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UPD Beat: Baby Raccoon Found Under Car

UPD Beat: Baby Raccoon Found Under Car

Tori Foltz, Editor-in-Chief May 6, 2023

UPD was called by a female on April 20 stating that she had lost her wallet and had tracked it to Osprey Hall using an Apple air tag. Officers met her in Osprey lobby and advised her to replace her IDs...

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

James Curtis, Staff Writer May 5, 2023

After winning the 2023 ASUN Tournament Championship against North Florida, 4-0, FGCU’s men’s tennis team is heading to the NCAA Men’s Tennis Tournament where they will face sixth-seeded Georgia this...

Dr. Joseph Morgan is hosting three public forums to converse with students, faculty and staff about FGCUs future.

Presidential Finalist Jay Morgan Wants FGCU to Gain Top 100 Status

Hayley Lemery, Assignment & Features Editor April 25, 2023

Joseph "Jay" Morgan, Ph.D. will attend three public forums held in the Water School on April 25 to give students, faculty and staff insight to his plan to have FGCU make it on the list of the top 100 national...

Nature trail entrance across from North Lake Village.

Invest Yourself this Earth Day

Veronica Amador, Staff Writer April 22, 2023

I remember celebrating the Earth in third grade. We would have a themed craft and a video from my teacher. By just recycling, I was changing the world. While you can do that, there is so much more to it...

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

NIck Asselin, Sports Editor April 19, 2023

The FGCU Men’s Tennis team is moving on. The #1 seeded Eagles defeated Stetson 4-3 in the ASUN Quarterfinals to advance to the semifinals against Kennesaw State.  The victory by the Eagles was their...

University Announces Campus Safety Measures After Wednesday’s Student Arrest

University Announces Campus Safety Measures After Wednesday’s Student Arrest

Riley Hazel, Executive Editor April 14, 2023

After Wednesday’s social media threats made by an FGCU student, UPD has announced new campus safety measures.  Wesley Huffman, an off-campus student, posted to Twitter early Wednesday morning that...

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Music is the Elixir of Happiness

Konstantinos Vranishti, Contributing Writer April 12, 2023

Music, the 12 notes in every octave that entertain people, heal the pain, unite the world and express emotions in the most efficient way. When words fail, music takes action and our cosmos becomes a better...

FGCU Announces Four Finalists for Continued Presidential Search

FGCU Announces Four Finalists for Continued Presidential Search

Tori Foltz, Editor-in-Chief April 7, 2023

Students, faculty and staff received an email from Pamela McCabe sent on behalf of Edward Morton, chair of the presidential search advisory committee, today regarding new information about the continued...

High School Students Enter Self-Made, Solar-Powered Vehicles Into Tournament

High School Students Enter Self-Made, Solar-Powered Vehicles Into Tournament

Jusolyn Flower, Staff Writer April 6, 2023

11 teams of high school students across south Florida were able to demonstrate their STEM-centered skills by entering self-made, solar-powered vehicles into the 11th annual SunChase Solar Go-Kart race. The...

Florida Board of Governors Bans TikTok and Other Social Platforms On Campus Wi-Fi

Florida Board of Governors Bans TikTok and Other Social Platforms On Campus Wi-Fi

Tori Foltz, Editor-in-Chief April 5, 2023

Students, faculty and staff received an email from Pamela McCabe, coordinator of university communications and media relations, today about certain social media, websites and technologies being blocked...

April Events Up Ahead

April Events Up Ahead

Delinah Rosario, Opinion Editor April 2, 2023

Date: April 3 Name: Body Image Week: Just Dance Time: 7:00 p.m.- 8:00 p.m. Place: Cohen Student Union 201 Description: Come join Tri Delta for a Just Dance party for body image week.    Date:...

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Joan’s Fools’ Day

Ronique Bobb, Contributing Writer April 1, 2023

Since she first learned of the holiday at Banon Middle through High school, Joan was the queen of April Fools' day. What piqued Joan's interest was that she saw everyone who committed a prank get a free...

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