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Sunday, January 11, 2026

Celebrating 100 years in Lakeland

Head coach Darner enhances legacy

Tony D’Angelo Contributing Writer   Florida Southern Head Men’s Basketball Coach, Linc Darner, was named NABC South Region Coach of the year, following a very fruitful season. FSC had another promising year, which finally ended in the first...

Making a splash: Men and women’s swim teams place in top 10 at Nationals

The men’s swimming team got second place in Nationals and women’s team got seventh place. A total of 18 Florida Southern College athletes attended Nationals. According to Junior Luis Rojas, this is the first time in...

Alli Crenshaw: Swimmer of the week making her mark at Nationals

Danika Thiele Contributing Writer    Sophomore Alli Crenshaw has a lot to be proud of. As National Champion in the 1,000-freestyle, the 1,650 freestyle, and the second Moccasin women’s swimmer to win an individual national title, Crenshaw has...

Priscilla Gonzales finds groove

Tony D’Angelo Contributing Writer Florida Southern’s Softball program is rolling in the right direction, having won 12 straight, and 17 of their first 24 games. Many players deserve credit for this quick start to the season, none...

Top-seeded Moccassins come up just short in quest for national tournament

  Florida Southern’s quest for a National Championship ended early at home in a 98-95 loss to Tuskegee, despite a record setting performance by Junior Guard Kevin Capers. Capers scored the second most points in school...

Strong performance at Matlock Invitational preps Mocs for Sunshine State Conference

Alex Sessums Staff Writer The men’s golf team is heading into the pinnacle of the spring portion of their season and the upcoming Sunshine State Conference Championship with high hopes. After a high placing at the 33rd...

Hammerer named favorite for preseason goalie honor for second season

David Tomchinsky  Contributing Writer    Senior Katie Hammerer has earned numerous honors and awards during her time as goalie for the women’s lacrosse team. Before her final season, she has been named a favorite to win the...

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...

Moc makes it to German national lacrosse team

Senior Chris Murphy was selected to be part of a German National lacrosse team. According to Murphy, the German coach contacted Marty Ward, head coach of the lacrosse team, over the summer to invit Murphy...

Men’s Swim team SSC Champions for second year

  The men’s swim team became SSC champions for the second year in a row. “It feels really good to repeat what we did last year,” Captain Allan Gutierrez said. Gutierrez said that last year a lot...

Recent Articles

Rewriting records and exceeding high expectations

Good things come in three’s and women’s basketball is tripling down on their identity of tough, quick and team-oriented basketball. 

Women’s soccer coach Lucey announces retirement

Following the FSC women’s soccer team’s elimination in the second round of the SSC playoffs, head coach Gerry Lucey announced his retirement. He plans to move to Long Island with his family at the end of the year. 

More than a game: how intramurals shape student life 

Intramural sports at Florida Southern College have become more than just a recreational option; They’re a cornerstone of campus life. With nearly 70% of students engaging in activities at the wellness center and about 30% participating directly in intramural (IM) sports, these programs serve as one of FSC’s most impactful student experiences. 

Is NYC mayor-elect Mamdani the best choice for the city?: No, Mamdani isn’t good...

David BradyStaff Writer From a cursory scroll of NYC Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani’s campaign website, you’re struck with a focus on, what is typically called, bread...

Is NYC mayor-elect Mamdani the best choice for the city?: Mamdani is a refreshing...

The New York City mayoral race is officially over, with the voters deciding that the young, enthusiastic Zohran Mamdani can lead their city to a brighter future.