Just one week after Hurricane Ian devastated Southwest Florida, FGCU launched the “Eagles in Need” relief fund. Now, over a month has passed, and the “Eagles in Need” application process has been...
Seven FGCU researchers from The Water School have returned from a week-long research cruise where they studied Hurricane Ian’s impact on the ocean.
The team focused on water quality sampling, red...
After Hurricane Ian hit, the Campus Food Pantry was open and available while many other kitchens and stores were out of power and supplies. The Campus Food Pantry is located in the Music Modular, Lot 7...
Fort Myers Beach was an island full of memories for many. It was a place for relaxation, family bonding and fun that may never be the same again. My husband lived there for a year and a half in a house...
Carly Gugel, Contributing Writer
• November 8, 2022
A local church spent the last three weeks teaming up with a national disaster relief organization to provide thousands of hot meals for people affected by Hurricane Ian.
Yolie Brito, originally from...
Dara Rosen, Contributing Writer
• November 7, 2022
Despite Hurricane Ian disrupting vaccine clinics, FGCU is still committed to making vaccines accessible to their students, faculty and staff.
A vaccine clinic scheduled for Sept. 29 was canceled due...
Following a direct hit from Hurricane Ian, FGCU students took it upon themselves to help their Southwest Florida community.
Edwin Wilke and his three friends returned to Fort Myers after evacuating,...
Ahead of Hurricane Ian making landfall, students on campus were told to evacuate their dorms and head home or to FGCU’s storm shelter: Alico Arena.
For those that stayed at the shelter on campus,...
Hey Eagles!
Last week, as you all know, Fort Myers and the neighboring areas were hit by Hurricane Ian. Here are some sights and sounds from the shelter held at Alico Arena for the FGCU community....
Hayley Lemery, Assignment and Features Editor
• September 29, 2022
Hurricane Ian touched down near Cayo Costa around 3 p.m. on Wednesday as a Category 4 hurricane, having maximum sustained winds of 155 mph, according to the National Hurricane Center advisory.
Hurricane...
Hayley Lemery, Assignment and Features Editor
• September 26, 2022
As of Monday, Sept. 26 at 11 a.m, Hurricane Ian has advanced to a Category 1 Hurricane. It has reached maximum sustained winds of 80 mph and is headed northwest at 13 mph, according to the National Hurricane...
