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Celeste Andrews

Celeste Andrews, Creative Director

Celeste is a junior civil engineering major and has previously served as the assistant creative director. When she isn’t sighing at last-minute deadlines and throwing together words and pictures on InDesign, she is sketching and sleeping. During her off time, she can be found singing Broadway show tunes and reading fanfiction. Follow her on Twitter @number1_fl2ist and Deviantart: celestialholmes.deviantart.com

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Love in the Breezeway

Celeste Andrews, Assistant Creative Director
May 4, 2017
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Movie reviews from the UP staff

Celeste Andrews and J. Chris Hall
May 2, 2017
Alexander Rodriguez | Contributing Photographer

FAU student archive seeks to preserve Italian culture

Tucker Berardi, Features Editor
April 30, 2017
"Into the Woods" is an award-winning Broadway musical from Stephen Sondheim. Photo courtesy of Cathy Kuehner

Eyeing up Events

Tucker Berardi, Features Editor
April 28, 2017
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Movie reviews from the UP staff

Celeste Andrews and Adriana Laplanche
April 24, 2017
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Love in the Breezeway

Celeste Andrews, Assistant Creative Director
April 23, 2017
Grab free coffee and doughnuts in the Boca campus Student union every Wednesday to start your day. Photo from Flickr

Eyeing up Events

Tucker Berardi, Features Editor
April 13, 2017
D.R.A.M sticks out his tongue with a smile at FAU’s Fly On Fest. The concert was reported as sold out according to Program Board. Alexander Rodriguez | Contributing Photographer

First Fly On Music Festival a mid-week crowd pleaser

Tucker Berardi, Features Editor
April 13, 2017
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Love in the Breezeway

Celeste Andrews, Assistant Creative Director
April 9, 2017
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Movie reviews from the UP staff

Celeste Andrews and Adriana Laplanche
April 7, 2017
Wocka Flocka Flame performing on Aug. 2, 2014 at London Music Hall. On April 12, he will perform at the Boca campus for Fly on Music Fest. Photo courtesy of Wikimedia

Events around campus

Tucker Berardi, Features Editor
April 5, 2017
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Love in the Breezeway

Celeste Andrews and Benjamin Paley
March 27, 2017
Star Wars Night held by the Student Government Program Board in late January. Alexander Rodriguez | Contributing Photographer

Eyeing up Events

Tucker Berardi, Features Editor
March 15, 2017
Photo courtesy of Piff the Magic Dragon's Twitter page.

Piff the Magic Dragon to headline FAU Comedy Show

Tucker Berardi, Features Editor
March 3, 2017
Photo courtesy of Student Government.

Love Your Curves fashion show comes to FAU

Tucker Berardi, Features Editor
February 26, 2017
Photo courtesy of James Monarski's Facebook page.

Actor James Monarski to teach acting classes at FAU

Tucker Berardi, Features Editor
February 15, 2017
Photo courtesy of Wikipedia.

Grammy award winner to visit FAU

Tucker Berardi, Features Editor
February 10, 2017
FAU broadens its diversity with help from Campus Pride

FAU broadens its diversity with help from Campus Pride

Tucker Berardi, Features Editor
February 8, 2017
Actors perform in the University Theatre. Photo courtesy of the University Theatre

Eyeing Up Events

Tucker Berardi, Features Editor
February 7, 2017
Senior business management major Hannah Rodriguez (left) and junior Troy Nishizaki (right) sit outside of their favorite coffee joint, The Seed. Tucker Berardi | Features Editor

Students share their favorite hangout spots near campus

Tucker Berardi, Features Editor
February 1, 2017
The College for Design and Social Inquiry will house two new social work centers thanks to the donation from Phyllis and Harvey Sandler. Jessica Wilkerson | Contributing Photographer

FAU’s Master of Fine Arts program launches new literary journal

Tucker Berardi, Features Editors
January 25, 2017
Illustration courtesy of Pixabay.

Opinion: the solution to intolerance starts with smart readers

Tucker Berardi, Features Editor
January 25, 2017
A group of chairs surround a makeshift stage in Parliament Hall while FAU’s Theater Lab was being constructed. Photo by Mohammed F. Emran

Upcoming on-campus events

Tucker Berardi, Features Editor
January 24, 2017
Photo courtesy of FAU College Democrats.

