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COVER:THEON I hope you all have been enjoying your well-deserved summer break. I am sure summer has flown by for all of you as most of us go back to campus in less than a month! If you are a new eagle, welcome! In this issue, we cover some topics just for you. We give the scoop on all of the sports FGCU has to offer and how students are feeling to be back on campus. We also talk about how to prepare for hurricane season and the construction on Ben Hill Griffin Parkway. We discuss all these topics and more in this issue. Check it out for yourself! provided by Tori Foltz Foltz
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“The university has no plans at this time for what that land will become, but it has been described in two master plans as a community outreach district,” Pamela McCabe, Coordinator of University Communications & Media Relations, said. “Until a decision is made for potential development, the land will be hydroseeded and maintained as green space, keeping non-native vegetation from taking over.”
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In the email, President Martin states that this area is one of the last larger, upland, buildable sites available. FGCU obtained this parcel from Miromar Development Corporation in 2011, but did not submit a form notifying the Army Corps that the land had been transferred. The form has now been submitted and work is being done in full compliance with a legitimate and legal permit that FGCU has a right to use.
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“I think I have shared with you the fact that [the land clearing] been on the strategic plan as a communityuniversity shared kind of presence, and we’re looking into some of those,” President Martin said. “But we had to clear it now before the permit to clear ran out. It is one of the last pieces of upland property on the campus proper, and we will seed it and make it look like green space until we find what to do with it. But we wanted not to run out of our permit.”
briefly spoke about the land clearing during the June 14 meeting of the FGCU Board of Trustees.
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President Martin states in the email that the land was mostly occupied by an invasive species of trees, so clearing the land will be more of a benefit than a loss.
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“One of the species that were present on that parcel of land was Melaleuca (Melaleuca quinquenervia) sometimes referred to as the paperbark tree,” Bovard said.” This tree is an aggressive invasive species that occur naturally in Australia, Papua New Guinea, Indonesia, and New Caledonia. It was introduced to Florida in the late 1880s and planted as an ornamental, shade tree, and as a windbreak. It should be noted that there were other plant species and tree species that have been removed or lost as well, such as Bald Cypress trees and sawgrass that were in that parcel of land.”
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As FGCU prides itself on being an environmentallyfriendly and a sustainable campus, a wildlife survey was done, and there are no environmental concerns.
“Some wildlife that prefer open, vegetation-free areas will potentially benefit from the clearing,” Dr. Brian Bovard, Department of Ecology and Environmental Studies Program Leader, said. “Other species that inhabit and use forest systems and the resources they provide will be negatively influenced by the loss of that habitat.”
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The new school year also brings many positive elements for students. As students prepare to enter classrooms, whether virtual or in-person, some may be excited to spend more time with friends and classmates. Others may be excited to learn new habits that will benefit them in their challenging courses and life.D
“Society puts a lot of pressure on us, especially financial pressure, so we need that income, but it’s hard to balance a full-time student schedule full of hard classes when you’re actively working 20+ hours a week in a veterinary hospital,” Senior Sophia Costa said. “It was a hard decision to make but I decided it was ultimately better for me to quit my job and focus on my academics for my last year.”
“My goal for the fall semester is to find better study habits and work on sticking to them,” Senior Madison Anderson said. For some students, the new school year may act as an indicator of where to improve from the previous year to the present. Mental health is especially important in college and the new year brings opportunities for students to reflect on their self-care habits and learn new strategies on how to improve.
“I didn’t focus on myself or my health enough,” Williams said. “I worked at 6 a.m. every morning and I never put time into my goals, classes, or friends. The sorority helped a lot, but I was still too focused on how drained I was from work to allow myself to be happy.” College can be challenging enough without outside factors that affect students in their everyday lives. When people begin to focus more on their health and well-being, they may see school improvements. The back-to-school season allows students to make decisions that will positively affect them. Some concern when it comes to school is the idea of balancing life in and out of school.
