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Water Main Break Unrelated to Hurricane Helene

Water Main Break Unrelated to Hurricane Helene

Alexandra Cavalier, Editor-in-Chief September 26, 2024

A water main break occurred underground near the west side of FGCU’s Arts Complex around 1 a.m. Thursday. According to Director of University Communications & Media Relations Pamela McCabe, Lee...

Kaczynski and Chumbley Win SG Seats, 2024 Student Government Election Results Announced

Kaczynski and Chumbley Win SG Seats, 2024 Student Government Election Results Announced

Connor Hay, Eagle Media Business Manager March 1, 2024

The 2024 Student Government elections concluded at 7:45 p.m. at the Boardwalk Restaurant on Feb. 29.  Chief Justice Julianna Manes announced that all the proposed amendments to the student body constitution...

Executive Vice President and Provost, Dr. Mark Rieger, introduced Dr. Cornel West and Dr. Robert George at the OPPE debate held in October, 2023.

Office of Public Policy Events Plans Student Debate

Abigail Muth, Editor-in-Chief February 5, 2024

FGCU’s Office of Public Policy Events (OPPE) will be hosting an open forum on Feb. 7 surrounding the question, “Is Social Media Censorship Protecting or Limiting College Students?” This event will...

The FGCU Board of Trustees gathered on Nov. 17, 2022 to discuss how to move forward with the search for FGCU's next president after postponing the original selection on November 2, 2022, resulting in two of the finalists subsequently withdrawing from the selection.

Board of Trustees Elects New Officers as Terms End

Tori Foltz, Executive Editor February 1, 2024

FGCU’s Board of Trustees (BOT) has elected new officers for the 2024-26 term. According to an email sent out by Director of Board Relations and Associate Corporate Secretary Tiffany Reynolds, these officers...

Florida Board of Governors Unanimously Approved FGCU’s Strategic Plan

Florida Board of Governors Unanimously Approved FGCU’s Strategic Plan

Connor Hay, Staff Writer January 26, 2024

On Jan. 24, the Florida Board of Governors (BOG) approved FGCU’s strategic plan. FGCU’s president, Dr. Aysegul Timur, presented the plan to the BOG, and it was unanimously approved.   The plan...

Uju Ezeudu (24) of the women's basketball team makes her entrance to the Basketball Block Party held on Thursday, October 26, 2023.

FGCU Scores With Their First Annual Block Party

Jeffrey Hrunka, Assistant Sports Editor November 2, 2023

FGCU hosted its first-ever “Basketball Block Party” on Thursday, Oct. 26. This event allowed students to get acclimated with the FGCU men’s and women’s basketball teams in preparation of the upcoming...

President Timur Announces Internal Communications Committee

President Timur Announces Internal Communications Committee

Tori Foltz, Executive Editor September 11, 2023

An email was sent out earlier today to all university students, faculty and staff announcing a new internal communications committee. “What we say and how we say it is essential to our campus community,...

View of the newly paved road and bike lane from the WGCU building parking lot.

New Bike Lanes and Repaved Roads Surround FGCU Campus

Packy Voves, Staff Writer September 8, 2023

FGCU has recently completed a major road improvement project, including the addition of new bike lanes, wider pedestrian lanes and essential resurfacing for the roadways surrounding the main campus.  These...

Dayton Buxton Appointed as FGCU’s Next Student Body Vice President

Dayton Buxton Appointed as FGCU’s Next Student Body Vice President

Abigail Muth, Staff Writer April 19, 2023

Student Body President Emory Cavin appointed the new student body vice president at the SG senate meeting last night.  Dayton Buxton served this past semester as the director of sustainability under...

Student Arrested After Online Threat to FGCU Community

Student Arrested After Online Threat to FGCU Community

Hayley Lemery, Assignment & Features Editor April 12, 2023

An individual was arrested after the university became aware of social media activity from an off-campus student about inflicting danger to the FGCU community. Pamela McCabe, the coordinator of university...

WeAreFGCU Remains Inactive Five Months After Controversial Takeover

WeAreFGCU Remains Inactive Five Months After Controversial Takeover

Gracie Burgess, Staff Writer April 12, 2023

The WeAreFGCU Instagram page has been inactive since a student takeover by Matthew Boggan during the general election was found to be controversial amongst students and administration. Students utilize...

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...

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