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Bradshaw Library and Whitaker Center Partner for Solar Eclipse Event
Bradshaw Library and Whitaker Center Partner for Solar Eclipse Event
April 16, 2024
UPD Beat: Ex-Boyfriend Attempts to Break into West Lake Village
UPD Beat: Ex-Boyfriend Attempts to Break into West Lake Village
April 16, 2024
Ayden Viera, aka LUVXR, performed in the lineup at the Eagle Radio Music Festival as a solo act.
Eagle Media Hosts Eighth Annual Eagle Radio Music Festival
April 3, 2024
Plarn: A Service-Learning Project Helps the Homeless
Plarn: A Service-Learning Project Helps the Homeless
March 29, 2024
Eagle Feature: FGCU Students Exceeding Education’s Expectations
Eagle Feature: FGCU Students Exceeding Education’s Expectations
March 29, 2024
Kacie Johnson Sets Win Record as Highlight in Beach Volleyball’s Season Through March
Kacie Johnson Sets Win Record as Highlight in Beach Volleyball’s Season Through March
April 18, 2024
Men’s Tennis Stumbles in March Matches as the End of the Season Looms
Men’s Tennis Stumbles in March Matches as the End of the Season Looms
April 11, 2024
Women’s Tennis Building Momentum Going Into Final Month of Play
Women’s Tennis Building Momentum Going Into Final Month of Play
April 11, 2024
Cross Country Teams Welcome Argeo Cruz as Head Coach
Cross Country Teams Welcome Argeo Cruz as Head Coach
March 28, 2024
Women’s Basketball Soars into the NCAA Tournament with Seventh Consecutive ASUN Championship Win
Women’s Basketball Soars into the NCAA Tournament with Seventh Consecutive ASUN Championship Win
March 27, 2024
FGCU’s Inaugural Grad Fest
FGCU’s Inaugural Grad Fest
April 16, 2024
Wildlife Awareness Week at FGCU
Wildlife Awareness Week at FGCU
April 5, 2024
April Events up Ahead
April Events up Ahead
April 2, 2024
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Is April Fools Day Worth the Hype?
April 1, 2024
Photo By: Unsplash
Top 5 Movies to Watch This March
March 29, 2024
ENTV Now 11.5.23
ENTV Now 11.5.23
November 5, 2023
HHN Food Review 2023
HHN Food Review 2023
October 30, 2023
ENTV Movie Reviews: Barbie
ENTV Movie Reviews: Barbie
October 19, 2023
ENTV Now 10.18.23
ENTV Now 10.18.23
October 18, 2023
ENTV Now 10.6.23
ENTV Now 10.6.23
October 16, 2023
Inside Eagle News: Season 1, Episode 9
Inside Eagle News: Season 1, Episode 9
February 27, 2024
Inside Eagle News: Season 1, Episode 8
Inside Eagle News: Season 1, Episode 8
February 27, 2024
Inside Eagle News: Season 1, Episode 7
Inside Eagle News: Season 1, Episode 7
February 27, 2024
Episode 210: Voltron
Episode 210: Voltron
February 12, 2024
Review 13: Soul Calibur 2
Review 13: Soul Calibur 2
February 8, 2024
The full moon rises above South Village. Photo by Kevin Rollins.
A Week in Photos at FGCU
April 6, 2024
Teahouse performs at the 2024 Eagle Radio Music Festival on Thursday, March 21, 2024.
A Week in Photos at FGCU
March 24, 2024
Uju Ezeudu (#24) shoots a 3-pointer against UNF on Thursday, Feb 29, 2024.
A Week in Photos at FGCU
March 1, 2024
Franco Miller Jr. (#12) passes the ball under the net against Kennesaw State on Thursday, Feb 22, 2024. Photo by Jessica Piland.
A Week in Photos at FGCU
February 24, 2024
FGCU students celebrate the 2024 Homecoming Week by enjoying the inflatable slide on the library lawn on Wednesday, Feb 7, 2024. Photo by Lexi Harbach
A Week in Photos at FGCU
February 10, 2024
Students sit on the Library Lawn and watch performances at the 2023 Eagle Radio Music Festival.
Local Artists and Bands Will Come Together This Week to Feature Their Music for FGCU Students
March 19, 2024
TV Show Review: Fionna and Cake 
TV Show Review: Fionna and Cake 
February 26, 2024
Five Tips to Celebrate Galentine’s Day on a Budget
Five Tips to Celebrate Galentine’s Day on a Budget
February 6, 2024
February Events Up Ahead
February Events Up Ahead
January 30, 2024
TV Show Review: Echo
TV Show Review: Echo
January 25, 2024

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Jessica Piland

Jessica Piland, Eagle News Photo Editor

Jessica Piland is a senior majoring in political science and minoring in global studies. She found her passion for photography during her senior year of high school after shooting some film for fun with her grandfather’s camera from the 80s. In addition to her work as photo editor for Eagle News, she works as a staff photographer for FGCU Athletics and is a photography intern with the University Marketing and Communications department. As she enters her third year as photo editor, she is excited for the fun stories, campus events, and breaking news that Eagle News will be covering!

