January 2022 by Eagle News

A LETTER FROM

THE EDITOR Welcome back, Eagles! It is already the Spring semester, and a brand-new year! I know you’re all very busy getting settled into your classes, but you really ought to make the time to check us out. This issues, we allowed ourselves to reminisce on the year past, and to Photo by Katiuska Carrillo

discuss our resolutions for 2022. There have been bobcat sightings around campus and there’s a major development impacting the new water school construction. COVID procedures are changing, and it might have an impact on FGCU athletics? We discuss all these topics and more in our first issue of the new year. Check it out yourself! Thank you,

ON THE COVER: Photo by Sabrina Salovitz (The Water School, FGCU, 2022)

Sabrina Salovitz Editor-in-Chief, Eagle News

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Table of Contents January 2022

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EAGLE MEDIA EM Advisor Justin Paprocki Executive Editor Samantha Roesler Marketing/Sales Manager Michael Patella Graphics Editor Erika Sauer

EAGLE NEWS Editor-in-Chief Sabrina Salovitz News & Feature Editor Riley Hazel Opinion Editor Delinah Rosario Sports Editor Nick Asselin Photo Editor TBA

ENTV Director Sarah Mankowitz Assistant Director Tori Pugliese

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FGCU Athletics prepares for spring semester as COVID cases rise

New Year, New Fears

Paving Way for the Water School

By Nick Asselin, Sports Editor By Gracie Burgess By Victoria Foltz

Cats on Campus By Riley Hazel

Looking into Spring Semester

Positive Vibes & Negative Results

Winter Break Cartoon

By Victoria Foltz

By Jaylin Delestre

By Alexandra Porter

Omni-Chronic Headache By Sabrina Salovitz

New Year's Resolutions

January Events

By EM Staff

By Gracie Burgess

Station Manager Keyshawn Frazier Programming Director Frankie McMahon

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FGCU Athletics prepares for spring semester as COVID cases rise By Nick Asselin, Sports Editor

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GCU Athletics faced their first schedule change due to COVID-19 protocols in 2022 after the men’s basketball ASUN opener was moved from Jan. 4 to Jan. 5. As COVID cases surge amid the Omicron variant, this schedule change could be a sign of what’s to come for the spring semester of FGCU Athletics. According to the Associate Athletics Director for Athletic Communication John Sinnett, FGCU Athletics will adhere to CDC, state and FGCU COVID-19 guidelines, as well as those from the NCAA and ASUN to protect players from COVID-19. Currently, FGCU has no plans to limit fan capacity at any sporting events for the spring semester. According to Sinnett, FGCU expects fans, as well as staff and studentathletes, to take personal precautions as outlined in the CDC guidelines for their health and wellbeing. FGCU sophomore Matt Civale thinks games remaining at full capacity is the right move. As opposed to last year when attendance was limited, Civale doesn’t believe it makes sense in the long term to limit attendance. “I think wearing a mask and going out is a personal decision you can make,” Civale said. “You shouldn’t be barring people from personal decisions.” Civale also believes fan attendance will help give FGCU an advantage at their home games. In the 2020 NFL season that featured little to no fan attendance, this theory was given credence as teams playing on the road won 50.2% of the time, an alltime high. Compared to 2018, teams playing at home won 60% of the time.

“Home court is a very real thing and what aids in that is having fans,” Civale said. “Does it give a competitive advantage? Potentially.” In December, the State University System of Florida and Board of Governors shared a letter about expectations for the spring term. The letter states that all 12 of Florida’s state universities will continue to offer a wide range of academic classes and degree programs and that facilities will be fully utilized based on the needs of each institution. “Throughout the pandemic, our primary concern remains the health and wellbeing of our studentathletes,” Sinnett said. “We continue to work with campus leadership along with local, state, ASUN, and NCAA officials who have been tremendous partners over the last 22 months.” Any schedule changes for FGCU Athletics will be posted on FGCUAthletics.com, FGCU Athletics’ Twitter (@FGCUEagles) and Facebook (FGCU Athletics). Both the men and women’s basketball teams look to continue their hot starts to the season. The men’s basketball team entered 2022 with a 10-4 record and the women’s team entered with an 11-1 record. The FGCU swim and dive team will be continuing their season as well. Other FGCU sports to look out for at the start of this semester is men and women’s tennis and golf along with softball and baseball. 

