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Zachary Weinberger

Zachary Weinberger, Staff Writer

Zachary Weinberger is a Staff Writer who’s previously worked as the Editor-in-Chief, sports editor, and a contributing writer. His twitter is @ZachWeinberger and his email is [email protected].

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Super Bowl LVI logo courtesy of the NFL.

Staff Predictions: The Los Angeles Rams host the Cincinnati Bengals for Super Bowl LVI

Bryce Totz, Richard Pereira, Eston Parker III, Trey Avant, Kevin Garcia, Cameron Priester, and Zachary Weinberger
February 11, 2022
Mitchell Hartigan celebrates with teammates after hitting a grand slam against FIU in Game 1 on May 1, 2021. Photo courtesy of Noah Goldberg.

FAU Baseball: Owls win three out of four against FIU at home

Richard Pereira and Zachary Weinberger
May 2, 2021
Mitch Hartigan focuses on the ball against Old Dominion on April 9, 2021. Photo by Eston Parker III.

FAU Baseball: Owls lose three out of four against Old Dominion

Elliot Rodriguez, Eston Parker III, and Zachary Weinberger
April 11, 2021
Image courtesy of Disney+.

REVIEW: The finale of “WandaVision” is solid, despite the juvenile joke reveal

Zachary Weinberger, Staff Writer
March 31, 2021
Image courtesy of HBO Max.

REVIEW: “Zack Snyder’s Justice League” is greater in every aspect compared to its 2017 counterpart

Zachary Weinberger, Staff Writer
March 31, 2021
Photo by Eston Parker III.

FAU Baseball: Owls sweep four-game series against Marshall in C-USA play

Richard Pereira and Zachary Weinberger
March 28, 2021
Matt Sparling throws against the Sycamores on March 13, 2021. Photo by Eston Parker III.

FAU Baseball: Owls lose two out of three against Indiana State

Eston Parker III and Zachary Weinberger
March 13, 2021
Image courtesy of Warner Bros & HBO Max.

REVIEW: “The Little Things” is a stock crime thriller led by great performances

Zachary Weinberger, Staff Writer
March 2, 2021

UPress Play Entertainment: Episode Three

Marcy Wilder, Hannah Schimko, and Zachary Weinberger
February 22, 2021

UPress Play Sports: Episode 2

Joseph Acosta, Richard Pereira, Eston Parker III, Zachary Weinberger, and Colby Guy
February 10, 2021

UPress Play Entertainment: Episode 1

Elliot Rodriguez, Colby Guy, and Zachary Weinberger
February 8, 2021
This year's game will be the fifth Super Bowl played in Tampa. Photo courtesy of the NFL.

Staff Predictions: The Kansas City Chiefs and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers face off at Super Bowl LV in Tampa

Richard Pereira, Colby Guy, Eston Parker III, Joseph Acosta, and Zachary Weinberger
February 7, 2021
Image courtesy of Disney+.

REVIEW: “WandaVision” is a creative breath of fresh air for the MCU

Zachary Weinberger, Staff Writer
January 31, 2021
Image courtesy of Warner Bros.

REVIEW: “Wonder Woman 1984” is a mixed-bag

Zachary Weinberger, Staff Writer
January 31, 2021
Photo by Alex Liscio.

FAU reaches close to 370 positive COVID-19 cases, tells students that most classes for the spring will have an option to attend virtually

Zachary Weinberger, Editor-in-Chief
December 7, 2020
The Kurt and Marilyn Wallach Institute for Holocaust and Jewish Studies will be housed in the College of Arts and Letters. Photo courtesy of College of Arts and Letters.

FAU receives $20 million gift to create an institute for Holocaust and Jewish studies

Zachary Weinberger, Editor-in-Chief
November 19, 2020
FAU Lab Coordinator Geri Mayer started working at FAU in 1997. Photo courtesy of FAU.

FAU Lab Coordinator Geri Mayer, 67, passes away from COVID-19, virtual memorial service to be held Sunday

Zachary Weinberger, Editor-in-Chief
November 14, 2020
Photo by Alex Liscio.

