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The Patriot

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The computer science team competes at the President's Bowl.

[Photo] Chemistry Team Wins Seventh Annual President’s Bowl

Artemis Cunningham, Staff Writer
March 17, 2024
Don McLean sings and plays guitar for PAC attendants.

[Photo] American Music Legend Don McLean Rocks the PAC

Kaylee Hewitt, Staff Writer
November 9, 2023
Wallflowers lead singer Jakob Dylan sings to the audience.

[Photo] ’90s Hit Rock Band Comes to PAC

Kaylee Hewitt, Staff Writer
November 9, 2023
Student organization displays Spongebob-themed pumpkins.

[Photo] FMU Celebrates Halloween with FM A’Glow

Andrew Brain, Editor-in-Chief
November 9, 2023
FMU students pose for a picture with free stuffed animals on FMU's inflatable chair at First Friday

[Photo] FMU hosts annual First Friday event

Camryn Cassetori, Staff Writer
October 5, 2023
Fifth-year accounting and finance major Alex Cox hangs from the rim with one hand after powering down the court for a slam dunk.

[Photo] From retirement to record-breaking, the fifth year earns historic scoring honor

Finn Millians, Co-Editor
March 3, 2023
Students gather at a Blackjack table with their gifted token and compete for winning.

[Photo] CAB concludes year with Casino Night: Gaggles of gamblers occupy game tables

Camryn Cassetori, Staff Writer
December 8, 2022
Student swings at the golf ball, looking to secure points for his shot.

[Photo] FMU intramurals hosts putt-putt

Deirdre Currin, Staff Writer
December 8, 2022
Former FMU student and Pamplico native, country music star Josh Turner returns to Florence to perform at the PAC.

[Photo] Country Star Josh Turner Performs at PAC: The prodigal son returns home to the PeeDee

Finn Millians, Co-Editor
October 13, 2022
MBA student and goalie for the Patriot men’s soccer team Adrea Scapolo looks for a teammate to take the ball up the field.

[Photo] Patriots defeat Lions in last-minute scoring run

Finn Millians, Co-Editor
September 16, 2022
Aerial view of First Friday at Griffin Athletic Complex showcasing rides, tents and other attractions.

[Photo] FMU hosts annual First Friday: Welcome back, Patriots

Finn Millians, Co-Editor
September 16, 2022
Alex Cox, senior guard and finance and accounting double major, celebrates after scoring a point for the Patriots.

[Photo] Athlete Spotlight: Alex Cox

Camryn Cassetori, Staff Writer
December 9, 2021
Junior guard Matthew Lee looks for an opening.

[Photo] Patriots fall to Braves in late-scoring run

Finn Millians, Co-Editor
February 11, 2022
Freshman center, Jonah Pierce, goes up for the dunk against Falcons.

[Photo] Men’s basketball secures the win against Pfeiffer University Falcons

Lesley Willard, Assistant Editor
December 9, 2021
University Communications wins King and Queen of pulp.

[Photo] FMU dabbles in creative carving for FM’ Aglow

Chanelle Hanberry, Staff Writer
December 9, 2021
The Lady Patriots celebrate a point against UNCP.

[Photo] Patriots win a five-set match against UNCP Braves

Finn Millians, Co-Editor
October 28, 2021
Tables and tents are decorated for Halloween in preparation for the Tales from the Crypt event.

[Photo] AAFSC opens Cultural Conversations to the students

Finn Millians, Co-Editor
October 28, 2021
An aerial view of First Friday at FMU showcasing the tents, food trucks and rides.

[Photo] Photo Spread: First Friday

October 5, 2021
Young Harris forward heads the ball toward the net.

[Photo] Patriots’ tough loss to Bearcats in overtime

Finn Millians, Co-Editor
September 13, 2021
A look at a standing slave cabin on FMU's campus, a new site for research under the new USS initiative.

[Photo] An exploration of an unclear history: FMU stands in solidarity, honors victims

Finn Millians, Co-Editor
September 13, 2021
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