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Evaluation of Obama’s presidency

March 5, 2016

With new candidates, campaigns and controversies dominating the political arena, it is shocking to realize that President Barack Obama will not be leaving office until January 2017. I am thankful that...

The current state of both political parties

February 25, 2016

The events leading up to the 2016 United States presidential election have only proven this will be a race to remember, as controversy has been central in the race thus far. The two front-runners appear...

Peace talks in Syria have been plagued with meaningless rhetoric

February 19, 2016

The Syrian Civil War has been a historic conflict and Russian intervention has only escalated the violence by maintaining the atrocious pattern of bloodshed. Russian President Vladimir Putin is determined...

Republican debate was primarily awkward

February 10, 2016

Ben Carson seems to be suffering from hearing loss after missing his cue during the opening of the GOP debate on Feb. 6 in New Hampshire. Carson’s amusing blunder caused Trump to become confused as well,...

Textbooks should be free through a bookstore rental program

February 7, 2016

This is the time during the semester when most students have developed a strong idea of which classes they undoubtedly need the textbook for in order to pass and which classes they can manage to get through...

Participation grades should not just be measured on a student’s involvement

January 25, 2016

The participation component of college courses is a grade that some students thrive on, but others dread. Many professors, not only at FGCU, but at community colleges and universities all across the country,...

Going to the beach in January: An abnormally warm winter

January 2, 2016

Most people in Florida have spent this winter sunbathing at the beach. Americans on the east coast aren't purchasing winter coats and boots but sunscreen and bathing suits. Instead of indulging in hot...

New year same parking problems:  How FGCU can fix the never ending pursuit to find a spot

New year same parking problems: How FGCU can fix the never ending pursuit to find a spot

December 31, 2015

With winter break coming to an end and a new semester beginning in less than a week, I realized there are several things I've missed about FGCU, but parking is not one of them. It's no secret that FGCU...

Trump stumped: Why Donald Trump is unfit to be the 45th president of the United States

December 22, 2015

Money might not buy happiness, but can it buy the presidency? Donald Trump is one of the wealthiest people alive, and his race to become the Republican presidential nominee for the upcoming election is...

Terrorism has no religion

December 17, 2015

The San Bernardino shooting and the Paris attacks have put many Americans on edge, and Donald Trump's xenophobic comments have only escalated the existing tensions. With the recent terror attacks in the...

Take your family to class this weekend

November 5, 2015

Eagle Family Weekend is held once a year at FGCU, during the fall semester. This year, the three days of family fun will take place Nov. 6 to 8. Eagle Family Weekend is specifically designed for the...

Fashion website tailors its items to match customers’ style

October 28, 2015

It’s widely known that women love clothes and presents. Combine the two and you’re at wantable.com. Wantable is an online service that provides women with unique products that are tailored to their...

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