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JD Delcastillo

JD Delcastillo, Managing Editor

JD is a senior multimedia journalism major with a minor in sports studies and digital marketing. Since high school, he knew he wanted to pursue a career in the sports industry. He’s published work in magazines, started his own sports newsletter, and currently interns with ESPN West Palm.

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FAU kicker Logan Lupo punting in the Owls' homecoming game against USF on Nov. 1.

Staff Predictions: Mixed expectations for a third FAU win

JD Delcastillo, Alexander Tabares, and Dylan Vo
November 7, 2024
FAU punting to the University of North Texas during their game on Oct. 12 where UNT won 41-37.

Staff Predictions: FAU to scrape together their third win against conference rivals USF

JD Delcastillo, Megan Bruinsma, and Alexander Tabares
October 31, 2024
Top view of the FAU football field against Army West Point on Sept. 7, 2024. The game was dedicated as military appreciation day.

The University Press direct messaged 129 student-athletes asking if they’re politically engaged

JD Delcastillo and Megan Bruinsma
October 29, 2024
Center Mantas Kocanas (left), guards Devin Vanterpool (middle) and Liam Dayco-Green, walking together during FAU men’s basketball practice on Sept. 26, 2024.

Men’s Basketball: Analysis of international freshman recruits

JD Delcastillo, Managing Editor
October 25, 2024
First time head coach John Jakus with FAU’s mascot Owlsley at Paradise Madness on Oct. 16.

Men’s Basketball: Jakus intends to test out two different starting lineups for Saturday’s exhibition game

JD Delcastillo, Managing Editor
October 22, 2024
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
Inside the Eleanor R. Baldwin Arena where both FAU basketball teams play their home games.

[Photo] Basketball: American Athletic Conference announces preseason coaches poll

Rayne Welser, Contributing Writer
October 11, 2024
Running back CJ Campbell Jr. getting tackled near the end zone against Wagner University.

Staff Predictions: Mean Green to give FAU a rude welcome in AAC play

JD Delcastillo, Megan Bruinsma, and Maddox Greenberg
October 11, 2024
The start of the first play at the FAU vs Wagner football game on Sept. 28, 2024.

Staff Predictions: Our updated thoughts on the season record

JD Delcastillo, Megan Bruinsma, and Maddox Greenberg
October 4, 2024
‘We’re here to stay’: FAU College Democrats project more prominence heading toward election

‘We’re here to stay’: FAU College Democrats project more prominence heading toward election

JD Delcastillo, Managing Editor
October 2, 2024
FAU men's basketball 2024-25 team photo from Sept. 28, 2024.

Men’s Basketball: Analysis of NCAA transfer players

JD Delcastillo, Managing Editor
October 1, 2024
Defensive lineman Prince James Boyd lining up at the University of Connecticut on Sept. 21.

Staff Predictions: Pressures on the Owls to gain their second win against Seahawks

JD Delcastillo, Alexander Tabares, and Morgan Larkins
September 27, 2024
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

JD Delcastillo, Managing Editor
September 26, 2024
Photo courtesy from National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.

Hurricane Helene shuts down all Florida Atlantic University campus operations

JD Delcastillo, Managing Editor
September 25, 2024
Students being taught an Afrobeat line dance by Daniella Dara Coby at Program Board's "Afrobeats Dance and Dine" event on Sept. 17.

FAU students enjoy multicultural food, dance lessons at Program Board Afrobeat event

JD Delcastillo, Managing Editor
September 17, 2024
N'kosi Perry catching the snap for their next play against FIU on Nov. 12, 2022.

Staff Predictions: FAU to gain first season win in Shula Bowl

Megan Bruinsma, JD Delcastillo, and John Burke
September 13, 2024
Graduate student and running back, Kobe Lewis, breaks through Tulsa’s defense for an FAU first down at Howard Schnellenberger Field in Boca Raton Fla, on Oct 7th 2023.

Staff Predictions: Majority of staff predicts 0-2 start for the Owls

Megan Bruinsma, Morgan Larkins, and JD Delcastillo
September 6, 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

JD Delcastillo and Laurie Mermet
September 6, 2024
A picture of Noel, one of the New Era Barbershop's resident barbers, cutting a client's hair.

FAU’s New Era Barbershop: ‘The Poor Man’s Country Club’

JD Delcastillo, Managing Editor
September 5, 2024
Brandin Bryant, former FAU football player and now published author, reading his sophmore book “Can I Pet That Dog” to attendees of his public launch party on Aug. 23 at Ethel M. Gordon Oakland Park Library.

Continuing his penmanship: Brandin Bryant’s release of his second book and the life lessons within

JD Delcastillo, Managing Editor
September 5, 2024
Schmidt Family Complex for Academic and Athletic Excellence, Room 107 during the Presidential Search listening sessions on Tuesday, Aug. 29.

