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Sydney Thabet in front of the Library on campus.  Her life changed a lot since she started college, and after a rather lonely first semester, she is now involved with on-campus clubs and smartly balances her social life with her studies. (EN Photo/ Jaynie Tice)

FGCU freshman learns ways to become more involved and still pass exams

April 20, 2016

She sat patiently in the shade next to Starbucks with her longboard sitting propped up against the table. The bottom of the board read, “Sector Nine” with waves and palm trees surrounding the bright...

The Patrick and Rosalie LaSala Television Wing is revealed. (Special to Eagle News)

WGCU receives record-breaking donations

April 15, 2016

WGCU, the public media service on campus, received two donations on Wednesday, April 13, breaking the record for the largest single day of fundraising in the broadcast station’s history. Two new facilities...

Florida Panthers goaltender Roberto Luongo and defenseman Aaron Ekblad defend the net from New York Islander John Tavares — all of which hail from Canada — at the Nov. 27, 2015 game in Sunrise, Florida. The Panthers got the victory after a historic nine-shooter shootout, ending the game 3-2. (Photo Special to Eagle News)

How hockey went from a Canada-dominated sport to one south of the border

April 15, 2016

For the first time in a long time, Canada was shut out of the NHL playoffs. And, you read that right; this has happened before. In the 1969-70 NHL season, two years before Hall of Famer Jaromir Jagr was...

ENTV Video/Bobby Lee Palmer

Slutwalk brings awareness to sexual assault

April 12, 2016

For the first time on FGCU's campus, Slutwalk was brought to life to promote advocacy and awareness. April is Sexual Assault Awareness month and many fraternities, sororities and other student organizations...

EN Photo / Rachel Stroecker

Lake O releases’ effect on Caloosahatchee discussed in town hall meeting

April 7, 2016

As the sun set on the Caloosahatchee River in downtown Fort Myers, the City Pier Building was still buzzing with activity. Drew Steele, the host of Fox News 92.5 Daybreak radio show, invited five politicians...

Two FGCU students reflect on their lives as young mothers

April 7, 2016

We were sitting on the couch cooing at the baby, smiles spread over both of our faces, when, all of a sudden, she felt something warm on her leg. Bryson had pooped. And, it came right out of his diaper...

New threat alert system will soon be implemented at FGCU

April 6, 2016

There were 23 shootings on American college campuses in 2015, according to an article published on Time magazine. At FGCU, UPD and Business Technology Services are trying to avoid these and other emergency...

FGCU alumnus’ indie band to release music video

April 6, 2016

Picture this: it’s a hot sunny day, and you’re lying down on the beach with the sand between your toes while listening to the calm waves crashing on the shore. FGCU alumnus Jesse Glendinning used this...

Nick Rivera rounds the bases. (Photo by Linwood Ferguson)

FGCU’s Nick Rivera looks to redshirt after injuring wrist

April 5, 2016

FGCU first baseman Nick Rivera is out for the season due to a broken wrist. It started with wrist pain and discomfort for a couple of weeks, but he played through it. "During the game against Rutgers,...

Freshman Sierra Stevens (left) and sophomore Michael Rybak dance during the fourth annual FGCU Dance Marathon in Alico Arena on Saturday April 2. (EN Photo / Taylor Crehan)

FGCU Dance Marathon raises $52,000 for Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals

April 4, 2016

FGCU students, decked out in matching tank tops, running shorts and even fanny packs danced for over 13 hours to raise $52,000 for Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals. FGCU’s fourth annual Dance Marathon,...

Andres Martinez Jr. stands next to a piece, explaining the meaning behind each detail. This piece spans the floor, with a crate placed in the middle of the room. (EN Photo / Aiden Strawhun)

‘Listen, the City is Breathing’ exhibit opens at FGCU ArtLab Gallery

April 1, 2016

The room is silent, but if you close your eyes you can almost hear it breathing. Andres Martinez Jr. is an artist from Miami. Martinez currently has an exhibit on campus at the ArtLab Gallery, located...

FGCU General Counsel updates six policies

FGCU General Counsel updates six policies

April 1, 2016

The Office of the General Counsel, which is responsible for representing the university in legal situations, has updated six university policies. Six regulations were updated and have to be approved by...

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