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Sunday, January 11, 2026

Celebrating 100 years in Lakeland

Snakebite recaps the preseason, beginnings of regular season

The indoor volleyball team has already begun their regular season competition and currently stand undefeated as they head into the Denali State Bank Ice Block Classic in Alaska.

Talking dingers with Mocs baseball’s Nick Wells

With a powerful swing and an uncanny ability to read even the toughest of pitchers, the senior outfielder has been an integral part of Florida Southern’s baseball team since transferring from Polk State College in 2020.

‘Ready to prove people wrong’: Moccasin softball looks to rally

Dylan OliveStaff Writer Over halfway through the season, the Florida Southern College softball team is currently ranked 10th in the Sunshine State Conference (SSC) with a 3-12 record. With a 52 game schedule and three games...

Assistant women’s tennis coach inspires players

Olivia Bryant Staff Writer Bridging the gap between disabled and abled, a pioneer in wheelchair tennis and beloved college coach, one would never be able to guess by his nonchalant manners and sarcastic wit, just how...

MLB lockout threatens Detroit Tigers spring training in Lakeland

Emma Poole Staff Writer Since the 1920s, Lakeland has been closely tied to baseball, but the current MLB lockout is threatening the presence of the Detroit Tigers in the city that they have called their spring...

Men’s lacrosse captains discuss upcoming season

Angela Corio Going into the spring 2022 season, the men's and women's lacrosse team of Florida Southern Athletics are in preparation for the upcoming season. Last year’s lacrosse season showed both wins and losses, with the...

FSC swim ranks high in SSC conference

FSC men’s swimming is now ranked number one in the Sunshine State Conference, after finishing first in the Panther Invitational in Melbourne Nov. 20. “Part of the reason we have been so successful this year...

Esports talks about their role in FSC athletics

Jessica Stalter Esports have been a part of the Florida Southern College Athletic department since the beginning of the program in 2017. Because of their digital nature however, esports are quite different from the other...

Men’s basketball looks forward to 2021 season

Ben Sax The Florida Southern Men’s Basketball team prepares to start their season. Florida Southern Men’s Basketball Head Coach Michael Donnelly has  learned a lot about his team, following the last season. “I learned that our team...

Hockey Senior Spotlight: Jamie Calhoun

Caroline Bryant At the age of five, Jamie Calhoun, senior, learned how to skate. One year later, his hockey career began. While it seems crazy to trust a six-year-old with shoe blades and a big...

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.