“I am looking forward to my internship and being with my friends,” Senior Ashley Williams said. “It’s my last semester, so I’m really hoping to fill it with as many friends and traveling as Alongpossible.”with internship opportunities and making friendly connections, the new year may also mean that there is room for academic improvement by students. College classes can be very difficult at times, depending on a student’s major and outside factors in their life. Typically, students progress in their careers with each new semester which means classes may get progressively more difficult. Harder classes may indicate that students may have to take extra time to dedicate to school work.
B ack-to-school season is approaching quickly. For many students, the new school year may be an important time to look back on the previous years of school. For some, it can act as a fresh start so students can put the previous year in the rearview. This may also be a period where students can take time to set goals for the new year. Overall, starting a new semester can be a positive experience, despite the thoughts of not wanting to go back to class.
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Forward Louise Lillback scored both goals in the Eagle’s 2-1 victory that clinched them the title. Lillback was named the All-South Region first team and became the eighth Eagle to earn the honor. The women’s soccer team also added a new assistant coach this offseason. Sean Donahue joins the coaching staff after spending four seasons as an assistant at the University of North Carolina Wilmington. In two of the last three seasons, Donahue worked with the Colonial Athletic Association’s Goalkeeper of the Year. They will begin their ASUN opponent matchups starting Sept. 15 against Queens in Charlotte, North Carolina. Their first ASUN home game will be on Sept. 22 against the University of North Florida.
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T he spring semester came to an end in May after the The spring semester came to an end in May after the baseball team fell to Kennesaw State in the ASUN Tournament. After a break in the action, the fall semester of FGCU Athletics is rapidly approaching. Whether you’re an incoming or returning student at FGCU, here’s an overview of what to know for this semester of FGCU Athletics. Kicking off the fall semester will be the soccer teams. Last season, the women’s soccer team finished the season with a 10-7-1 record and were 7-2 against ASUN opponents, earning them the ASUN East DivisionSophomoretitle.
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The men’s soccer team looks to rebound from last season after an overall record of 4-8-1 and 4-3 against ASUN opponents. Winning three out of their last four regularseason games last season could give them momentum into the start of this season. The Eagles will have a hole to fill after forward O’Vonte Mullings was selected 20th overall by the New York Red Bulls in the 2022 MLS SuperDraft. Mullings led the Eagles in scored goals with seven. His career of 63 points and 28 goals in 57 games played place him second all-time in FGCU history. The women’s volleyball team is looking for another strong season. Their 27-6 overall record earned them a spot in the NCAA Tournament last season.
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Second Team All-American player Cortney Vanliew is no longer with FGCU, but the coaching staff has already started to bolster their roster. Julia Wohlert joins FGCU as a transfer from defending champion Wisconsin, and FGCU Volleyball signed three new freshmen that were well-accomplished in high school. Lily Felts, a Tennessee need to know about Athletics
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transfer, will also join the team as a three-time All-SEC outside hitter. Felts is a high-level offensive player that led her team in kills her junior year with 242.
Volleyball begins its ASUN schedule on Sept. 23 against North Florida. Their first home ASUN game is on Oct. 2 against Stetson University.
Towards the end of the fall semester will be the start of the men’s and women’s basketball seasons. The men’s team will have a new look this season after power duo Tavian Dunn-Martin and Kevin Samuel graduated and new head coach Pat Chambers takes over for Michael Fly. Despite the loss of Dunn-Martin and Samuel, Chambers and his new coaching staff have already begun bringing in talent. In addition to several new players, FGCU welcomed back veteran Caleb Catto for his fifth Comingseason.offan NCAA Tournament appearance, the women’s basketball team will try to replicate their success. They’ll have to do it this time without Kierstan Bell, who was drafted 11th overall in the 2022 WNBA Draft to the Las Vegas Aces. Regardless of who is on the court, women’s basketball head coach Karl Smesko has proven he can put a winning roster together. In his 20 seasons with FGCU, he holds a 519-98 record and has dominated the ASUN Conference. This semester, FGCU Athletics looks to build on their combined 92 conference regular season and tournament titles. Be on the lookout for full schedule releases for all fall sports including golf, tennis, and cross-country running.D
Being self-sufficient means you should have enough food, water, and necessary essentials, such as medications, on hand at all times. Luckily, with a hurricane or tropical system, there is typically time to prepare for it in advance. Many other natural disasters strike without a warning.
