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Cameren Boatner

Cameren Boatner, Editor in Chief

Cameren is a senior multimedia journalism major and digital marketing minor who’s previously worked as the news editor. She currently writes for South Florida Gay News and spends her free time watching Marvel movies.

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Opinion: First Amendment Failures

Opinion: First Amendment Failures

Cameren Boatner and Hope Dean
January 11, 2020
Photography by photo editor Alex Liscio.

How far a dollar goes for an Orientation leader

Cameren Boatner and Israel Fontoura
December 15, 2019
Kelsey Moghadaspour, a graduate teaching assistant (GTA), is diagnosed with cystic fibrosis. If she received healthcare from FAU as a GTA, she wouldn't have to fly to Seattle for treatment. Photo by Simone Stewart

FAU’s College of Arts and Letters graduate teaching assistants among the lowest paid in Florida

Cameren Boatner, Editor in Chief
December 1, 2019
Police responding to the death on campus Tuesday morning. Photo by Kimberly Swan

Opinion: Why we reported Tuesday’s death the way we did

Kristen Grau and Cameren Boatner
November 6, 2019
Police say there was no threat to campus and normal operations have resumed. Photo by Kimberly Swan

Death near parking garage causes blockage

Kristen Grau and Cameren Boatner
November 5, 2019
Photo by Alex Liscio

‘They probably thought I was a criminal’: Baker Acted students say wearing handcuffs worsens their experience

Cameren Boatner, Editor in Chief
October 15, 2019
A stack of our most recent issue in the garbage on Diversity Way. Photo by Kristen Grau

Opinion: Thank you for trashing our newspapers

Cameren Boatner, Editor in Chief
September 16, 2019
Brenda Tracy (left) and Jessica Luther (right). Tracy is an activist who speaks out against gendered violence in athletics and Luther is a journalist who covers sexual assault cases in athletics.

The NCAA lacks a policy disqualifying sexually violent players

Cameren Boatner, Editor in Chief
September 1, 2019
Chris Robison was accused of sexual battery last December. During the investigation, FAU's Office of Equity, Inclusion and Compliance broke federal law. Meanwhile, the alleged victim ensued months of emotional repercussions. Illustration by Ivan Benavides

FAU allegedly violates crime reporting law in QB sexual battery investigation

Cameren Boatner, Editor in Chief
August 31, 2019
Editor's letter: What happened with case No. 18-0925?

Editor’s letter: What happened with case No. 18-0925?

Cameren Boatner, Editor in Chief
August 26, 2019
Algonquin is being torn down, but before FAU can start, they have to remove asbestos that will become hazardous. Photo by Alex Liscio

Asbestos being removed from Algonquin ahead of demolition

Cameren Boatner, Editor in Chief
June 28, 2019
Deandre Poole, a professor of communications at FAU, is running for Palm Beach County office. Photo courtesy of Poole

FAU “stomp on Jesus” professor running for Palm Beach office

Cameren Boatner, Editor in Chief
June 21, 2019
FAU charged Delta Tau Delta with six violations. Illustration by Ivan Benavides

A look into hazing allegations at FAU

Cameren Boatner, Staff Writer
May 6, 2019
FAU has the lowest percentage of Greek members compared to the rest of the student body. Graphic by Cameren Boatner

How does FAU Greek life match up to other Florida universities?

Cameren Boatner, Staff Writer
May 1, 2019
FAU fraternity and sorority members dance during OwlThon, an annual fundraiser for children with chronic illnesses. Photo courtesy of OwlThon

FAU philanthropy event raises $247,000 for children with chronic illnesses

Cameren Boatner and Sophie Siegel
April 29, 2019
The Owls Care staff is available on the second floor of the Breezeway. Photo by Melanie Witherup

Owls Care named No. 1 Peer Education Group

Cameren Boatner, Staff Writer
April 4, 2019
You can find the group handing out condoms on the breezeway. Picture left to right: Alex Bruens, Ally Walchak, Natasha Roberts, Photo by Alex Liscio

Meet the Planned Parenthood organization at FAU

Cameren Boatner, Staff Writer
March 22, 2019
Julia Cataldo started her company, Peppy Debs, inspired by her mom. Photo by Violet Castano

Making clothes their future: Running a business as a student

Cameren Boatner, Staff Writer
February 26, 2019
The presidential and governor candidates gathered in a room to answer College Democrats President Matthew Taudien’s questions about their platforms. Photo by Cameren Boatner

Student Government presidential, gubernatorial candidates speak on abortion, LGBT issues, recent ‘scandals’

Cameren Boatner, Staff Writer
February 22, 2019
The act of being a sugar baby is called "sugaring," according to letstalksugar.com. Photo by Melanie Witherup

Making ends meet: being a sugar baby at FAU

Cameren Boatner, Staff Writer
January 18, 2019
Photo courtesy of FAU police's Facebook

Local woman killed in hit and run near FAU

Cameren Boatner, Staff Writer
December 11, 2018
Rafael Decomas was arrested Tuesday over a Twitter post threatening to kill his professor. Photo courtesy of Riviera Busted

FAU student arrested for threatening to kill professor

Cameren Boatner, News Editor
November 30, 2018
During Juicy J’s performance at OwlFest, he asked the audience if 20 female students could come up on stage with him. Photo by Alexander Rodriguez

21 Savage and Juicy J perform at OwlFest

Cameren Boatner, News Editor
November 12, 2018
The Department of Education proposed changes to Title IX, the law that governs discrimination in public universities. Illustration courtesy of Candice Puentes

