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Hope Dean

Hope Dean, News Editor

Hope is a junior multimedia journalism major who’s previously worked as a contributing writer, the features editor, and the managing editor. She hopes to be a novelist, and most of her life consists of staring at a computer and trying to figure out how plot works.

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Opinion: First Amendment Failures

Opinion: First Amendment Failures

Cameren Boatner and Hope Dean
January 11, 2020
If members of the sorority Sigma Kappa make social media posts deemed inappropriate by another member, they're sent dove emojis that notify them to remove the post, according to their constitution. No such policies are on fraternities' constitutions. Illustration by Kristen Grau

Sorority dress codes, social media rules more regulated and restrictive than fraternities’

Hope Dean, News Editor
June 9, 2019
Ken didn't preach at FAU for a little over a month after getting hit by a golf cart, but he came back this Wednesday to continue his work. Photo by Hope Dean

Anti-LGBT preacher returns to Boca campus despite being struck by golf cart

Hope Dean, News Editor
April 10, 2019
The Jupiter Police Department is still investigating the incident. Photo courtesy of the Jupiter Police Department's Facebook

Jupiter campus sends alert message due to possible burglary

Hope Dean, News Editor
April 5, 2019
FAU has created digitally rendered images of what they expect the new dorms to look like, with the Jupiter facility pictured above. Photo courtesy of FAU

New dorms to be built on Boca, Jupiter campuses

Hope Dean, News Editor
April 1, 2019
FAU's Center for Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies is filled with handmade feminist artwork. Photo by Hope Dean

FAU’s women, gender, and sexuality studies isn’t a waste of time for everyone

Hope Dean, News Editor
March 27, 2019
Sydney Aiello was 19 when she died. Photo courtesy of Facebook

FAU student who survived Stoneman Douglas shooting dies by suicide

Hope Dean, News Editor
March 27, 2019
Even though Pre-Health Week is designed for students who want to go into healthcare, students of any major can attend the events. Photo courtesy of Pixabay

FAU hosts week of events for aspiring healthcare professionals

Hope Dean, News Editor
March 18, 2019
Jesse Morrell

‘Sin is insanity’: Anti-LGBT and anti-feminist preacher visits Boca campus

Kristen Grau and Hope Dean
March 14, 2019
Ken has been at FAU before. Photo by Sophie Siegel

Anti-LGBT preacher struck by golf cart on Boca campus

Hope Dean, News Editor
February 25, 2019
Allen Nalven prepares for one of his performances. Photo by Alex Rodriguez

This FAU alum turns Gameboys into instruments

Hope Dean, News Editor
February 22, 2019
Takiya Fullwood's family is asking for anyone with information about the shooting to contact the Tampa Bay police. Photo courtesy of Instagram

FAU student shot and killed at party last Sunday

Hope Dean, News Editor
February 19, 2019
Student Government hopes that the new hours will be enacted on Feb. 11. Photo by Hope Dean

Extended hours in Boca library postponed

Hope Dean, News Editor
February 1, 2019
The Boca House of Representatives met today at 3:30 p.m., and voted to create two new departments to host events for specialized groups. Photo by Hope Dean

Boca House votes to expand events about religion, sexuality, and disability inclusion

Hope Dean, News Editor
January 25, 2019
Foundation of Individual Rights was formed in 1999. Illustration Candice Puentas

FAU’s protection of constitutional rights improves

Hope Dean, News Editor
January 25, 2019
Alexander Suarez (left) and Michaelangelo Hamilton (right) pose after their first House meeting last year. The original petition was to remove both of them from office, but the new Articles of Impeachment are against Suarez only. Photo courtesy of Hamilton's Facebook

Boca House representatives file impeachment charges against another member

Hope Dean, News Editor
January 17, 2019
Sophomore English major Rihanna Davis holds up the man's sign that she stole and ripped in half. Photo by Sophie Siegel

Students protest anti-gay preacher on campus

Sophie Siegel and Hope Dean
January 15, 2019
Reps. Alexander Suarez (left) and Michaelangelo Hamilton (right) streamed several Facebook live videos, in which former Rep. Jon Carter claims they violated Florida law by effectively holding a Student Government meeting without notifying the public. They have been removed from Facebook, but the UP linked two saved videos in the article. Photo courtesy of Facebook

Former House member petitions to remove two representatives

Sophie Siegel and Hope Dean
January 11, 2019
Veganism is different from vegetarianism because vegans don't eat any animal products like eggs or dairy, while vegetarians only skip meat. Photo courtesy of Pixabay

Students give their take on vegan options at FAU’s Boca campus

Sophie Siegel and Hope Dean
December 12, 2018
ID Agent, an organization that monitors the dark web, found almost 14 million leaked email addresses and passwords of students, faculty, and staff from 300 universities. Illustration by Dan Bartholomew

FAU keeps your information safe — but you don’t

Hope Dean, Managing Editor
November 7, 2018
A renovation of the library has been proposed, setting aside $40 million to carry out repairs. Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons

Boca campus library in need of money for renovations

Joshua Katz and Hope Dean
October 24, 2018
The College of Business said that young voters could help decide the race between Tallahassee Mayor Andrew Gillum and former U.S. Rep. Ron DeSantis. Photo courtesy of Andrew Gillum's Facebook

FAU poll shows Andrew Gillum in lead for governor

Hope Dean, Managing Editor
October 24, 2018
The majority of FAU students come from middle and lower income families, but a third of the student body is upper class. Illustration by Joey Sena

FAU student population is mostly middle, lower income

Hope Dean, Managing Editor
October 11, 2018
24-year-old mechanical engineering major Kate McPartland’s hotel bedroom is a king single that she pays $5,680 for, a price higher than any listed on-campus rate. Photo by Violet Castano

