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Christina Xan, Photographer

Hometown: Philadelphia, PA

Major/Minor: English Liberal Arts/CreativeWriting

Why did you come to FMU? It was 7 minutes from my house...also my mom would have had daily heart attacks if I left.

Why did you want to work for The Patriot? I wanted to help be a part of the face of FMU and develop my photography.

Interesting Fact: My mom was born in Greece, so I'm half Greek! I can't really speak it...but I can cook it!

Favorite Candy: Sour Patch Kids, especially the blue ones

All content by Christina Xan
FMU administration members are managing the campus cat population by transporting cats to the Florence County Humane Society and spaying and neutering cats to reduce cat reproduction.

[Photo] FMU manage campus cat population

November 16, 2017
Always a Bridesmaid

[Photo] “Always A Bridesmaid” performed by all-female cast

Catherine Hyman, Managing Editor
April 21, 2017
Glass

[Photo] Students create film, bring attention to domestic violence

Emily Wachter, Copy Editor
April 20, 2017
10-minute play festival

[Photo] 10-minute play festival returns to FMU

Anna Jackson, Staff Writer
April 5, 2017
Graduation Rate

[Photo] FMU recognized for graduation rates: Percentage of African American grads acknowledged

Rebecca Cross, Copy Editor
April 5, 2017
Bonfire

[Photo] Students prepare for Homecoming with bonfire, pep rally

Kylie Cracknell & Catherine Hyman, Staff Writers
February 25, 2017
Game Night

Student wins Think Fast game show a second time

Christina Xan, Photographer
February 25, 2017
Professor Spotlight

[Photo] Professor Spotlight: Dr. David Cowles

Emily Wachter, Copy Editor
February 22, 2017
Coalition Banquet

[Photo] Coalition hosts annual banquet

Emily Wachter, Copy Editor
February 22, 2017
"Blue Bird" by Liza Lentini

[Photo] FMU Theatre Program presents “Blue Bird” by Liza Lentini

Catherine Hyman, Managing Editor
February 22, 2017

The dangers of the internet

Christina Xan, Photographer
February 12, 2017
Blood Drive

[Photo] Fraternity collects donations for American Red Cross

Jasmin Mitchell, Staff Writer
February 6, 2017
Artist Series

[Photo] Musicians perform “An Invalid’s Sonnet” at FMU

Rebecca Cross, Copy Editor
February 6, 2017
MLK Day

FMU honors Martin Luther King

Christina Xan, Photographer
February 1, 2017

The Last Chapter

Christina Xan, Staff Writer
January 13, 2017
Christian Brunetti

[Photo] Christian Brunetti: Turning dreams into reality

Anna Jackson, Staff Writer
January 12, 2017

Students encouraged at Night of Inspiration

Christina Xan, Photographer
January 12, 2017
Graduating Students

[Photo] Undergraduate, graduate degrees awarded: FMU confers 350 undergraduate, graduate diplomas

Catherine Hyman, Managing Editor
January 12, 2017
Patriot Slam

[Photo] SIR, GSA sponsor student poetry slam

Anna Jackson, Staff Writer
November 18, 2016
Pastries event

[Photo] Students, professors mingle at pastries event

Anna Jackson, Staff Writer
November 18, 2016
Moving Wall

[Photo] FMU hosts Vietnam Moving Wall memorial

Rachel Droze, Editor-in-Chief
November 17, 2016
Pee Dee Fiction and Poetry Festival

[Photo] FMU hosts annual literature festival: Pee Dee Fiction and Poetry Festival returns to campus

Anna Jackson, Staff Writer
November 17, 2016
Dance Night

[Photo] NPHC hosts dance party to meet students

Catherine Hyman, Copy Editor
October 29, 2016
Professor Spotlight

[Photo] Professor Spotlight: Shitu Rajbhandari

Lauren Owens, Content Editor
October 27, 2016
National Day on Writing

[Photo] Faculty, students celebrate National Day on Writing

Catherine Hyman, Copy Editor
October 26, 2016
Athlete Spotlight

[Photo] Meet the Athletes: Mackenzie Arnold

Catherine Hyman, Copy Editor
October 26, 2016
Professor Spotlight

[Photo] Professor Spotlight: Dr. Jo Angela Edwins

Leah Power, Staff Writer
October 14, 2016
Professor Spotlight

[Photo] Professor Spotlight: Dr. Wendy Caldwell

Lauren Owens, Content Editor
September 22, 2016
Provost Poplar

[Photo] AAUP plants Provost Poplar to honor retiring provost Dr. Richard Chapman

Rebekah Davis, Assistant Editor
September 22, 2016
Athlete Spotlight

[Photo] Meet the Athletes: Austin Lee

Brandon Ryback, Sports Writer
September 21, 2016
“Dancing at Lughnasa” is the tale of Five sisters living together, while taking care of their sick uncle Jack.

[Photo] Students perform Irish play

Rebekah Davis, Assistant Editor
April 20, 2016
Cirque-tacular, a New York City base acrobatic production company, performs in more than 70 countries and at the PAC for Arts International.

[Photo] Arts International immerses Florence in ethnic cultures

Anna Jackson, Staff Writer
April 20, 2016
Known by the theatre department as the “trailer cats,” many felines visit a feeding spot behind the Hyman Fine Arts Center

[Photo] FMU discusses campus cats: comfort or “cat”astrophe?