Potential changes to sexual misconduct reporting, investigations facing college campuses

Cameren Boatner, News Editor
November 6, 2018
FAU ranks ahead of Florida’s 11 other public universities as the most diverse school in the state. Image courtesy of Flickr

FAU is the most diverse university in Florida

Cameren Boatner, News Editor
October 16, 2018
Photo courtesy of FAU police's Facebook

2017 rapes on Boca campus more than double previous year

Cameren Boatner, News Editor
October 2, 2018
A view of the final design of the Schmidt Family Complex, which will be attached to Parking Garage 3. Image courtesy of HKS Architects

Schmidt Complex is cutting into student parking

Kerri Covington and Cameren Boatner
September 19, 2018
The main entrance to the Student Union will have renovated lighting and flooring. Photo courtesy of FAU’s website

Boca campus Student Union to undergo $24 million facelift

Cameren Boatner, News Editor
September 16, 2018
Photo courtesy of Wikimedia

FAU police reports Broward community college rape

Cameren Boatner, News Editor
September 13, 2018
21 Savage will hit the Student Union auditorium stage on Nov. 8. Photo courtesy of Facebook

21 Savage and Juicy J to headline OwlFest

Cameren Boatner, News Editor
September 8, 2018
Owlsley stands in front of the bonfire in fall 2016 at FAU's 11th annual bonfire. Photo by Max Jackson.

Annual bonfire to announce OwlFest lineup, Homecoming theme

Cameren Boatner, News Editor
September 5, 2018
The Fairfield Inn & Suites, located near FAU and Cinemark Palace 20 movie theater, will be the temporary housing for students who were told on campus housing was overbooked. Photo by Alexander Rodriguez

Over 100 FAU students will live in a hotel instead of a dorm this semester

Cameren Boatner, News Editor
August 16, 2018
261 students wait to graduate in the Basketball Arena.

FAU holds rescheduled graduation for in-state students following ‘credible threat’ cancellation

Cameren Boatner, News Editor
August 14, 2018
There's been no progress on removing Papa John's from FAU since August of last year. Photo courtesy of Flickr

FAU to cut ties with Papa John’s following founder’s racist comments

Cameren Boatner, News Editor
August 9, 2018
Photo by Alexander Rodriguez

Graduation ceremonies rescheduled to this week and next

Cameren Boatner, News Editor
August 8, 2018
Near the Social Science Building sits the Administration Building. Here, FAU administrators will decide how to spend the extra $2 million in state funding FAU received this year. It's unclear exactly how the money will be spent, as administration couldn't be reached for comment at this time. Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons

FAU performs better in Florida university rankings, receives extra $2 million from state

Cameren Boatner, News Editor
August 6, 2018
Parking Garage III will lose 210 spaces by fall 2019 to make way for academic programs. Photo courtesy of FAU Parking and Transportation's Facebook

FAU to permanently close level 1 of parking garage near football stadium

Cameren Boatner, News Editor
August 3, 2018
The air conditioning plant sits in between Indian River Towers and Glades Park Towers (on the side closest to the Housing Lawn). Photo by Alexander Rodriguez

Housing is spending $5.7 million on new air conditioning

Cameren Boatner, News Editor
June 20, 2018
Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons.

FAU poll: Floridians support Trump more than ever

Cameren Boatner, News Editor
May 31, 2018
A view of the canal running alongside Glades Road. It stretches from in front of Parliament to Indian River Towers. Photo by Kerri Covington

Boca campus entrance loses dozens of trees

Cameren Boatner, News Editor
May 25, 2018
Jacqueline LaBayne and Kyle MacDonald. Photo courtesy of Jacqueline LaBayne

Q&A: Presidential hopeful Jacqueline LaBayne talks disqualification, special election

Cameren Boatner, Staff Writer
April 29, 2018
Photo courtesy of the Boca Raton Police Department.

Fourth accomplice sentenced in connection to murder of FAU student

Cameren Boatner, Staff Writer
April 18, 2018
Former professor James Tracy lectures to current professor Marshall DeRosa’s Issues in American Politics class. Alexander Rodriguez | News Editor

James Tracy lectures at FAU for the first time since his firing

Cameren Boatner, Staff Writer
April 8, 2018
The FAU Free Speech Lawn in front of the Boca campus Social Science Building. Joshua Giron | Photo Editor

New Florida act allows protests throughout college campus grounds

Cameren Boatner, Staff Writer
March 27, 2018
Country music artist Haeley Vaughn took the stage at the Fly On Music Festival performing a set of fan-favorite songs. Kevin Carver | Contributing Photographer

Second Fly On Music Fest takes off

Cameren Boatner, Contributing Writer
March 19, 2018
DACA recipient Ana Aleman, a senior neuroscience major. Alexander Rodriguez | News Editor

DACA recipients at FAU wait in limbo as March 5 deadline looms

Cameren Boatner, Contributing Writer
February 28, 2018
An art installation by Rachel Avena at the Schmidt Center Gallery and Ritter Art Gallery from the 2013-2014 southXeast exhibition. Photo courtesy of University Galleries.

[Video] Art exhibition arrives at FAU for the fifth time

Cameren Boatner, Contributing Writer
February 7, 2018
Photo courtesy of Flickr

College of Arts and Letters hosts award-winning poet

Cameren Boatner, Contributing Writer
January 31, 2018
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