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Celebrating 100 years in Lakeland

Elite status: Tournament appearance marks career year for Coach Harris

Zach Smith Staff Writer For just the second time in school history, the Lady Mocs appeared in the NCAA Division II Elite Eight. The women ultimately fell to the undefeated South Central Regional Champion Lubbock Christian...

Super Bowl for dummies: all you need to know

Well, everybody, the Super Bowl is coming up, and the matchup is set: Denver Broncos vs. Seattle Seahawks. It is the ultimate matchup between the best offense versus the best defense. Denver’s road to the Super...

Mocs top Tars, take second-consecutive SSC Tournament Title

In another thriller from Silver Spurs Arena in Kissimmee, Tyler Kelly drained a three-pointer with 7.1 seconds remaining to put the Mocs ahead 67-66 in the Sunshine State Conference Tournament Championship Game. Seth Evans came...

Golf teams excel with mental approach

The men and women’s golf teams are both having an ace season, from junior Tim Crouch setting an individual record to the Lady Mocs taking sixth at the Peggy Kirk Bell Invitational. “It was an...

Esports returns amidst coronavirus pandemic

Lee Patterson Florida Southern esports is making its return this year amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. As all other on campus activities on campus have been cancelled, gaming at FSC is taking off running for its...

FSC swim teams reach new heights in NCAA

The men’s and women’s swimming teams left the NCAA Division II Swimming Championships in Birmingham, AL, with the best finishes in their respective histories. The men’s team finished as the national runner up, while the...

FSC swimmers eye title at SSC Championships

After coming up just short in the Sunshine State Conference Championship a year ago, the Florida Southern College swimming team heads into this year’s meet with hopes of leaving with a conference title. The men’s...

Swim team hopes for Championship season

John Christovich Florida Southern’s swim teams made their return to the pool last month for the first time since the NCAA cancelled the Division II National Championships last March. The Moccasins competed in their first meet...
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Mocs run toward return to championship form

After failing to win the Sunshine State Conference Championship for the first time in fifteen years, the Florida Southern College Men’s Cross Country team will look to recapture the conference title in 2012. The Mocs...

Basketball team breaking record: undefeated so far in this season

  Tony D’Angelo Contributing Writer  Florida Southern’s Men’s basketball team remained undefeated after a double-overtime win against Tampa at the Jenkins Fieldhouse on Jan. 22. Approximately halfway through the season, the Mocs find themselves in uncharted waters. The...

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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.