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Florida Atlantic University's first student-run news source.

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Follow FAU's Presidential Search
2024 U.S. Presidential Election
Florida Atlantic University's first student-run news source.

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Follow the FAU Presidential Search
2024 U.S. Presidential Election
A close-up shot of Sofia De La Espriella, the editor-in-chief of the University Press.

Sofia De La Espriella, Editor-in-Chief

Sofia is a senior double majoring in multimedia journalism and history. She is passionate about governance, foreign relations, and the Latin American region. On a determined path toward graduate school, Sofia aims to specialize in these fields and acquire an in-depth understanding of their intricacies. Ultimately, she aspires to become a respected political journalist.
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Official portrait of President Donald J. Trump, courtesy of the Library of Congress' website.

FAU reacts: Trump sweeps to power in historic White House race, key Florida amendments fail to pass

Elisabeth Gaffney and Sofia De La Espriella
November 6, 2024
Students for Life set up a table on the FAU Breezeway to advocate against Amendment 4. (Sept. 13, 2024 / Courtesy of FAU Students for Life's Instagram).

Amendment 4 puts Florida’s abortion rights in voters’ hands

Sofia De La Espriella and Elisabeth Gaffney
November 1, 2024
Sheyli Tomas-Sales with her family celebrating her father's birthday.

FAU’s growing Latino voting bloc reflects on key issues ahead of 2024 election

Sofia De La Espriella, Editor-in-Chief
October 30, 2024
Stacy Volnick at her desk in the Kenneth R. Williams Administration building on Sept. 23.

Q&A with FAU President Stacy Volnick

Sofia De La Espriella and Michael Cook
October 29, 2024
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
Students and faculty outside the FAU Social Work and Criminal Justice building for the “Breezeway Dialogues” on Sept. 25.

FAU’s Breezeway Dialogues spark debate on legalizing weed in Florida

Sofia De La Espriella, Editor-in-Chief
September 26, 2024
Journalists Emily Bazelon and Katie Phang hosting FAU's event "The Constitution Today" on Sept. 17.

FAU Constitution Day speakers on Supreme Court’s role in U.S. politics, society: ‘They’re cherry-picking history’

Sofia De La Espriella, Editor-in-Chief
September 18, 2024
Schmidt Family Complex for Academic and Athletic Excellence, Room 107 during the Presidential Search listening sessions on Tuesday, Aug. 29.

Students noticeably absent at first presidential search listening session

Sofia De La Espriella and Elisabeth Gaffney
August 30, 2024
A close-up shot of Sofia De La Espriella, the editor-in-chief of the University Press.

Editor’s Letter: ‘Welcome to the UP’s new era’

Sofia De La Espriella, Editor-in-Chief
August 19, 2024
Courtesy of the Florida Atlantic University Presidential Search Committee's website.

Presidential Search Committee announces Presidential search listening sessions, but questions remain unanswered

Sofia De La Espriella, Editor in Chief
August 14, 2024
Presidential Search Committee members gather for their first fiscal year 2024-2025 meeting, held on July 24, 2024—screenshot courtesy of the committee’s meeting Zoom call.

FAU’s new presidential search committee aims for January 2025 candidate list

Sofia De La Espriella, Editor in Chief
July 25, 2024
Portrait of President-elect Donald Trump. Digital photograph, 2016. Library of Congress

FAU community reacts to historic Trump conviction

Sofia De La Espriella, Editor in Chief
June 17, 2024
Headshot of Piero Bussani. Courtesy of FAU's website.

BOT Chair Piero Bussani announces the new FAU Presidential Search Committee

Sofia De La Espriella, Editor in Chief
June 5, 2024
A photograph design depicting a university degree alongside cash by Michael Cook.

Financials ignite controversy over college education’s worth

Sofia De La Espriella and Michael Cook
March 25, 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
UP Managing Editor Elisabeth Gaffney, UP News Editor Sofia De La Espriella and UP Editor-in Chief Jessica Abramsky with Carl Bernstein and Bob Woodward on Feb. 8, 2024.

COLUMN: No democracy without journalism — a lesson from Woodward and Bernstein

Sofia De La Espriella, News Editor
February 9, 2024
Barry Kaye Auditorium

George W. Bush visits FAU, speaks on foreign conflicts, 2024 election

Sofia De La Espriella, News Editor
December 6, 2023
Headshot of Attorney General Ashley Moody.

