The Chuck Norris of Florida Southern
Tony D’Angelo
Coontributing Writer
Critics agree John Napier and Chuck Norris have many similarities. Yet, not even Norris can claim status as both an Olympian and combat-tested soldier.
With the Sochi Olympics in progress, Napier will be...
Basketball pre-season rankings released
Mikaela Queen
Both Moccasin basketball teams are starting their season ranked No. 1 in the Sunshine State Conference Preseason Coaches Poll.
Approaching the start of their season, women’s basketball is ranked No. 14 in the DII Bulletin Preseason Poll being the only...
Gavin breaks school record but not enough to escape defeat
By Morgan Swem
Florida Southern finished with four individual wins on Saturday at Nova Southeastern. Despite the four wins, the Mocs were defeated by Nova Southeastern with a final score of 155-107. Even though the...
MLB lockout threatens Detroit Tigers spring training in Lakeland
Emma Poole
Staff Writer
Since the 1920s, Lakeland has been closely tied to baseball, but the current MLB lockout is threatening the presence of the Detroit Tigers in the city that they have called their spring...
Cross country starts season at UF Invitational
Reems Landreth
Florida Southern College’s men’s and women’s cross country took sixth and 11th, respectively, at the 2019 UF Mountain Dew Invite on Sept. 13 in Gainesville, Fla.
Sophomore Sarah Zamot recorded a personal best 18:44.3,...
Swim Teams Prepare for SSC Championships
Erin Daugherty
The men’s and women’s swim team will be competing in the 2018 Sunshine State Conference Championships next weekend.
The SSC Men’s and Women’s Championships will be held at the Long Center in Clearwater,...
Women’s lacrosse takes championship
Jennell Retamar
Staff Writer
The 2015-2016 season ended on a high note for the Florida Southern College women’s lacrosse team. With a final score of 8-7, they overcame the number one ranked team, Adelphi, this past...
Galloping Past The Competition
Photos courtesy of Marjorie Rodolosi and Paige Tynan
Emma Hamrick, Staff Writer
When sophomores Marjorie Rodolosi and Paige Tynan started a “Potential FSC Equestrian Team” Facebook group just one year ago, they took on an intensive...
WBB’s Jirah Ards sidelined in 2020 season
Michael Arias Mora
Junior Jirah Ards has been sidelined again, following an ankle injury during the 2019 season that caused her to receive a medical redshirt.
After playing in only eight games in the 2018-2019 season...
Three water skiers win champions titles
Emily Goldberg
Sports Editor
The Florida Southern water ski team racked up glittering gold hardware for themselves even before their collegite season started. During the week of August 8-13, water skiers from around the nation gathered...
Recent Articles
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.