Schner leads men’s basketball during fifth year
Danny Buchell
Jacob Schner is a men’s basketball player and graduate student currently finishing out his collegiate athletic career as a team captain for the Mocs.
Schner has been a member of the Mocs basketball program...
Basketball returns to the court
John Christovich
Florida Southern basketball will return to the court starting this weekend, nearly a year after their last game.
Director of Athletics and Dean of Wellness Drew Howard made the official announcement on Feb. 4...
Toronto Raptors to make season debut in Tampa
Salvatore Ambrosino
The National Basketball Association’s (NBA) Toronto Raptors are expected to tip off their season in Tampa’s Amalie Arena, according to a statement released by Raptors team president Masai Ujiri on Nov. 20.
The Raptors...
The Golden Age of Florida Sports is here
Grayson Skweres
The state of Florida is dominating the national stage right now across the four major North American sports. With the Rays on the way to the World Series, it is possible that a...
Esports teams currently at the top of respective tournaments
Lee Patterson
Both FSC’s Overwatch and Rocket League teams are in the middle of nationwide and regional tournaments.
Florida Southern’s Overwatch team is participating in two at the same time, NACE and the Peach Belt Conference,...
Remote athlete challenged by training alone
Grayson Skweres
On March 12, I was on a bus to Alabama. Everyone knew COVID was a thing. The NBA famously postponed their season the night before, but the NBA plays in packed arenas while...
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 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...
Miozzi rediscovers love for baseball at FSC
Grayson Skweres
Santino Miozzi does his best Dikembe Mutombo impression on a brisk February afternoon in Georgia after throwing out a baserunner in an early season contest against Columbus State. Miozzi wagged his finger while...
Men’s Basketball wins 25th SSC Championship
Michael Arias Mora
The Florida Southern College men's basketball team added another milestone to their season on March 8 by winning the Sunshine State Conference (SSC) tournament championship.
For the Mocs, this is the 25th SSC...
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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.