FAU community reacts to video of student spewing racist remarks

Zachary Weinberger, Editor-in-Chief
November 6, 2020
Photo courtesy of NextGen America.

Print: The Biggest Impact

Zachary Weinberger, Editor-in-Chief
November 3, 2020
The Owls will look to bounce back after they only scored nine points in the loss against Marshall last week. Photo by Alex Liscio.

Staff Predictions: FAU will try to get back to its winning ways as they face UTSA

Jensen Jennings, Trey Avant, Bryce Totz, and Zachary Weinberger
October 30, 2020
Photo by Alex Liscio.

FAU makes revisions to the spring schedule, spring break canceled and semester to end a week early

Zachary Weinberger, Editor-in-Chief
October 21, 2020
Photo by Alex Liscio.

FAU reports over 200 positive COVID-19 cases, new system shows the virus divided by campus

Zachary Weinberger, Editor-in-Chief
October 15, 2020
Photo by Alex Liscio.

FAU reports over 100 cumulative positive COVID-19 cases

Zachary Weinberger, Editor-in-Chief
September 15, 2020
Photo by Alex Liscio.

FAU reports 42 positive COVID-19 cases in new system that updates every 30 minutes

Zachary Weinberger, Editor-in-Chief
September 9, 2020
While FAU was preparing for the 2020 season, three positive coronavirus cases halt practices for the FAU Football team. Photo by Alex Liscio.

FAU Football: Three positive COVID-19 cases pause practices until further notice

Zachary Weinberger, Editor-in-Chief
August 21, 2020
Illustration by Michelle Rodriguez.

Division of Student Affairs continues their open forums with White/Caucasian students, meeting consisted of deafening silence

Zachary Weinberger, Editor-in-Chief
July 16, 2020
Photo by Alex Liscio.

Florida Board of Governors approve FAU’s reopening plan for the fall semester

Zachary Weinberger, Sports Editor
June 23, 2020
One of the many signs at the peaceful protest on the intersection of Glades and State Road 7 in Boca Raton. Photo by Alex Liscio.

Column: I went to a Black Lives Matter protest

Zachary Weinberger, Sports Editor
June 19, 2020
Photo by Alex Liscio.

FAU Board of Trustees approve 25-page plan for reopening

Zachary Weinberger, Sports Editor
June 13, 2020
FAU President John Kelly praises university's police department in a statement released Monday. Photo taken by Ryan Lynch in 2016.

President John Kelly addresses George Floyd protests, condemns violence

Zachary Weinberger, Sports Editor
June 1, 2020
The team was scheduled to start spring practices on March 23 but were cancelled because of the coronavirus. Photo by Alex Liscio.

FAU will allow football players to return on campus June 8

Zachary Weinberger, Sports Editor
May 27, 2020
Two players from the football team (Matthew Akuchie and John Mitchell) made the President's list while one made the Dean's list (Matt Hayball). Photo by Alex Liscio.

Student-athletes set record for highest overall GPA in FAU athletic program history

Zachary Weinberger, Sports Editor
May 26, 2020
Owl alum Tyler Cameron stresses to the graduating class to not put pressure on themselves after college during a webinar Wednesday hosted by the FAU Alumni Association. Photo by Alex Liscio.

FAU alum, Bachelorette star Tyler Cameron speaks to the graduating class during virtual senior week

Zachary Weinberger, Sports Editor
May 4, 2020
FAU TE Harrison Bryant joins a Cleveland Browns team that looks to improve on their 6-10 record from last season. Photo by Alex Liscio.

FAU TE Harrison Bryant drafted by the Cleveland Browns

Zachary Weinberger, Sports Editor
April 25, 2020
University Press stock photo of Harrison Bryant, who is currently playing with the Cleveland Browns.

Analysis: Harrison Bryant has a lot to work on before he reaches his full NFL potential

Zachary Weinberger, Sports Editor
April 14, 2020
Through 16 games, second baseman Francisco Urbaez hit two home runs with nine RBIs while batting a .292 average. Photo by Alex Liscio.

