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Keyla Shepard, Photographer

Hometown: Elgin, SC

Major/Minor: Visual Arts/Art History

Why did you come to FMU? It was close to home.

Why did you want to work for The Patriot? I love meeting new people and taking pictures. I was encouraged to work for the paper.

Interesting Fact: In my free time, I write songs.

Favorite Candy: Chocolate Chips

All content by Keyla Shepard
Arts International

[Photo] Art festival brings international culture to Florence

Ashley Krause, Staff Writer
April 21, 2017
WakeUp

[Photo] Organizations raise social awareness: Student leaders encourage peers to promote change

Rebecca Cross, Copy Editor
April 20, 2017

The Last Chapter: Keyla Shepard

Keyla Shepard, Photographer
April 14, 2017
KD Shamrock Run

[Photo] KD hosts annual Shamrock Run for children’s center

Kimberly Boswell, Staff Writer
April 13, 2017
Hunter Lecture

[Photo] Author gives annual Hunter Lecture

Catherine Hyman, Managing Editor
April 13, 2017
Athlete Spotlight

[Photo] Meet the Athletes: Tee Dubose

Rebecca Cross, Copy Editor
February 26, 2017
These Hands Don't Hurt

[Photo] Students pledge to end violence

Kylie Cracknell, Staff Writer
February 25, 2017
Homecoming Game

[Photo] Fulmore, Burgins lead Pats to win

Michael Hawkins, Associate Athletic Director for Communication
February 25, 2017
Homecoming Game

[Photo] Men’s basketball defeats Flagler

Michael Hawkins, Associate Athletic Director for Communication
February 25, 2017
Homecoming Parade

[Photo] Andy Timmons performs during artist series

Anna Jackson, Staff Writer
February 22, 2017
Athlete Spotlight

[Photo] Meet the Athletes: Mauricio Guerrero

Rebecca Cross, Copy Editor
February 12, 2017
Student Spotlight

[Photo] Student uses passion to make campus better

Rebekah Davis, Copy Editor
February 6, 2017
MLK Day

[Photo] FMU honors Martin Luther King

Christina Xan, Photographer
February 1, 2017
Athlete Spotlight

[Photo] Meet the Athletes: Detrek Browning

Rebecca Cross, Copy Editor
January 13, 2017
Athlete Spotlight

[Photo] Meet the Athletes: Briana Burgins

Brandon Ryback, Sports Writer
November 19, 2016
CarnEvil

[Photo] FMU celebrates annual CarnEvil

Jasmin Mitchell, Staff Writer
November 17, 2016
MI Ensemble

[Photo] MI Ensemble goes on tour

Lauren Owens, Content Editor
November 17, 2016
Athlete Spotlight

[Photo] Meet the Athletes: Aaron Robinson

Rebecca Cross, Managing Editor
October 30, 2016
Cultural Food Fest

[Photo] Students experience cultural diversity during international food festival

Anna Jackson, Staff Writer
October 27, 2016
Dimensions of Diversity

[Photo] Dimensions of Diversity hosts Meet and Greet

Catherine Hyman, Copy Editor
October 19, 2016
Athlete Spotlight

[Photo] Meet the Athletes: Camilla Lazoski

Leah Power, Staff Writer
September 22, 2016
Blood Drive

[Photo] Low blood donations at TKE blood drive

Catherine Hyman, Copy Editor
September 22, 2016
Planetarium

[Photo] ‘Discovery Day’ explores galaxy

Anna Jackson, Staff Writer
September 22, 2016
Ecuador Trip

[Photo] Biology class explores Ecuador’s biodiversity

Leah Power, Staff Writer
September 21, 2016
BCM Cookout

[Photo] BCM hosts welcome back cookout

Leah Power, Staff Writer
September 21, 2016
Lucas Bohn

[Photo] Comedian visits FMU

Jasmin Mitchell and Rebecca Cross
September 21, 2016
Pool Party

[Photo] SGA hosts meet-and-greet at pool party

Leah Power, Staff Writer
September 21, 2016
Dr. Wand

[Photo] Dr. Wand hypnotizes students

Jasmin Mitchell, Staff Writer
September 21, 2016
Professor Lisa Pike seeks to educate elementary school students in the STEM subject areas by bringing programs to local schools and creating free supplements for teachers.

[Photo] Professor Spotlight: Lisa Pike

April 20, 2016
Chandler Sain lip syncs the Backstreet Boys song, “I Want It That Way” during the 2016 Big Man on Campus.

[Photo] ZTA hosts annual Big Man on Campus

Jasmin Mitchell, Staff Writer
April 20, 2016
Junior nursing student Grayson Hucks receives a donor-based scholarship from the Follett Corporation, the corporation that manages the Patriot Bookstore.