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[Photo] A Week in Photos at FGCU

April 6, 2024
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[Photo] Wildlife Awareness Week at FGCU

Cristina Pop, Assistant Opinion Editor
April 5, 2024
Ayden Viera, aka LUVXR, performed in the lineup at the Eagle Radio Music Festival as a solo act.

[Photo] Eagle Media Hosts Eighth Annual Eagle Radio Music Festival

Kevin Rollins, Staff Writer
April 3, 2024
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[Photo] The Importance of Giving

Jackson Sparkman, Staff Writer
March 28, 2024
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[Photo] Eagle Feature: FGCU Students Exceeding Education’s Expectations

Alexandra Cavalier, Assistant Assignment & Features Editor
March 29, 2024
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[Photo] SG President-Elect and Vice President-Elect Make Plans for Their Upcoming Term

Abigail Muth, Editor-in-Chief
March 27, 2024
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[Photo] FGCU Students Lead Long-Term Research on Mangrove Tree Disturbance After Hurricane Ian

Wayne Berkhofer, Staff Writer
March 26, 2024
Teahouse performs at the 2024 Eagle Radio Music Festival on Thursday, March 21, 2024.

[Photo] A Week in Photos at FGCU

March 24, 2024
Students sit on the Library Lawn and watch performances at the 2023 Eagle Radio Music Festival.

[Photo] Local Artists and Bands Will Come Together This Week to Feature Their Music for FGCU Students

Abigail Muth, Editor-in-Chief
March 19, 2024
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[Photo] Women’s Basketball Heads to ASUN Title Game After Semifinal Win Over Austin Peay

James Curtis, Sports Editor
March 16, 2024
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[Photo] Women’s Basketball Fends Off Late Charge by Jacksonville to Advance to ASUN Semifinals

Jeffrey Hrunka, Assistant Sports Editor
March 12, 2024
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[Photo] Women’s Basketball Shuts Down North Florida for 25th Win of the Season

James Curtis, Sports Editor
March 2, 2024
Uju Ezeudu (#24) shoots a 3-pointer against UNF on Thursday, Feb 29, 2024.

[Photo] A Week in Photos at FGCU

March 1, 2024
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[Photo] Women’s Basketball Overcomes Slow Start to Sweep Stetson

Kevin Rollins, Staff Writer
February 29, 2024
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[Photo] Softball Team Swinging Their Way Into the 2024 Season

Courtney Padgett, Staff Writer
February 27, 2024
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[Photo] Assistant Director of Multimedia Athletic Operations Comes back from Retirement

Ty Maranzatto, Contributing Writer
February 26, 2024
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[Photo] Eagle Feature: FGCU Students Exceeding Education’s Expectations

Alexandra Cavalier, Assistant Assignment & Features Editor
February 29, 2024
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[Photo] 600 Wins and Counting: Karl Smesko’s Milestone Victory With FGCU

James Curtis, Sports Editor
February 26, 2024
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[Photo] Comeback Attempt Falls Just Short as Men’s Basketball Drops Another Game to Kennesaw State

James Curtis, Sports Editor
February 24, 2024
Franco Miller Jr. (#12) passes the ball under the net against Kennesaw State on Thursday, Feb 22, 2024. Photo by Jessica Piland.

[Photo] A Week in Photos at FGCU

February 24, 2024
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[Photo] On-Campus Housing Lacks Security Cameras

Kevin Rollins, Staff Writer
February 28, 2024
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[Photo] Men’s Basketball Attains First Win in All-Time Series Over the Knights

Jeffrey Hrunka, Assistant Sports Editor
February 16, 2024
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[Photo] Women’s Basketball Punches Their Ticket to ASUN Tournament After Beatdown of Sugar Bears

James Curtis, Sports Editor
February 10, 2024
Uju Ezeudu (#24) fights for the ball against the University of Central Arkansas Thursday, Feb 8, 2024. The FGCU took the victory over UCA 65-43. Photo by

[Photo] A Week in Photos at FGCU

February 10, 2024
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[Photo] Ukrainian Student Pulls Inspiration From Her Home Country

Will Wittstruck, Contributing Writer
February 7, 2024
Lola Glantz serves to DePaul University during the doubles match on Thursday, February 1, 2024. The Eagles fell to the Blue Demons 4-2. Photo by

[Photo] A Week in Photos at FGCU

February 3, 2024
The FGCU Board of Trustees gathered on Nov. 17, 2022 to discuss how to move forward with the search for FGCUs next president after postponing the original selection on November 2, 2022, resulting in two of the finalists subsequently withdrawing from the selection.

[Photo] Board of Trustees Elects New Officers as Terms End

Tori Foltz, Executive Editor
February 1, 2024
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[Photo] Bearing Down: Eagles’ Quest for ASUN Balance

Ethan Fairhurst, Staff Writer
January 30, 2024
Hugo Magnusson of FGCUs Mens Tennis looks to return the ball back to his opponent from the University of Louisiana on Saturday, January 20, 2024.

