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Colby Guy

Colby Guy, Editor-In-Chief

Colby Guy is the Editor-In-Chief of the University Press. He is currently a junior who is studying journalism with a minor in communication. Colby previously worked as a Staff Writer for two years before becoming the Features Editor in Fall 2020. He also worked at FanSided for three years, covering the New York Islanders, Florida Panthers, and Nashville Predators. You can find Colby on twitter @thatguycolbs or email him at [email protected].

All content by Colby Guy
Photo courtesy of Maxwell Simonson.

Unofficial Student Government election results: Maxwell Simonson named student body president, Rhoda Hoods named Boca governor

Colby Guy, Editor-In-Chief
February 25, 2021
Student Accessibility Services offers accomodations for five categories of impairments: learning, hearing, physical, visual, and/or other. Illustration by Joey Sena

FAU commits to helping students with mental and physical disabilities through the pandemic

Colby Guy, Editor-In-Chief
February 23, 2021
Catchers Caleb Pendleton and Nicholas Toney hit home runs in Saturday and Sunday’s game. Photos by Eston Parker III.

FAU Baseball: Owls open the season winning two of three against 24th ranked UCF

Colby Guy, Editor-In-Chief
February 21, 2021
Freshman catcher Caleb Pendleton became the first player in college baseball history to hit two grand slams in his first two at-bats in the same inning in FAU's win over UCF on Saturday, Feb. 20, 2021. Photo by Eston Parker III.

FAU Baseball: Caleb Pendleton makes history by hitting two grand slams in the same inning

Colby Guy, Editor-In-Chief
February 21, 2021
UP stock photo of the infielders gather for a mound visit in the middle of an FAU baseball game. Photo by Alex Liscio.

FAU Baseball: The Owls are primed to contend after a long offseason

Colby Guy, Editor-In-Chief
February 15, 2021
Forward Mattias Weir (#28) led the Owls in points with 76 last season. Photo by Kim Smith.

FAU Hockey: 2020-21 season canceled due to FAU COVID protocols

Colby Guy, Editor-In-Chief
February 12, 2021
Photo courtesy of www.quotecatalog.com.

‘Owl Ride’ initiative gives FAU students discounted Lyft rides

Colby Guy, Editor-In-Chief
February 12, 2021

UPress Play Sports: Episode 2

Joseph Acosta, Richard Pereira, Eston Parker III, Zachary Weinberger, and Colby Guy
February 10, 2021
Album cover courtesy of RCA Records.

REVIEW: Foo Fighters’ “Medicine At Midnight” leaves much to be desired

Colby Guy, Editor-In-Chief
February 10, 2021
Rendering of the new residence hall. Photo courtesy of FAU.

FAU announces a survey to choose a name for new residence hall

Colby Guy, Editor-In-Chief
February 9, 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
Album cover courtesy of Modular Recordings.

Crate Digging Weekly: “Lonerism,” Tame Impala’s most underrated album and its hidden meanings

Colby Guy, Editor-in-Chief
January 27, 2021

Men’s Basketball: Owls fall to the Charlotte 49ers, 74-71

Colby Guy, Editor-In-Chief
January 23, 2021
Students participate in the Esports Arena's Super Smash Bros. tournament. Photo by Eston Parker III.

FAU welcomes back on-campus events with Super Smash Bros. tournament

Colby Guy, Editor-In-Chief
January 23, 2021
Album cover courtesy of REMember Music and Warner Bros. Records.

“Swimming”: The story of Mac Miller’s fight to find himself

Colby Guy, Editor-In-Chief
January 19, 2021
Photo courtesy of Bri Wiggins.

FAU professor calls COVID-19 “China virus,” wears Trump hat during class, angering students

Colby Guy, Editor-In-Chief
January 15, 2021
Photo Courtesy of Disney Media and Entertainment Distribution.

Disney’s “Safety” depicts a touching story about family and football that just so happened to feature FAU.

