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FGCU power outage causes temporary lapse in Coronavirus safety protocols

Sabrina Salovitz, Assistant Editor August 27, 2020

Florida Gulf Coast University experienced a campus-wide blackout this week that lasted for over an hour. The incident took place on Wednesday, August 26, at around 1 a.m., and was due to a power outage...

Students table for an event during FGCUs 2020 Weeks of Welcome. EN Photo by Julia Bonavita.

COVID-19: college student perspective

August 27, 2020

By Katie Loudermilk Contributing Writer Halfway through the Spring semester, I was thriving in my journalism classes and was enjoying meeting new people. This all changed very quickly, though. It feels...

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BREAKING NEWS: Two fraternities suspended for violating social distancing guidelines

August 24, 2020

By Nina Mendes News & Features Editor Two FGCU fraternities have been placed on immediate interim suspension due to allegations of unfortunate conduct, according to an email sent by President Martin. The...

FGCU decides to postpone fall sports until spring; EN Photo by Julia Bonavita

Breaking News: All FGCU Fall Sports Postponed Until Spring

August 14, 2020

By Jake Henning Sports Editor The ASUN conference announced today the postponement of all fall sports and has been working to set a comprehensive schedule for the spring. This is in response to the ongoing...

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...

Campus Closures Turn Students to Online Recreation

Campus Closures Turn Students to Online Recreation

April 19, 2020

With the closing of campus recreation facilities, due to the coronavirus pandemic, FGCU Campus Rec. is using technology to keep students engaged. Reporter - Chase Henry Producer - Chase Henry Camera -...

EN Photo by Raphaella Matta. A photo of the new CAPS building on FGCUs campus. The CAPS space in Howard Hall was smaller, so new people could not be hired until recently.

CAPS switches to telehealth appointments in response to coronavirus pandemic

April 16, 2020

  With the many challenges that the COVID-19 crisis has thrown at students, Elyssa Morataya is thankful that continuing her sessions with CAPS was not one of them. “Overall, it’s been a positive...

FGCU Student Tests Positive For COVID-19

FGCU Student Tests Positive For COVID-19

April 9, 2020

An FGCU student tested positive for COVID-19 on Wednesday, April 8, according to a statement released by FGCU on Thursday.  The student, who currently lives in FGCU’s West Lake Village student housing,...

Florida Governor Issues Stay-At-Home Order

Florida Governor Issues Stay-At-Home Order

April 1, 2020

  Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced a stay-at-home order for Florida this afternoon during a press conference. Executive Order 20-91 begins Friday at 12:01 a.m. and will be in effect for all Florida...

COVID-19 Ongoing Coverage

COVID-19 Ongoing Coverage

March 27, 2020

On March 11 the World Health Organization declared the outbreak of the COVID-19 virus a global pandemic. Since then cases have begun to exponentially grow across the globe. On March 12 Florida Governor...

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...

Millennials, Gen-Zers at greater risk for serious health issues as a result of COVID-19

Millennials, Gen-Zers at greater risk for serious health issues as a result of COVID-19

March 18, 2020

Dr. Norman Swan Talks about young people and the COVID-19 epidemic. Courtesy of: ABC Australia Coronacast podcast. During a morning press conference with the White House, Ambassador Dr. Deborah Birx announced...

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