FAU’s first SlutWalk aims to fight sexual abuse

Tucker Berardi, Features Editor
January 17, 2017
Owls Care Health Promotion's Woody Cart on display during the 2014 Condom Olympics. Photo by Max Jackson

FAU recognized as having one of the lowest STD transmission rates in US

Tucker Berardi, Features Editor
January 13, 2017
Illustration by Celeste Andrews

Donald Trump’s student loan repayment plan could benefit students

Tucker Berardi, Features Editor
January 11, 2017
Photo courtesy of Rachel Pires.

Author Rachel Pires to host book signing at Boca Raton campus

Tucker Berardi, Features Editor
January 9, 2017
Photo courtesy of James Monarski's Facebook page.

Professional acting classes are coming to FAU

Tucker Berardi, Features Editor
December 17, 2016
A long study cramming session for tomorrow's test, are you ready? Patrick Delaney | Photo Editor

A look at Adderall, one of the more commonly abused stimulants on college campuses

Tucker Berardi, Features Editor
November 22, 2016
Signs in support of Hillary Clinton remain on a palm tree near the Wimberly Library on Wednesday. Ryan Lynch | Editor in Chief

Students’ social media show thoughts on Trump’s win

Tucker Berardi, Features Editor
November 10, 2016
Illustration by Celeste Andrews

Classifying the Candidates

Tucker Berardi, Features Editor
November 5, 2016
Kesha, who was the featured act of the 2016 OWLFest concert, performs her 2010 single “We R Who We R.” Mohammed F Emran | Staff Photographer

Students get a throwback performance for OWLFest 2016

Tucker Berardi, Features Editor
October 28, 2016
The stage lights reveal the crowd during the finale of Chase Bryant’s show. Andrew Fraieli | Managing Editor

Bonfire performance met with mixed student reviews

Tucker Berardi, Features Editor
October 25, 2016
Photo by Jeff Denberg

Kesha gets a new sound just in time for OwlFest

Tucker Berardi, Features Editor
October 24, 2016
After the first act of the drag show, students from the crowd went onto the stage for a “vogue off” competition. Mohammed F Emran | Staff Photographer

Queens strut their stuff at sixth annual drag show

Tucker Berardi, Features Editor
October 23, 2016
Mohammed F Emran | Staff Photographer

Homecoming event schedule

Tucker Berardi, Features Editor
October 19, 2016
There are 38,172 parking passes that have been issued so far this fall according to FAU’s Parking and Transportation Office. Craig Ries | Contributing Photographer

Stacked class times and overcrowded lots leave students struggling to find parking

Tucker Berardi, Features Editor
October 10, 2016
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On-campus event featuring public figure Milo Yiannopoulos canceled due to threats of violence

Tucker Berardi, Features Editor
September 29, 2016
(From left to right) Max Wellnitz, Junior Jamir Howard, Rod Howard, Raymond Mathis, Carlton “CJ” Harden, Raheem Rochester. Andrew Fraieli | Managing Editor

Late-night skaters: what happens when the cars leave the parking garage [Video included]

Tucker Berardi, Features Editor
September 24, 2016
Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons.

Kesha announced as headline artist for OWL Fest

Tucker Berardi, Features Editor
September 13, 2016
Photo courtesy of Suits for Seniors Facebook page.

Suiting up

Tucker Berardi, Features Editor
August 25, 2016
The Atlantic Dining Hall. Andrew Fraieli | Managing Editor

From-the-Caf Cuisine

Tucker Berardi and Kerri-Marie Covington
August 20, 2016
Photo of fireworks courtesy of Wikimedia Commons.

Four local Fourth of July celebrations

Tucker Berardi, Features Editor
July 4, 2016
Photo courtesy of MiSciFi's Evensi page.

Opinion: Sci-Fi Sunday

Tucker Berardi, Staff Writer
June 25, 2016
Photo courtesy of Char Pratt.

University organizations host WeAreOnePulse vigil on Boca campus

Tucker Berardi, Features Editor
June 16, 2016
Photo courtesy of Pixabay.

