Eagle News

RSO: Help for Haiti

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Although the Haitian Student Organization was only founded last semester, the members of this organization are already dealing with their first challenge.

The group has shifted their goals to accommodate the needs of the country's people after an 8.0 earthquake struck in February.

Strength in numbers

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

The ability to walk is something most people take for granted.

Waking up eight or nine times a night due to a weak bladder followed by legs that tremble five to 10 minutes every time you get up is a problem that most people would find unimaginable. But this has become the norm for Sean Giblin, a freshman majoring in social work.

MODERN-DAY SLAVERY

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

The Florida Modern-Day Slavery Museum visited FGCU on Monday, bringing information about farmworkers and slavery.

Spring Break Alternatives

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

ALOHA to the good life

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

For some college students, focusing on school work can involve late nights, sporadic eating patterns and lack of sleep.

Tyler Offerman, director of environmental relations, wants students to realize that those decisions not only affect them, but the planet as well.

Coyotes on campus

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

The increased presence of coyotes on campus has left many students wondering if the wildlife at FGCU is posing a threat.

UPD has received an increasing number of reports of coyote sightings from students.

"We've had quite a few reports since November," said Chief Steven Moore of the University Police Department.

Sailing club coach suspended

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Steve Olive, coach of the FGCU Sailing Club and executive director of Edison Sailing Center in Fort Myers, was arrested March 4 on a charge of providing obscene material to a minor. He was suspended from his volunteer position at the university the next day.

Fundamentally, we get a 'C'

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

The American Council of Trustees and Alumni has given FGCU's general education program a "C" rating.

The program, What Will they Learn?, rates American universities' general education programs based on the required curriculum.

"It seems like a legitimate organization," said Scott Karakas, general education program director.

CIW wins

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

CIW supporters left Senate victorious Tuesday night. A resolution urging dialogue between the Coalition of Immokalee Workers and Aramark, the university's food distributor, passed 21-8.

"All that we are asking is for conversations between these organizations to take place," said Sen.

Check out the Eagle News applications

Wed, 07 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT

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Eagles seek answers this off season

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Year three at NCAA Division I play is in the books for the men's basketball team. With only one year left before postseason eligibility, two questions remain: Will coach Dave Balza be back and where does the team go from here?

Since joining the Atlantic Sun Conference for Division I play in 2007, the Eagles have gone 10-21, 11-20 and 8-21.

Keeping FGCU athletes healthy

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

An athletic trainer's work is never done. From before the sun rises to after it falls, almost seven days a week, the lights are on in the athletic training rooms at Alico Arena and the Outdoor Sports Complex.

FGCU sports such as women's soccer, women's basketball and baseball start workouts most mornings around 6 a.

Baseball starts strong; faces USC Upstate next

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

In order to prove their lofty pre-season rhetoric true - regal words and plans that belie their mid-major standing - FGCU's baseball team (7-4) must take care of fellow Atlantic Sun foes.

After combating with the early portion of their difficult schedule respectfully, with a 3-game sweep of Temple and losing two of three to 24th-ranked Wichita State being most noteworthy, the Eagles begin conference play at USC Upstate.

Style over substance for Burton

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

See any white rabbits lately? Fall into any holes? Drink any odd potions?

For some FGCU students, spring break included all three because they joined thousands of moviegoers across the country who watched Tim Burton's version of "Alice in Wonderland."

Oh, what a "futterwack" this movie was.

Memorable moments

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

The 2008 Academy Awards were historic - and awkward. Kathryn Bigelow and her independent movie "The Hurt Locker" went up against James Cameron's blockbuster "Avatar" for several awards, including "Best Director" and "Best Picture."

It wasn't the first time the two directors were at odds: Bigelow and Cameron divorced in 1991 after being married for two years.

Guitar hero

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Guitar riffs quietly replaced the laid-back house music at Cheeseburger in Paradise on Friday night as Steve Cary took the stage.

Standing in front of a tropical mural of white fluffy clouds, parrots and palm trees, Cary began with a cover of Paul Simon's "Me and Julio Down by the Schoolyard.

AB7 desks aren't fit for education

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

I do not consider myself a "fat" person. I am in shape - if you consider round a shape, and I am OK with this. At 32 and after two kids, I doubt I will return to the size 8 of my youth. I don't think I want to.

With that said, this spring I was dismayed after I arrived to a class I have in the new Academic 7 building.

MS Walk benefits more than just the affected

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

I have had to get used to saying "Here, give me your hand, I'll help you get up," "Grab onto my arm if you need help steadying yourself and walking," "I'm getting ready to leave, you'd better use the restroom now before you ride with me," or "Do you need help opening that (jar, door, cabinet, etc.

Group work: Useful or useless?

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Nothing annoys me more than planning and arranging my schedule months ahead of time just to have something come out of left field and ruin those masterly crafted plans. I plan my classes to make sure I am available to work, keep up with my responsibilities at home and have time to do my reading and homework.

Mr. Know-It-All

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Hello, FGCU,
The e-mail this week asks, "Why are job fairs important, and when is the next one?"

Let me start off by saying that job fairs are vital to your success here at FGCU. I am often amused by questions like this because students often forget why they come to college- to better equip themselves for life in the business world.

EN Video: FGCU student takes the plunge

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT

FGCU student Jake Carlow B.A.S.E jumped off the New River Gorge Bridge in Fayetville, West Virginia in celebration of Bridge Day's 30th anniversary.

Interview with Sean Paul at Eaglepalooza 2009

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Interview with Sean Paul at Eaglepalooza 2009
By Sara Neiman

Event hosted by the office of Student Government, B.E.E.P. and Campus Recreation.
Date of event: November 20, 2009
Location: FGCU Recreational Fields

Police Beat

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Tuesday, March 2 at 3:58 p.m.: A person fainted at the Welcome Center, but woke about 30 seconds later. Emergency Medical Services arrived, but subject refused transport and was taken to the hospital by a spouse.

Tuesday, March 2 at 5:08 p.m.: A student in the Student Union was throwing things, yelling and refusing to leave.