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NEWS

New Year, New

Fears

By Gracie Burgess

he start of a new year is always an exciting time. Everything feels fresh and new: new beginnings, new goals, new you. There are new fears as well. So, while it is thrilling for many to look into the future to see new possibilities and opportunities, it can be difficult for others to imagine a positive future. For many, COVID-19 plays a role in those new year fears. “The pandemic and nearing the end of my time in college brings uncertainty,” FGCU junior Ronny Fray said. “Even so, I’m thankful for the support system I have at FGCU that has enabled me to make it this far, and I am looking forward to finishing strong.” Many students have had most of, or all, their college experiences impacted by the pandemic. It has made it difficult for students like Fray to enjoy their college years to the fullest. Many students are also concerned about how they will graduate. Will Grad Walk continue into the near future, or will students return to experiencing a traditional graduation ceremony? “One of my massive fears is the fear of the unknown,” FGCU senior Collette Connolly said. “Being a senior at FGCU and graduating in spring 2022, I’m scared of what I will do after my undergraduate years.” Many college students and even alumni experience this same uncertainty. There is not always a guarantee that there will be a job waiting for them after

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graduation. Some students struggle to decide what they want their career to look like post-graduation. “FGCU has a ton of resources that assist students with internships,” Fray said. “Career development services has several programs that I intend to use to prepare for internships this summer.” Fray also worries about the more immediate future, namely finding internships. While career development services can help students find internships, they can also help them plan for after graduation. Finding internships, searching for available jobs, and helping to steer students in a positive direction is something students find beneficial about career development services. “My fears for this year are balancing involvement in undergrad, classes, health, and socializing,” FGCU freshman Amit Yitzhak said. Yitzhak is not alone in this; FGCU senior Alia Oviedo also feels similarly. “For this upcoming year, I’m scared of Omicron and the amount of work and confusion of balancing life and preparing to continue my journey away from FGCU,” Oviedo said. College, in general, is a scary time, according to Yitzhak and Oviedo. Many students are outside of their comfort zone and in a new environment. Young people learn a lot of valuable life lessons during this period that can help them prepare for the rest of their lives. “Take the chance, move away, and get out of your comfort zone,” Connolly

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The pandemic and nearing the end of my time in college brings uncertainty. said. “All throughout my freshman year, I would cry because I missed home 24/7, but after three years, I realized FGCU was the best thing that has ever happened to me.” For so many young people, the college experience is one of the most turbulent periods in their life. They are right on the cusp of entering the workforce, faced with major life decisions and

milestones. They will have so much on their plate, so many worries, only amplified by COVID-19. FGCU has many resources that can help students conquer their fears during their college journey, whether they're related to the pandemic, new classes, or other life changes. If you are a college student struggling with these kinds of worries, you are not alone! 

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Lutgert Hall Construction has been delayed due to external issues. There are plans for the building to finish in the spring. Photo by Sabrina Salovitz.

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Paving way for

the Water School By Victoria Foltz, Staff Writer

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There is a lot of interest and a lot of need locally in the community surrounding water resources.

he opening of the Water School’s $57.9 million building, which was slated for Jan.1, has been delayed until later in the semester. The Water School program has been open for two years, despite not yet functioning out of the building. “Manhattan Construction started falling behind in the work schedule last summer, and the delay has been exacerbated by supply chain issues,” Coordinator of University Communications & Media Relations Pamela McCabe said. “The building is likely to be done during the spring term, and the university is doing everything it can to ensure the project is completed in a timely and judicious manner.” Classes will be moved to the new building once the construction is completed, but that doesn’t just include courses for students majoring in Marine Science, Environmental Geology, and Environmental Studies. There will be Chemistry and English classes as well as Anatomy classes and classes from a number of other programs and colleges offered there as well. There are specific programs and research projects that are being created to address issues like coastal resilience, human health and wellbeing, restoration and remediation and ecosystem integrity. So, while the new building will be a home to all majors, it has been designed to suit the goals of the Water School. “We hope that this new building and its resources will enhance learning opportunities and research opportunities for our students and that it can be a meeting place for people in Southwest Florida to discuss important issues of

