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Student Spotlight

Students present research on probiotics

Lauren Owens, Editor-in-Chief
February 15, 2018
Professor Spotlight

Professor Spotlight: Dr. Erica Johnson

Lauren Owens, Editor-in-Chief
January 18, 2018
Alumnusspotlight

Alumnus creates film society, encourages art

Lauren Owens, Editor-in-Chief
January 18, 2018
Dr. Thomas Fitzkee, professor of mathematics, enjoys attending FMU sporting events. He said he has seen every sport play

Professor Spotlight: Thomas Fitzkee

Ashley Krause, Copy Editor
November 16, 2017
Randy Branch, 2013 FMU graduate, films videos for local businesses and musicians with his company Randy Branch Media.

Alumnus creates videography business

Lauren Owens, Editor-in-Chief
November 16, 2017
Professor Jared Cole builds set designs for FMU Theatre Department. This is his first semester working at FMU.

Professor Spotlight: Jared Cole

JaConna Brooker, Staff Writer
November 2, 2017
FMU pre-nursing major Marie Virgile is a single parent and immigrant from Haiti.

Student comes to US, pursues education

Sara Porter, Staff Writer
November 2, 2017
Professor Spotlight

Professor Spotlight: Dr. Erica James

Jordan Kirby, Staff Writer
October 19, 2017
Professor David Baxley hopes to help students pursuing a career in journalism. He is the faculty advisor for the Student Media Association.

Professor Spotlight: David Baxley

Lauren Owens, Editor-in-Chief
October 5, 2017
Senior theatre arts major Malcolm Parker hopes to use his talent and passion for acting to help and connect with others.

Student uses drama to inspire others

Emily Wachter, Managing Editor
October 5, 2017
FMU senior Shaina Bazen models for a local business and hopes to continue working in the fashion industry after college

Student pursues passion for the fashion industry

Lauren Owens, Editor-in-Chief
September 21, 2017
Director of Dooley Planetarium Dr. Jeannette Myers works to improve planetarium shows and give audiences the best experience possible.

Professor Spotlight: Dr. Jeannette Myers

Emily Wachter, Managing Editor
September 21, 2017
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