The Library Lawn was the location of a memorable event in the lives of two FGCU students - and about 150 of their peers. Michael Caysido, a senior majoring in piano performance, wanted his girlfriend, Katie Barkett, to be a part of history. He decided to use a pivotal moment in their five-year relationship to do so.… Post the First Comment

Campus Recreation, one of the departments that puts the outdoor event together every year, released the names of the performers via live feed on its Web site. Mims, whose real name is Shawn Mims, is best known for his song, "This is Why I'm Hot," which reached the top spot on the Billboard Hot 100.… Post the First Comment

Student Government President Isaac Roman asserted his power in Tuesday night's Senate meeting. Roman vetoed a bill passed by Senate a week earlier that allocated this year's Senate a $22,800.75 budget. Roman offered Senate $15,000 for a specific programming budget in his veto.… Post the First Comment

H1N1 will not be as much of a threat on FGCU's campus. Student Health Services has begun to provide vaccinations aganist the virus. H1N1 vaccinations come in two forms, a nasal spray and an injection. Student Health Services has been distributing both to students, free of charge and will continue to do so every Tuesday as long as supplies are available.… Post the First Comment

Being a commuter student just got a little easier for some students. Estero Parkway, an overpass connecting Ben Hill Griffin Parkway, to Three Oaks Parkway opened Oct. 23. The overpass is expected to cut traffic on Corkscrew Road by 10,000 cars a day. The opening of the bridge is particularly accommodating for commuter students who reside in Coastal Village, a student living community, whose complex is made up of 70 to 80 percent of FGCU students, according to Cretta Hendley, a listing agent of Coastal Village.… Post the First Comment

Since its introduction in 1960, the Peace Corps has had more than 195,000 volunteers in 139 host countries. For College of Education professor Mark Simpson and his wife language and literature professor Sheila Bolduc-Simpson, serving in the Peace Corps years ago was the most rewarding experience of their lives.… Post the First Comment

A summer field trip to the island of San Salvador in the Bahamas brought FGCU students closer to the reality of a persisting problem on the Island - potcakes. A potcake is a stray dog. The dogs were nicknamed after eating hardened grits or rice, left in the bottom of a cooking pot.… Post the First Comment

More than 10 million women in the United States are affected by eating disorders. The Epsilon Alpha chapter of Delta Delta Delta sorority at FGCU is raising awareness about negative body image through the second annual "Fat Talk Free Week." The international five-day body activism campaign challenged students to refrain from conversation about the "thin ideal," which refers to the unrealistic standard of beauty presented by society.… 2 Comments

FGCU's signature waterfront item is no longer permanent. The water trampoline at the lakefront was removed earlier in the week because of continual vandalism. Stephen Robinson, outdoor coordinator and interim Campus Recreation Director, made the decision to remove the trampoline.… Post the First Comment

Family Weekend invites the gang All incoming freshmen and alumni FGCU students are encouraged to bring their families to this year's Eagle Family Weekend. The event will be held during the weekend of Nov. 6 and will take place throughout the FGCU campus and community.… Post the First Comment

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1) Monday, Oct. 19 at 1:33 p.m.: A student reported that her roommate has stolen her clothing. As she was packing to go home she noticed she was missing several items. She identified the missing clothing in her roommate's closet. 2) Tuesday, Oct. 20 at 12:21 p.… Post the First Comment