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our time,” Executive Director of the Water School Gregory Tolley said. “The Water School brings together faculty from across the colleges to work together on important water and environmental issues, and many of those faculty will be working in space the new building provides.” Florida has a water problem, and this department was created to address those issues and focus on critical areas. FGCU is a green school already, with about 400 acres of LEED-certified buildings on campus and environmental sustainability integrated into just about everything. The opportunities that will be created by the addition of the new building will help students focus on finding solutions to the world’s water problems. The construction will boast state-of-the-art research facilities and will help to bring together waterfocused faculty and students. “We have deep ties to the community with the water research we do,” Professor Donald Duke said. “There is a lot of interest and a lot of need locally in the community surrounding water resources." 

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We hope that this new building and its resources will enhance learning opportunities and research opportunities for our students and that it can be a meeting place for people in Southwest Florida to discuss important issues of our time.

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fter several bobcat sightings on FGCU property, professors and students are working together to create new signage to slow down drivers. Director of the Wings of Hope program Ricky Pires saw the sightings as an opportunity to take action. After having several temporary signs put up to warn drivers to slow down, FGCU staff are looking for a more permanent solution. “It’s important to get the message out to have everyone slow down on the loop road and other areas to help protect and save FGCU’s wildlife forever, not just today,” Pires said. Director of the Whitaker Center Kimberly Tucker originally spotted a bobcat and three kittens after driving back from lunch. “I can tell you that one of the biggest threats that the bobcats and any campus wildlife can experience is careless and fast driving,” Tucker said. “We all need to drive carefully and under the speed limit on campus.” Although the temporary signs did have to be taken down due to FGCU regulations, Pires and her students are looking to create proper signage with artwork that differs from the standard wildlife crossing signs to make drivers aware of campus wildlife. “We are working on acquiring FGCU code approved signs, that will be interchangeable for other species that are spotted around FGCU to help with their protection and survival,” Pires said. “We are in the process of creating a volunteer team, with guidance from the FGCU sign staff, professors and students, that will work together to create these important signs.”

The loss of habitat and cars are the biggest threat against wildlife, according to Pires. “It’s their home, too,” she said. “We can all live together in harmony but to protect and save the wildlife that make FGCU their home, we must drive slowly and beware of our surroundings.” The Wings of Hope program was established in 2000 and connects 450 university students to 5,000 elementary students by learning about the endangered Florida panther and the Florida black bear, according to FGCU’s website. “I am not at all surprised of the wildlife sightings around campus,” Senior Madison Clearman said. “I feel that since we are built on what was originally deemed panther land and how we have many nature trails providing for that eco-friendly aspect of campus, it should not be a surprise.” FGCU was built in 1997, and in 1994 it was identified as panther habitat by the Florida Game and Fresh Water Fish Commission. Ever since, FGCU has been met with a multitude of animals. Pires has been monitoring FGCU wildlife since 1998 when she was a student. The program now has two motion cameras along campus trails that have captured pictures of panthers, bobcats, bears and other small mammals. The Florida Wildlife Conservation Commission will not remove any animal unless their presence is a threat. Pires says that FGCU panthers, bobcats and other mammals do no harm. Pires recommends that you enjoy the moment if you ever do come across any wildlife. “They will run away,” Pires said. “Of course, never corner any animal especially with young. Give them space to run away just like us.” 

“I can tell you that one of the biggest threats that the bobcats and any campus wildlife can experience is careless and fast driving,”

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Bobcats

FGCU is home to many species of wildlife including Bobcats, and activists on campus want to take extra precations to keep them safe. Photo retrieved from Pexels.

