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Jacob Head (left) and Owen Hill (right) performing together outside of what student's call "Narnia," in between the Culture and Society building and the Breezeway on FAU's Boca Raton campus.
From friends to musical collaborators: FAU freshmen Jacob Head and Owen Hill perform on campus
Isabella Mandoeng, Contributing Writer • April 5, 2025

Proving that music bonds people, Jacob Head and Owen Hill have formed a friendship over jamming out together on the Boca Raton campus.  The...

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The banner for Pro Day that Florida Atlantic hosted on March 25, 2025.
Football: Former FAU players showcase their talents at Pro Day
Angelina Martell, Sports Reporter • March 27, 2025

Florida Atlantic football hosted its annual Pro Day, where 15 former FAU players returned to their old camping grounds hoping to impress some...

Head Coach Jennifer Sullivan making calls during FAU's match against Palm Beach Atlantic on November 10, 2021. Sullivan got her first win as a head coach in her collegiate career against PBA.
Women’s Basketball: Head Coach Jennifer Sullivan departs for assistant coach position at Missouri
Megan Bruinsma, Sports Editor • March 26, 2025

Jennifer Sullivan officially stepped down as women’s basketball head coach at Florida Florida Atlantic University on March 25, according to...

The Florida Atlantic Owls celebrating during their series against the Rice Owls.
Baseball: Florida Atlantic goes 2-1 in their first conference series of the season against Rice
Emily Harper, Contributing Writer • March 24, 2025

On March 21-23, the Florida Atlantic University Owls baseball team (19-5, 2-1 AAC) hosted the Rice University Owls (5-19, 1-2 AAC) for their...

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FAU shuttle parked outside the main administration building before leaving for the Jupiter campus.
‘We never knew about a fee’: FAU students respond to shuttle service fees
Mohit Vasishta, Contributing Writer • March 31, 2025

For many Florida Atlantic University students, the campus shuttle is a convenient way to get around. But for others who never use it, the mandatory...

Speaker Pro Tempore Alex Mojica address the House in defense of his electric vehicle charging bill.
SG Boca House passes bills for opioid overdose awareness, blocks bill increasing electric car charging spots
Julius Demosthenes, Staff Writer • March 30, 2025

The Boca House of Representatives met on March 28 to discuss multiple bills brought before the House. A bill supplying opioid overdose training...

Headshot of FAU Police Chief Brammer in 2018.
Behind the handcuffs: Q&A with FAU Chief of Police Sean Brammer
Michael Cook, Managing Editor • March 28, 2025

Sean Brammer has served in blue for the Florida Atlantic University Police Department since 2006. However, his law enforcement experience dates...

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Upper left to down, Sweets by Dada, Kaitlyn FitLife, Delaney's Customs, and Ti Belle Minks.
Booked and busy: FAU entrepreneurs share their success stories in rigid industry
Sephora Charles, Reporter • March 25, 2025

From startups to established companies, 17% of recent college graduates in America are business owners, according to a survey from 2022. As entrepreneurship...

Vinny's Café is located in Boca Raton, FL, offering their TikTok famous chicken caesar wrap.
Vinny’s Café: A local favorite turned viral sensation
Jada Strayer, Staff Writer • March 21, 2025

Located 15 minutes from Florida Atlantic University, Vinny’s Café has become a staple in Boca Raton’s food scene for both locals and FAU...

Close view of a Resident Assistant suite in Heritage Park Tower.
More than free housing: The demands and rewards of being an RA
Julius Demosthenes, Staff Writer • March 20, 2025

Being a Residential Assistant (RA) has plenty of perks: half-off housing, free meal swipes, a solo bedroom and several other amenities. However,...

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During the Open Forum for Staff, Donors and Community Members, Michael Hartline sat and listened to questions, responding to the crowd at the Majestic Palm Room in the Boca Raton's Student Union.
FAU finalist Michael Hartline pitches to be next president
Michael Cook and Taylor Fray February 4, 2025

Michael Hartline appealed to the crowd with humor at the public forums on Feb. 3 across three of Florida Atlantic University’s campuses, speaking...

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Student Government
Student Government Elections Take Place Feb 25. and Feb. 26
Voter’s guide to FAU’s student government candidates
Sephora Charles, Reporter • February 25, 2025

On Feb. 25 and 26, Florida Atlantic University’s students can cast their votes on the Owl Central website for their next student government...

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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...

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