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Deciphering Fake News: Media Literacy

Deciphering Fake News: Media Literacy

Taylor Melson, Staff Writer April 24, 2025

Living in the modern era of technology allows for immediate unlimited access to the news. Media literacy is all the more important with false information being as prevalent as ever. Social media allows...

Putting FGCU on the Geological Map: A Road Trip to Arkansas

Putting FGCU on the Geological Map: A Road Trip to Arkansas

Reagan Robinson, Staff Writer April 24, 2025

On March 9, Dr. Harry Maisch and two FGCU students, senior Connor Bapst and junior Mikey Ryan, embarked on a 17-hour road trip to Conway, Arkansas. This trip took this FGCU trio to the South-Central Section...

FGCU Helps Colonial Elementary Thrive

FGCU Helps Colonial Elementary Thrive

Dave Lugo, Staff Writer April 23, 2025

Everyone gets lonely sometimes. One FGCU professor realized elementary school lunch should not be the time for children to experience that and took initiative for change.  The No Kid Eats Alone program...

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...

UPD Updates Promote Safety Awareness on Campus

UPD Updates Promote Safety Awareness on Campus

Johnathan Minehan, Assistant Assignment & Features Editor April 23, 2025

FGCU recently added seven new cars to their facility, helping create a more visible look to the current University Police Department (UPD) vehicles.  Each car costs $43,935 and has been upgraded to...

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...

FGCU Students Save with Bizzy App

FGCU Students Save with Bizzy App

Violet Powell, Staff Writer April 22, 2025

For some students at FGCU, current food prices are keeping them from dining out. Cooper Aiello, an entrepreneurship student, experienced this firsthand and wanted to find a solution.  This led him...

“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...

How FGCU Students are Fighting Fast Fashion: Second Chance Co.

How FGCU Students are Fighting Fast Fashion: Second Chance Co.

Reagan Robinson, Staff Writer April 21, 2025

On a campus where fast fashion often dominates student wardrobes, two FGCU seniors are offering a sustainable alternative– right on FGCU’s library lawn and student plaza.  Second Chance, Co. is...

FGCU College of Education Experiences Budget Cuts

FGCU College of Education Experiences Budget Cuts

Larissa Rodriguez, Assignment & Features Editor April 21, 2025

FGCU education majors will start seeing changes in their experience in the upcoming semesters.  The FGCU College of Education recently received budget cuts from the university. This will affect education...

Thoughts on Nintendo’s April 2025 Direct

Thoughts on Nintendo’s April 2025 Direct

Abby Alves, Staff Writer April 4, 2025

A few days ago, Nintendo released their second game direct of the year which primarily featured content for the Nintendo Switch 2. The direct showcased new features, ported games from the Switch, additional...

Students Learn to Overcome Life Trauma at “Walk A Mile” Event

Students Learn to Overcome Life Trauma at “Walk A Mile” Event

Casey Shepherd, Staff Writer April 2, 2025

Students in Professor Barbara Fuentes’ class were given the unique opportunity to walk a mile in someone’s shoes. Figuratively that is.  “When we see someone who’s rich or doing well, always...

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