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OPINION

LOOKING INTO SPRING SEMESTER 14

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By Victoria Foltz Staff Writer

his semester, I’m looking forward to a lot of things. I have been home for winter break this past month, which is only about two and a half hours away. Don’t get me wrong, I love being at home and spending time with my friends and family, but it was a weird transition after being so independent at school. When I first moved into FGCU, it was my birthday and one of my friends from high school that lives in Osprey wanted to take me to Publix to get a lottery ticket. My very first instinct was to text my mom, “Is it okay if I…” but then I hesitated. I guess I didn’t need to do that anymore. So being home for so long, going back to asking if my boyfriend can come over, or making sure my plans don’t clash with the family calendar was an adjustment. At school, I have a shared calendar with my roommates in the common area, but of course, that’s different. I have also never been away from my roommates for this long. Although I met these girls in person just six months ago, it feels like I have known them forever. I miss going to Sovi Dining with them to grab dinner or fighting over what songs to play in the car or going to Target practically every other day. They became my best friends and I’m really looking forward to spending every day with them again.

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Other than my roommates, I also started to get closer to two girls in my Intro to Critical Race and Ethnic Studies class and I am very excited to continue building relationships not only with them but with others I’ve met along the way and people I will connect with in the future. “This semester I’m really looking forward to all of the new events the programming board will be putting on,” FGCU freshman Hailey Gillis said. At the same time, going back to school after being home for so long will be another big adjustment. I imagine it will feel a little like how it felt when I first moved in last Fall, with new classes starting and a whole new semester ahead of me. I have the opportunity to connect with new professors and further myself in my education. I am also moving out of exploratory advising into the College of Arts and Sciences for my political science major since I am academically considered a sophomore. I am looking forward to diving into my major and everything in my advising department. “I’m most excited to be able to start taking classes that go hand in hand with my major,” FGCU freshman Nicholas McClure said. Obviously, I have a lot to look forward to this semester and so do a lot of other students. FGCU gives us a lot of opportunities and we take advantage of all of them. The different resources on campus all work together to give students reasons to strive for a successful semester, especially this upcoming one.

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OPINION

Positive Vibes & Negative Results

A look at how the Pandemic put a damper on plans for traveling By Jaylin Delestre

“I am not going anywhere maskless that’s for sure,” Janson-Dugan said. Janson-Dugan and Blair are hyper aware of COVID, even wearing masks in their own apartment for good measure. “I got sick in my own home because a family member caught it,” Janson-Dugan said. “It was my gift for New Year’s.” Despite her experience, Janson-Dugan is looking forward to seeing what another year will bring. There is hope for a brighter, safer future amongst the FGCU students. FGCU senior Charity Ellis is an aspiring nurse, motivated by her mother’s daily sacrifice in California. “My mom is a travel nurse and it’s pretty crowded there,” Ellis said. She isn’t able to join her mother on the front lines quite yet, but she wants to go to nursing school this year. She has dreamed of being a nurse since she was in elementary school. “I know there is currently a nursing shortage,” Ellis said. “I wish I could help now, but I know I’ll get there soon.” From nursing to navigating, FGCU students have plenty of plans to soar high in the new year. They all hope to evolve in different ways individually and as a community. Students are sending each other encouraging messages this year in order to lift spirits. “I’m sending everyone positive vibes and negative COVID test results,” Blair said. 

It felt like the fireworks were in my head. Definitely not something I’d want to experience again.

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he sky’s the limit this year- unless your flight gets canceled. 2022 marks another year of the COVID-19 pandemic that has put a dent in most students’ plans. Taylor Blair is approaching her final year at FGCU with hopes to graduate this spring semester. Born in Boston, Blair has traveled most of her life to places like Washington, Texas, and England. “I really want to get out of this country,” Blair said. “I’m hoping I can achieve that goal this year.” Blair spent her 21st birthday in Boston with the original idea to globetrot. According to FlightAware, a data tracking service, about 5,000 flights were canceled the first week of the new year. Blair’s 22nd birthday is in August, and she hopes that seven months will be more than enough time for COVID to slow down. “I am fully vaccinated and boosted, I have yet to catch it and I don’t plan to,” Blair said. Blair’s roommate, FGCU junior Arianna Janson-Dugan, cannot say the same. Janson-Dugan caught COVID during winter break. Her New Year’s was spent lying in bed, unable to sleep with the cacophony of celebration amplifying her headache. “It felt like the fireworks were in my head,” Janson-Dugan said. “Definitely not something I’d want to experience again.” Janson-Dugan is planning to graduate in summer 2022, so she’ll be on campus a little longer than Blair will. It’s safe to say Janson-Dugan’s goal is to not catch COVID again. Omicron has only been around since October/November, so there hasn’t been much data on the possibility of reinfection.

