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Public Invited to Campus Panel Discussion on Iran War at FMU

March 3, 2026

With the war in Iran dominating news coverage and raising questions about global stability, Francis Marion University’s Department of Political Science and Geography is hosting a public discussion at 4 p.m. March 5 in Harris Auditorium at the School of Business and Education. The discussion will...

FMU Observatory Welcomes Community for February Stargazing Night

Rashawn Reed, Reporter

February 17, 2026

The Francis Marion University Observatory welcomed 25 attendees on Feb. 13 for a public stargazing event featuring views of Saturn, Jupiter and several celestial objects. The event ran from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., allowing visitors to come and go throughout the evening. Guests gathered outside the...

Spring Education Panel Connects FMU Students With Local Educators

Taylor Powers, Reporter

February 15, 2026

Teacher candidates gathered Feb. 10 in the Harris Auditorium inside the School of Business and Education (SOBE) at 5 p.m. to gain insight and helpful advice from local educators. Jeanne Gunter, associate dean of the School of Education, hosted the panel discussion. This year’s panel welcomed Wendy...

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Feature

Student Spotlight: Daelin Tripp

Camryn Cassetori, Staff Writer

April 18, 2024

Senior English major, Daelin Tripp, recently won the English award for graduating seniors. In addition, Tripp is Editor-in-Chief for the school’s literary journal, Snow...

Student Spotlight: Keevon Fullard

Camryn Cassetori, Staff Writer

March 17, 2024

Senior history major Keevon Fullard is president of two prominent organizations on campus: the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) and the Campus...

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Keepin’ It Reel: American Fiction (2023)

Taylor Powers, Reporter • March 4, 2026

American Fiction was released in the U.S. on Dec. 22, 2023, with a running time of 117 minutes. The film was screened Feb. 26 at 3:35 and 6:00 p.m. in Harris Auditorium located...

Keepin’ It Reel: Wicked (2024)

Taylor Powers, Staff Writer • November 15, 2025

“Wicked: Part 1,” Jon M. Chu’s 160-minute film adaptation of the 2003 Broadway musical, arrived in theaters on Nov. 22, 2024. Starring Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo,...

The Evolution of Halloween

Taylor Powers, Staff Writer • October 30, 2025

What was once a way to ward off spooky spirits has now become a fall tradition in America, celebrated with parties, festivals and televised competitions. Halloween, once rooted...

Sports

The Riot Podcast Ep. 3: Men’s Baseball with special guest Head Coach Jeff Jefferson

Daniel Barcena and Henry Swicord

November 22, 2025

In this episode of the Riot podcast, host Daniel Barcena and co-host Henry Swicord sit down with Francis Marion University baseball coach Jeff Jefferson to discuss the Patriots’...

The Riot Podcast Ep. 2: Women’s Volleyball with special guest Caroline Lucas

Daniel Barcena and Henry Swicord

November 17, 2025

In this episode of the podcast, host Daniel Barcena and co-host Henry Swicord sit down with Francis Marion University volleyball star Caroline Lucas to talk about the Patriots’...

The Riot Podcast Ep. 1: Women’s Soccer

Daniel Barcena and Henry Swicord

November 4, 2025

The Riot Podcast is a sports-dedicated show produced by The Patriot, Francis Marion University's student-led digital news. The podcast highlights the latest in Patriot athletics...

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