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Guelchers early design plans for the graduation-themed Azul now located in the Margaret S. Sugden Welcome Center.
Nearly a Decade Later, “Azul’s Flight Tour” Still Stands Proud Around Campus
November 30, 2023
Eagle Feature: FGCU Students Exceeding Education’s Expectations
Eagle Feature: FGCU Students Exceeding Education’s Expectations
November 21, 2023
Tunnel of Awareness: Shining Light on Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow
Tunnel of Awareness: Shining Light on Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow
November 20, 2023
FGCU Backs Environmental Sustainability Principles
FGCU Backs Environmental Sustainability Principles
November 20, 2023
Occupational Therapy Graduate Students Use 3D Printer to its Fullest Advantage
Occupational Therapy Graduate Students Use 3D Printer to its Fullest Advantage
November 20, 2023
Mens Basketball Drops Fifth Straight Game in a Blowout Against UNC-Wilmington
Men’s Basketball Drops Fifth Straight Game in a Blowout Against UNC-Wilmington
November 29, 2023
FGCU’s Women’s Basketball Upsets the University of North Carolina during the Gulf Coast Showcase
FGCU’s Women’s Basketball Upsets the University of North Carolina during the Gulf Coast Showcase
November 29, 2023
FGCU Volleyball Captures Third Consecutive ASUN Title By Sweeping Lipscomb
FGCU Volleyball Captures Third Consecutive ASUN Title By Sweeping Lipscomb
November 28, 2023
Two International Eagles Represent Their Home Countries Outside the Nest
Two International Eagles Represent Their Home Countries Outside the Nest
November 24, 2023
Eagles Women’s Basketball Claws Past Kentucky for Second Straight Win
Eagles Women’s Basketball Claws Past Kentucky for Second Straight Win
November 22, 2023
December Events Up Ahead
December Events Up Ahead
November 30, 2023
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Celebrate Your Unique Talent
November 24, 2023
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Tips and Tricks for Shopping Discounts
November 22, 2023
Graphic By: Jada Jonassaint
Dreading Those Awkward Thanksgiving Conversations? Here’s How to Avoid Them
November 22, 2023
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Here Comes the Holidays
November 21, 2023
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
Episode 199 - Delta Series Ep 35: Zelda Movie, Baldurs Gate 3, and the Ratio of Good and Bad Games in 2023
Episode 199 – Delta Series Ep 35: Zelda Movie, Baldur’s Gate 3, and the Ratio of Good and Bad Games in 2023
November 27, 2023
Review 8: No Longer Human
Review 8: No Longer Human
November 24, 2023
Episode 198: Indiana Jones
Episode 198: Indiana Jones
November 20, 2023
Inside Eagle News: Season 1, Episode 6
Inside Eagle News: Season 1, Episode 6
November 13, 2023
Episode 197: Scooby Doo: The Movie
Episode 197: Scooby Doo: The Movie
November 13, 2023
The Water School reflects the evening sunset in its windows.
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.
A Week in Photos at FGCU
November 18, 2023
A group of turtle bask in the sun in one of the ponds on campus.
A Week in Photos at FGCU
November 11, 2023
Ashley Labbe (17) scored the third goal of the game against Austin Peay in the ASUN Quarterfinal at Pickering Field on Sunday, October 29, 2023. The Eagle have now advanced to the ASUN Championship game after beating University of Central Arkansas 3-0 on Thursday, November 2. Photo by Jessica Piland/FGCU Athletics.
A Week in Photos at FGCU
November 3, 2023
Views from the Water School on a cloudy day.
A Week in Photos at FGCU
October 27, 2023
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Tips and Tricks for Shopping Discounts
November 22, 2023
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Thanksgiving Recipe
November 16, 2023
​​TV Show Review: Loki Season 2
​​TV Show Review: Loki Season 2
November 8, 2023
November Events Up Ahead
November Events Up Ahead
November 1, 2023
Roxx Revolt and The Velvets
An Inside Look at SWFL’s Indie Music Scene 
October 31, 2023

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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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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
The Eagle beat the Kennesaw State Owls during the ASUN Semifinals on Friday, November 17, 2023. The Eagles advance to the ASUN Championship game to play Lipscomb on Saturday, November 18, 2023. Photo by

[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

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

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

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

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

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

October 24, 2023
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[Photo] University Makes Signage Changes Around Campus

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

October 24, 2023
The Burroughs Home located in Downtown Fort Myers.

[Photo] A Guide to Finding the Spookiest Places Around Town

October 23, 2023
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[Photo] Board of Trustees Gives Largest Faculty and Staff Pay Raise in a Decade

October 18, 2023
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[Photo] FGCU Hosts Annual Adaptive Sports and Rec Day

October 17, 2023
Maya Henley Buisan (6) and Ashley Labbe (17) celebrate after Labbe scored a goal against Lipscomb. Sunday afternoons game ended in a tied between the Eagles and the Bisons. Photo by Jessica Piland/FGCU Athletics.

[Photo] A Week in Photos at FGCU

October 13, 2023
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[Photo] Buying Class Materials: Bookstore V.S. Secondhand

October 6, 2023
Katelyn Kauffman (10) steals the ball from Kennesaw State during Thursday nights game. The Eagles beat the Owls 3-1 on September 28. 2023. Photo by

[Photo] A Week in Photos at FGCU

September 29, 2023
Students Celebrated Noche De Culture to Celebrate Hispanic Heritage.