[Photo] Students noticeably absent at first presidential search listening session

Sofia De La Espriella and Elisabeth Gaffney
August 30, 2024
FAU vs. UTSA

Staff Predictions: Expectations for FAU Football’s 2024 season

JD Delcastillo, Megan Bruinsma, Maddox Greenberg, Morgan Larkins, and John Burke
August 24, 2024
Students moving into their dorm on August 14, in front of Florida Atlantic University’s Heritage Park Towers.

‘Dorm Storm’: People Power for Florida hits FAU to help students register to vote

JD Delcastillo, Managing Editor
August 15, 2024
FAU warming up for their NCAA regional game against South Alabama

Softball: FAU falls 0-2 in NCAA regional tournament

JD Delcastillo and Megan Bruinsma
May 20, 2024
The 2023-2024 Men's Basketball roster huddled up during their game against Tulane, 2023.

Men’s Basketball: Where the 2023-2024 transfers ended up

JD Delcastillo, Managing Editor
May 9, 2024
FAU men's basketball 2023-2024 team picture.

Men’s Basketball: Multiple players enter transfer portal

JD Delcastillo, Sports Editor
April 1, 2024
FAU Athletics press release image announcing John Jakus as the next head coach for FAU MBB.

Men’s Basketball: Baylor University’s John Jakus set to replace Dusty May as next head coach

JD Delcastillo, Sports Editor
March 27, 2024
A defeated FAU bench after their 77-65 overtime loss to Northwestern in the first round of the NCAA tournament.

Men’s Basketball: FAU falls short of reclaimed glory. Owls lose 77-65 to Northwestern in first round of NCAA Tournament

JD Delcastillo, Sports Editor
March 22, 2024
FAU players in the huddle in their 92-84 win against the Memphis Tigers.

Men’s Basketball: Owls get revenge on the Memphis Tigers in a 92-84 win

JD Delcastillo, Sports Editor
March 10, 2024
Johnell Davis on the breakaway dunk after a steal against North Texas.

Men’s Basketball: Owls defeat North Texas 80-76 to earn season sweep

JD Delcastillo, Sports Editor
March 7, 2024
Nick Boyd locking in on the Tulane Player in FAU's 79-73 win over the Green Wave.

Men’s Basketball: Owls get the season sweep over Tulane in a 79-73 win

JD Delcastillo, Sports Editor
March 3, 2024
FAU huddled together in their loss against USF.

Men’s Basketball: FAU falls to Memphis 78-74 in tightly contested match

JD Delcastillo, Sports Editor
February 25, 2024
(Left to right) Weatherspoon, Martin, Davis, and Greenlee huddled together during FAU's 90-86 defeat to USF

Men’s Basketball: FAU falls to USF 90-86 in the Battle of South Florida

JD Delcastillo, Sports Editor
February 19, 2024
Aniya Hubbard in the triple threat in FAU's 63-56 win over Wichita State

Women’s Basketball: FAU snaps 8-game losing streak in 63-56 win over Wichita State

JD Delcastillo, Sports Editor
January 28, 2024
Women’s Basketball: University silent on Aniya Hubbard’s absence

Women’s Basketball: University silent on Aniya Hubbard’s absence

Megan Bruinsma and JD Delcastillo
January 5, 2024
FAU Junior Center Vladislav Goldin (#50) wins the opening tip for the Owls en route to their 79-64 win over East Carolina University.

Men’s Basketball: Owls bounce back in Boca with 79-64 win over ECU

JD Delcastillo, Sports Editor
January 3, 2024
FAU junior center Vlad Goldin (#50) going for a dunk over Illinois senior forward Coleman Hawkins (#33) and another Illinois player during the Owls' 98-89 loss to the Fighting Illini in the Jimmy V Classic at Madison Square Garden on Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2023.

Men’s Basketball: Owls earn a heartbreaking 68-72 loss to FGCU

JD Delcastillo, Staff Writer
December 31, 2023
Photo of an FAU football helmet.

FAU Football: Tom Herman’s first early signing day at FAU nets 17 recruits in signing Class of 2024

JD Delcastillo, Staff Writer
December 20, 2023
FAU junior guard Johnell Davis (#1) drives at the baseline versus an FIU defender during the Owls' 94-60 victory on Dec. 13, 2023.

Men’s Basketball: Owls bounce back over FIU 94-60

JD Delcastillo, Staff Writer
December 14, 2023
FAU junior center Vlad Goldin (#50) going for a dunk over Illinois senior forward Coleman Hawkins (#33) and another Illinois player during the Owls' 98-89 loss to the Fighting Illini in the Jimmy V Classic at Madison Square Garden on Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2023.

Men’s Basketball: FAU falls short to Illinois in Jimmy V Classic 98-89

JD Delcastillo, Staff Writer
December 6, 2023
FAU junior guard Alijah Martin (#15) going up for a layup against Liberty redshirt junior forward Shiloh Robinson (#33) during the Owls' 83-58 victory on Thursday, Nov. 30, 2023.

