019 Pan American Lacrosse Association Women’s Lacrosse World Qualifiers that took place Nov. 14-17.
Founded in the Fall of 2018, Pan American Lacrosse Association (PALA) is...
Men’s soccer team finds new approach
David Tomchinsky
Sports Editor
The FSC Men’s soccer team has a new mentality coming into the 2013 season.
After a rough finish last year the men have their minds set on one thing: winning. Under new head...
Mocs fall to Florida Gators
Jillian Kurtz
The Florida Southern men’s basketball team took on the University of Florida Gators on Oct. 30 in a pre-season exhibition game at the O’Connell Center in Gainesville, Fla.
The Mocs fell into an early drought as the Gators were...
Lacrosse player reaches out to Project Haiti
Kelly Lamano
Co-Editor
The women’s lacrosse team was awarded $500 to donate to their choice of philanthropy at the Be Bold Battle of the Bands event last month.
The team was awarded the money for being the...
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...
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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.