
“Barbenheimer” trend bolsters cinema
Andrew Brain, Editor-in-Chief
October 5, 2023
Over the summer, one of the most prominent memes across social media was the so-called ‘Barbenheimer’ meme. Essentially, this barrage of images combined elements of the two hyped movies Barbie and Oppenheimer that released on the same day. Being two drastically different movies tonally, the mash-up...
The British wonders Herman’s Hermits Performs at PAC
Kaylee Hewitt, Staff Writer
October 5, 2023
On Sept. 14, FMU’s Performing Arts Center (PAC) hosted Herman’s Hermits starring Peter Noone for...
Kaylee Hewitt, Staff Writer
March 3, 2023
FMU hosted the Southern Prize and State Fellows tour exhibition from Jan.12 to Feb. 24 in the Steven F. Gately Gallery. The exhibit featured the works from the recipients of the 2022 Southern Prize and State Fellows from South Arts. Recipients consisted of one artist from each of nine participating...
Camryn Cassetori, Staff Writer
October 5, 2023
Tyson Jackson, junior business management and marketing double major, is going to be one of the top contenders for men’s cross country this year after finishing second on...
Camryn Cassetori, Staff Writer
October 5, 2023
Xandria Young, senior management information systems major, has more on her mind than just graduating in December. Young is an active member of the FMU community, as she is...
Alis Lapinel, Staff Writer
October 5, 2023
The anticipation for the Barbie movie had been building for years before its release, and it continues to be a hot topic of discussion. Staring Margot Robbie as Barbie and...
Renee Cunningham, Staff Writer
February 25, 2023
Released in late 2022, director Gerard Johnstone's “M3GAN” has managed to subvert expectations almost entirely. Going into this expecting a horror movie, you...
February 25, 2023
Often, as students, we must suffer through the inconveniences of our institution. Sometimes it is a lack of food options with the meal plan. Sometimes it is a closed-off...
Finn Millians, Co-Editor
February 25, 2023
In a society founded upon the idea of education providing social mobility, higher education has turned into a normality and is pushed upon young adults as a necessity. Initially,...
Finn Millians, Co-Editor
December 8, 2022
Ever since my freshman year in 2018, I have heard rumors and warnings regarding the blue-light police boxes on campus. These were passed down to me from upperclassman friends...
Alis Lapinel, Staff Writer
October 5, 2023
The anticipation for the Barbie movie had been building for years before its release, and it continues to be a hot topic of discussion. Staring Margot Robbie as Barbie and...
Camryn Cassetori, Staff Writer
October 5, 2023
Tyson Jackson, junior business management and marketing double major, is going to be one of the top contenders for men’s cross country this year after finishing second on...
Finn Millians, Co-Editor
March 3, 2023
During a game against Barton College on Feb. 15, senior guard and accounting and finance double major Alex Cox became the 22nd player in program history to reach...
Finn Millians, Co-Editor
February 25, 2023
After a close game with no more than a seven-point difference before the last five minutes, the Patriot men’s basketball team fell to the Pembroke Braves after...

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Alis Lapinel, Staff Writer
October 5, 2023
The anticipation for the Barbie movie had been building for years before its release, and it continues to be a hot topic of discussion. Staring Margot Robbie as Barbie and...
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