CARTOON

Winter Break By Alexandra Porter

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NEWS

Omni-chronic

Headache By Sabrina Salovitz Editor-In-Chief

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ith a new year comes new COVID concerns, and the question on everyone’s mind as the semester hits off: how is the university handling things? Student Health Services is going to be offering symptomatic tests for COVID-19, flu and strep, and the university continues to offer free, saliva-based COVID-19 PCR tests Monday through Friday in the Cohen Student Union for asymptomatic students and employees, according to University Spokesperson Pamela McCabe. “FGCU remains dedicated to providing students and employees with access to COVID-19 tests and, at this time, we have no plans to stop this service,” she said. “So far this semester, about 30 tests a day are being picked up, which is on trend for what we saw in the fall term.” The university is still encouraging students and staff to complete their daily health checks on the Veoci app, a program that has been unpopular almost since it was first introduced. “We continue to stress the importance of filling out the Veoci app health screener and using the COVID-19 Help Line (239-590-1206),” McCabe said. “The information collected helps us respond quickly to rising cases and contain it without causing a disruption to all campus operations. Many students consider filling out the app to be a hassle and do not see the benefits of the school tracking their health. According to FGCU Senior Selena Young, there are even some students who take the test once, screenshot the green checkmark and show that around campus. “I don't get how some events require you to do it, while others don’t,” she said. “I feel like all events on campus are not doing the same thing with app, and if they’re not all requiring it, we just shouldn’t use it at all.” FGCU also strongly encourages everyone who is medically able to get vaccinated, including a booster, against the COVID-19 virus, but booster shots are not being distributed on campus like they were when the university first opened back up. There are vaccine clinics that are available to students and employees, but many of these are hosted by outside organizations. On Jan. 21, Publix is hosting one such clinic, to be held on campus.

“Data shows that individuals who are up-to-date with their vaccinations against the COVID-19 virus are less likely to face serious illness, hospitalization or death,” McCabe said. “Boosters further improve your immunity, and FGCU urges students and employees to keep up-to-date on their vaccines so they can get the most out of the spring term.” The university has ended the vaccine incentives program that gave $100 in Eagle Bucks to students who voluntarily provided proof of vaccination. Employees received $100 in the form of a check and students were also entered into weekly lotteries for the length of the program. FGCU made it clear throughout the campaign that it would be ending and it would not come back, but with the Omicron variant surging across the nation, there are many who want to see the program return. “A lot of students are vaccinated but there's still a big percentage of those who aren't,” Juniot Bella Lopez said. “And it's putting everyone at risk.” If you test positive for COVID-19, develop symptoms commonly associated with the coronavirus or learn you have been in close contact to someone who has COVID-19, you should fill out the Veoci app health screener or call the COVID-19 Help Line at 239-590-1206, according to McCabe. “FGCU case investigators will review your unique case and provide guidance on the recommended next steps,” she said. “However, an individual can always reach out to their own medical provider for further guidance and determine the next best steps for their particular situation.” There have been reports from students like Young that some professors are no longer accepting a positive COVID diagnosis as an excused absence. Students worry that a move like that would encourage infected students to show up to campus in order to avoid an unexcused absence. “It is important to note that students who miss class due to isolation or quarantine will have access to a medical excuse through Student Health Services, just as they would for illnesses like flu or strep,” McCabe said. “To maintain course continuity and academic integrity, each course instructor has been asked to identify alternate methods of instruction they could use for five to 10 days should an in-person class experience a disruption due to COVID-19.” The university has consulted with local and state health partners, including the Department of Health, and considered the recommendations put out by the CDC to guide their actions, according to McCabe. There are no plans currently to close campus, and the school will be following the same process they did in the fall term. “Overall, I think they're doing the best they can,” Lopez said. “Nothing's going to be perfect. We're dealing with really hard times and the school has been doing pretty well and they can only keep trying until things get worse or they get better.” 

