Make way for Mocsie 2.0
Long-time FSC mascot announces retirement after 11 seasons
Emma Hamrick, Sports Editor
McDonald’s without Ronald McDonald, Walt Disney World without Mickey Mouse, Pillsburry without the Pillsburry Doughboy and Frosted Flakes without Tony the Tiger lose their spark as...
Seats remain open in the student section
Jillian Kurtz
The Snake Pit student section in Jenkins Field House was lacking in student presence throughout the 2017-18 basketball season. With an overwhelmingly higher number of adults and Sixth Man Club members compared to...
Track star Hannah Flemming marks sixth school record
Reems Landreth
Sophomore Hannah Flemming marked her sixth all-time Moccasin track record as she ran the 5,000 meter run in a blistering 17:30.58 at the 2019 Bison Outdoor Classic on April 13 in Lewisburg, Pennsylvania.
Just...
Bower leaves Florida Southern athletics after 3 years
Michael Arias Mora
For the first time in over three years, there is a change in leadership for the Florida Southern College Department of Athletic Communications.
Director of Athletic Communications Ryan Bower has left FSC...
Director of Athletics Pete Meyer to step down
The Florida Southern College Athletic Department has announced that Director of Athletics Pete Meyer will step down on Feb. 24, 2019, according to a press release by the college.
Meyer has been the Director...
Men’s, women’s lacrosse to begin conference play
Mikaela Queen
Women’s lacrosse opened up their conference season with a 16-4 vicotry over Florida Tech on March 16.
Aubriana and Maliah Benedetto teamed up for six goals and two assists helping the Mocs defeat the...
Athlete Spotlight: Lorena Rionda
Andrew Pawling
Lorena Rionda has been an anchor for Florida Southern women’s tennis team for the past four years. Now, in her senior season, she is in the final chapter of her legacy of success...
Mens soccer with historic season start up
Mikaela Queen
Florida Southern’s men’s soccer team breaks the schools best season start record.
A season opening 6-0 win over Trinity Baptist propelled the team into their season. Since then, the team is 10-2 and ranked...
Moccasins Sports Recap | Week of Sept. 16
Mikaela Queen
Women’s soccer falls twice on the road
On Wednesday, the Mocs traveled to St. Augustine, Florida where they fell 0-5 to the Flagler Saints in their last non-conference game of the season.
Freshman Jenny Staten...
FSC mourns death of swimmer
Emma Hamrick, Sports Editor
On Nov. 1, students, faculty, and teammates of freshman swimmer Wiliam Minter gathered at the Church in the Springs in Ocala to say final goodbyes.
The Florida Southern College community lost Minter on...
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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.