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’ strong fall, standout ...

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’ dominant season, team ...

Florence County Council’s $1.55 million commitment supports plan to protect the Great Pee Dee River and expand learning opportunities for students, FMU Fall Fest set to happen tonight. Gabriel Smith, ...

Francis Marion University released an official statement regarding the “swatting call” incident that occurred on campus Sunday evening after students and parents raised concerns on social media over ...

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 from game recaps to in ...

Snow fell on Francis Marion University’s campus Monday night as temperatures dropped below freezing, marking the first official snowfall of the fall season. The National Weather Service issued a ...

College sports is a culture unlike any other. The merchandise, tailgating and the actual game experience is unlike anything I have ever experienced. Saturdays in the fall are reserved for football, ...

A recent healthcare administration graduate of FMU, Hayli Keith looks to continue her education in the FMU graduate school while working as an admissions counselor for the university, representing ...

On the evening of Oct. 16, Francis Marion University’s campus came to life as students, faculty and staff members filed into Lot H—just across from the Grille—for the Fall Fest. Hosted collaboratively ...

I know what you’re thinking, “Is this really happening? How has World War III already started within our lifetime?” People across the globe have the idea that wars must be fought with missiles, which ...

Have you ever heard of South Park? No? Okay, I’ll explain (but you’re missing out on a lot of laughs). The production is an animated series that portrays the lives of four American elementary students ...

The Smith University Center (UC) was filled with friendly competition and the sounds of shuffling board game pieces on the evening of Nov. 12, as students gathered for ‘Game On!’ — a laid-back event ...