[Photo] Find Your Culture Within: Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month

September 25, 2023
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[Photo] Eagle Feature: FGCU Students Exceeding Education’s Expectations

September 27, 2023
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[Photo] From MTV to FGCU, John Lack Shares His Journalism Experience

September 26, 2023
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[Photo] Author Nathan Hill Launches Book Tour at Bradshaw Library

September 22, 2023
Alexandra Zakutney (5) serves to Maryland during Saturday nightss game. Zakutney made the All-Tournament Team for the weekend.

[Photo] Eagles Shine in FGCU Classic with Two Sweeps and Tight Defeat to Maryland Before ASUN Play

September 20, 2023
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[Photo] FGCU Soars with Affordable Education

September 19, 2023
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[Photo] Eagle Feature : FGCU Students Exceeding Education’s Expectations

September 15, 2023
The Salseros taught students about different dance styles within hispanic culture during Noche de Culture on September 14, 2023. Photo by

[Photo] A Week in Photos at FGCU

September 15, 2023
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[Photo] The 2023-24 Guide to Eagles Basketball

September 13, 2023
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[Photo] SG 26th Presidential Ticket Shares Plans for New Semester

September 11, 2023
Students gather for a photo as they celebrate their heritage during the 2022 Noche de Culture celebration.

[Photo] September Events Up Ahead

September 7, 2023
Monday night FGCU mens soccer faced off the Marist Red Foxes. Junior forward Shoki Yoshida (7) secured the Eagles first and only goal against the Red Foxes. The night ended with the Eagles falling 2-1. Photo by

[Photo] Men’s Soccer Still Winless After Labor Day Weekend Homestand, Host UAB Saturday Before Starting ASUN Play

September 6, 2023
Forward Kendal Gargiula (11) scored the Eagles their second goal of the game against USF on August 27, 2023.

[Photo] A Week in Photos at FGCU

September 1, 2023
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[Photo] President Timur Strives to Prioritize Student Engagement on Campus

September 1, 2023
Juliana Lentz (13) during the home opener match against ASU Friday August 25, 2023. The Eagles fell 3-0 to the Sun Devils.

[Photo] FGCU Volleyball Hosts Invitational, Drops Two of Three to Open the 2023 Season

August 29, 2023
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[Photo] Every Name Shares a Story – A Deeper Dive into the History Behind FGCU’s Named Spaces

June 8, 2023
Current university president, Mike Martin, embraces Timur and congratulates her on her new role.

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Meeting attendees emotional listening to presidential-elect Timur.

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Timur emotionally accepts the offer to become FGCUs fifth president.

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Trustee Robbie Roepstorff speaks on her concern of electing Timur as president because of the contemptuous political environment.

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Student Body President Emory Cavin spoke to represent the views of students. 41% of students showed support for Timur and 50% support MacKinnon.

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Tanner Kelly spoke in support for Timur and MacKinnon, while also expressing concern over Macks qualifications.

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Senior Rory Cushen expressed his support for Timur and MacKinnon and reiterated the importance of sustainability on FGCUs campus.

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Senior Seana Perkins spoke on Dr. Macks public forums, stating Mack met almost every question with aggression, visible frustration and hostility.

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Nicholas Gatian, former student body presidential candidate, expressed public support for Dr. Mackinnon.

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FGCUs fifth presidential-elect, Aysegul Timur, sat down with Eagle News for an interview after she was announced as FGCUs next president on Thursday May 4, 2023.

[Photo] Aysegul Timur Elected as FGCU’s First Female President

May 4, 2023
Aysegul Timur speaks with tears in her eyes to the Board of Trustees and meeting attendees after being selected as FGCUs fifth university president on Thursday May 4, 2023.

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This week FGCU hosted public forums for three out of the four finalists in the search for FGCUs fifth president. Henry Mack was the first candidate to have their forum on Tuesday April 18, 2023.

[Photo] A Week in Photos at FGCU

April 21, 2023
Dr. Aysegul Timur spoke at 3 public forums on campus to engage with students, faculty and staff members.

[Photo] Presidential Finalist Aysegul Timur Wants to Lead FGCU to the Next Step

April 19, 2023
Randy Wilson during the ASUN Quarterfinals against Stetson University on Friday April 14, 2023. (Jessica Piland/FGCU Athletics)

[Photo] Late Match Victory Clinches the Eagles a Spot in Men’s Tennis ASUN Semifinals

April 19, 2023
FGCU students and faculty gathered on the library lawn on Monday April 10, 2023 in protest of House Bill 999 which is currently going through the Florida Legislature. The demonstrators came with signs and had the opportunity to speak out on how this bill would impact FGCUs campus.

[Photo] FGCU Students and Faculty Take a Stand Against House Bill 999

April 13, 2023
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[Photo] FGCU Exceeds Goals Outlined in the 2017-2022 Strategic Plan

April 13, 2023
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[Photo] ‘Students Cramming Into Them Like Sardines’: University Hammocks Being Overused Due to Popularity

April 13, 2023
Printed Works: Adaptations of Virginia Woolf showcases works by Norwegian letterpress artist and graphic designer Dr. Ane Thon Knutsen.

[Photo] Virginia Woolf’s Legacy Preserved at FGCU

April 10, 2023
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[Photo] A Small School Yields Limited Opportunities

April 17, 2023
The ATO Fraternity fundraised for their Philanthropy week with a dunk tank on the library lawn.

[Photo] A Week in Photos at FGCU

April 7, 2023
The Boba Shop has been welcomed to the FGCU community since opening on Tuesday, April 4.

[Photo] The Boba Shop of Bonita Springs Joins The Boardwalk

April 7, 2023
DONEFOR was the final performance at the Eagle Radio Music Festival on March 23.

[Photo] Eagle Radio Music Festival Draws in Hundreds to its 7th Annual Festival

April 10, 2023
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