[Photo] A Week in Photos at FGCU

January 26, 2024
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[Photo] FGCU Board of Trustees Approves New Strategic Plan

Connor Hay, Staff Writer
January 24, 2024
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[Photo] Men’s Tennis Wins First Match of the Season Against Louisiana

Kevin Rollins, Staff Writer
January 22, 2024
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[Photo] Eagles Soar to the Top of ASUN Conference Standings, Toppling the Owls

Jeffrey Hrunka, Assistant Sports Editor
January 22, 2024
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[Photo] Graduate Student Creates Campus Wellness App That Gathers Natural Mental Health Resources in One Place

Tori Foltz, Executive Editor
January 22, 2024
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[Photo] Sustainable Modes of Transportation on Campus: Are They Worth It?

Jakira Bryan, ENTV Director
January 23, 2024
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[Photo] FGCU Celebrates the Installation of Dr. Aysegul Timur

Abigail Muth, Editor-in-Chief
January 20, 2024
Emani Jefferson (#1) drives to the basket against Queens during Thursday nights game at Alico Arena on January 18, 2024. Jefferson broke a career-high point record with 24 points during the game. Photo by

[Photo] A Week in Photos at FGCU

January 19, 2024
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[Photo] Men’s Basketball Defeats Jacksonville University for First ASUN Conference Win

Jeffrey Hrunka, Assistant Sports Editor
January 5, 2024
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[Photo] Men’s Basketball Upsets No. 7 FAU for Biggest Home Win in Program History

Jeffrey Hrunka, Assistant Sports Editor
January 3, 2024
Uju Ezeudu (24) drives to the basket against Gardner-Webb on Thursday, December 7, 2023. The Eagles beat the Bulldogs 102-53. Photo by Jessica Piland/FGCU Athletics.

[Photo] A Week in Photos at FGCU

December 8, 2023
Sofia Persson (2) dribbles the ball up the court in the first round of the Gulfcoast Showcase against the University of Delaware on Friday, November 24, 2023. Photo by

[Photo] A Week in Photos at FGCU

November 25, 2023
Reese Burry (#2) digs the ball during Friday nights ASUN Semifinal match against Kennesaw State at Alico Arena on Friday, November 17, 2023. Photo by Jessica Piland/FGCU Athletics.

[Photo] A Week in Photos at FGCU

November 18, 2023
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[Photo] Occupational Therapy Graduate Students Use 3D Printer to its Fullest Advantage

Tori Foltz, Executive Editor
November 20, 2023
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[Photo] CAPS Encourages Students to Utilize On-Campus Resources

Tim Belizaire, Assistant Photo Editor
November 17, 2023
The week ended with the mens basketball home opener and a win against Ave Maria University at Alico Arena on Friday, November 10, 2023. Photo by /FGCUAthletics.

[Photo] A Week in Photos at FGCU

November 11, 2023
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[Photo] The Importance of Eagle Expo and Say Yes to the Nest

Larissa Rodriguez, Staff Writer
November 7, 2023
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[Photo] Hitting the Courts With the FGCU Pickleball Club

November 13, 2023
FGCU women’s soccer celebrates after they beat Austin Peay 3-1 in the ASUN Quarterfinal at Pickering Field on Sunday, October 29, 2023.

[Photo] A Week in Photos at FGCU

November 3, 2023
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[Photo] November Events Up Ahead

Delinah Rosario, Opinion Editor
November 1, 2023
The first annual Basketball Block Party was held at the R.O.C. on Thursday October 26, 2023 to get students excited for the upcoming basketball season. This event was a chance for students to meet the FGCU basketball players and participate in contests. The FGCU Mens and Womens basketball teams were the refs for a 3v3 basketball tournament. Photo by

[Photo] A Week in Photos at FGCU

October 27, 2023
The Presidents Cabinet Town Hall was hosted Wednesday Oct. 25, 2023. President Timur and her Cabinet members spoke on the FGCU budget and funding for the university.

[Photo] Presidential Cabinet Discusses University Budget in Town Hall

Connor Hay, Staff Writer
October 27, 2023
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[Photo] FGCU Men’s Soccer Draws Last Home Game Against UCA on Senior Night

Courtney Padgett, Staff Writer
October 24, 2023
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[Photo] University Makes Signage Changes Around Campus

Jeffrey Hrunka, Assistant Sports Editor
October 23, 2023
FGCU defeated FIU 3-2 in a non-conference game on Tuesday October 17, 2023. Photo by

[Photo] A Week in Photos at FGCU

October 20, 2023
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[Photo] The Flipside of the On-Campus Rent Increase

Cristina Pop, Assistant Opinion Editor
October 24, 2023
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[Photo] A Guide to Finding the Spookiest Places Around Town

Stella Puckett, Eagle Radio Programming Director
October 23, 2023
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[Photo] Board of Trustees Gives Largest Faculty and Staff Pay Raise in a Decade

Wayne Berkhofer, Staff Writer
October 18, 2023
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[Photo] FGCU Hosts Annual Adaptive Sports and Rec Day

Kevin Rollins, Staff Writer
October 17, 2023
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