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Swim teams kicks off this year’s season

Caroline Bryant On Saturday, Sept. 25, both the FSC men and women’s swim teams attended the UNF Season kickoff in Jacksonville, alongside five other colleges in the Florida-Georgia area. The men’s team stole 1st place...

Fans officially return to athletic events

Caroline Bryant & Isabelle Hancock Florida Southern’s athletics department is allowing fans at sporting events with set guidelines and protocols to ensure everyone’s safety as FSC tackles the new semester.  On Aug. 31, FSC athletics issued...

Golf alum joins National Women’s Golf Association

By Danny Buchell Staff Writer Amanda Gartrell is an alumnus of Florida Southern College and a former record-breaking golfer for the Mocs golf program.   Gartrell originally graduated from FSC in Spring of 2018 with a bachelor’s degree...

FSC women’s lacrosse in the hunt for NCAA tournament

John Christovich The Florida Southern women’s lacrosse team has a 5-1 record as they aim to qualify for one of just three spots in the South Region of the NCAA tournament.  The Moccasins rolled through all...

FSC hockey games postponed due to COVID-19

Diego De Jesus Both hockey games that were scheduled for the weekend of April 9, were canceled two hours before the first game.  The Florida Southern Moccasins and the Florida State University Seminoles were set to...

SSC updates attendance policy at athletic events

Jillian Kurtz Florida Southern home sporting events will be allowed to have some fans in attendance for the first time since the return to play post-shutdown.  “FSC athletics is proud to welcome back families to watch...

NCAA is criticized over lackluster women’s facilities

Danny Buchell The final tournament time of the college basketball season, commonly known as March Madness, started off this year with a viral internet discussion of controversy after extreme differences between the Men’s and Women’s...

Athlete Spotlight: Jenny Staten

Soccer Deanna Wright Sophomore soccer player Jenny Staten is tied for the school’s record for 6 shutouts by a freshman goalkeeper.  Staten has been playing soccer since she was three-years-old after her older brother introduced her to...

Men’s basketball finish runner-up at SSC tournament

Nicholas Merritt Florida Southern College’s men’s basketball program competed in the Sunshine State Conference (SSC) Championship game for the third time in the past three years. Unlike the last two seasons, the Mocs did not succeed...

Mocs lacrosse resume play at Florida Tech

Ellie Clissold The Florida Southern men’s lacrosse team will step back on the playing field this month, after their season was cut short by the pandemic last year.  Players received the news from men’s lacrosse head...

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.