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...
Students help put on PALA Qualifiers at Lake Myrtle Sports Park
Jillian Kurtz
Florida Southern students and athletes helped at the 2019 Pan American Lacrosse Association Women’s Lacrosse World Qualifiers that took place Nov. 14-17.
Founded in the Fall of 2018, Pan American Lacrosse Association (PALA) is...
Women’s lacrosse enjoys surprising season
The newest team sport to enter Florida Southern College, women’s lacrosse, is already off to a great start with a 7-1 record. The team is ranked #13 in the nation and is an independent...
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...
Men’s, women’s basketball to end regular season
Reems Landreth
Florida Southern will conclude regular season play on Saturday, March 3rd, in Jenkins Field House against Rollins College. Both games will will include celebrations for seniors as they play their final game in...
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...
Cross Country teams dominate in South Regionals
MEN’S RECAP
Sophomores Mason Jones and Josh Wagner both finished inside the top-25 to help the men’s team qualify for the national meet.
Jones finished fifth overall while Wagner finished 15th at the at the NCAA...
Jones takes over women’s soccer program
Brittany Jones is in her first season as head coach of the Florida Southern College women’s soccer team, after being chosen last February to replace Ben Strawbridge.
Strawbridge left FSC to take an assistant position...
Volleyball ends season in the NCAA Tournament
Mikaela Queen
The Mocs traveled down to Palm Beach Atlantic University on Nov. 14 for the NCAA South Regional Tournament.
The team approached the tournament as the No. 4 seed in the region and took on...
Mocs bounce back from defeat
By Morgan Swem
Florida Southern’s girl’s volleyball teams winning streak came to an upsetting end this past weekend.
The streak ended with a 3-0 loss against Lynn at a home game this past weekend. The Mocs...
Recent Articles
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.