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Celebrating 100 years in Lakeland

Athletics’ Hurricane Milton relief efforts earn NCAA award recognition

FSC Athletics started out the year strong with a special recognition from the NCAA. Florida Southern College was named a finalist for the prestigious NCAA Division II Award of Excellence, an award that honors schools for their outstanding community service initiatives led by student athletes

Men’s hockey senior night ends in thrilling tie against UCF

Florida Southern hockey senior night took place on Jan. 16, with pre-game celebration and brawls on the menu for the night. 

After four losses, women’s basketball shoots for wins

The women’s basketball team has had an eventful new year with five Sunshine State Conference matchups over the last few weeks. During the stretch the Mocs started off 0-4, with the last three losses all being decided by two possessions, but have now found their first win of 2025 with their win over Saint Leo Jan. 18.

Men’s basketball drops two straight hyper-close match ups

The No. 8 men’s basketball team has stumbled over their last two games, going 0-2 over the stretch, tying the number of losses they had over the first 17 games of the season. 

They added a hammer to golf 

The leisure sport of America has a new way to entertain, with legends like Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy pioneering the charge. A new golf league called Tomorrow’s Golf League (TGL), has seemingly appeared out of nowhere, attracting millions of viewers on its debut match. 

Parramore takes unconventional path to esports position

From his days as a collegiate swimmer to his current role as the Esports Director at Florida Southern College, Brandon Parramore has brought a unique blend of traditional sports discipline and innovative thinking to the burgeoning world of esports.

Men’s Cross Country coach details his journey

“Coach Matt is the reason I am as good as I am today,” Giller said. “I think if you told me in high school that I’d be running the times I am right now, I think I would’ve just laughed. He’s a solid coach, he’s definitely a hard coach who will challenge you and work you very hard and I think that’s the reason we’ve been so successful is because of him.”

Volleyball misses postseason, but players set records 

On Nov. 23 the Mocs celebrated seven seniors with a 3-2 win against RV Nova Southeastern. Back-and-forth wins between the Sharks ended with a three point lead in the fifth set with help from senior transfer student Sandra Sasaski.

Punching into the era of influencer boxing

On November 15, a boxing match between Mike Tyson and Jake Paul shattered national streaming records, becoming the most streamed sporting event ever, according to CNBC. 

The implications and frustrations of club sports

As the Mocs near the midway point in the season, the push for playoffs is going to begin after the summation of winter break. The way playoffs are set up, however, is complicated. A big part in this is the fact that our Mocs hockey team isn’t a school sport. It's a club sport.

Recent Articles

Government reopens, but Thanksgiving travel may still face delays

After the 43-day shutdown, President Donald Trump signed a bill on the night of Nov. 12 to reopen the government, allowing air traffic controllers and other essential airline workers to return to paid work. While this is good news for travelers—especially those going home during Thanksgiving—The FAA does warn that flight delays may continue in the coming days.

FSC’s dance program prepares students for the spotlight

FSC is home to many different majors and programs. The department of Theatre Arts and Dance is a program that allows aspiring performers to prepare for a professional career in the arts. In this program, it allows performers to experience real performance and an opportunity to showcase their skills. The Florida Southern Dance program is ranked #6 in Florida for dance schools.

Taking off: review of FSC’s Boeing Boeing

A class comedy of chaos and mistaken identities, Boeing Boeing is similar to Shakespeare’s merry misadventures. The story follows Bernard, a charming French bachelor who believes he’s mastered the art of love and scheduling. He’s engaged to three flight attendants from three different countries, each blissfully unaware of the others. 

Seeking justice in Lakeland: The power of storytelling

Kaelyn Benoit and Lillie SchwierThe Southern Editors When it comes to finding justice, sometimes a story can be someone’s last hope. Luckily, for Gilbert King,...

Smashing goals and building bonds in the Snake Pit

Passions are found in many different outlets at FSC, whether that be exercising at the wellness center, reading books in your dorm or keying in on your future outside of college. For the members of the Florida Southern Smash Bros. club, it’s in the Snake Pit.