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...
Running the Rough Road
Kyle Butler is passionate about running. In 2012 he found himself in the war-ravaged country of Afghanistan, under threat of roadside bombs and the possibility of death all around him. And yet, when not...
Mocs close the book on 2012
The Florida Southern College Men’s and Women’s Cross Country teams competed in the NCAA South Region Championship in Huntsville, Ala. on Nov. 3. The meet told two very different stories for the men’s and...
Young Lady Mocs squad ready for inaugural season
The Florida Southern College women’s lacrosse team will look to overcome a lack of experience to achieve success in their inaugural season of Division II competition.
With a team that has 22 freshmen on its...
Mocs win a split in Portland tournament
By Morgan Swem
Last Friday Florida Southern College’s women’s volleyball team played two matches in the Concordia Labor Day Tournament.
The lady Mocs, who are currently ranked 15, lost 3-2 in their first game of the...
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...
FSC swimming reaches for new heights
After a 2011-2012 season in which the Florida Southern College men’s swimming team finished third in the country, expectations are extremely high for the 2012-2013 campaign.
The expectations are warranted as the Mocs return six...
FSC hockey games postponed due to COVID-19
Diego De Jesus
Both hockey games that were scheduled for the weekend of April 9, were canceled two hours before the first game.
The Florida Southern Moccasins and the Florida State University Seminoles were set to...
Women’s basketball takes on change
Jennell Retamar, Staff Writer
The women’s basketball team started off their season with an SSC/SIAC tournament at home over the weekend of Nov. 13. The Mocs faced Paine and Clark-Atlanta in their home debut where they...
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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.