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Safety in Numbers: Have Your Hurricane Parties!

Safety in Numbers: Have Your Hurricane Parties!

William Pavela, Staff Writer June 30, 2025

With the hurricane season approaching, everyone is hoping not to host a “hurricane party.” Hurricane parties, while often considered a potential hazard, can offer numerous benefits for all attendees.  Devastation...

Safety Isn't Simple: The Gaps in Campus Hurricane Protocol

Safety Isn’t Simple: The Gaps in Campus Hurricane Protocol

Samantha Casey, Assistant Opinion Editor June 25, 2025

The sky was heavy, as if it were carrying gallons of water waiting to drop by. The wind had stopped pretending to be a breeze, instead howling against the windows. It looked as if the sky was having a...

Hurricane Tips for Out-of-State Students From a Local Student

Hurricane Tips for Out-of-State Students From a Local Student

Reagan Robinson, Opinion Editor June 19, 2025

I’ve lived on Florida’s west coast my whole life. I was born in 2004, when Hurricane Charley struck. I was 1 year old when Katrina struck Florida in 2005 and devastated New Orleans. In 2017, Hurricane...

4 Summer Movies that Soak Up the Summer Feeling

4 Summer Movies that Soak Up the Summer Feeling

Samantha Casey, Assistant Opinion Editor June 13, 2025

Summer break is finally here, and there’s no better way to soak up the sunshine (or escape the Florida heat) than with a list of movies bound to make your summer shine a little brighter.  Little Miss...

Summer Classes: Are They Helping or Hurting Students?

Summer Classes: Are They Helping or Hurting Students?

Abby Avles, Staff Writer June 10, 2025

All of us are knee-deep in the summer season, enjoying all the pleasures and summer excitement Southwest Florida has to offer. However, the summer fun stalls out for FGCU students, who are required...

Best Things Students Can Do Over the Summer in Southwest Florida

Best Things Students Can Do Over the Summer in Southwest Florida

Abby Alves, Staff Writer May 22, 2025

Fort Myers is a prime summer vacation hotspot for FGCU students, commuters, and in-house students alike. Our beloved Gulf Coast city has many attractions for all ages and tastes. Of course, no one will...

Relocate the FGCU Pharmabox for Student Privacy and Comfort

Relocate the FGCU Pharmabox for Student Privacy and Comfort

Reagan Robinson, Staff Writer April 23, 2025

If you have ever been inside the Starbucks on campus, you have likely taken notice of the vending machine stocked with contraceptives, chargers, medication, deodorant, feminine products and other emergency...

Sustainable Commencement: Biodegradable Confetti

Sustainable Commencement: Biodegradable Confetti

William Pavela, Staff Writer April 23, 2025

With the recent decision to use biodegradable confetti in the upcoming May Commencement, FGCU is setting a step in the right direction. A campus that prides itself on conservation and preservation of natural...

“How I Live Now”: Youth and the Tragedy of War

“How I Live Now”: Youth and the Tragedy of War

Samantha Casey, Staff Writer April 21, 2025

Imagine visiting your cousins in the countryside, only to be greeted by war of mass proportions. This is the premise of the film “How I Live Now.” It presents a breathtaking perspective on the impact...

Studying Tips to Get You Through Finals

Studying Tips to Get You Through Finals

Tatum Threadgill, Staff Writer April 21, 2025

With finals week coming up, it’s time to share some studying and test-taking advice. Study hard and get through this final stretch of classes– the semester is almost over! Tip #1: Active Recall...

A Blooming Experience: EPCOT’s 2025 Flower and Garden Festival Review

A Blooming Experience: EPCOT’s 2025 Flower and Garden Festival Review

Abby Alves, Staff Writer April 18, 2025

As always, spring break has come and gone. Though most of us have spent the week partying, relaxing and generally having fun – an unlucky few had to work over spring break. Personally, I went to the...

Disney Festival of the Arts: Is it Worth the Price?

Disney Festival of the Arts: Is it Worth the Price?

Abby Alves, Staff Writer March 27, 2025

I hope you’ve all had a magical past month, just as I have. Recently, I visited Walt Disney World to experience its 2025 EPCOT International Festival of the Arts. Disney’s Festival of the Arts celebrates...

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