Catherine Hyman
March 30, 2016
Casey Murakami says she loves the small community of FMU and enjoys playing goal keeper for her Patriots.

[Photo] Meet The Athletes, Casey Murakami

Brandon Rybak, Sports Writer
March 9, 2016
Student Jake Pack recites original poems “Long Car Rides and Leather Seats” and “A Deal with the Moon.”

[Photo] Students participate in SIR poetry slam

Catherine Hyman, Staff Writer
February 24, 2016
The FMU Athletic Department announces the women’s basketball team during the pep rally. Students gather together to celebrate the basketball teams for Homecoming.

[Photo] Pep rally pumps up students, alumni for games

Jasmin Mitchell, Staff Writer
February 24, 2016
The Dimensions of Diversity dance team entertains the audience with a performance during the 2016 Homecoming Dance. Project Dance also performed at the event.

[Photo] Dance celebrates FMU students, community

Jasmin Mitchell, Staff Writer
February 24, 2016
The FMU men’s basketball team wins against Flagler College from St. Augustine, Fl. during Homecoming. The Lady Patriots beat the Flagler Saints earlier that day.

[Photo] FMU takes 2016 Homecoming victories

David Crane, Sports Writer
February 24, 2016
The new POD convenience store at the Ervin Dining Hall is being stocked with plans to open soon.

[Photo] P.O.D convenience store to open

Jasmin Mitchell, Staff Writer
February 2, 2016
The printing policy introduced last semester has saved enough paper to equal at least 100 trees, Joyce Durant, dean of James A. Rogers Library, said. According to Durant, in just one semester, printing has reduced by 72 percent, helping decrease spending and FMU’s environmental footprint.

[Photo] FMU printing policy reduces paper waste

Jasmin Mitchell & Rebekah Davis, Staff Writers
February 2, 2016
Two FMU alumni, Kayla Staley and Alex Melton, also known as the band "The Feels," perform at Lula's Coffee Shop on Jan. 18. Stanley and Melton create songs designed to connect people to music.

[Photo] FMU Alumni perform local concert at coffee shop

Lauren Owens, Content Editor
February 2, 2016
Columbia City Ballet performs “Aladdin” at FMU’s Performing Arts Center in downtown Florence. This is the first time that the company has performed the show in 13 years.

[Photo] Columbia City Ballet Performs “Aladdin”

Leah Power, Staff Writer
February 2, 2016
Betty Suggs cheers on the Patriots at sporting events and says she has enjoyed becoming a part of FMU's community. She says she enjoys meeting new people because of cheer.

[Photo] Meet The Athletes: Betty Suggs

Catherine Hyman, Staff Writer
February 2, 2016
Students have the option to rent or buy textbooks from The Patriot Bookstore in the Smith University Center. The new price matching program introduced in November allows students to buy or rent textbooks from the bookstore at the same price of another retailer.

[Photo] Textbook prices continue to rise; Professors, bookstore try to make books more affordable

Rebekah Davis, Assistant Editor
January 15, 2016
Graduates and their families and friends listen to Congressman Tom Rice's words of encouragement and congratulations.

[Photo] More than 300 graduates earn degrees

Leah Power, Staff Writer
January 15, 2016
Nursing students walk across the stage to receive their nursing pins. This time-honored tradition takes place once a student has completed the nursing program and before commencement ceremonies. In fall of 2015, 34 nursing students were pinned by Dr. Ruth Wittmann-Price, the new dean of the School of Health Sciences.

[Photo] Nursing students receive pins before graduation

Leah Power, Staff Writer
January 15, 2016
Students from the Theatre History I class perform improv comedy shows to learn about the history of the genre.

[Photo] Theatre students learn history through performances

Katrina Moses, Contributing Writer
January 15, 2016
The FMU Concert Choir performs a concert on Dec. 3 with Cut Time, the show choir. The concert’s theme is “We Will Survive.”

[Photo] FMU Concert Choir, Cut Time perform

Lauren Owens, Staff Writer
January 15, 2016
Sophomore forward Judah Alexander uses his height to rebound the ball and often leads FMU's men's team in the number of rebounds per game.

[Photo] Meet The Athletes: Judah Alexander

Kimberly Boswell, Staff Writer
January 15, 2016
Charles Jeffcoat gives students opportunities to practice graphic design in the real world. Jeffcoat has done graphic design for bands and organizations such as St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital and Chevelle.

[Photo] Professor Spotlight: Charles Jeffcoat

December 2, 2015
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[Photo] Students get answers about life at FMU

Kimberly Boswell, Staff Writer
November 11, 2015
Prospective students and their families shared breakfast while socializing and learning about programs offered by the university.

[Photo] FMU Open House

Jasmin Mitchell, Staff Writer
October 21, 2015
umire Worman and Xin Jie perform a multicultural program that gives an idea of what music is like from different countries.

[Photo] Faculty member, guest perform for FMU students

Catherine Hyman, Staff Writer
October 21, 2015
FMU Patriots get pumped up for the game by chanting and holding hands after shaking hands with the players for Georgia College.

[Photo] Freshmen lead Pats to victory over Bobcats

Brandon Rybak, Sports Writer
October 21, 2015
Outside hitter Alexzandra Reed (5) attributes her passion for volley ball to her mother, who has encouraged and coached her since she was young.

[Photo] Meet The Athletes: Alexzandra Reed

Anna Jackson, Staff Writer
October 21, 2015
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