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Ainara Eizaguirre Irastorza, Photographer

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Senior psychology major Lauryn Taylor is working hard towards a big win for the women's basketball team.

[Photo] Athlete Spotlight: Lauryn Taylor

Camryn Cassetori, Staff Writer
February 1, 2024
Senior quintuple major Mitchell Vance leads his team to success.

[Photo] Athlete Spotlight: Mitchell Vance

Camryn Cassetori, Staff Writer
December 7, 2023
Students pet dog at Pause 4 Paws event.

[Photo] Students Relax Before Finals with Pause 4 Paws

Artemis Cunningham, Staff Writer
December 7, 2023
Sophomore sports marketing major Kristina Syragakis helps lead her team to victory.

[Photo] Athlete Spotlight: Kristina Syragakis

Camryn Cassetori, Staff Writer
November 9, 2023
Freshman general business major Hannah Lynn Fuson is an active student on campus.

[Photo] Student Spotlight: Hannah Lynn Fuson

Camryn Cassetori, Staff Writer
November 9, 2023
Junior business management and marketing double major Tyson Jackson is a leader for FMU's men's cross country team.

[Photo] Athlete Spotlight: Tyson Jackson

Camryn Cassetori, Staff Writer
October 5, 2023
Senior management information systems major Xandria Young is an active and accomplished student on campus.

[Photo] Student Spotlight: Xandria Young

Camryn Cassetori, Staff Writer
October 5, 2023
Adonis Cole, a freshman, searches for a teammate to pass to.

[Photo] Patriots fall to Pembroke after a close game

Finn Millians, Co-Editor
February 25, 2023
FMU rips up asphalt in the UC parking lot to begin construction on new building.

[Photo] FMU begins construction for new building: A two-decade plan finally breaks ground

Finn Millians, Co-Editor
February 25, 2023
Potential students gather around department tables to learn about different majors.

[Photo] Potential Patriots gather at the UC to talk to different departments

Deirdre Currin, Staff Writer
February 25, 2023
First generation college student, Paula Patron-Garcia, actively works on creating a legacy through her career with SGA.

[Photo] Student Spotlight: Paula Patron-Garcia

Camryn Cassetori, Staff Writer
December 8, 2022
Nursing major and senior women’s soccer player Makayla Willets looks to capitalize on her upcoming last season while finishing school.

Athlete Spotlight: Makayla Willets

Ainara Eizaguirre Irastorza, Photographer
December 8, 2022
FMU’s Got Talent holds auditions and student performs dance number for judges.

[Photo] Potential performers take the stage for FMU’s Got Talent

Deirdre Currin, Staff Writer
October 13, 2022
FMU Green Club talks to a potential new member at their table in the Student Activities Fair.

[Photo] Student Life hosts event to show activities available to students

Deirdre Currin, Staff Writer
October 13, 2022
Alexis Albright, junior outside hitter, plans to help her team extend their season even further than last year.

[Photo] Athlete Spotlight: Alexis Albright

Camryn Cassetori, Staff Writer
September 16, 2022
Jacob Ballington, math and finance double major, looks to improve the Honors community through new events and projects.

[Photo] Student Spotlight: Jacob Ballington

Camryn Cassetori, Staff Writer
September 16, 2022
Professor of graphic design Charles Jeffcoat presents the Peggy Love McLaughlin Art Award to Ada Smolen-Morton

[Photo] Provost’s office celebrates student achievements

Finn Millians, Co-Editor
April 28, 2022
Miya Fowler gives interpretive dance for audience.

[Photo] Three artists speak of growth

Deirdre Currin, Staff Writer
April 28, 2022
Employees represent companies side by side in the UC gym.

[Photo] Career fair hosts employers for potential hires

Melanie Dozier, Staff Writer
April 28, 2022
Head administrator for the School of Business Office, Tracy McClam, aims to make all students, faculty and staff feel welcomed.

[Photo] Staff Spotlight: Tracy McClam

Finn Millians, Co-Editor
February 21, 2022
Senior guard, Alex Cox, smiles to the stands after scoring a point.

[Photo] Patriot buzzer-beater wins game against Crusaders

Finn Millians, Co-Editor
February 21, 2022
Sophomore economics major, Liam Day, looks to go far in the 2022 conference tournament.

[Photo] UC After Dark hosts speed dating for rapid romance

Deirdre Currin, Staff Writer
February 21, 2022
Assistant athletic trainer, Haylee Black, thrives in the grind of college athletics.

[Photo] Athletic Staff Spotlight: Haylee Black

Finn Millians, Co-Editor
February 21, 2022
From a young age, Michael Thompson became interested in golf when he saw others were not.

[Photo] Athlete Spotlight: Michael Thompson

Camryn Cassetori, Staff Writer
February 11, 2022
Dr. Shawn Smolen-Morten introduces the English Film Series.

[Photo] English Film Series partners with Gender Studies to screen “Little Women”

Chanelle Hanberry, Staff Writer
December 9, 2021
An FMU students talks to the law enforcement booth.

[Photo] FMU’s career fair helps students find their future

Andrew Brain, Staff Writer
December 9, 2021
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[Photo] FMU Fine Arts Department performs “Songs for a New World”

Andrew Brain, Staff Writer
October 28, 2021
The Patriots look to block the attack from the Argonauts.

[Photo] Patriots fall to nationally-ranked Argonauts

Finn Millians, Co-Editor
October 4, 2021
Homeschooled since the start, Elyanna Bauer is excited to experience conventional class settings and make a name for herself.

[Photo] Student Spotlight: Elyanna Bauer  

Lesley Willard, Assistant Editor
October 4, 2021
A contestant performs for the Student Life judges, aiming to move on to the next round.

[Photo] Two contestants receive golden buzzers, judges make FMU’s Got Talent history

Chanelle Hanberry, Staff Writer
October 4, 2021
Students fill their bingo cards with circular chips after the latest number is called.

[Photo] CAB hosts community bingo night at UC

Andrew Brain, Staff Writer
October 4, 2021
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