A look at life for students staying at Fairfield Inn

Hope Dean, Managing Editor
September 15, 2018
Ahead of today's 5 p.m. graduation ceremony, hundreds of students and FAU community members evacuated from the Boca Student Union. Earlier in the afternoon, an FAU employee found a post-it note that FAU police deemed a "credible threat." Photo courtesy of an anonymous student

Graduation ceremony canceled due to ‘credible threat’

Hope Dean, Managing Editor
August 7, 2018
FAU alumna Kathleen Brush will establish a women's leadership program starting in September with her $1.25 million donation. Photo courtesy of Kathleen Brush

College of Business receives $1.25 million donation for women’s leadership program

Hope Dean, Managing Editor
June 14, 2018
Marianne Alex and Edward Perez. Alexander Rodriguez | News Editor

Q&A: Presidential hopeful Marianne Alex shares her stance on the special election

Hope Dean, Features Editor
April 27, 2018
Knowledge "Ashanti" Suave, a senior management and information systems major, is involved with three companies and counting. Alexander Rodriguez | News Editor

Owl of the Week: Ashanti Suave

Hope Dean, Features Editor
April 24, 2018
Decorations were set in front of the Social Science building for the celebration of Israel's 70th birthday. Alexander Rodriguez | News Editor

Owls for Israel celebrates the country’s 70th birthday

Hope Dean, Features Editor
April 21, 2018
Lead Planner for Hanbury Scott Miller spoke with sophomore neuroscience and behavior major Megan Caudle about where she spends most of her time at FAU. Alexander Rodriguez | News Editor

FAU community wants more parking, bowling alley

Alexander Rodriguez and Hope Dean
April 20, 2018
The Counseling and Psychological Services office on the second story of the Breezeway. Joshua Giron | Photo Editor

FAU falls short in mental health funding, number of counselors

Hope Dean, Features Editor
April 12, 2018
The entrance of Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School. Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons.

Marjory Stoneman Douglas memorial items stored at FAU

Genesis Cubas and Hope Dean
April 2, 2018
A student wipes away a tear during a Parkland shooting vigil held on the Boca campus March 16. Joshua Giron | Photo Editor

Students discuss gun violence, mental health six weeks after Parkland

Hope Dean, Features Editor
March 30, 2018
Students gathered on the Boca campus Free Speech Lawn Wednesday morning to honor the Parkland shooting victims one month later. Hope Dean | Features Editor

Students take part in national walkout honoring Parkland shooting victims

Hope Dean, Features Editor
March 14, 2018
Hannah Herbst. Photo courtesy of The Collins Miller Project.

Owl of the Week: Hannah Herbst

Hope Dean, Features Editor
March 12, 2018
Clockwise from top left: James "Chris" Hall, Chris Griffith, Charlie Richards, and Shawn Ambrosino. Joshua Girron | Photo Editor and Alexander Rodriguez | News Editor

Nontraditional students on campus share their stories

Hope Dean, Features Editor
March 1, 2018
Paulina with her two Chihuahuas, Mio and Lola, and her American bulldog Oso in 2017. Photo courtesy of Carlos Lopez, Paulina's father.

In Memory of Paulina Chiriboga

Hope Dean, Features Editor
February 16, 2018
Director of the Office of Diversity and Multicultural Affairs Artie Jamison. Joshua Giron | Photo Editor

Diversity office director Artie Jamison shares her personal philosophy, why she wants to give back

Hope Dean, Features Editor
February 6, 2018
Photo courtesy of the College of Arts and Letters

Holocaust survivor shares her story as part of annual lecture series

Hope Dean, Features Editor
January 22, 2018
Students gather around a small fence to take video/pictures and to pet the two small dogs that were brought by the nonprofit Justin Bartlett Animal Rescue. Alexander Rodriguez | Photo Editor

Pets in Danger at FAU, Student Government bring foster dogs to Boca campus

Hope Dean, Contributing Writer
December 4, 2017
The Women and Gender Equity Resource Center is located on the second floor of the breezeway above the food court. Photo by Max Jackson

Office of Multicultural Affairs hosts conversation on LGBT dating violence

Hope Dean, Contributing Writer
October 29, 2017
The "Coming Out" doorway on Diversity Way in honor of National Coming Out Day. Hope Dean | Contributing Writer

FAU recognizes National Coming Out Day

Hope Dean, Contributing Writer
October 14, 2017
Members of the production team pose with the Quinteto Leopoldo Federico ensemble and guest artist María Isabel Saavedra after the final recording session. From left to right: commercial music major Joel Iglesias, assistant professor and recording/mastering engineer on the album Matt Baltrucki, violin player Daniel Plazas, bass player Kike Harker, bandoneon and musical director Giovanni Parra, guest artist María Isabel Saavedra, associate professor, album producer/engineer Alejandro Sánchez-Samper, guitar player Kike Harker, Iván Beltrán, who has a masters in music. Photo courtesy of Hoot/Wisdom Recordings

Hoot/Wisdom Recordings produces second Latin Grammy nominated album

Hope Dean and Katrina Scales
October 3, 2017
Photo by Emily Creighton

Thought you left high school behind?

Hope Dean, Contributing Writer
May 3, 2017
Alexander Rodriguez | Contributing Photographer

Chill vibes on friday afternoons

Hope Dean and Daesha Reid
April 19, 2017
Rafael Ramos sits in front of Outtakes, as he works on his laptop. Adriana Laplanche | Contributing Photographer

Late-night food options on and around the Boca campus

Hope Dean, Contributing Writer
April 4, 2017
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