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Kaitlyn Luna

Kaitlyn Luna , Editor-in-Chief

Kaitlyn is a senior in mass communication with a minor in Spanish. She really loves drinking coffee, reading books and meeting new people!

 

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Jason Kirby, an assistant professor of history and Coordinator of the Secondary Education in Social Studies Program, said the university is laid back and the faculty cares about their students.

Professor Spotlight: Jason Kirby

Kaitlyn Luna, Editor-in-Chief
March 13, 2020
Delonte Hough, a junior middle-level education major, wants to make a difference in the lives of young African American men.

Student Spotlight: Delonte Hough

Kaitlyn Luna, Editor-in-Chief
March 13, 2020

Women given a place at the table

Kaitlyn Luna, Editor-in-Chief
February 14, 2020

Campus Movie Fest

Kaitlyn Luna, Editor-in-Chief
February 14, 2020
Robert "Bob" Kilgo, a senior history major, was influenced by his family when he decided to go to school.

[Photo] Student Spotlight: Robert “Bob” Kilgo

James McCarley, Copy Editor
February 14, 2020

Students shake hands with future employers

Kaitlyn Luna, Editor-in-Chief
January 31, 2020
Latoya Lane flashes her Master of Science in Family Nurse Practitioner degree after the Dec. 14 ceremony.

FMU graduates 3rd largest fall class

Kaitlyn Luna, Editor-in-Chief
January 31, 2020
Creek Bridges STEM Academy, seen on the left, competes against Latta Middle School, on the right.

FMU hosts middle school tournament

Kaitlyn Luna, Editor-in-Chief
January 31, 2020
Titanski-Hooper, assistant professor of geography, loves to discuss diverse contexts with her students.

[Photo] Professor Spotlight: Jennifer Titanski-Hooper

Joshua Hardee, Assistant Editor
January 31, 2020
Carson Nance received both his undergraduate and graduate degree from FMU.

Meet the Coaches: Carson Nance

Kaitlyn Luna, Editor-in-Chief
November 15, 2019
Student altars on display for the Day of the Dead altar contest.

Students remember loved ones

Kaitlyn Luna, Editor-in-Chief
November 15, 2019
One of the pink breast cancer awareness ribbons that were passed out by the Diplomats.

[Photo] Campus wears pink

Natalie Bowers, Copy Editor
November 15, 2019

The mental health of college students

Kaitlyn Luna, Editor-in-Chief
November 1, 2019

FMU ranks in top ten online universities

Kaitlyn Luna, Editor-in-Chief
November 1, 2019
Ashley Krause, a psychology major, decided to come to FMU because of the many opportunities.

[Photo] Student Spotlight: Ashley Krause

DeAndrea Norman, Staff Writer
November 1, 2019
Construction of the Honor Center has begun and will soon be a home for the honors community.

Honors family finally gets their home

Kaitlyn Luna, Editor-in-Chief
October 18, 2019

Campus construction continues

Kaitlyn Luna, Editor-in-Chief
October 18, 2019
A front view of the renovated Village apartments.

Housing gets a face-lift

Kaitlyn Luna, Editor-in-Chief
October 18, 2019
Farah Turner park was established in 2019 in honor of fallen officer Farah Turner, Class of 2005.

FMU remembers fallen police officers

Kaitlyn Luna, Editor-in-Chief
October 18, 2019
Alpha Delta Pi members gather together for their "Pie a Pie" fundraiser.

[Photo] ADPi get pied

Natalie Bowers, Copy Editor
October 18, 2019
Laura Lesllo's art on display in the UC commons.

FMU celebrates Hispanic heritage

Kaitlyn Luna, Editor-in-Chief
October 4, 2019
Rebeca Pacheco, a Coward native, loves being around family and friends.

Student Spotlight: Rebeca Pacheco

Kaitlyn Luna, Editor-in-Chief
October 4, 2019
The sign for the Continuum.

[Photo] FMU collaborates to create Continuum classes

Cassidy McKnight, Staff Writer
October 4, 2019
Two people relax and lounge at Seoulé.

