Five former student-athletes inducted into hall of fame
Being inaugurated into Florida Southern College’s Hall of Fame is only awarded to the most prestigious athletes.
“It’s a big deal to get into the Hall of Fame,” Pete Meyer, director of athletics, said.
This year,...
FSC athletic stat website gets upgraded
The Athletics Department partnered with Statbroadcast Systems to upgrade its stat website.
It will allow students or any Mocs fan to check a game’s stats live on their mobiles or computers.
“If you are, for example,...
HBTV Sports Network named official broadcaster of Mocassin athletics
David Tomchinsky
Staff Writer
HBTV Sports Network has teamed up with Florida Southern College to be the official broadcast network of FSC athletics.
HBTV Sports Network, owned and operated by HB Holmes, is a broadcast network located...
Soccer captain returns to FSC as asst. coach
Some say that when a bitter taste is left in the mouth, it leaves you coming back for more, time after time.
Ashley Holmes, previous captain of Florida Southern College soccer team, is back due...
Volleyball team focuses on unity
Ellie Horton
Staff Writer
This year, women’s volleyball has a big team with big hopes. Comprised of sixteen players, it is the largest team that senior middle backer, Dominique Hale, has seen in her career at...
Women’s soccer ‘upbeat’ for new season
Alex Sessmus
Staff Writer
Looking to continue their winning ways, the Florida Southern Women’s soccer team heads into the 2013-2014 season with heads held high.
Coach Brittany Jones enters her second season as the Lady Mocs head...
Men’s tennis serving for the sky: Team goes in with high standards for the...
Jack LeGwin
Staff Writer
There comes a point during a college career when a team knows that their time has come. This year, Florida Southern tennis has arrived.
The FSC tennis team has returned nine players, and...
Golfer Crouch named SSC male athlete of 2012-2013
David Tomchinsky
Sports Editor
Last spring, Senior Tim Crouch became the seventh moccasin to win the men’s golf individual National Championship. He is the first person to win the championship since 2001.
Crouch, who was named the...
Yanichko Academic All-American
Senior Chris Yanichko became the second FSC men’s cross country and track runner to receive Academic All-American honors. He is the fourth student-athlete this year to be chosen for the award.
Yanichko was named Third-Team...
New runners, assistant coach get amped for season
Kelly Lamano
Co-Editor
The 2013-2014 Florida Southern College Cross Country season will be a crucial and exciting one with runner honors, carefully chosen teams and a new assistant coach.
Women’s top runner Emily LaBarbara graduated, allowing Junior...
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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.