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Student Government Supreme Court overturns Alumni Traditions Bench

Student Government Supreme Court overturns Alumni Traditions Bench

October 23, 2018

By Alexandra Figares Editor-in-chief The Student Government Supreme Court has unanimously overturned a controversial Senate Bill. After about three weeks of deliberation, the Court released the official...

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FGCU celebrates Recreation and Wellness Center groundbreaking

September 27, 2018

After a seven-year wait, FGCU celebrated the groundbreaking ceremony for the new Recreation and Wellness Center, officially initiating phase one in the building process. The ceremony, which took place...

GOP gubernatorial candidate Ron DeSantis discusses ‘regional issues’ with President Mike Martin

September 22, 2018

By Alexandra Figares Editor-in-Chief Republican gubernatorial candidate Ron DeSantis met with FGCU President Mike Martin in a private conference on Saturday to discuss issues like public higher education...

Fate of Senate Bill hangs in the balance

Fate of Senate Bill hangs in the balance

September 21, 2018

By Alexandra Figares Editor-in-Chief The Student Government Supreme Court will move forward with a judicial hearing regarding the future of a Senate bill that passed on Tuesday, Sept. 11, temporarily...

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‘God the Mother’ sex trafficking hoax reaches FGCU

September 20, 2018

By Alexandra Figares Editor-in-Chief A rumor surrounding a religious group operating a sex trafficking ring on campus is spreading like wildfire on social media – and it is false, according to University...

EN Photo by Bret Munson // Student Government Chief Justice Shane Broadstone speaks to the Senate during Tuesdays meeting.

Senate bill for $30k bench under scrutiny

September 19, 2018

By Alexandra Figares Editor-in-Chief A complaint was filed to the Student Government Supreme Court regarding the legitimacy of a Senate bill that passed on Tuesday, Sept. 11, prompting the Judicial Branch...

EN Photo by Bret Munson //  Associate Vice President of Student Engagement Brian Fisher addresses the Senate during Tuesdays meeting.

Nearly $2 million in Student Government funds unallocated

September 19, 2018

By Alexandra Figares Editor-in-Chief Nearly $2 million in Student Government funds remains unallocated from a budget of approximately $4 million. Associate Vice President of Student Engagement Brian...

EN Photo by Bret Munson // Students and alumni had an opportunity to tailgate and mingle before the game.

FGCU debuts beer garden for students at event, sells out in one hour

September 15, 2018

By Alexandra Figares Editor-in-chief FGCU’s first rally of the season, Rally at the ROC, “rocked” the university, and sold out of alcohol in just one hour, according to Student Body President Jalisa...

All Publix subs will be on sale through Sept. 26.

This is not a drill: all Publix subs on sale until September 26

September 14, 2018

Public service announcement for all cash-strapped college students: All Publix subs – including Boar’s Head – are on sale for $5.99 through Sept. 26 at all locations, both in-store and through Publix’s...

EN File Photo // Team captain Holly Fritz celebrates after scoring her first of two goals against Michigan.

FGCU women’s soccer ranks 16th in national poll

September 13, 2018

By Alexandra Figares Editor-in-Chief The FGCU women’s soccer ranks 16th in a Hero Sports national poll, the university’s highest ranking since 2015. Hero Sports, an online sports platform, conducted...

Rally at the ROC

Rally at the ROC

September 13, 2018

By Alexandra Figares Editor-in-Chief FGCU will be hosting a rally before the men’s soccer game against the University of South Florida on Saturday with – with a twist. For the first time in FGCU...

Programming Board teases lineup

Programming Board teases lineup

September 5, 2018

FGCU’s Programming Board released a series of hints for 2018 Eaglepalooza artist. The hints, which were released in an Instagram live video, described an artist that “won a Grammy in 2013” and “was...

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