Baseball throws first no-hitter since 2001
Andrew Pawling
Carson King, Chase Pilato and Leo Rodriguez combined threw the first no-hitter for Florida Southern baseball since J.C. Barnett in 2001.
With the 3-0 victory, the Mocs improve to a 3-1 win-loss ratio...
Athlete Spotlight: Haley Eckel
Emma Tallon
Junior Business major and midfielder on the women’s soccer team, Haley Eckel, proves that she is a leader both on the field and in the classroom.
Eckel began her soccer career at four years...
Mocs Begin Quest for First Deep South Conference Title
The men’s lacrosse team has a lot to look forward to this season, including new players, four team captains and a new goalie. With the loss of a few players due to graduation, the...
Runner of the Week seeks success
Ellie Horton
Staff Writer
Before the sun emerges on the horizon, Florida Southern College’s cross country team is already up and training at local high school tracks. Among the many cross country runners, one in particular...
Baseball team confident for upcoming season
The Mocs men’s baseball team is ready to repeat its success of last season’s 35-19 record that advanced them to the Championship round of the NCAA Division II South Regional Tournament.
Returning for the team...
Beach volleyball prepares for second season
Andrew Pawling
In the fall of 2017 Florida Southern Athletics introduced a beach volleyball team to its varsity roster. After finishing 5-18 in their inaugural season, the Mocs are looking to build a winning program...
Women’s lacrosse wins six straight games
Mikaela Queen
Women’s lacrosse started a six game win streak with their 22-8 victory Mount Olive on March 30.
Since then, the Mocs have defeated Rollins, Embry-Riddle, Saint Leo, Tiffin and Findlay, all by more than...
Major league sports and homosexuals: A changing cultural perception
Justin Richards
Contributing Writer
Defensive End Michael Sam will become the first openly gay NFL draft pick.
In doing so, Sam has changed the identity of team sports for years to come.
The former Missouri Tiger, expected to be...
Florida Southern cruises by Delta State for second straight win
Reems Landreth
Florida Southern (2-0) picked up their second win of the GSC/SSC Crossover Challenge by a score of 79-74 over Delta State (0-2) on Saturday night in Jenkins Fieldhouse.
The Moccasins were led by...
Men’s Basketball Welcomes Former Player to This Season’s Coaching Staff
This upcoming season the Men’s Basketball team will have some changes to the sidelines including a former face.
Assistant Ben Swank will take over as Head Coach Linc Darner’s number one assistant after former assistant...
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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.