[Photo] Chill and relax at Soulé

October 4, 2019
A secure mailbox sits on a table ready for secrets to be submitted.

FMU welcomes “most trusted stranger”

Kaitlyn Luna, Editor-in-Chief
September 20, 2019
Graduates wait anxiously to receive their degrees.

FMU graduates more than 300 students

Kaitlyn Luna, Editor-in-Chief
September 20, 2019
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[Photo] Students spend late spring semester abroad in Spain

Jared Morgan, Staff Writer
September 20, 2019
FMU alumna Lauren Owens has found her calling in journalism due to her passion for telling others' stories.

Alumna Spotlight: Lauren Owens

Kaitlyn Luna, Editor-in-Chief
April 19, 2019
Left to right: Ashley Krause, Hunter Britt, Janine Gordon, Avonlea Samuel, Michelle Carter, Assistant Professor of Geography Jennifer Titanski-Hooper, Marisa Littlefield, Assistant Professor of Political Science William Daniel and Connor Graham pose at the National Model United Nations conference. Not pictured: Lauren Fields.

Students participate in NMUN

Kaitlyn Luna, Editor-in-Chief
April 19, 2019
Judy Simmons performs for students at the Chapman Auditorium for Pride Month.

Queens give unforgettable performance

Kaitlyn Luna, Editor-in-Chief
March 30, 2019

Chávez uses opera to explore her roots

Kaitlyn Luna, Editor-in-Chief
March 30, 2019
Students play Spanish Bingo at the Cauthen Café.

Conversation tables encourage foreign language

Kaitlyn Luna, Editor-in-Chief
March 4, 2019

Popular artists to visit FMU

Kaitlyn Luna, Editor-in-Chief
March 1, 2019

FMU Cat Colony

Kaitlyn Luna, Editor-in-Chief
February 16, 2019
Assistant professor of political science and geography, Dillon S. Tatum, loves to read and exercise when he has time off.

Professor Spotlight: Dillon S. Tatum

Kaitlyn Luna, Editor-in-Chief
February 16, 2019
Thessalonia Thomas adds names to the bracket as President Carter draws the names and Mark Blackwell calls them out.

Students showcase academic prowess

Kaitlyn Luna and Alex Turbeville
February 16, 2019
Students get their groove on as they paint Frank the Fox.

Students de-stress by painting and grooving

Kaitlyn Luna, Editor-in-Chief
January 25, 2019
Graduates sit in anticipation as they wait for their chance to receive their degrees.

FMU graduates largest fall class

Kaitlyn Luna, Editor-in-Chief
January 25, 2019
Nicole Boone addresses students from David Baxley's broadcast film production class and introduction to broadcast journalism class.

Students get inside look on production at WBTW

Kaitlyn Luna, Co-Editor
November 16, 2018
Reggie Gay speaks to the Student Media Association accompanied by David Baxley.

Pick it and stick with it

Kaitlyn Luna, Co-Editor
November 16, 2018
Aolani Robinson is excited as she applies to graduate school in Cork, Ireland through the Fulbright program.

[Photo] FMU recruits first Fulbright applicant

Joshua Hardee, Assistant Editor
November 16, 2018

Innocent till proven guilty?

Kaitlyn Luna, Co-Editor
October 27, 2018

Cedric Liqueur performs one-man show of Dante

Kaitlyn Luna, Co-Editor
October 27, 2018
Panelists Michael Youssef, Adalia Ellis-Aroha and Paula McGill speaking to FMU students during an open floor discussion celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month on Sept. 27.

Panel expresses importance of Hispanic heritage to students

Kaitlyn Luna, Copy Editor
October 5, 2018
Last year's students participating in NMUN activities representing the country of Kiribati at the 2017 NMUN Convention in New York City.

FMU prepares for next NMUN Convention

Kaitlyn Luna, Copy Editor
October 5, 2018

Students participate in NMUN, meet Nikki Haley

Kaitlyn Luna, Staff Writer
April 12, 2018
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