The FGCU Men’s Lacrosse Club played the University of Miami Men’s Lacrosse Club on Sunday October 22, 2023. The Eagles will return home on November 12. Photo by Courtney Padgett.The first annual Basketball Block Party was held at the R.O.C. on Thursday October 26, 2023 to get students excited for the upcoming basketball season. This event was a chance for students to meet the FGCU basketball players and participate in contests. The FGCU Men’s and Women’s basketball teams were the refs for a 3v3 basketball tournament. Photo by Jessica Piland/FGCU Athletics.FGCU Quadball hosted their annual Broomstick Bash which also included a costume contest on Monday October 23, 2023. Photo by Alyssa Oquendo.The evening sky reflects in the windows of the Water School. Photo by Tori Foltz.Alpha Tau Omega hosted a “Dunk a Tau” event on the library lawn to raise awareness for mental health on Monday October 23, 2023. Photo by Kevin Rollins.
Tori Foltz is a senior majoring in political science and journalism with a concentration in public relations and a minor in interdisciplinary studies. She has been with Eagle Media since her freshman year and has developed a love for the organization. She wants to be a political reporter when she graduates in the spring. When she is not answering emails or planning for a meeting, you can find her watching The Gilmore Girls, reading romance books or hanging out with her friends.
Jessica Piland is a senior majoring in political science and minoring in global studies. She found her passion for photography during her senior year of high school after shooting some film for fun with her grandfather’s camera from the 80s. In addition to her work as photo editor for Eagle News, she works as a staff photographer for FGCU Athletics and is a photography intern with the University Marketing and Communications department. As she enters her third year as photo editor, she is excited for the fun stories, campus events, and breaking news that Eagle News will be covering!
Abigail Muth is a senior studying journalism and was a transfer student from Bowling Green State University in Ohio. Abbey was born and raised in the Cleveland area and wanted to be a teacher until her sophomore year when she discovered a passion for writing. Her dream job would be to write features or shoot documentaries for companies like National Geographic or Patagonia. Abbey is passionate about the outdoors and traveling and hopes that one day she will be able to incorporate those things into her career. When not editing or writing stories or responding to emails, Abbey can be found reading on her lanai or walking her puppy on the beach!