FGCU housing residents who are unable to evacuate will be relocated to a campus shelter location until it is safe to return to their specific housing location.”
Students should keep in mind the path of a tropical system is always changing and the path, intensity, and duration of a storm can have an impact on your
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FGCU’s Emergency Management department provides resources to students and staff so they can prepare for hurricane season.
Many of the students who come to FGCU are new to Florida life. However, Floridians know that every year from June 1 up until Nov. 30 is hurricane season. Meaning, you must be prepared for large amounts of rain, wind, a tropical storm, or even a hurricane.
“Your definition of safety and comfort during and after an emergency plays a key role in how thoroughly you plan,” Ruth Rodrigues, director of FGCU Emergency Management, said. “Local emergency responders will be assisting the most critical issues immediately following a disaster, so it is recommended that you be self-sufficient for at least three days following a disaster.”
Weather professionals create a cone of expectancy and spaghetti models to forecast where the storm may be heading. A cone of expectancy is a cone that shows the approximate placement of a tropical system for the next 5-10 days. As the days go by, the cone expands due to the uncertainty of the exact weather patterns. A spaghetti model shows all the major weather forecasts and the exact path the tropical system is believed to be heading.
“FGCU housing residents will receive information from the Office of Housing and Residence Life with an evacuation timeline and procedures,” Rodrigues said. “Sheltering with family or friends off-campus is encouraged.
Rodrigues also shared that off-campus students are responsible for creating their evacuation plans.
If you are unable to find transportation from family or friends, look into modes of public transportation. However, public transportation may be delayed or shut down due to the imminent threat of a tropical system approaching. Once tropical storm-force winds, or sustained winds of 39 miles per hour, begin to approach land, public transportation will shut down until it is safe to operate again.
While hurricane season may be frightening to many students, especially during their first year as independents, it is important to understand how to stay safe as tropical storms develop.
Students can use trusted weather sources along with FGCU’s RAVE Guardian Eagle App to stay up to date on any information published by FGCU about a potential threat.
evacuation plans. A student’s home may be in the path of a storm, so it is a good idea to arrange with loved ones so they can steer safe from the storm, too.
“The Lee County All Hazards Guide is an excellent resource for hurricane and other emergency planning,” Rodrigues said. “Special Needs Shelters are available for students or their family members who are dependent on oxygen or electricity for dialysis, ventilators, or similar equipment. To qualify, a special needs application must be completed each year.”
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“Identifying transportation during an emergency is part of creating a realistic personal emergency plan,” Rodrigues said. “Sheltering with family or friends off-campus is encouraged, and they may be able to provide transportation for you.”
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“I've even had some faculty want to host it, which we haven't done. I think maybe I had alumni do it once or twice,” Greco said.
FGCU students take turns each week hosting the Instagram page, @WeAreFGCU, to show prospective students what the university has to offer from a student view.
“They told us that prospective students, students looking at colleges and universities, tend to trust current students the most when making decisions on which school is a good fit for them,” Greco said. At the time, he was running the main @FGCU account, so he created @WeAreFGCU to allow students to have their own platform.
The account has over 4,800 posts and shows the diverse student involvement opportunities at FGCU.
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James Greco, the university’s photographer in the Department of University Marketing and Communications, created the account in Jan. 2014 after attending a webinar.
“The very first time I hosted, I was brand new to FGCU and finding my place. In many ways, I hosted to meet new people and take a chance on a new experience. The second time I hosted, it was more to share my experiences and involvements with younger students, to show them, someone who has been in their shoes and ‘made’ it,” said Franz. “It’s fulfilling to look Gwenyth Morris poses with her oboe in the Bower School of Music after a performance. Photo courtesy of Gwenyth Morris.
Franz has hosted the account twice and she’s been able to see how she’s grown through her time at FGCU.
There’s certainly something for everyone to feel connected to or at least try once, and @WeAreFGCU brings an amazing platform to amplify student voices,” Madison Franz, a senior majoring in early childhood education, said.
“There is no ‘right’ or ‘wrong’ way to host the account, and it’s amazing to see everything that’s happening on our campus.