[Photo] Students thank donors at Scholarship Reception

Kimberly Boswell, Staff Writer
April 20, 2016
Senior Camille Dash has played in 79 career games. Dash is ranked 11 on the Peach Belt conference for assists and turnovers.

[Photo] Meet The Athletes: Camille Dash

April 20, 2016
Dr. Jennifer Kunka, director of The Writing Center, is currently co-authoring a book that helps college students with writing.

[Photo] Professor Spotlight: Dr. Jennifer Kunka

Lauren Owens, Content Editor
March 30, 2016
English major Mason Jones recently presented a paper on children in Russian Literature at the Philological Association of the Carolinas conference.

[Photo] Senior presents research at conference

Kimberly Boswell, Staff Writer
March 30, 2016
Tracy Williamson demonstrates self defense techniques with the help of student Hayden Bunch during Fight Back.

[Photo] Students learn to “Fight Back”

Leah Power, Staff Writer
March 10, 2016
Kimberly Ellisor, director of financial aid, says that nobody should feel that they are “less than” anyone else because of their sexual orientation. She says she hopes to help all students feel comfortable at FMU, regardless of their identities.

[Photo] Staff Spotlight: Kimberly Ellisor

March 9, 2016
Aiden Humphrey, a freshman English education major, says he had a hard time deciding his name during his transition from Rebecca to Aiden when he was 15 years old.

[Photo] Student shares his transition story

Anna Jackson, Staff Writer
March 9, 2016
The American Chemical Society (ACS) marches during the Homecoming parade representing the Disney movie "Flubber."

[Photo] Organizations march in traditional parade

Lauren Owens, Staff Writer
February 24, 2016
Eric Charley and Shayla Franklin were crowned FMU’s 2016 Homecoming King and Queen during the basketball games on Feb. 6. Charley said he was happy to have the opportunity to be a role model for other students during his campaign.

[Photo] FMU crowns 2016 Homecoming King, Queen

Kimberly Boswell, Staff Writer
February 24, 2016
Grief Box Project, created by Allison Munn, comforts mourning parents who have lost newborn children. Munn says she hopes to help parents during difficult moment.

[Photo] Professor Spotlight: Allison Munn

Leah Power, Staff Writer
February 24, 2016
Young, Gifted and Blessed Gospel Choir sings at “A Celebration Through the Arts."

[Photo] FMU unites, remembers Dr. King

Jasmin Mitchell, Staff Writer
February 2, 2016
Dr. Derek Jokisch and his wife Kelly Jokisch teach at FMU in different departments. Dr. Jokisch teaches physics and Mrs. Jokisch teaches music. Although they do not see each other often on campus, they say they enjoy working with the same students.

[Photo] Professor Spotlight: The Jokischs

Leah Power, Staff Writer
February 2, 2016
Guests at the Dooley Planetarium wait to hear about the astronomical possibilities the Christmas Star could have been.

[Photo] Planetarium show explains Christmas Star

Kimberly Boswell, Staff Writer
January 15, 2016
Dr. Ruth Wittmann-Price is named the new dean of the School of Health Sciences. The program will begin on July 1, 2016.

[Photo] School of Health Sciences announces new dean

Anna Jackson, Staff Writer
January 15, 2016
Joshua Lippard (32) blocks a Piedmont player at in the paint during the Nov. 20 game.

[Photo] Bruins fall to Pats in non-conference play

Brandon Rybak, Sports Writer
December 2, 2015
Ryan Hilbourn uses her voice to spread awareness for her rare brain disease, Chiari Malformation, while she is a full-time FMU honors student.

[Photo] Freshman uses music, battles illness

Lauren Owens, Staff Writer
December 2, 2015
Sophomore theatre major Jordan Watson views artwork by senior visual arts major Laken Long during the “Color Talks” Senior Showcase. Long’s work featured colorful paintings with geometric patterns. In the future, Long hopes to transform her paintings into fashion designs to be printed on clothing.

[Photo] Visual arts seniors host ‘Color Talks’ showcase

Anna Jackson, Staff Writer
December 2, 2015
While an avid golfer, Pettersen also has a passion for business. He plans to take the Gradaute Management Admission Search Service after completing his four-year degree.

[Photo] Meet The Athletes: Tobias Pettersen

Brandon Rybak, Sports Writer
November 11, 2015
FMU mass communication professor Maria Lundberg poses on the set of the broadcast studio where she teaches many of her students on how to appear professionally on news networks.

[Photo] Professor Spotlight: Maria Lundberg

Leah Power, Staff Writer
October 21, 2015
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