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A student observes student Tylor Randley's photograph, "A Place Of Paradise, A Place To Find Rest," at FAU's "Housing Insecurity in Paradise" gallery event on Oct. 16.
‘Change the narrative’: Photographs reveal student struggles with housing insecurity at gallery event
Elisabeth Gaffney, Editor-at-Large • October 17, 2024
FAU’s “Housing Insecurity in Paradise” event on Oct. 16 aimed to destigmatize homelessness and bring attention to the university’s on-campus housing issues.
FAU’s men’s basketball team huddles up before a foul shot in a scrimmage at the Paradise Madness on Oct. 26, 2024
FAU’s basketball teams make their official debut at the 4th annual Paradise Madness
Molly O’Flynn, Contributing Writer • October 17, 2024
FAU Women’s basketball team huddled up during their first 2023-24 AAC Conference Tournament game against Wichita State.
Hoops and Hopes: An Overview of FAU Women's Basketball 2024-25 Conference Schedule
Angelina Martell, Contributing Writer • October 16, 2024
Dr. Catanese, left, and coach Howard Schnellenberger, center, pose with the helmet of FAU's football team
Florida Atlantic Football’s history in a nutshell
Morgan Larkins, Staff Writer • October 16, 2024
An unmanned 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
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The starting shot of the AAC Media Day coverage on ESPN+.
Takeaways from the 2024 AAC Basketball Media Day
JD Delcastillo and Megan Bruinsma • October 15, 2024

The 2024 American Athletic Conference (AAC) Media Day marks Florida Atlantic University’s second year, as well as AAC Commissioner Tim Pernetti’s...

Current Prowlers members and leaders at a tabling event on Sept. 12.
Prowlers: The club of FAU’s student section
Megan Bruinsma, Sports Editor • October 14, 2024

Florida Atlantic University men’s basketball team made a 3-0 run in the Atlantic Sun Conference Championship, earning them their first National...

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News
The "T-6" building on FAU’s Boca Raton campus.
FAU T-Buildings: Where 1942 history and modern learning coexist
Michael Cook, News Editor • October 10, 2024

The "T" in T-Building stands for temporary. Florida Atlantic University’s Boca Raton campus houses four of these “temporary” buildings,...

A screenshot of the updated logo on page one from the "Visual Standards and Messaging" manual released by the Division of Public Affairs at Florida Atlantic University.
An identify refresh: From ‘FAU’ to ‘Florida Atlantic’
Michael Cook and Laurie Mermet • October 9, 2024

"FAU” is now "Florida Atlantic"—but is it really?  The Division of Public Affairs at Florida Atlantic University released its Visual...

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Student Life
Current Prowlers members and leaders at a tabling event on Sept. 12.
Prowlers: The club of FAU’s student section
Megan Bruinsma, Sports Editor • October 14, 2024

Florida Atlantic University men’s basketball team made a 3-0 run in the Atlantic Sun Conference Championship, earning them their first National...

Hoot dancing at FAU Stadium.
The faces behind the feathers: The students who bring Owlsley and Hoot to life
Laurie Mermet, Student Life Editor • October 8, 2024
The students donning the Hoot and Owlsley costume share insights into their experiences and the importance of staying anonymous.
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Inside the Eleanor R. Baldwin Arena where both FAU basketball teams play their home games.

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FAU Presidential Search
Courtesy of the Florida Atlantic University Presidential Search Committee's website.
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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Galleries
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
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
Sofia De La Espriella, News Editor • March 18, 2024
Years before the State University System of Florida ordered a statewide SJP ban, FAU’s SJP chapter had already met its demise.
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
Parking Garage 2 construction as of Sept. 28.
FAU admin tight-lipped about Parking Garage 2 closure
October 5, 2023
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