Colby Guy, Editor-In-Chief
December 25, 2020
Illustration by Cal Guy.

Spilling the QuaranTEA: stories of two FAU students living on campus during a pandemic

Colby Guy and Kendall Little
December 24, 2020
FAU football players celebrate a touchdown in their Oct. 31 win against UTSA. Photo by Alex Liscio.

Staff Predictions: FAU prepares to face Memphis in the Montgomery Bowl

Richard Pereira, Trey Avant, Bryce Totz, Jensen Jennings, and Colby Guy
December 23, 2020
BYU quarterback Zach Wilson (1) narrowly escapes being tackled by Eriq Gilyard (10).

Gallery: BYU outlasts UCF in Seventh Annual RoofClaim.com Boca Raton Bowl

Alex Liscio and Colby Guy
December 23, 2020
FAU guard Michael Forrest lead the team in scoring against FMU, scoring 15 points while making all of his three shots from deep. Photo courtesy of FAU Athletics.

FAU Men’s Basketball: Owls win four straight, beats Florida Memorial 112-49

Colby Guy, Features Editor
December 12, 2020
Six dining options on campus closed during the Fall 2020 semester. Photo by Alex Liscio.

Some of FAU’s dining options have been closed – here’s why

Colby Guy, Features Editor
December 10, 2020
FAU looks to claim their sixth win of the season against Georgia Southern. Photo by Alex Liscio.

Staff Predictions: FAU set to face Georgia Southern on the road

Jensen Jennings, Trey Avant, Bryce Totz, and Colby Guy
December 5, 2020
Jailyn Ingram became the 4th player in FAU history to tally 1,000 career points and 500 rebounds. Picture taken on Feb. 8 against FIU. Photo by Alex Liscio.

FAU Men’s Basketball: The Owls fall 68-66 to South Alabama in the opener of the Ungar Memorial Tournament

Colby Guy, Features Editor
November 26, 2020
Photo courtesy of Def Jam Recordings/Universal Music Group.

Opinion: Ten years later, My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy still stands as the most influential rap album of the 2010s

Colby Guy, Features Editor
November 22, 2020
Photo by Alex Liscio

Staff Predictions: FAU needs a win over UMass to finish perfect at home in Willie Taggart’s first season

Jensen Jennings, Trey Avant, Bryce Totz, and Colby Guy
November 20, 2020
Photo by Alex Liscio.

FAU closes walk-up COVID-19 testing clinic until January 2021

Colby Guy, Features Editor
November 16, 2020
Jailyn Ingram (15) calls for the ball during the Western Kentucky University game on Jan. 30, 2020. Photo by Alex Liscio.

FAU basketball teams thrive during prolonged offseason, ready to start the new season

Colby Guy, Features Editor
November 10, 2020
Classes were canceled Monday because of Tropical Storm Eta. Photo by Alex Liscio.

FAU has decided to resume classes for Tuesday after the threat of Tropical Storm Eta

Colby Guy, Features Editor
November 9, 2020
Case involving Mccaskill was "disposed" on Oct. 29. Photo courtesy of FAU Athletics.

Former FAU men’s basketball player Carrington McCaskill arrested and charged with battery, charges have since been dropped

Colby Guy, Features Editor
November 8, 2020
The University Press Sports Staff predicts that FAU will win against WKU due to another dominant defensive performance. Photo by Alex Liscio.

Staff Predictions: FAU attempts to stay perfect at home against Western Kentucky

Jensen Jennings, Trey Avant, Bryce Totz, and Colby Guy
November 7, 2020
Illustration by Michelle Rodriguez Gonzalez.

FAU community mourns the loss of Ruth Bader Ginsburg

Colby Guy, Features Editor
October 9, 2020
Illustration by J.R. Pfeiffer.

Print: Quarantined in Paradise?

Colby Guy, Features Editor
October 8, 2020
Owls linebacker Leighton McCarthy’s performance against the 49ers earned him C-USA defensive player of the week honors. Photo by Alex Liscio.