‘A really hard pill to swallow’: FAU baseball seniors disappointed by short-lived season

Zachary Weinberger, Sports Editor
April 5, 2020
Tight end John Raine will test the waters through the transfer portal as he had a career season in 2019. Photo by Alex Liscio.

FAU tight end John Raine enters the transfer portal

Zachary Weinberger, Sports Editor
April 4, 2020
Conference USA, which FAU is a member, has postponed the fall season for soccer and volleyball. Photo courtesy of Conference USA.

Conference USA suspends remainder of season for spring sports

Zachary Weinberger, Sports Editor
March 12, 2020
Junior outfielder Mitch Hartigan. Photo by Alex Liscio.

Junior outfielder recovers from a fastball to the face, finds success at the college level

Zachary Weinberger, Sports Editor
March 9, 2020
Freshmen Marc DeGusipe made his second start of the season as he pitched three innings giving up five earned runs while striking out two in the loss to No. 6 Florida. Photo by Ashley Herman.

FAU baseball: Owls fall to No.1 Florida, defeat No. 6 Miami

Zachary Weinberger and Bryce Totz
March 5, 2020
Pitcher Marc DeGusipe made his first collegiate start and pitched 2.1 innings, striking out three batters, but did have three earned runs. Photo by: Alex Liscio.

FAU Baseball: Owls defeat in-state rival FGCU, 6-4

Zachary Weinberger, Sports Editor
February 19, 2020
In game one of the series, sophomore third baseman B.J. Murray broke out at the plate as he racked up five RBIs on three hits, one of them being a home run. Photo by: Alex Liscio.

FAU Baseball: The Owls open the season with a series sweep over the Delaware Blue Hens

Zachary Weinberger, Sports Editor
February 17, 2020
It has been an unusual first season at FAU for Taggart to say the least. Photo by: Alex Liscio.

FAU brings along 14 newcomers on National Signing Day, Coach Taggart shares his thoughts

Zachary Weinberger, Sports Editor
February 6, 2020
This year's game will be the 11th Super Bowl played in Miami. Photo courtesy of the NFL.

Staff Predictions: The Kansas City Chiefs and the San Francisco 49ers face off at Super Bowl LIV in Miami

Zachary Weinberger, Joseph Acosta, Jensen Jennings, John DeStefano, Trey Avant, and Colby Guy
February 2, 2020
The Kim family (shown above) is the focal point of Bong Joon-Ho's "Parasite," now playing at the Living Room Theaters at FAU. Photo courtesy of NEON.

Bong Joon-Ho’s “Parasite” talks about class inequality and it’s brilliantly done

Zachary Weinberger, Sports Editor
January 23, 2020
FAU's first home game of the 2020 season will be against Stony Brook on Sept. 12. Photo by: Alex Liscio.

2020 FAU Football schedule released

Zachary Weinberger, Sports Editor
January 9, 2020
Jailyn Ingram played with almost no limitations after his season ending injury last year. He played 30 minutes and scored 15 points in the win against UTSA. Photo by: Alex Liscio.

Owls open conference play, win over UTSA 79-64

Zachary Weinberger, Sports Editor
January 3, 2020
New FAU head coach Willie Taggart hires most of the coaching staff as the year comes to a close. Photo by: Alex Liscio.

Taggart builds up coaching staff

Zachary Weinberger, Sports Editor
December 31, 2019
With the win, FAU has recorded their second 11-win season in the last three years. Photo by: Alex Liscio.

FAU blows out SMU, 52-28, in Cheribundi Boca Raton Bowl

Zachary Weinberger, Sports Editor
December 22, 2019
Jim Leavitt worked with new FAU head coach Willie Taggart when he was the defensive coordinator for the Oregon Ducks in 2017. Photo courtesy of the University of Oregon Athletics.

BREAKING: Jim Leavitt set to become new FAU defensive coordinator

Zachary Weinberger, Sports Editor
December 21, 2019
The Owls will try to stay undefeated in bowl games against SMU today. Photo by: Alex Liscio.

