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Spring Graduates Pour Emotion into Their Final FGCU Art Exhibits
June 1, 2023
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Nursing Program Receives Funding in Battle Against Nursing Shortage
May 30, 2023
In Case of Emergency: FGCU’s Emergency Protocols
In Case of Emergency: FGCU’s Emergency Protocols
May 25, 2023
UPD Beat: Snapchat Threat Not Meant for FGCU
UPD Beat: Snapchat Threat Not Meant for FGCU
May 18, 2023
A sign that was held by a protester during the Take a Stand Against HB999 protest that took place on the library lawn Monday April 10, 2023. Students and faculty took turns speaking out against the bill and explaining its repercussions.
Florida House Bill 999: What It is, What It Isn’t, and Its Potential Impact at FGCU
May 8, 2023
Redshirt junior, Juan Lopez during his singles match against Stetson during the ASUN Mens Tennis Tournament Quarterfinals.
Men’s Tennis Defeats North Florida, Wins 2023 ASUN Tournament
May 5, 2023
Randy Wilson during the ASUN Quarterfinals against Stetson University on Friday April 14, 2023. (Jessica Piland/FGCU Athletics)
Late Match Victory Clinches the Eagles a Spot in Men’s Tennis ASUN Semifinals
April 19, 2023
FGCU Baseball vs USF
FGCU Baseball vs USF
March 24, 2023
Senior men’s basketball player Dakota Rivers has enjoyed success on the court over his three seasons at FGCU.
Dakota Rivers: Making an Impact On and Off the Court
March 22, 2023
Tayli Filla swings at a ball during the Feb. 11 matchup against LIU. The Eagles won 5-3.
Softball is Back in Full Swing
March 21, 2023
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Choosing Self-Management over Time Management
June 1, 2023
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Advantages of Taking Summer Classes
May 26, 2023
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Speaking Up and Protecting Student Survivors
May 12, 2023
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Do Graduates Feel Career Ready?
May 10, 2023
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Liberty for All
May 9, 2023
Veterans Workshop AVJ Package
Veteran’s Workshop AVJ Package
April 22, 2023
Jules Henigs Wall of Secrets AVJ Package
Jules Henig’s Wall of Secrets AVJ Package
April 22, 2023
Nature Trail Clean-Up AVJ Package
Nature Trail Clean-Up AVJ Package
April 21, 2023
Senior Art Project Installation AVJ
Senior Art Project Installation AVJ
April 18, 2023
Eagle Sports Now 4.14.23
Eagle Sports Now 4.14.23
April 14, 2023
Episode 173 - Delta Series Ep 29: Tears of the Brunch King
Episode 173 – Delta Series Ep 29: Tears of the Brunch King
May 29, 2023
Episode 171: Batman
Episode 171: Batman
May 15, 2023
Episode 170: The Last of Us Part II
Episode 170: The Last of Us Part II
May 8, 2023
Episode 169: Star Wars Jedi Fallen Order
Episode 169: Star Wars Jedi Fallen Order
May 1, 2023
Advocating for Justice: Perspectives from our 25th Student Body President
April 25, 2023
Aysegul Timur enters the Board of Trustees meeting for the first time as president-elect.
Anticipation, Hope and Fear Leading to Selection of FGCU’s Fifth President
May 5, 2023
Students were able to relieve some of their end of semester stress at Puppy Palooza on Wednesday April 26, 2023 on the library lawn. Photo by Delaney McLean.
A Week in Photos at FGCU
April 28, 2023
The sunset over the South Village dorms. Photo by Addyson McCullough.
A Week in Photos at FGCU
April 21, 2023
Eagle Media Sports Director, Nick Asselin, interviews FGCU baseball player Brian Ellis after he broke the national record for most consecutive games on base.
A Week in Photos at FGCU
April 14, 2023
FGCU students and faculty gathered on the library lawn on Monday April 10, 2023 in protest of House Bill 999 which is currently going through the Florida Legislature. The demonstrators came with signs and had the opportunity to speak out on how this bill would impact FGCUs campus.
FGCU Students and Faculty Take a Stand Against House Bill 999
April 13, 2023
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10 Local Fun Spots in Southwest Florida
May 16, 2023
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How to Deal with Burnout
May 10, 2023
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Be Aware of Your Stress
April 24, 2023
Gudfellas performed at the Eagle Radio Music Festival on March 23, 2023.
FGCU Student-formed Band, Gudfellas, to Perform at Nectar Lab This Weekend
April 19, 2023
Photo courtesy of Covahne Michaels
FGCU’s Jamba By Blendid Kiosk is the First of Its Kind in Florida
April 14, 2023

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My Roommate Tested Positive for COVID-19: Here’s What I learned

November 22, 2020

Julia Bonavita Staff Writer   The day I packed my bags and left my home on the east coast of Florida to return to FGCU for the fall semester, I knew in the back of my mind that I would likely encounter...

Florida halts consumption of alcohol at bars statewide amid COVID-19 spike.

Florida halts consumption of alcohol at bars statewide amid COVID-19 spike.

June 26, 2020

Alcohol consumption at all bars throughout Florida has been halted amid concerns over record-breaking surges in coronavirus cases throughout the state effective immediately, according to The Florida Department...

Monday Updates: COVID-19 Cases “Accelerating”, DeSantis Avoids Statewide Lockdown, and Presidential Press Briefing

Monday Updates: COVID-19 Cases “Accelerating”, DeSantis Avoids Statewide Lockdown, and Presidential Press Briefing

March 23, 2020

EN Photo by Julia Bonavita   FGCU’s local Super Target and Publix remain bare less than two weeks after the campus announced classes will move online in response to the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) outbreak. According...

Photo Courtesy of Alissa Eckert and Dan Higgins of the CDC.

COVID-19 declared a pandemic: FGCU to transition to online classes, urges students who live on campus to return home for two weeks

March 11, 2020

According to a report released by the State University System of Florida on Wed. March 11 regarding the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) outbreak, all state universities with students currently on campus are encouraged...

EN Photo by Julia Bonavita. A Bugati at FGCUs Jan. 18 Motor Show.

Photos from FGCU’s 2020 motor show

January 18, 2020

AutoFaction and the FGCU Car Club hosted the third annual FGCU Motor Show on Jan. 18. The event featured luxury and exotic vehicles. Proceeds from the event went to the American Heart Association and the...

Hold on to your stockings— it’s too early for Christmas decorations

November 14, 2019

By Julia Bonavita Photography Editor / Contributing Writer Arguably, my greatest struggle throughout my three years of living in on-campus housing is the inability to furnish my living room with a real...

Trick-or-Treating, for a lot of teenagers and young adults, allows them to experience the safety of being a kid again, while forage for free candy and spending time with friends. Photo provided by Julia Bonavita.

Trick-or-Treat-yo’self! Why it’s okay to trick-or-treat as an adult

October 31, 2019

By Julia Bonavita Photography Editor / Contributing Writer   I trick-or-treated up until my senior year of high school.  There, I said it.  I relished in the feeling of donning my annual costume,...

A person’s family life should not be judged based on how many people they share parents with, but instead factor in a multitude of variables such as income, parental marital status and other key factors involved in raising a child. Photo provided by Julia Bonavita.

Confronting the Negative Stigma Surrounding Only Children

October 6, 2019

By Julia Bonavita Photography Editor / Contributing Writer The negative stigma only children are faced with is based solely on misinformation and the inability to fathom growing up without siblings. Often...

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