FAU linebacker Leighton McCarthy named C-USA Defensive Player of the Week

Colby Guy, Features Editor
October 6, 2020
Not only will the Owls will play their first game Saturday, the team will also open conference play against the 49ers. Photo by Alex Liscio.

Staff Predictions: FAU kicks off its season at home against Charlotte

Jensen Jennings, Trey Avant, Bryce Totz, and Colby Guy
October 2, 2020
Illustration by J.R. Pfeiffer.

Column: Why the stigmatization of male depression is dangerous

Colby Guy, Features Editor
September 18, 2020
BJ Emmons is on track to have an productive season in his senior season. Photo by Alex Liscio.

FAU Football: Owls look to open their season with a win against the Georgia Southern Eagles

Colby Guy, Features Editor
September 17, 2020
Other precautions will be taken at the stadium like contactless entry and the requirement of face masks. Photo by Alex Liscio.

FAU athletics announces that they will allow 20 percent capacity at the football stadium this season

Colby Guy, Features Editor
September 10, 2020
Cover of Rhea Francani's single, "I'll Go." Photo courtesy of Kerry Ford.

Spotlight on Rhea Francani: FAU Middle School teacher with a music career

Colby Guy, Features Editor
September 3, 2020
While they'll make the move to their new home in the CHF, they'll have to wait until January of 2020 to play. Photo by team photographer Kim Smith.

FAU Hockey: The Owls, along with the South Eastern Collegiate Hockey Association, make move to the College Hockey Federation

Colby Guy, Features Editor
August 25, 2020
It has been an unusual first season at FAU for Taggart to say the least. Photo by: Alex Liscio.

FAU Football: Willie Taggart addresses concerns surrounding quarterbacks and COVID-19 heading into the season

Colby Guy, Features Editor
August 14, 2020
Instead of playing in the fall, the SECHC has suspended the season so the Owls will likely play in the spring. Photo by Kim Smith.

FAU Hockey: South Eastern Collegiate Hockey Conference postpones season until spring

Colby Guy, Features Editor
July 27, 2020
Photo by Alex Liscio.

FAU Athletics suspends fall sports competition until at least Sept. 1

Colby Guy, Features Editor
July 23, 2020
FAU Head Coach Willie Taggart continues his hot streak with a verbal commitment from Shedeur Sanders. Photo by Alex Liscio.

Four-Star QB Shedeur Sanders, son of Deion Sanders, verbally commits to FAU

Colby Guy, Features Editor
July 13, 2020
Photo by Alex Liscio.

Opinion: Why I celebrated America on the Fourth of July

Colby Guy, Features Editor
July 7, 2020
New assistant coach Erik Kirtman joins head coach Vin Morris, who was introduced on May 29 of this year. Photo courtesy of the FAU Ice Hockey Club.

FAU alum named assistant coach of hockey club

Colby Guy, Staff Writer
June 10, 2020
Morris and the Hockey club look to go further in the postseason this upcoming season after losing to Ole Miss in the first round. Photo courtesy of the FAU Ice Hockey Club.

Vin Morris named head coach of FAU Hockey Club

Colby Guy, Staff Writer
May 29, 2020
Defenseman David Israel (above) trains with teammate Matias Weir currently as they are motivated for this upcoming season. Photo by Kim Smith.

Even in the offseason, FAU’s Hockey Club not fazed by pandemic

Colby Guy, Staff Writer
May 28, 2020
Illustration by Michelle Rodriguez.

Coronavirus Column: How I maintained my mental health during a pandemic

Colby Guy, Staff Writer
May 21, 2020
Photo by Alexander Rodriguez

FAU announces special website to congratulate class of 2020

Colby Guy, Staff Writer
April 29, 2020
Illustration by Michelle Rodriguez.