Natasha Campanaro posing in front of Palmetto Hall in South Village. Photo courtesy of Campanaro from @WeAreFGCU on Instagram. Kiki Adams, a senior majoring in resort and hospitality management, during her internship at Hyatt Regency Coconut Point. Photo courtesy of Kiki Adams from @WeAreFGCU on Instagram.
Gwenyth Morris, a junior majoring in music therapy and also principal oboist at FGCU, said.
“I enjoy following the account still because I get to see what’s going on at FGCU. The main accounts for FGCU post the major events that I love to see, too but, @WeAreFGCU often posts the smaller, fun events or club meetings, plus we can see behind the scenes or the making of an event,” said Campanaro. “I was very involved on campus when I was at FGCU, so I enjoy seeing how far organizations have grown too from another student’s view.” sign up for the opportunity to host @WeAreFGCU. Scan this QR code now!
“I have enjoyed seeing real students, not you know ‘paid actors’ or employees who have to say ‘x, y, and z’ to not get in trouble, share their experiences at FGCU. You see fun behind the scenes and hear genuine stories,” Natasha Campanaro, a 2021 FGCU alumni, said. Even though Campanaro’s time at FGCU is complete, she still follows the account, along with many other FGCU graduates.
back at my posts from then and revisit parts of who I was then, as well as to celebrate the moments that have shaped me through my time at FGCU.”
Students tend to sign up to host during times when their campus involvement is having a big or important event. They also take this opportunity to simply promote the clubs, organizations, sports, majors, or any extracurriculars that they are in.
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Kiki Adams, a senior majoring in hospitality management, hosted the account while she was studying abroad, which intrigued the account’s followers.
As the account has gained popularity, it has almost 10,000 followers. This account has played a factor in many students' decisions to attend the university.
“My week probably stood out since I was abroad in Italy. Since I am an athlete, my schedule is very busy, but I have always wanted to study abroad and finally found the right time to do it,” Adams said.
“Most of us start looking online first through social media for opportunities to have a great college experience. If they are curious about joining clubs or trying new classes, they could get inspiration from someone they saw hosting the account,”
Greco’s goal when creating the account was to find students from every walk of life to host the account, and to share what they love about FGCU. Now, people come to him to become a host.
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Dissenting were Justices Stephen Breyer, Sonia Sotomayor, and Elena Kagan. “I am very passionate about it because of my sister and I don’t want her to live in a world with extreme limits on how she can access safe healthcare,” Junior Christian Centanni said. Because the right to abortion was not in the Constitution, many people felt that the decision needed to be left up to the states. After the court ruling was announced, states took action. 13 states had “trigger laws” which are designed to take into effect 30 days after the ruling is announced. “How do we move forward when it feels like we are going backward? At this point, it’s a struggle to even keep the United States on track, let alone moving forward,” Junior Moe Bachman said. People need to act and stand up. Being silent is just as harmful as being opposed. No action is inaction. So the only way to try and help this is by acting and acting now.”
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“I think it was definitely the right decision on the court's part. It gave jurisdiction on the matter back to the states and, consequently, gave more power back to the people,”
June 24, the Supreme Court of the United States announced that the 1973 landmark decision of Roe v. Wade had been overturned. Justice Samuel Alito released the majority opinion which consists of 78 pages with a 30-page appendix. Justices Clarence Thomas, Neil Gorsuch, Brett Kavanaugh, and Amy Coney Barrett joined Alito in his opinion. Chief Justice John Roberts concurred in judgment only.
Sophomore James Boatman said. “A lot of people have been saying that the court made a vast overreach of its power, and I'd argue the exact opposite.”
In Florida, its 15-week abortion ban was reinstated on July 5 after an appeal from the state attorney general after a judge temporarily blocked the ban.
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“Everyone on our campus should be prioritizing respectful civil discourse when they encounter folks who don’t agree with them. FGCU, and college campuses generally, should be places where people can have their own beliefs and respectfully disagree with others in the spirit of education,”
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At FGCU, Campus Naturalists act as a liaison between the campus community and the nature that surrounds it. They assist in the University Colloquium course and help students connect to the campus ecosystem.