“FGCU remains dedicated to providing students and employees with access to COVID-19 tests and, at this time, we have no plans to stop this service.”

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New Years Resolutions Quotes compiled by Delinah Rosario, Opinion Editor I want to improve my cooking skills. Cooking has always been a struggle for college students seeing that most of us live in cramped rooms with limited cooking resources. The thought of being a 20-year-old who can only cook ramen noodles and delicacies from the frozen section haunts me. I plan to embark on my journey with recipe inspiration from Pinterest and TikTok as a true member of Gen Z. With the help of an air fryer and an old stove, I’m excited for the new year to give me a push to delve into something that I once considered a time-consuming task.

-Riley Hazel, 20, Assignment and Features Editor, Junior I want to pack lunch at least two days a week. Since I am a commuter, it can be challenging to make lunch for myself many days. I would buy lunch somewhere many days of the week. Not only is that costly, but it can be unhealthy. To change that, I will be on campus three or four days a week in Spring 2022, and I want to pack lunch at least two of those days. To encourage myself, I bought a new lunch box and have been brainstorming some ways to pack lunch and snacks!

-Gracie Burgess, 19, Sophomore

My new year’s resolution is to start studying a new language. I’m going to study for one hour, two times a week. This allows me to still work on my studies for school and take an hour break to do something new that I want to improve on. The language I’m studying is Spanish and I have resources and tips to help me with my journey, plus my notebook. I’ll be incorporating the culture and language into my daily life, as well, for example listening to Latin music and watching movies/ tv-shows in their native language.

-Grace Gentle, 21, Junior

-Delinah Rosario, 19, Opinion Editor, Sophomore

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Men’s vs. Eastern Kentucky

Date: January 27th, 2022 Time: 5:00-7:00 PM Location: Alico Arena

1/29 Women’s vs. Bellarmine

Date: January 29th, 2022 Time: 4:00-6:00 PM Location: Alico Arena

Women’s vs. Men’s vs. Eastern Kentucky Bellarmine Date: January 27th, 2021 Time: 7:30-9:30 PM Location: Alico Arena

Date: January 29th, 2022 Time: 7:00-9:00 PM Location: Alico Arena

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Basketball Season FGCU men’s and women’s basketball teams have started off the season strong! But, there are still more games if you have yet to go to one of them! Get your tickets and be sure to have the full FGCU experience! To purchase tickets, scan the QR code below or visit fgcuathletics.com. Parking for all listed games will be available in all Alico Arena parking lots.

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This year I want to work out more and focus on myself. I want to be able to set aside time in my daily schedule to focus on things that I want to do. Before the year started I wrote down 365 journal prompts in order to answer one each day. I also got a weighted hula hoop for Christmas and I have been trying to hula for 10-40 minutes each day while watching TV to keep me distracted and motivated. I plan on bettering myself while working to pass all of my classes.

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Y AR NU J 1/27 Travis Somerville: Burden of Consequences This is an opening reception free and open to the public for Travis Somerville’s new work of art. In his art, Somerville addressed racial inequality to challenge viewers to think deeper.

More Information Date: January 27, 2022 Time: 5:00-7:00pm Location: Wasmer Art Gallery Price: FREE

1/29 Say Yes to the Nest Say Yes to the Nest is a time for admitted FGCU students to come in and experience life at FGCU! While at the event, admitted students and their families will be able to meet with FGCU faculty, housing, financial aid, and other students!

More Information Date: January 29, 2022 Time: 10:00 am-12:00 pm Location: Library Lawn Price: FREE

1/29 Baritone Nisita Concert Series Join Dr. Krzysztof Biernacki and and Michael Baron for an afternoon of music. This event is open to the public.

More Information Date: January 30, 2022 Time: 3:00-5:00 pm Location: • Location: U. Tobe Recital Hall at FGCU Price: $7 for FGCU students and $10 for the public. To purchase tickets, call 239-745-4268 or scan this QR code to be directed to the ticket site!

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Lutgert Hall This year marks the 25th anniversary of Florida Gulf Coast University. In celebration, the school revealed three large banners cascading over the pillars of Lutgert Hall. Photo by Erika Sauer, Jan. 18, 2022.

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