Men’s basketball coach recognized as coach of the month for January
Rachel Rodgers
Staff Writer
Linc Darner, head coach of men’s basketball, won the January Coach of the Month honor from the Division II Bulletin.
He won this award after leading the No. 2 ranked Mocs to a...
Men’s basketball looks to make comeback following losses
Tamera Carter, Staff Writer
The Mocs were unable to snap a three game losing streak when they faced rival St. Leo on Jan. 30., although the momentum displayed during the contest proved that the Mocs would...
Galloping past competition
Equestrian team receives approval
Emma Hamrick
Sports Editor
When sophomores Marjorie Rodolosi and Paige Tynan started a “Potential FSC Equestrian Team” Facebook group just one year ago, they took on an intensive project that would require the...
Starting basketball season in 3…2…1
Bubby Johnson
Contributing Writer
The first three games for the Division II Florida Southern Mocs are all against Division I programs.
Last year’s success brought the men’s basketball team to the Elite Eight, which surprised some fans.
However,...
Tomchinsky continues to silence doubters
“People who doubt me inspire me.”
From his high school career to his third-place finish at the 2012 Sunshine State Conference Championship Meet, this statement has come to define the cross country career of Florida...
Mocs down Eckerd in overtime, advance to SSC Tournament Championship Game
In a back and forth affair at Silver Spurs Arena in Kissimmee, the Mocs were able to outlast Eckerd as they defeated the Tritons 85-80 to advance to the Sunshine State Conference Tournament Championship...
Athlete Spotlight: Jenny Staten
Soccer
Deanna Wright
Sophomore soccer player Jenny Staten is tied for the school’s record for 6 shutouts by a freshman goalkeeper.
Staten has been playing soccer since she was three-years-old after her older brother introduced her to...
Jeter: The End of an Era
I am a New Yorker and it seemed like everyone around me was a Yankee fan. It bothered me the way everyone worshipped Derek Jeter. I grew up as a Mets fan and I...
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...
Mocs lacrosse resume play at Florida Tech
Ellie Clissold
The Florida Southern men’s lacrosse team will step back on the playing field this month, after their season was cut short by the pandemic last year.
Players received the news from men’s lacrosse head...
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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.