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The Negative Impact of AI on Sustainability

The Negative Impact of AI on Sustainability

William Pavela, Staff Writer April 25, 2025

Artificial Intelligence (AI), which some call the future of the world, could spell disaster for the environment. The development of data centers to fuel the technology, to the development of massive fires...

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...

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...

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...

The Self-Diagnosing Dilemma: Are We Not All "A Little" Something?

The Self-Diagnosing Dilemma: Are We Not All “A Little” Something?

Olivia Foss, Staff Writer March 28, 2025

Mental health is complicated and often overwhelming. Some people go through the majority of their lives without knowing what makes them the way they are. Yet, as we get older, there are always little fragments...

The Ban of Red Dye No. 3: A Step in the Right Direction

The Ban of Red Dye No. 3: A Step in the Right Direction

Katie Souza, Staff Writer March 28, 2025

In January, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) banned the use of the synthetic dye Red 3 in food and drug products. While the FDA’s ban is a very important milestone, it is only a small step...

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...

FGCU Chemistry Club Brings Back Pi Day Fundraiser after Two Years

FGCU Chemistry Club Brings Back Pi Day Fundraiser after Two Years

Julianna Bendeck, Opinion Editor March 14, 2025

The FGCU Chemistry Club hosted a Pi Day celebration and fundraiser on the Library Lawn. Each year, math enthusiasts around the world celebrate Pi Day on March 14 (3/14) – the date mimics the first three...

Celebrity Activism: Attention-Seeking or Purely Altruistic?

Celebrity Activism: Attention-Seeking or Purely Altruistic?

Reagan Robinson, Staff Writer March 14, 2025

From individual to individual and even platform to platform celebrity activism can look vastly different. Past movements include the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge, social media blackouts and the promotion of...

How Anti-Woke Criticism Misrepresents Media

How Anti-Woke Criticism Misrepresents Media

Abby Alves, Staff Writer March 13, 2025

In recent years, online critics have used the word  “woke” to criticize movies, shows, books and other forms of media. Woke is often used as a pejorative for sociopolitical awareness and describes...

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