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Police Beat: Broken elevator, drug deals, and slashed tires

March 3, 2017

Fourth Floor Drug Deal On Tuesday, Feb. 21 at 12:24 p.m., UPD received an anonymous call in regards to a suspect drug deal taking place on the fourth floor of the library. UPD canvassed the library but...

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Police Beat: Suspicious student group, late night game, and laundry room surprises

February 26, 2017

Fight in Osprey Hall On Saturday, Feb. 11 at 2:50 a.m., an RA advised UPD of a fight that had broken out on the fifth floor of Osprey Hall. UPD took the two male suspects into custody and drove them to...

Presidential search final 4

Search committee picks finalists for Bradshaw’s replacement

February 24, 2017

Mike Martin The current chancellor and senior fellow at the Colorado State University System Served as the president of New Mexico State University from 2004 to 2008 “The progress FGCU has made...

‘David Brent’ character revival boils down to ‘offensive and cringeworthy’

February 19, 2017

(Reported by Tatum Swann & Allie Taylor) Fans of the British mockumentary series “The Office” shouldn’t get too excited about the revival of Ricky Gervais’ character, David Brent. Gervais,...

Police Beat

Police Beat: Preachers, McDonald’s, and oil spills

February 19, 2017

Oil Spill On Friday, Feb. 3 at 9:21 a.m., UPD officers found that, after a vehicle had broken down, approximately two gallons of oil spilled across the floor of Garage 3. Officers referred this incident...

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Police Beat: Bike theft, drunk mama, and hotboxing

February 11, 2017

Learner’s Permit On Friday, Jan. 27 at 1:27 a.m., a UPD officer pulled over a vehicle for an obstructed tag. The officer then searched the vehicle due to the strong odor of marijuana. The driver was...

FGCU Homecoming week

Gallery: FGCU Homecoming Block-Out Day Party

February 9, 2017

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(Photo courtesy of Alex Ciatti)

Students discover mold at The Reef, receive little help from management

February 8, 2017

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Trump’s ban is the beginning of silencing

February 4, 2017

Within the first few days of his presidency, Trump has already signed several executive orders and passed new regulations. Among these orders is a social media blackout on the Environmental Protection...

Police Beat

Police Beat: Bagpipes, drunk driving, and Uber adventures

February 4, 2017

Catching Some Rays On Saturday, Jan. 21 at 3:56 p.m., there was a report of an alligator in front of Sugden Hall, sunbathing on the walkway. The area was canvassed by UPD, but no alligator was found. Uber...

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Police Beat: Raccoons, marijuana, and smoke in South Village

January 27, 2017

Lover’s Quarrel On Sunday, Jan. 15, at 2:10 a.m., a complainant notified UPD that there was a shirtless man banging on a car window with a woman inside. The male subject reported to UPD that he and the...

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Police Beat: Vanishing bike, marijuana mystery, and dumpster danger

January 20, 2017

Pink Skateboard Needs Loving Home On Tuesday, Jan. 10 at 4:18 p.m., UPD officers found a pink skateboard in Garage 3. The item has yet to be claimed by its owner. Out for a Stroll On Wednesday, Jan. 11...

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