Staff predictions: FAU takes on SMU in Cheribundi Boca Raton Bowl

Zachary Weinberger, Joseph Acosta, Jensen Jennings, John DeStefano, Kevin Fielder, and Trey Avant
December 21, 2019
The home of FAU basketball and volleyball will be now called RoofClaim.com Arena. Photo by: Alex Liscio.

FAU Basketball and Volleyball arena to be renamed after website

Zachary Weinberger, Sports Editor
December 20, 2019
FAU Owls on the sidelines during a game against the UAB Blazers on Dec. 7th. Photography by Photo editor Alex Liscio.

FAU scores nine newcomers during the Early Signing period, one decommits

Zachary Weinberger, Sports Editor
December 19, 2019
New FAU head coach Willie Taggart talking at his introductory press conference. Photo by: Zachary Weinberger.

FAU president, athletics director introduce new head coach Willie Taggart Thursday

Zachary Weinberger, Sports Editor
December 13, 2019
Photo courtesy of Wikipedia Commons.

BREAKING: Former FSU head coach Willie Taggart accepts the job at FAU

Zachary Weinberger, Sports Editor
December 11, 2019
Running back Malcolm Davidson ran for 128 yards on 11 carries in the Conference USA championship game Saturday. Photo by: Alex Liscio.

FAU accepts invitation to play in the Cheribundi Boca Raton Bowl against SMU

Zachary Weinberger, Sports Editor
December 9, 2019
Quarterback Chris Robison was named Conference USA championship MVP as he threw for 267 yards to go along with four touchdown passes. Photo by: Alex Liscio.

FAU blows out UAB in Conference USA championship, 49-6

Zachary Weinberger, Sports Editor
December 9, 2019
Lane Kiffin won his second conference title Saturday beating the UAB Blazers, 49-6. Photo by: Alex Liscio.

Lane Kiffin steps down as FAU head coach, heading to Ole Miss

Zachary Weinberger, Sports Editor
December 7, 2019
The defense for the Owls has been a standout this season, especially cornerback Meiko Dotson who recorded two interceptions in the win against Southern Mississippi. It brings his total to eight which is the most interceptions in a single season in program history. Photo by: Alex Liscio.

Staff predictions: FAU takes on UAB in the Conference-USA championship

Zachary Weinberger, Joseph Acosta, Jensen Jennings, John DeStefano, Colby Guy, Kevin Fielder, and Trey Avant
December 7, 2019
Redshirt Sophomore safety Ahman Ross. Photo by Alex Liscio.

Student-athletes say profiting from their name and image is ‘overdue’

Zachary Weinberger, Sports Editor
November 22, 2019
FAU protects homecourt in their home opener beating the Siena Saints by 44 points. Photo by: Zachary Weinberger

FAU women’s basketball takes care of Siena in home opener, 83-39

Zachary Weinberger, Sports Editor
November 20, 2019
RB Larry McCammon III looks to continue his efforts against FIU as he scored a touchdown against Western Kentucky. Photo courtesy of FAU Athletics.

Analysis: FAU and FIU meet for the 18th annual Shula Bowl

Zachary Weinberger, Sports Editor
November 9, 2019
Graduate student Cornelius Taylor scored a team-high 20 points against the Flagler Saints. Photo by: Michael Hoyos.

FAU wins season opener against the Flagler Saints, 92-81

Zachary Weinberger, Sports Editor
November 6, 2019
Dusty May's first year as head coach brought the Owls first winning record since the 2010-11 season. Photo by: Alexander Rodriguez

Women’s and men’s 2019-2020 basketball season preview

Zachary Weinberger, Sports Editor
November 5, 2019
Head coach Lane Kiffin and the Owls come off of their third loss of the season against Marshall. Photo by: Alex Liscio

Lane Kiffin fined $5,000 by Conference USA for tweet criticizing referees

Zachary Weinberger, Sports Editor
October 21, 2019
The offensive line has been a concern for head coach Lane Kiffin since the start of training camp, so the addition of Noel will boost the depth in the trenches. Photo by: Michael Hoyos

Colorado State offensive lineman Desmond Noel transfers to FAU

Zachary Weinberger, Sports Editor
September 11, 2019
Senior wide reciever John Mitchell wasn't too involved in the passing game as he only caught two passes for 15 yards. Photo by: Michael Hoyos

