Mocs close the book on 2012
The Florida Southern College Men’s and Women’s Cross Country teams competed in the NCAA South Region Championship in Huntsville, Ala. on Nov. 3. The meet told two very different stories for the men’s and...
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,...
Track ready despite injury setbacks
Though the Mocs’ men’s track team has already sustained multiple team injuries (see source of article), they are looking forward to tackling this year with a season full of records.
Recently concluding their cross country...
Men’s basketball falls in Regional Semifinals
Reems Landreth
Florida Southern’s men’s basketball sees their season come to a close in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, as Lynn defeated them in the NCAA South Region Semifinals, 88-78.
The Mocs (25-8) struggled in the opening minutes...
Getting a taste of the big leagues
Emma Hamrick, Sports Editor
With a Triple Crown winner manning first base, MLB All-Stars scattered throughout the batting lineup, and a team that reached the postseason in four of the past five season on the field,...
FSC Athletics on hold during fall season
Nathalie Moreno
The Sunshine State Conference announced its decision to postpone all scheduled sports competitions in the fall season on July 18. Florida Southern College sports are all part of the SSC, which means there...
Jones selected for Dark Horse Dunker Competition
Reems Landreth
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Florida Southern College men’s basketball senior Slinky Jones has been selected as a participant for the 2019 Dark Horse Dunker Competition.
Jones is the first Moccasin to ever earn a spot in...
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...
FSC Soccer Preview
In a season full of expected and unexpected change for both the men’s and women’s soccer programs, both programs have hit the ground running and achieved early success.
The 2017 fall campaigns have seen both...
Bevo Francis Award Watch List names two Mocs
Sarah Oulman
Florida Southern College men’s basketball players Brett Hanson and Jalyn Hinton have been named to the Top 100 Watch List for the Bevo Francis Award this season.
The prestigious honor is awarded annually to...
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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.