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Donald Trump arrives at an election night watch party in West Palm Beach, Florida, on Nov. 6. (Evan Vucci/AP)
FAU reacts: Trump sweeps to power in historic White House race, key Florida amendments fail to pass
Elisabeth Gaffney and Sofia De La Espriella • November 6, 2024
Republicans flipped key swing states Pennsylvania, Michigan and Wisconsin, and achieved a historic comeback. Amendments 3 and 4 fail to pass in Florida. The FAU community reacts.
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FAU to officially reach R1 status in 2025: Faculty Senate members raise key questions
Gabriela Quintero, Staff Writer • November 5, 2024
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A political tug-of-war: Students divided between red and blue
Elisabeth Gaffney and Megan Bruinsma • November 5, 2024
FAU guard Niccolo Moretti preparing to drive into the paint against ISU during the Owls 97-64 win on Nov. 4.
Men’s Basketball: FAU showcases their potential in 97-64 season opener win against Indiana State
Megan Bruinsma, Sports Editor • November 5, 2024
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Astrologists predict Kamala Harris for president, but FAU students aren’t convinced
Kaii Thompson, Contributing Writer • November 4, 2024
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Forward Tre Carroll dunking against Saint Leo University during their exhibition game on Oct. 26. Carroll was the Owls second leading scorer of the night with 21 points.
Men’s Basketball: Why four players and one coach continue to call Boca home
Megan Bruinsma, Sports Editor • November 3, 2024

Florida Atlantic’s men’s basketball team has gone through a full 180 of changes since this time last season. Only four players and one coach...

The Owls quarterback Cam Fancher receiving the snap during their homecoming game against USF on Nov. 1 where they lost 44-21.
Football: FAU loses to rival USF 44-21 ending homecoming week
Morgan Larkins, Staff Writer • November 2, 2024

The Florida Atlantic Owls (2-6, 0-4 AAC) lost to the University of South Florida Bulls (4-4, 2-2 AAC)  44-21. The Owls remain winless in conference...

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Amendment 4 puts Florida’s abortion rights in voters’ hands
Sofia De La Espriella and Elisabeth Gaffney • November 1, 2024

Abortion has been a hot-button issue since the United States Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade in 2022. Now, it’s on the 2024 election ballot...

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The UP’s guide for voting in the general election
Michael Cook, News Editor • November 1, 2024

As tensions rise over which Democratic and Republican candidates will be elected to the White House on Nov. 5 for the United States general election,...

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Student Life
Alberto Hernandez answers a question at the League of Women Voters forum at Indian River State College on Oct. 16, 2024. (Photo courtesy of Hernandez)
‘We need to bring young people’: FAU student Alberto Hernandez campaigns for Florida House of Representatives
Elisabeth Gaffney, Editor-at-Large • November 1, 2024

Alberto Hernandez, 29, is running for a seat in the Florida House of Representatives in the 2024 general election, but he’s not a politician...

FAU student participates in the domestic violence awareness activity “Keep It."
Homecoming Hype Up: Promoting spirit and domestic violence awareness
Duha Mabchour, Contributing Writer • October 25, 2024
FAU celebrates the beginning of 2024 Homecoming week with an event aiming to bring awareness to domestic violence.
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Forward Kaleb Glenn flying to the rim to dunk during FAU's exhibition game against Saint Leo University.

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FAU Presidential Search
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Starting anew: FAU presidential search restarts after failed attempt
Sofia De La Espriella and Elisabeth Gaffney • October 9, 2024

Florida Atlantic University has been searching for a president since January 2023. The initial search, which began in June 2023, ended in suspension...

Courtesy of the Florida Atlantic University Presidential Search Committee's website.
‘We don’t have the final timeline’: FAU Presidential Search Committee approves two vital documents
September 26, 2024
Anthropology graduate student Sydney Worrall talks to FAU Presidential Search Committee Chair Sherry Murphy during the final Boca Raton listening session on Sept. 9.
Political influence, graduate housing hot topics at final presidential search listening session
September 10, 2024
Schmidt Family Complex for Academic and Athletic Excellence, Room 107 during the Presidential Search listening sessions on Tuesday, Aug. 29.
FAU stakeholders continue to raise concerns during presidential listening session
September 6, 2024
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FAU lines up with FIU for 21st annual Shula Bowl at the Howard Schnellenberger Field on September 14, 2024.
Gallery: 2024 Shula Bowl
Erika Fletcher, Lead Photographer • September 18, 2024

Gallery: 2024 Sunshine State Classic Step Show
Gallery: 2024 Sunshine State Classic Step Show
Erika Fletcher, Lead Photographer • April 23, 2024

Investigative
An unnamed individual wearing a face mask in the utility tunnels beneath the Physical Science Building.
FAU has hidden tunnels, but they don’t want you to explore them
Michael Cook, News Editor • October 16, 2024

The underground tunnels that lie underneath the Florida Atlantic University Boca Raton campus have long had mysterious rumors surrounding their...

FAU Student for Justice in Palestine's old logo, courtesy of @SJP_FAU on Twitter/X.
Protests, threats and the FBI: The story of FAU’s inactive Students for Justice in Palestine chapter
March 18, 2024
Women’s Basketball: University silent on Aniya Hubbard’s absence
Women’s Basketball: University silent on Aniya Hubbard’s absence
January 5, 2024
University Village Apartments (UVA) central block and parking.
UVA water shutdowns: Angry residents petition FAU Housing for compensation
October 26, 2023
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