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Anonymous App, Yik Yak, Facilitates Campus Culture
January 26, 2023
Dorm residents enter the hallway and see the burst water pipe as it begins to flood the hallway. Photo courtesy of Jack Gerrish.
Burst Water Pipe Leaves Uninsured Students Empty-handed
January 25, 2023
Illustration courtesy of Vincenzo Malagoli, Unsplash
FGCU Enters New Realm With Space Technology
January 25, 2023
Troy Bolivar works with Loki Anthony in the Veterans Florida Entrepreneurship Start-up Program at FGCU. Photo courtesy of Troy Bolivar.
Troy Bolivar: Veteran, Leader, Award Winner
January 24, 2023
Students in Wine Merchandising, Tasting and Technology sample wines with dishes they made in class.
Educational Hospitality Course Has Students Wining and Dining in Class
January 23, 2023
The Wide Appeal of Fantasy Football at FGCU
The Wide Appeal of Fantasy Football at FGCU
December 12, 2022
Students yelling the opposing goalies name at an FGCU home game.
An Energetic Student Section Shows a Promising Season for FGCU’s Soccer Team
November 28, 2022
Mens Soccer vs. Lipscomb
Men’s Soccer vs. Lipscomb
November 1, 2022
Hard Hitters: Week 7
Hard Hitters: Week 7
October 22, 2022
Womens Soccer vs. Lipscomb
Women’s Soccer vs. Lipscomb
October 16, 2022
January ​​Events Up Ahead
January ​​Events Up Ahead
January 3, 2023
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Spread the Cheer with Holiday Fun
December 16, 2022
November Events Up Ahead
November Events Up Ahead
November 1, 2022
ENTV Movie Review: Dont Worry Darling
ENTV Movie Review: Don’t Worry Darling
October 30, 2022
Tori Talks: Relaxation
Tori Talks: Relaxation
May 6, 2022
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Recycling and Reusing Your Old Notebooks to Make Them Feel New
January 18, 2023
Photo courtesy of Hervinder Kaur
My Semester Abroad at FGCU
January 13, 2023
Which Time Change Should Stick, and Which Should We Kick?
Which Time Change Should Stick, and Which Should We Kick?
January 10, 2023
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The Jan. 6 Insurrection Has Not Been Forgotten
January 6, 2023
Letter to the Editor: Planting More Trees
January 6, 2023
The Water School Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony
The Water School Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony
November 22, 2022
ENTV Does An Escape Room
ENTV Does An Escape Room
November 6, 2022
Day In the Life: Tori Foltz
Day In the Life: Tori Foltz
November 3, 2022
ENTV Does: PGM Swing Lab
ENTV Does: PGM Swing Lab
November 2, 2022
Mens Soccer vs. Lipscomb
Men’s Soccer vs. Lipscomb
November 1, 2022
Episode 154: Rush Hour
Episode 154: Rush Hour
January 16, 2023
Episode 153: Hyperlight Drifter
Episode 153: Hyperlight Drifter
January 9, 2023
Episode 152: Shantae
Episode 152: Shantae
January 2, 2023
Ep 151 - Delta Episode 24: Presents, Game Awards, and Indie Films
Ep 151 – Delta Episode 24: Presents, Game Awards, and Indie Films
December 26, 2022
Episode 150: Die Hard
Episode 150: Die Hard
December 19, 2022

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Jessica Piland

Jessica Piland, Eagle News Photo Editor

Jessica Piland is a junior majoring in political science. She found her passion for photography when she began shooting with her grandfather’s film camera from the 80s. Since 2019, she has been a freelance photographer in SWFL, shooting anything from portraits and live music, to events and sports. She plans to pursue a career in photography and hopes it will take her around the world. This is her second year with Eagle Media and is excited to continue her work as photo editor.

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FGCU Swimming and Diving was back home on Wednesday, January 18, competing against the FIU Panthers.

[Photo] A Week in Photos at FGCU

January 20, 2023
Trustee Grace Brannigan speaks at a Board of Trustees meeting between Trustee Richard Eide Jr. and Trustee Michael Wynn on Nov. 17, 2022.

[Photo] Do You Know Our Board of Trustees?