FAU falls to the UCF Knights Saturday, 48-14

Zachary Weinberger, Sports Editor
September 8, 2019
Chris Robison (Left) and Nick Tronti (Right) are currently in competition for the starting job at signal caller. Photo by: Alex Liscio

Position preview: Looking at the quarterback battle ahead of the season opener

Zachary Weinberger, Sports Editor
August 26, 2019
Dante Cousart, wide receiver for the Owls, got the news he was placed on scholarship by head coach Lane Kiffin. Photo courtesy of FAUSports.com.

FAU wide receiver Dante Cousart placed on scholarship

Zachary Weinberger, Sports Editor
August 14, 2019
Offensive lineman Calvin Ashley transferred to FAU back in March and now he's on the move again to Florida A&M. Photo courtesy of FAUSports.com.

FAU offensive tackle Calvin Ashley to transfer to Florida A&M

Zachary Weinberger, Sports Editor
August 14, 2019
Head coach Lane Kiffin reflects on today's scrimmage as the season opener comes closer. Photo by: Zachary Weinberger

Offense struggles, defense shines in FAU football’s first scrimmage

Zachary Weinberger, Sports Editor
August 10, 2019
The offensive lineman practice blocking drills at the second day of fall training camp. Photo by: Zachary Weinberger

The Owls return Saturday morning to practice for the upcoming season

Zachary Weinberger, Sports Editor
August 3, 2019
The tight ends working on blocking drills in the first fall training camp for FAU. Photo by: Zachary Weinberger

Football team began practice Friday morning

Zachary Weinberger, Sports Editor
August 2, 2019
FAU head coach Lane Kiffin enters in his third season trying to improve from a 5-7 record last season. Photo by: Pierce Herrmann

Football fall training camp to begin Friday

Zachary Weinberger, Sports Editor
August 1, 2019
FAU football head coach Lane Kiffin said to the media Thursday that Francois won't transfer to FAU. Photo by Alexander Rodriguez

Former FSU quarterback Deondre Francois will not transfer to FAU

Zachary Weinberger, Sports Editor
July 19, 2019
Lane Kiffin is entering his third season as the head coach for the Owls. Photo by: Christopher Blackshear

Football: FAU predicted to finish third in Conference USA’s East Division

Zachary Weinberger, Sports Editor
July 17, 2019
640 The Hurricane will air basketball and football games starting on Aug 31. where the Owls will take on Ohio State. Photo by Alexander Rodriguez

FAU Athletics announces Hubbard Radio, 640 The Hurricane will air games

Zachary Weinberger, Sports Editor
July 10, 2019
Coaches Howard Schnellenberger and Joan Joyce join six others in the class of 2019 FAU Athletics Hall of Fame. Photos respectively by Michelle Friswell and Alexander Rodriguez

Eight FAU athletes, coaches selected for 2019 FAU Athletics Hall of Fame class

Zachary Weinberger, Sports Editor
July 2, 2019
Lane Kiffin is entering his third season as the head coach for the Owls. Photo courtesy of FAU Media Relations

Alabama receiver Chris Herring to transfer to FAU

Zachary Weinberger, Sports Editor
July 1, 2019
FAU redshirt sophomore QB Chris Robison reinstated with the team after receiving an indefinite suspension back in March. Photo by: Alexander Rodriguez

Quarterback Chris Robison back on the team after suspension

Zachary Weinberger, Sports Editor
June 22, 2019
Romphf committed to FAU for the chance of starting as a freshman. Photo courtesy of 247Sports.com

Quarterback Anthony Romphf, a three-star prospect, commits to FAU

Zachary Weinberger, Sports Editor
June 12, 2019
FAU once again attracts another NFL players son, this time around being Rahsaan Lewis, son of Ray Lewis. Photo courtesy of UCFKnights.com

NFL Hall of Famer’s son to transfer from UCF to FAU

Zachary Weinberger, Sports Editor
June 11, 2019
Lane Kiffin attracts another son of an NFL pro, this time being Frank Gore Jr.