“My favorite part about being a naturalist is understanding the connection we have with the natural world and being able to share that connection with others,” Senior Christina Ufland, Campus Naturalist and Environmental Studies major, said.
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On June 26, the University Police Department reported in their press summary that a turtle was roaming the west hallway of the library, but was rescued and returned to its rightful ecosystem that day.
“Observe, don’t disturb. Us coming into their ecosystems already changes their behavior enough as is,” Senior Rory Cushen, Campus Naturalist and Environmental Studies major, said. “We’re lucky to have a campus that can support wildlife. If we want to preserve the opportunity of experiencing them in our day to day, it’s best to just view from a distance.”
GCU is basically centered in the middle of a forest, so it is not uncommon to run into wildlife on campus. However, it is very important to know what to do when encountering wildlife and how students can learn from living on such a wildlife-filled campus.
“As a naturalist, I see a lot of wildlife including otters, birds, alligators, turtles, fish, snakes, spiders, and more,” Ufland said. Walking to and from main campus, it is not unusual to run into some wildlife. Whether that be a small turtle or a gator in the water, people must watch and keep their distance. Feel free to take all of the photos and videos you want from afar!
Campus Naturalist Rory Cushen teaches a Colloquium class on the FGCU Nature Trails. Photo by Erika Sauer. Students can almost always find the infamous SoVi gator wading around in the lake in front of Sovi dining. However, it is very important not to disturb the gator, which includes feeding it.
It is essential for campus wildlife, to listen to this advice and admire them from a distance.
“The main thing students can do to respect wildlife is to leave them alone and observe from a distance. Recently there have been quite a few animals like bobcats that have been hit by cars near campus so making sure to slow down and pay attention to the road is always helpful,” Mastro said. “Also make sure to pick up after yourself. Luckily FGCU is not too bad about littering comparatively to other colleges and universities but it still happens and we all need to do our due diligence to ensure the campus is clean for the wildlife and environment's sake.”
Students hike on the FGCU Nature Trails next to the South Village dorms. Photo by Erika Sauer.
“A fed gator is a dead gator. If you feed a gator, it will need to be put down,” Cushen said. Sheyenne Mastro, an FGCU Alum and former campus naturalist that is now an educator at Naples Zoo had a few tips for students on what to do when running into wildlife on campus.
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This Fourth of July I will be working all day at my local ice cream shop on the Island of Venice, Florida. Normally if I was not working, I would celebrate at my house with my parents and siblings with lots of food and activities all day. This year I offered to work so that my co-workers could take the day off because my family is not doing much.
Most years my family and I have a fun day at the pool, eat some delicious barbecue, and top it all off with a firework show someplace, but my favorite Fourth of July to date was last year. I was dog sitting for a lady with a beautiful property on a lake and a swing hanging from a huge oak. From said swing I watched an itty bitty firework show off in the distance beyond the lake and listened to music. That’s how I like my Fourth of July’s: quiet. I do think that Fourth of July is a bit overrated.
I have a new tradition I’m a part of which is going to the Estero River with friends and going paddle boarding or kayaking. Afterwards, I travel to the beach to watch fireworks.
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Most Fourth of July's my family and I watch fireworks on the beach while grilling burgers and hot dogs. This year, my boyfriend will be joining us as well as my sister's friend, so we will all celebrate together!
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Senior Aaron Diaz I'm so excited for the fourth of July! I am headed back to New Jersey to spend the holiday with my family and old friends from school. The most exciting part about being home is reuniting with my family, seeing my dog, and enjoying the home cooked meals! What I'm most looking forward to is getting to see the New York Yankees play at Yankee Stadium! It is hard to get time with the family when you’re far from home, so I look forward to any home visits.
Sophomore Tatum Bates
This year my family and I are going to Clearwater beach to go out to eat dinner and after dinner we'll go to the beach and watch the fireworks show they always have there. We have been doing this for years and it is our tradition.
Senior Maddie Levin
My Fourth of July plans are having a B-B-Q with my family and staying at home enjoying each other’s company. We always get a bunch of fireworks and light them with all of our neighbors!
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