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FGCU President Mike Martin responds to DACA decision

September 7, 2017

President Mike Martin expressed his concern with the overturning of DACA in an email sent out to FGCU students on Wednesday, Sept. 6. President Martin’s response comes shortly after President Donald...

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Lee County issues mandatory evacuations in preparation for Hurricane Irma’s arrival

September 7, 2017

Hurricane Irma’s impending threat has called for a mandatory evacuation order that will take effect Friday for barrier islands in Lee County. The order requires those residing in Bonita Beach, Pine Island,...

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Floridians brace themselves as Hurricane Irma inches toward south Florida

September 7, 2017

As Hurricane Irma pummels north of Puerto Rico, Floridians brace themselves for the possible landfall of Irma – one of the most powerful hurricanes recorded in the Atlantic. According to the National...

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Hurricane Irma ‘hits the gas’

September 7, 2017

While Hurricane Irma hasn’t officially landed in Florida just yet, her unpredictability generates concern and the fuel scarcity reflects it. As Hurricane Irma inches toward Florida, residents prepare...

FGCU cancels classes in preparation for Hurricane Irma

September 6, 2017

Classes, events and operations are canceled at FGCU for Thursday, Sept. 7 and Friday, Sept. 8, in preparation for Hurricane Irma. In an email sent out to students on Wednesday, Sept. 6, FGCU Vice President...

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An FGCU student is reported missing, according to a UPD report.

August 28, 2017

Christopher Jarell Woodard, 23, was last seen on Friday, August 25 at about 7 p.m. and has not been seen or heard from since, according to an email sent out to students Sunday afternoon by UPD Chief of...

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FGCU student reports sexual assault after entering wrong vehicle

August 27, 2017

An FGCU student was sexually assaulted Friday at approximately 11:30 p.m. near the FGCU Welcome Center after getting into the wrong vehicle, according to university police reports. According to an email...

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Welcome Back: Rare eclipse greets students at FGCU

August 21, 2017

The first day of this school year saw masses of students gathered between Whitaker Hall and Merwin Hall around 1:30 p.m. Monday afternoon to grab a pair of special glasses and watch the rare solar eclipse...

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‘No threat to the campus community’ as FGCU investigates sexual assault report

July 14, 2017

University Police are investigating a reported sexual assault that took place on Friday, July 7 at approximately 12:44 p.m. According to authorities, police responded to a call from a resident assistant...

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FGCU student identified as victim in deadly Three Oaks Shooting

July 14, 2017

A dispute between two parties resulted in the homicide of a 23-year-old FGCU student Tuesday evening, according to the Lee County Sheriff’s Office. On Tuesday, July 11, deputies responded to a call reporting...

FAU allegedly attacks student’s free press rights, attorney says

July 13, 2017

Florida Atlantic University is under scrutiny after a student alleged that student government denied him an editor-in-chief position over his intentions to cover the Student Senate. In an email sent to...

Governor Scott signs medical marijuana into law

June 25, 2017

Governor Rick Scott officially signed the medical marijuana bill into law Friday. The bill is an amendment 71 percent of Florida voters approved in November of last year. The bill, also referred to as...

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