Franco Miller Jr. (#12) passes the ball under the net against Kennesaw State on Thursday, Feb 22, 2024. Photo by Jessica Piland.
Shadows of palm trees are cast across the sidewalk leading to the gazebo in North Lake Village. Photo by Delaney McLean.The FGCU softball team played the University of Washington on Tuesday, Feb 17, 2024 at the FGCU Softball Complex. The Eagles fell to the Huskies 6-2. Photo by Jessica Piland.The FGCU Cooking Club took a trip to the Ronald McDonald House and made lemon cookies for the families currently staying at the establishment. Photo courtesy of Alyssa Oquendo.Sunset views from a pond near the main bus loop and parking garage 3. Photo by Kevin Rollins.FGCU Men’s Basketball player Isaiah Thompson (#11) drives to the basket against Kennesaw State on Thursday, Feb 22, 2024. Photo by Jessica Piland. The end of a sunset captured from the top of parking garage 3. Photo by Kevin Rollins.
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!