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A Miccosukee woman demonstrates outside Alligator Alcatraz in the rain on July 1, 2025.
Protestors and Supporters Flock to Alligator Alcatraz Detention Facility During President Donald Trump’s visit
July 5, 2025
Protestors line up along U.S. Highway 41. The line of protestors eventually reached over a half-mile.
‘No Kings Day’ Protest in Fort Myers Sees FGCU Students and Thousands More Attend
June 20, 2025
Dr. Shawn Felton, Kathrene (Kitty) Green, Elizabeth McHugh and President Aysegul Timur display the plaque of recognition for the Elaine Nicpon Marieb Charitable Foundation’s $22 million donation on Friday, June 13, 2025. The money will be used to purchase new learning tools for FGCU medical students.
FGCU Receives Largest Philanthropic Donation In School History – $22 Million
June 13, 2025
UPDATE: Man Attempts Suicide Off Parking Garage 2; Third FGCU Parking Garage Related Incident Since 2020
UPDATE: Man Attempts Suicide Off Parking Garage 2; Third FGCU Parking Garage Related Incident Since 2020
June 11, 2025
FGCU UPD and ICE Sign Memorandum of Agreement: Here's What You Need To Know
FGCU UPD and ICE Sign Memorandum of Agreement: Here’s What You Need To Know
June 2, 2025
A Breakdown of the FGCU Women's Soccer Team's 2025 Schedule
A Breakdown of the FGCU Women’s Soccer Team’s 2025 Schedule
July 10, 2025
What to know: FGCU Men's Soccer Team Releases 2025 Schedule
What to know: FGCU Men’s Soccer Team Releases 2025 Schedule
July 9, 2025
Players from the Mighty Mussels celebrate after their comeback victory over the Lakeland Flying Tigers
Fort Myers Mighty Mussels Defeat Lakeland Flying Tigers in Thrilling 6-5 Comeback Win
June 24, 2025
How Does the House v. NCAA Settlement Affect NIL for Collegiate Athletes? What to Know
How Does the House v. NCAA Settlement Affect NIL for Collegiate Athletes? What to Know
June 18, 2025
Evan Dempsey Wins John Olerud National Two-Way Player of the Year Award
Evan Dempsey Wins John Olerud National Two-Way Player of the Year Award
June 13, 2025
How will Federal Cuts Affect the Hurricane Season: A Student's Stance
How will Federal Cuts Affect the Hurricane Season: A Student’s Stance
July 3, 2025
Safety in Numbers: Have Your Hurricane Parties!
Safety in Numbers: Have Your Hurricane Parties!
June 30, 2025
Safety Isn't Simple: The Gaps in Campus Hurricane Protocol
Safety Isn’t Simple: The Gaps in Campus Hurricane Protocol
June 25, 2025
Hurricane Tips for Out-of-State Students From a Local Student
Hurricane Tips for Out-of-State Students From a Local Student
June 19, 2025
4 Summer Movies that Soak Up the Summer Feeling
4 Summer Movies that Soak Up the Summer Feeling
June 13, 2025
FGCU Athletics Put On Two-Years Probation Among Other Penalties After NCAA Investigation
FGCU Athletics Put On Two-Years Probation Among Other Penalties After NCAA Investigation
May 3, 2025
ENTV Movie Reviews: Sonic 3
ENTV Movie Reviews: Sonic 3
April 21, 2025
ENTV News | New Women's Basketball Coach: Raina Harmon
ENTV News | New Women’s Basketball Coach: Raina Harmon
April 21, 2025
ENTV Dorm Room Tour
ENTV Dorm Room Tour
April 21, 2025
ERMF 2025 Director's Cut
ERMF 2025 Director’s Cut
April 21, 2025
Album Review: Balloonerism
Album Review: Balloonerism
April 15, 2025
Album Review: CHROMAKOPIA
Album Review: CHROMAKOPIA
April 8, 2025
Eagle Media's Newsroom Live: William Holt
Eagle Media’s Newsroom Live: William Holt
February 7, 2025
Inside Eagle News: Season 2, Episode 4
Inside Eagle News: Season 2, Episode 4
November 12, 2024
Inside Eagle News: Season 2, Episode 3
Inside Eagle News: Season 2, Episode 3
November 12, 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
Safety in Numbers: Have Your Hurricane Parties!
Safety in Numbers: Have Your Hurricane Parties!
June 30, 2025
Safety Isn't Simple: The Gaps in Campus Hurricane Protocol
Safety Isn’t Simple: The Gaps in Campus Hurricane Protocol
June 25, 2025
Hurricane Tips for Out-of-State Students From a Local Student
Hurricane Tips for Out-of-State Students From a Local Student
June 19, 2025
4 Summer Movies that Soak Up the Summer Feeling
4 Summer Movies that Soak Up the Summer Feeling
June 13, 2025
Summer Classes: Are They Helping or Hurting Students?
Summer Classes: Are They Helping or Hurting Students?
June 10, 2025

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Hurricane Tips for Out-of-State Students From a Local Student

Hurricane Tips for Out-of-State Students From a Local Student

Reagan Robinson, Opinion Editor • June 19, 2025

I’ve lived on Florida’s west coast my whole life. I was born in 2004, when Hurricane Charley struck. I was 1 year old when Katrina struck Florida in 2005 and devastated New Orleans. In 2017, Hurricane...

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