Frank Gore Jr., son of NFL pro, commits to FAU, adding more depth at running back

Zachary Weinberger, Sports Editor
June 9, 2019
Dusty May's first year as head coach brought the Owls first winning record since the 2010-11 season. Photo by: Alexander Rodriguez

FAU receives $3 million donation from the Rocco and Mary Abessinio Foundation to renovate, rename basketball arena

Zachary Weinberger, Sports Editor
June 7, 2019
Vince Coletti was third pitcher brought into the game after Mike Ruff and Dylan O'Connell. Jordan Foreman/Conference USA

FAU’s season is over as they get shutout by the Bulldogs, 13-0

Zachary Weinberger, Sports Editor
June 2, 2019
Head coach John McCormack gets his first win in this years Athens Regional against Mercer. Jordan Foreman/Conference USA

FAU bounces back as they hold on to beat the Mercer Bears, 10-6

Zachary Weinberger, Sports Editor
June 1, 2019
Third baseman Joe Montes had a nice day with a shot into center field. Jordan Foreman/Conference USA

FAU loses to FSU in the first game of the Athens Regional, 13-7, could face elimination tomorrow

Zachary Weinberger, Sports Editor
May 31, 2019
Infielder Wilfredo Alvarez and FAU are heading to Athens, Ga., for a NCAA baseball tournament matchup with FSU. Jordan Foreman/Conference USA

FAU clinches No. 2 seed in Athens Regional, will play FSU

Zachary Weinberger, Sports Editor
May 28, 2019
Coach John McCormack led FAU to a 40-win season, but couldn't finish it off with a Conference USA championship. Jordan Foreman/Conference USA.

FAU loses to Southern Miss, 4-0, in C-USA championship

Zachary Weinberger, Sports Editor
May 26, 2019
FAU RP Nick Swan halted UTSA's scoring run, eventually collecting a win. Photo by Noah Goldberg.

FAU advances to C-USA championship after 11-4 victory over UTSA

Zachary Weinberger, Sports Editor
May 26, 2019
Photo by Alexander Rodriguez.

FAU takes second game of C-USA tournament, beating WKU 6-1

Zachary Weinberger, Sports Editor
May 24, 2019
Photo by Alexander Rodriguez.

FAU wins first game of C-USA tournament, beating UTSA 6-5

Zachary Weinberger, Sports Editor
May 23, 2019
Photo by Alexander Rodriguez.

Owls clinch No. 1 seed in postseason after 8-7 win over Middle Tennessee

Zachary Weinberger, Sports Editor
May 18, 2019
FAU senior cornerback Shelton Lewis (3) is one of seven Owls who earned a tryout with an NFL team. Photo by: Pierce Herrmann

Two former Owls get drafted, seven get tryouts during 2019 NFL Draft weekend

Zachary Weinberger, Staff Writer
April 29, 2019
FAU junior running back Devin Singletary (5) talks with his teammates on the sidelines before heading back out to the field. Photo by: Christopher Blackshear

A look at where FAU’s former football stars could land in the 2019 NFL Draft

Zachary Weinberger, Staff Writer
April 25, 2019
Photo by Alexander Rodriguez.

FAU slammed 16-6 by Miami

Zachary Weinberger, Staff Writer
March 28, 2019
Alexander Rodriguez - Contributing Photographer

FAU accepts bid to the CIT (Collegeinsider.com Postseason Tournament)

Zachary Weinberger, Staff Writer
March 18, 2019
FAU redshirt freshman forward Karlis Silins (25) attempts to score a point after being fouled by a Palm Beach Atlantic player. Photo by: Alexander Rodriguez

FAU loses heartbreaker to Louisiana Tech, 57-56

Zachary Weinberger, Staff Writer
March 13, 2019
Photo by Logan Bowles

Singletary, Durante and Al-Shaair represent FAU at the NFL Scouting Combine

Zachary Weinberger, Staff Writer
March 5, 2019
Photo by Alexander Rodriguez

FAU shuts North Texas down defensively, winning 60-54

Zachary Weinberger, Staff Writer
March 1, 2019
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