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Kylie Miranda enjoys having languages as a form of expression after an injury in her ballet career let her to pursue a different profession.

[Photo] Professor Spotlight: Kyrie Miranda

Joshua Hardee, Copy Editor
October 5, 2018
Janine Gordon finds time to balance school and soccer. When she's not on the field or studying, she likes to practice yoga.

[Photo] Meet the Athletes: Janine Gordon

DeAndrea Norman, Staff Writer
October 5, 2018
Liberty Schultz is enjoying her freshman year by making new friends and documenting her experiences for her vlog.

Meet the Athletes: Liberty Schultz

Sarah Jones, Editor-in-Chief
September 10, 2018
The newest addition to the Department of Mass Communication Stan Diel has worked at eight different newspapers across the U.S. before beginning his career in academia.

Professor Spotlight: Stan Diel

Sarah Jones, Assistant Editor
April 12, 2018

Teachers are not bulletproof

Sarah Jones, Assistant Editor
April 12, 2018
Students design T-shirts for “The Clothesline Project” display on the Founders Hall lawn during G-Week.

FMU raises awareness of gender issues, violence

Sarah Jones, Assistant Editor
April 12, 2018

Cutting the cord

Sarah Jones, Assistant Editor
March 8, 2018
Panelists Herb Frazier, Valinda Littlefield and Joe Riley discuss Cleveland Sellar’s discussion on race, culture and education on Feb. 28. Audience members asked panelists questions after the event.

FMU hosts three-day symposium

Sarah Jones, Assistant Editor
March 8, 2018
Elizabeth Lopartis and Mauricy Martin perform pieces from Johannes Brahms and Franz Schubert during the South Carolina Chamber Music Festival.

FMU hosts sixth annual chamber music festival

Sarah Jones, Assistant Editor
March 8, 2018
Alumni Party

FMU celebrates 2018 Homecoming

Sarah Jones, Assistant Editor
February 15, 2018

FMU honors Holocaust victims, learn history

Sarah Jones, Assistant Editor
February 15, 2018
During the Jan. 18 show, Jon Conley performs some of his favorite music, including pieces he performed while touring.

Session guitarist performs show, teaches classes

Sarah Jones, Assistant Editor
February 15, 2018

End childhood Obesity

Sarah Jones, Assistant Editor
February 15, 2018
Clubs and organizations design golf carts and banners, which match the parade theme: Homecoming Heroes.

[Photo] Club, organizations march in parade

February 15, 2018

There’s power in participation

Sarah Jones, Assistant Editor
January 18, 2018
Graduation

FMU graduates largest in-state class

Sarah Jones, Assistant Editor
January 18, 2018

FMU hosts first academic quiz bowl tournament

Sarah Jones, Assistant Editor
January 18, 2018
MLK Day

FMU hosts 20th annual celebration for Dr. King

Sarah Jones, Assistant Editor
January 18, 2018
Jazz Ensemble

Jazz ensemble performs classic jazz pieces at PAC

Sarah Jones, Assistant Editor
January 18, 2018
shakespeare

[Photo] FMU honors English professor with scholarship namesake

January 18, 2018

Creating local community

Sarah Jones, Staff Writer
November 16, 2017
Oliver Drakenhammer adjusts to life in the U.S. by striving to be the best he can be on the soccer field and the classroom.

Meet the Athletes: Oliver Drakenhammar

Sarah Jones, Staff Writer
November 2, 2017

Live on your own timeline

Sarah Jones, Staff Writer
November 2, 2017
News Engagement Day

FMU media organizations discuss media issues, newsroom diversity

Sarah Jones, Staff Writer
October 19, 2017
Biology Alumnus

Alumnus receives biology department award

Sarah Jones, Staff Writer
October 19, 2017
Softball players Taylor Johnson and Samantha Wroblewski represent FMU at annual PBC Women in Athletics Conference.

Meet the Athletes: Taylor Johnson & Samantha Wroblewski

Sarah Jones, Staff Writer
October 19, 2017
Students learn to salsa dance during the Salsa Magic event to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month.

Students learn salsa, appreciate culture

Sarah Jones, Staff Writer
October 5, 2017

Service with a smile

Sarah Jones, Staff Writer
October 5, 2017
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