Coronavirus Columns: An Easter In quarantine

Colby Guy, Staff Writer
April 19, 2020
FAU receiver Deangelo Antoine showed his explosiveness all season including a game where he scored four touchdowns, the most in program history. Photo by Alex Liscio.

Analysis: Deangelo Antoine could be a valuable piece on an NFL special teams unit

Colby Guy, Staff Writer
April 18, 2020
FAU Linebacker Rashad Smith had a productive 2019 season with 109 total tackles, three interceptions and five fumble recoveries. Photo by Alex Liscio.

Analysis: Rashad Smith could be a late-round steal in the 2020 NFL Draft

Colby Guy, Staff Writer
April 17, 2020
Dotson made an impact in his one season at FAU, recording a program record nine interceptions. Photo by Alex Liscio.

FAU football: CB Meiko Dotson Is transferring to Florida State

Colby Guy, Staff Writer
April 12, 2020
Through 12 games, redshirt junior outfielder Fayth Davis hit one home run, drove in six batters while hitting a .282 average. Photo courtesy of FAU Athletics.

FAU softball players not surprised with the loss of their season

Colby Guy, Staff Writer
April 8, 2020
While they'll make the move to their new home in the CHF, they'll have to wait until January of 2020 to play. Photo by team photographer Kim Smith.

FAU Ice Hockey Club: Stellar season comes to an end with 5-4 loss to Ole Miss

Colby Guy, Staff Writer
March 9, 2020
Playing 34 minutes, forward Jailyn Ingram continues to fill up the stat sheet scoring 16 points and collecting 12 rebounds. Photo by: Alex Liscio.

FAU Men’s Basketball: Owls win two in a row as they dominate Marshall 91-73

Colby Guy, Staff Writer
February 3, 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
While playing 26 minutes, Michael Forrest only scored two points while shooting 1-8. Photo by: Alex Liscio.

FAU men’s basketball defeats UTEP 59-56

Colby Guy, Contributing Writer
January 5, 2020
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
FAU as a whole shot 68.2% from the free throw line Sunday night against the UIC Flames. Photo by: Alex Liscio.

FAU men’s basketball team defeats UIC, advances to Hall of Fame Championship game

Colby Guy, Contributing Writer
December 2, 2019
Quarterback Chris Robison completed 21 of 39 passes for 362 yards with no touchdowns and one interception in the loss against Marshall. Photo by: Alex Liscio.

Thundering Herd ends Owls’ four-game winning streak in a 36-31 defeat

Colby Guy, Contributing Writer
October 19, 2019
Running back Malcolm Davidson ran the ball effectively against Charlotte with 83 rushing yards and two touchdowns. Photo courtesy of FAU Athletics.

FAU moves to 3-2 with a 45-27 win over Charlotte

Colby Guy, Contributing Writer
September 29, 2019
Harrison Bryant and the offense need to score more than usual if they want to level with the Buckeyes. Photo by: Alex Liscio

Analysis: The FAU Owls take on the Ohio State Buckeyes in season opener

Colby Guy, Contributing Writer
August 31, 2019
The defensive backs's goal is to be all over the field and disrupt anybody on the opposing side. Photo by: Alex Liscio

Position Preview: A look at the secondary and special teams as the season approaches.

Colby Guy, Contributing Writer
August 30, 2019
Wide receivers and defensive backs practicing drills at training camp Sunday morning. Photo by: Colby Guy

The Owls QB Battle Rages On At Sunday Morning Practice

Colby Guy, Contributing Writer
August 4, 2019
Zach Schneider records his first save for the Gulf Coast League Red Sox. Photo courtesy of FAUSports.com

FAU alum makes minor league baseball debut

Colby Guy, Contributing Writer
June 25, 2019
Lane Kiffin is entering his third season as the head coach for the Owls. Photo courtesy of FAU Media Relations

Former FSU QB Deondre Francois heading to FAU

Colby Guy, Contributing Writer
May 20, 2019
Harrison Bryant excelled as a receiver and blocker in FAU's 2019 spring game. Photo by Alexander Rodriguez.

