Lauren Bennet finally finds true passion
Lauren Bennet, new assistant coach for women’s lacrosse, brings elements that will benefit the team.
“I think I have a different perspective that will really help. I was a draw specialist who is a big...
FSC Globe trotter: Travis takes international spotlight in Brazil
Ashley Augusty, Staff Writer
Dylan Travis, the center/ point guard of the Florida Southern College basketball team, has received the chance of a lifetime. The 22-year-old FSC senior will be going to Brazil toto practice his...
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...
Soccer, XC, and Volleyball prepares for another season
Mikaela Queen
Men’s soccer is slated to finish sixth in the conference.
In the SSC preseason poll, men’s soccer is picked to finish sixth in the conference this season.
Like Lawrence, Jason Carlson returns for his third season as...
Conference champions for third year in a row
The calm before the storm. The cliché used to describe tension before a natural disaster or the beginning of a war is often attributed to something as minute as a competition.
Although overused, it is...
ROTC and women’s lacrosse team-up for lab
Leah Schwarting
Co-Editor
Florida Southern College’s women’s lacrosse team and ROTC unit collaborated in a series of obstacles at the Polk County Sheriff’s Department in Bartow on Feb. 20.
The collaboration came about when Lieutenant Colonel LaRonde,...
NCAA is criticized over lackluster women’s facilities
Danny Buchell
The final tournament time of the college basketball season, commonly known as March Madness, started off this year with a viral internet discussion of controversy after extreme differences between the Men’s and Women’s...
Athletics cancels all home events the week of Sept. 2 due to Dorian
Mikaela Queen
Update: Sept. 2, 12 p.m.
Because of changes to Hurricane Dorian's track, select athletic events will return to their original date and time.
Rescheduled events:
Women's Soccer - Sept. 5 vs. Valdosta State
Volleyball -...
Beach volleyball battles in St. Petersburg
Dakota Webb
The beach volleyball season has started, and the Mocs are taking to the courts.
The team traveled to Eckerd College and Stetson University for its first round of tournaments.
At the Battle on the Bay...
Moccasin to Angel: Ryan Langford reflects on his first steps toward the big leagues
With an attitude and talent like Langford’s, it’s hard to go wrong.
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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.