Men’s Basketball: FAU gives Liberty their first loss with an 83-58 victory

JD Delcastillo, Staff Writer
December 1, 2023
The FAU defense getting set for a third down against the Tulane offense during the Owls' 24-8 loss in their home finale on Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023.

Staff Predictions: FAU to lose season finale against Rice on the road

Maddox Greenberg, Cameron Priester, JD Delcastillo, and Anthony Brown
November 24, 2023
FAU senior running back Larry McCammon III (#3) stiff-arming a defender to get the first down during the Owls' 22-7 loss to East Carolina at Howard Schnellenberger Field on Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023.

Staff Predictions: Green Wave floods Boca

Maddox Greenberg, Cameron Priester, and JD Delcastillo
November 17, 2023
FAU junior center Vlad Goldin (#50) dunks the basketball in the opening seconds of the Owls' 100-57 win against Eastern Michigan during the Owls' first home game in over 250 days on Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2023.

Men’s Basketball: Owls obliterate Eastern Michigan 100-57 in opening home game

JD Delcastillo, Staff Writer
November 15, 2023
FAU freshman tight end (#48) Zeke Moore breaking a tackle for a first down during the Owls' 45-42 loss to the University of Alabama at Birmingham on the road on Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023.

Staff Predictions: Owls try to make Pirates ‘Walk the Plank’ in Boca

Maddox Greenberg, Cameron Priester, JD Delcastillo, and Anthony Brown
November 10, 2023
FAU graduate running back Kobe Lewis (#5) avoiding a tackle against Charlotte sophomore defensive back Al-Ma'hi Ali (#6) during the Owls' 38-16 road victory on Friday, Oct. 27, 2023.

Staff Predictions: Owls looking for fifth victory against UAB

Maddox Greenberg, Cameron Priester, and JD Delcastillo
November 3, 2023

UPress Play Sports: Episode 1

Maddox Greenberg, Cameron Priester, and JD Delcastillo
October 25, 2023
FAU redshirt senior Marlon Bradley (#95) getting ready to rush the passer during the Owls' 56-14 win over the University of South Florida Bulls. Oct. 14, 2023.

Staff Predictions: Owls projected as third straight conference winner over UTSA

Maddox Greenberg, JD Delcastillo, and Anthony Brown
October 20, 2023
The FAU men's basketball team celebrating winning the Conference USA Regular Season Championship after they took down UTSA in February 2023.

Men’s Basketball: FAU opens at #10 in AP’s preseason ranking

JD Delcastillo, Staff Writer
October 16, 2023
FAU junior quarterback Daniel Richardson (#10) scrambles for a first down during the Owls' 20-17 conference win against Tulsa at Howard Schnellenberger Field. Oct. 7, 2023.

Staff Predictions: Owls look to pick up second straight win against USF Bulls

Maddox Greenberg, Cameron Priester, JD Delcastillo, and Anthony Brown
October 13, 2023
Graduate defensive back Jarron Morris playing against the University of Illinois during the Owls' 23-17 loss on Sept. 23, 2023.

Staff Predictions: Owls host the Golden Hurricane in first conference game

Maddox Greenberg, JD Delcastillo, Cameron Priester, and Anthony Brown
October 6, 2023
Florida Atlantic Men's basketball team waiting for rebound at practice in Baldwin Arena on October 3, 2023.

Men’s Basketball: New season begins with first official practice

JD Delcastillo, Staff Writer
October 4, 2023
FAU graduate transfer running back Kobe Lewis (#5) advancing down the field during the Owls' 48-14 loss to the Clemson University Tigers. September 16, 2023.

Staff Predictions: Owls eye first road win against Fighting Illini

Maddox Greenberg, JD Delcastillo, and Cameron Priester
September 22, 2023
The FAU men's basketball team celebrating after winning the C-USA regular season championship on Feb. 25, 2023.

FAU Men’s Basketball: Team releases non-conference schedule

JD Delcastillo, Contributing Writer
September 19, 2023
FAU graduate defensive back Jarron Morris (#4) returning an interception for a touchdown during the Owls 17-10 loss to the Ohio University Bobcats. September 9, 2023.

Staff Predictions: Owls travel to Death Valley to face the Tigers

Maddox Greenberg, Anthony Brown, JD Delcastillo, and Cameron Priester
September 15, 2023
Redshirt sophomore wide receiver (#16) Tony Johnson in the Owls 32-31 loss to the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers.

Staff Predictions: Owls looking for a season-opening victory against Monmouth

Maddox Greenberg, Cameron Priester, and JD Delcastillo
September 1, 2023
FAU Owls basketball get together for a group photo after their win against WKU on Jan. 28, 2023. This win locked them in as having the longest win streak in the nation.

Men’s Basketball: Owls extend win streak with 70-63 win against WKU

JD Delcastillo and Branden Connelley
January 29, 2023
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