
FMU’s Got Talent: Second Showcase
Shay McCarty, Staff Writer
October 15, 2025
The night of Oct. 14, inside Chapman Auditorium in the McNair Science Building (MSB), was the second...
Model UN deadline, October political science events and Debate Club revival
Gabriel Smith, Editor-In-Chief
October 13, 2025
Francis Marion University's department of political science and geography have announced several upcoming events and deadlines for the rest of October that are important to students who may be interested. Applications for FMU’s Model UN course (HNRS 350) taking place in spring of 2026, are due Wednesday,...
Student Life hosts Alcohol Awareness Jeopardy with Mocktails
Taylor Powers, Staff Writer
October 2, 2025
On Tuesday, Sept. 30, Student Life hosted “Alcohol Awareness Jeopardy with Mocktails” in room 218 of the Smith University Center. Among those in attendance were Michael W. Smith, Student Conduct Coordinator, Dominik Khilji, Student Life specialist for student engagement, and Azayvya Wright,...
Camryn Cassetori, Staff Writer
April 18, 2024
Senior English major, Daelin Tripp, recently won the English award for graduating seniors. In addition, Tripp is Editor-in-Chief for the school’s literary journal, Snow...
Camryn Cassetori, Staff Writer
March 17, 2024
Senior history major Keevon Fullard is president of two prominent organizations on campus: the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) and the Campus...

The night of Oct. 14, inside Chapman Auditorium in the McNair Science Building (MSB), was the second showcase for FMU’s Got Talent, hosted by the Campus Activities Board...
Francis Marion University's department of political science and geography have announced several upcoming events and deadlines for the rest of October that are important to...
In light of the spooky season, Francis Marion University holds a number of legends and traditions including eerie tales, long-standing customs and, of course, the legend Francis...
Camryn Cassetori, Staff Writer
April 18, 2024
Alyssa Poston, sophomore healthcare administration major, was recently named to the 2024 Tucci/NFCA DII Pitcher of the Year watch list. On top of being added to the...
Camryn Cassetori, Staff Writer
March 17, 2024
Junior sports marketing major Martin Barbera recently recorded his 50th career match win against Georgia College at the beginning of February this year. A native of...
Andrew Brain, Editor-in-Chief
March 17, 2024
Students, alumni, staff and faculty alike celebrated FMU’s annual Homecoming with a host of events sponsored and hosted by Student Life, the Student Government Association...

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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