Campus vigil in response to Orlando nightclub shooting to be held Thursday

Tucker Berardi, Staff Writer
June 14, 2016
Flyer for Monday’s Islamophobia panel event courtesy of Muslim Student Association at FAU.

Campus Muslim Student Association hosts Islamophobia panel

Tucker Berardi, Staff Writer
May 24, 2016
“Virtual Partner” adapts to participants’ movements, making it hard to determine if it is a human or machine behind the monitor. Photo courtesy of Florida Atlantic University.

“Virtual partner” is a technology that can play with your emotions

Tucker Berardi, Staff Writer
May 23, 2016
Photo courtesy of philosophy club collegiate link page.

Life of Philosophy: learn about Philosophy club in this week’s spotlight

Tucker Berardi, Staff Writer
May 5, 2016
Photo courtesy of Alex Catalano.

Dances We Dance showcase returns with student choreographed dances

Tucker Berardi, Staff Writer
April 29, 2016
“Go in with an open mind,” Dawit Rumicha said. “You never know what you’ll learn about yourself.” Photo courtesy of Best Buddies CollegiateLink page

Weekly Spotlight: Best Buddies

Tucker Berardi, Staff Writer
April 21, 2016
Students get to see art installments like this one at a Miami art gallery. Photo courtesy of Painter’s Forum Owl Central page.

Weekly Spotlight: Painter’s Forum

Tucker Berardi, Staff Writer
April 14, 2016
Omega Psi Phi opened the step competition. Photo courtesy of Taylor Jackson.

Fraternities and sororities step it up

Tucker Berardi, Staff Writer
April 11, 2016
2015 Owl Film Festival award winners. Photo courtesy of Owl Film Club’s Facebook page.

Weekly Spotlight: Film Club

Tucker Berardi, Staff Writer
April 7, 2016
Big Sean. Max Jackson | Staff Photographer

Freaker’s Ball returns to campus, Program Board announces Owl Fest

Tucker Berardi, Staff Writer
March 30, 2016
“Ashwin practicing on the track by the basketball stadium, The Burrow, for his 8 hour hand walk to break the world record.” Andrew Fraieli | Opinions Editor

Medical student tries to get his hands on world record at FAU

Tucker Berardi, Staff Writer
March 25, 2016
Andrew Fraieli | Opinion Editor

The Atlantic Dining Hall fails in one key area: Dining

Tucker Berardi, Contributing Writer
March 21, 2016
Mikhail Guseynov wants 90,210 likes on Facebook to get actress Chloe Grace Moretz’s attention. Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons.

FAU Sigma Chi member asks actress to fraternity formal

Tucker Berardi, Staff Writer
March 20, 2016
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How To Spend Spring Break Without Breaking The Bank

Tucker Berardi, Staff Writer
March 4, 2016
After being diagnosed with type 1 diabetes, Aaron Sherman hopes to raise $2100 by his 21st birthday. Photo courtesy of Sherman’s GoFundMe page.

FAU student is diagnosed with diabetes, raises money for research

Tucker Berardi, Staff Writer
March 4, 2016
The Hillel of Broward and Palm Beach on their trip to Israel, accompanied by a number of FAU students. Photo courtesy of Birthright Israel.

Organization offers free trips to Israel for Jewish FAU students

Tucker Berardi, Contributing Writer
February 26, 2016
Reginald Dwayne Betts’s reading will be presented by the FAU Department of English this Thursday, Feb. 18. Photo courtesy of FAU’s Department of English.

Author and poet to host reading at FAU

Tucker Berardi, Staff Writer
February 17, 2016
The new partnership between FAU Harbor Branch and Aquaculture without Frontiers hopes to promote effective aquatic farming in developing countries. Photo courtesy of FAU Harbor Branch Oceanic Institute's Facebook page.

FAU’s Harbor Branch joins international nonprofit organization to combat world hunger

Tucker Berardi, Staff Writer
February 14, 2016
HEArt's gallery featured works by students and professional artists. Brett Barnes | Staff Photographer

Art show raises money for the College of Nursing

Tucker Berardi, Contributing Writer
February 7, 2016
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