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Student Spotlight: Daelin Tripp
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Students are seen enjoying local flavors for Food Truck Thursday (Oct. 2, 2025).
October Food Truck Thursday
Kamorion Lundy, Joint Writer/Photographer • October 8, 2025

Students gathered near the Smith University Center (UC) at FMU on Thursday, Oct. 2, from 4 to 7 p.m. for “Food Truck Thursday,” a recurring event featuring four local...

Information is displayed during Alcohol Awareness Week's "Pedal Car Obstacle Course" (Oct. 2, 2025).
Photo Gallery: Alcohol Awareness Pedal Car Obstacle Course
JaKira Scott, Staff Photographer • October 7, 2025

Student Life in collaboration with Campus Police and Darlington Raceway hosted the Pedal Car Obstacle Course Thursday, Oct. 2 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. in front of the Smith...

Niklas Plath plays a wonderful piece (Sept. 29 2025).
FMU’s Got Talent: First Showcase
Shay McCarty, Staff Writer • October 2, 2025

The night of Sept. 29, inside Chapman Auditorium in the McNair Science Building, was the first showcase for FMU’s Got Talent, hosted by the Campus Activities Board (CAB)....

Athlete Spotlight: Martin Barbera
Student Body Celebrates Annual Homecoming
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Students are seen enjoying local flavors for Food Truck Thursday (Oct. 2, 2025).
October Food Truck Thursday
Kamorion Lundy, Joint Writer/Photographer • October 8, 2025

Students gathered near the Smith University Center (UC) at FMU on Thursday, Oct. 2, from 4 to 7 p.m. for “Food Truck Thursday,” a recurring...

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