Attorney General: Presidential Search Committee violated Florida law

Jessica Abramsky, Elisabeth Gaffney, and Sofia De La Espriella
November 2, 2023
A polarizing debate: Florida’s controversial permitless carry law

A polarizing debate: Florida’s controversial permitless carry law

Sofia De La Espriella, News Editor
September 26, 2023
The U.S. Constitution and the Spirit of America conversation at the Osher Lifelong Auditorium (Elisabeth Gaffney).

Monica Crowley’s Constitution Day lecture takes unexpected political turn

Sofia De La Espriella, News Editor
September 22, 2023
Top: Governor Ron DeSantis, FAU Board of Trustees Chair Brad Levine. Bottom: State University System of Florida Chancellor Ray Rodrigues, Florida State Rep. Randy Fine.

‘Politics over process’: The political side of FAU’s presidential search

Elisabeth Gaffney and Sofia De La Espriella
September 12, 2023
Ron DeSantis at the signing of bill HB 543 on April 3, 2023. Photo courtesy of DeSantis' press office.

Firearm open carry remains illegal on campus despite July 1 permitless law

Sofia De La Espriella, News Editor
September 11, 2023
Engineering East

Q&A: Students, faculty on the impact of AI

Sofia De La Espriella, News Editor
September 7, 2023
Ron DeSantis at a bill signing (May 2023). Courtesy of Ron DeSantis' Press Office.

FAU students express concern over new transgender bathroom law

Sofia De La Espriella, News Editor
July 13, 2023
Vice Admiral Sean Buck (top left), Michael Hartline (top right), Jose Sartarelli (bottom). Photos courtesy of US Naval Academy, Florida State University College of Business, and the Wilmington Business Journal.

Board agrees to suspend presidential search, cancels candidate forums

Sofia De La Espriella, News Editor
July 6, 2023
SG textbook support program opens July 3

SG textbook support program opens July 3

Sofia De La Espriella, News Editor
July 4, 2023
U.S. Supreme Court rules against affirmative action in college admissions

U.S. Supreme Court rules against affirmative action in college admissions

Sofia De La Espriella, News Editor
June 30, 2023
Ron DeSantis speaking on bills SB 258, 264, and 846 in May 2023.

FAU spokesperson says new foreign legislation will not impact campus, faculty remain silent

Elisabeth Gaffney and Sofia De La Espriella
June 20, 2023
Official headshot of Gov. Ron DeSantis.

Gov. Ron DeSantis announces presidential bid

Sofia De La Espriella, News Editor
May 24, 2023
Left to right: Veteran Owls Club's Lenine Dolidor, Natalie Noesi, Keyon McDavis, Deyonce Briggs and Michael Carroll in front of the Student Union.

Uniting warriors: How Veteran Owls foster a brotherhood among past, present, future veterans

Sofia De La Espriella, Staff Writer
May 4, 2023
The Board of Trustees at their April 5, 2022 meeting. Photo by the UP.

Gov Ron DeSantis reappoints Bradley Levine to the FAU Board of Trustees

Sofia De La Espriella, Staff Writer
April 10, 2023
Photo courtesy of Wikimedia commons.

New presidential search virtual sessions

Sofia De La Espriella, Staff Writer
March 31, 2023
Photo of the Boca House of Representatives meeting on Sept. 30, 2022.

Student involvement influences SG lack of political parties

Sofia De La Espriella, Staff Writer
February 28, 2023
Student Body President Pierce Kennamer and Student Body Vice President Dahlia Calvillo pose in a food pantry.

SG approves program to combat food insecurity

Sofia De La Espriella, Staff Writer
January 11, 2023
Photo by Alex Liscio.

Former employees say they experienced discrimination at FAU

Sofia De La Espriella, Staff Writer
December 16, 2022
Deandre Poole, a professor of communications at FAU, is running for Palm Beach County office. Photo courtesy of Poole

FAU professor running for Palm Beach office

Sofia De La Espriella, Contributing Writer
October 11, 2022
FAU moves up eight spots in national rankings for best public universities

FAU moves up eight spots in national rankings for best public universities

Sofia De La Espriella, Contributing Writer
October 5, 2022
Val Demings talks to FAU students about her background and U.S Senate campaign outside the Live Oak Pavilion on Sept. 1, 2022.

Congresswoman Val Demings visits FAU, talks to students about life experiences and U.S. Senate campaign

Sofia De La Espriella, Contributing Writer
September 2, 2022
Spanish River Beach. Take some time to unwind at one of the nearby beaches this winter break. Photo by Alexander Rodriguez

Student Government seeks Boca Raton beach parking deal

Sofia De La Espriella, Contributing Writer
August 24, 2022
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