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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...

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Inside the Eleanor R. Baldwin Arena where both FAU basketball teams play their home games.
Basketball: American Athletic Conference announces preseason coaches poll
Rayne Welser, Contributing Writer • October 11, 2024

On Oct. 11, the American Athletic Conference (AAC) announced its preseason coach polls. This is Florida Atlantic University’s second season...

Photo of FAU Stadium. The Owls play all of their home football games at the stadium. Besides the games, expect performances from the cheer team and the FAU Marching band.
FAU provides free football tickets for Florida residents impacted by the hurricanes
Megan Bruinsma, Sports Editor • October 11, 2024

On Thursday, Florida Atlantic Athletics announced that they are providing free football tickets to anyone in Florida who has been affected by...

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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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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.
FAU men’s soccer transfer forward Mamadou Diarra focusing during FAU’s game against Utah Valley on Sept. 5, 2024.
Men’s Soccer: FAU’s rising star out of Mali, Mamadou Diarra
Alex Tabares, Staff Writer • October 8, 2024

Florida Atlantic University revitalized its men’s soccer team with a sizable class of transfers this year. One particular transfer player has...

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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...

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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

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.
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