January 16, 2023
Not an unusual sight on FGCUs campus. An alligator swims through the pond located between the Cohen Student Union and the Library lawn.

[Photo] A Week in Photos at FGCU

January 13, 2023
Photo By: Jessica Piland

[Photo] January ​​Events Up Ahead

January 3, 2023
A student walks along the boardwalk from Parking Garage 3 to the main campus.

[Photo] A Week in Photos at FGCU

December 16, 2022
The outdoor food pantry, located outside of the food pantry in lot 7, is filled with food for students when the main food pantry is closed.

[Photo] FGCU Students Staying on Campus Will Not Go Hungry Over Winter Break

December 21, 2022
Student Body President Grace Brannigan speaks at the event on Dec. 7, 2022.

[Photo] FGCU Celebrates President Martin’s Retirement and Officially Launches New Logo

December 13, 2022
Mens and womens basketball start off the week with two wins at home for FGCU. Zach Anderson (10) dunks during Sundays game against FIU.

[Photo] A Week in Photos at FGCU

December 9, 2022
FGCU supplies eco-friendly confetti to students who want to be environmentally friendly when taking graduation pictures.

[Photo] Ecofetti Combats Campus-wide Littering as Graduation Nears

December 9, 2022
Signs lie on FGCUs Veterans Pavilion before protestors walk over to Alico Arena in Fort Myers, Nov. 6, 2022.

[Photo] Governor DeSantis’ Visit Creates Shockwaves Across Campus 

December 7, 2022
Featured performed Tara Newhole feeds Trixie Towers a hash brown during Pride 365: Drag Brunch on November 29, 2022.

[Photo] A Week in Photos at FGCU

December 2, 2022

[Photo] To the Board of Trustees: With Grievance, Your Silence Speaks Volumes

November 28, 2022
A student enjoying a midday break.

A Week in Photos at FGCU

November 26, 2022
Students walking through campus as they commute from the library to the parking garage.

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A bird sings over the library lawn.

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Outdoor hallway of Cohen reflects into the nearby pond.

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A student enjoying a midday break.

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An empty library lawn is a sign of Thanksgiving week on FGCUs campus.

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Lamanna works on a commissioned pair of custom shoes in his North Lake Village dorm room.

[Photo] Vinnys Customs Hand-painted Shoes Step into the NFL

November 25, 2022
Students yelling the opposing goalies name at an FGCU home game.

[Photo] An Energetic Student Section Shows a Promising Season for FGCU’s Soccer Team

November 28, 2022
Moments from the Tunnel of Awareness hosted by FGCUs Office of Multicultural & Leadership Development.

[Photo] FGCU’s Tunnel of Awareness: From Awareness to Action

November 17, 2022
Board of Trustees Chair Blake Gable and Trustee Michael Martin sit in on the meeting. Gable voted to delay the process a second time after two candidates dropped out of the search.

[Photo] Board of Trustees Moves to Restart Presidential Search Process

November 17, 2022
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[Photo] A Good Book Goes a Long Way

November 4, 2022
Board of Trustees Chair Blake Gable meets with the media following the postponement of the vote.

[Photo] Board of Trustees Postpones Presidential Selection Vote

November 2, 2022
Presidential Search Finalist Susana Rivera-Mills answers faculty’s questions at the first presidential forum.

[Photo] Presidential Finalist Susana Rivera-Mills Acknowledges the Future of FGCU

November 1, 2022
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[Photo] November Events Up Ahead

November 1, 2022
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[Photo] Presidential Finalist Bob Gregerson Responds to Faculty Concerns

October 31, 2022
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[Photo] Presidential Finalist Tod Laursen Answers Faculty’s Dire Questions

October 30, 2022
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[Photo] Paving the way for women in STEM

September 23, 2022
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[Photo] Lilah Wilcoxson

September 9, 2022
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[Photo] Tori Pugliese

September 8, 2022
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[Photo] Jakira Bryan

September 8, 2022
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[Photo] Delinah Rosario

September 8, 2022
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[Photo] Nick Asselin

September 8, 2022
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[Photo] Hayley Lemery

September 8, 2022
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[Photo] Tori Foltz

September 8, 2022
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[Photo] Gabriella Lopez

September 8, 2022
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