Five things we learned from FAU football’s spring game

Colby Guy, Contributing Writer
April 14, 2019
Lane Kiffin is entering his third season as the head coach for the Owls. Photo by: Christopher Blackshear

Owls’ offensive line hopes to thrive under first-year position coach Jeff Norrid

Colby Guy, Contributing Writer
March 27, 2019
Alexander Rodriguez- Contributing Photographer

The Owls’ season ends after a heartbreaking 68-66 loss in the CIT

Colby Guy, Contributing Writer
March 22, 2019
Photo by Max Jackson

FAU sweeps Cincinnati to open 2019 season

Colby Guy, Contributing Writer
February 17, 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 tames the Bulldogs, 69-61

Colby Guy, Contributing Writer
January 31, 2019
FAU graduate forward Xavian Stapleton (4) attempts to run down court after Palm Beach Atlantic scored a two-pointer. Photo by: Alexander Rodriguez

FAU knocks off the Monarchs, 80-73

Colby Guy, Contributing Writer
January 10, 2019
FAU junior forward Jailyn Ingram (15) attempts to dunk the ball into the net during the first half of the match against Palm Beach Atlantic University. Photo by: Alexander Rodriguez

FAU stays hot with 73-62 win over Palm Beach Atlantic

Colby Guy, Contributing Writer
November 21, 2018
FAU women’s basketball head coach Jim Jabir talks next tactics with his players during a media timeout. Photo by Alex Rodriguez

FAU exterminates the Richmond Spiders, 69-55

Colby Guy, Contributing Writer
November 18, 2018
FAU junior tight end Harrison Bryant (40) attempts to run down field to score a touchdown against Old Dominion. Photo by Alexander Rodriguez

The Owls can’t complete comeback bid, fall 41-38 to North Texas

Colby Guy, Contributing Writer
November 16, 2018
FAU redshirt junior running back Kerrith Whyte Jr. (6) attempts to run down the sideline against LA Tech and narrowly misses getting tackled. Photo by: Pierce Herrmann

FAU routs rival FIU 49-14

Colby Guy, Contributing Writer
November 4, 2018
FAU quarterback Chris Robison (2) attempts to run down the field before getting tackled by three defensive Bethune-Cookman players. Photo by: Alexander Rodriguez

FAU’s passing game needs a big performance to earn a tough in-conference victory

Colby Guy, Contributing Writer
October 26, 2018
FAU quarterback Chris Robison (2) and FAU head coach Lane Kiffin have a minor discussion after the first quarter was over against Bethune Cookman. Photo by: Alexander Rodriguez

Quarterback Chris Robison throws four interceptions in 31-7 loss

Colby Guy, Contributing Writer
October 20, 2018
FAU head coach Lane Kiffin once again attracts another former NFL players son, this time being Rahsaan Lewis. Photo by: Alexander Rodriguez

The Owls look to bounce back from a tough Week 5 loss against Old Dominion this Saturday

Colby Guy, Contributing Writer
October 5, 2018
FAU redshirt sophomore QB Chris Robison reinstated with the team after receiving an indefinite suspension back in March. Photo by: Alexander Rodriguez

FAU squares off against No. 16 UCF in a highly-anticipated interstate battle tomorrow night

Colby Guy, Contributing Writer
September 20, 2018
FAU junior running back Devin Singletary (5) outruns a defensive Bethune-Cookman player before scoring a touchdown for FAU. Photo by: Alexander Rodriguez

Third and long: FAU vs. Bethune Cookman

Colby Guy, Nathan Shaller, and Zachary Weinberger
September 16, 2018
FAU junior running back Devin Singletary (5) runs with the ball from 2nd and goal to score a touchdown for FAU. Photo by: Alexander Rodriguez

Football: FAU dominates Bethune-Cookman 49-28 for second straight win

Colby Guy, Contributing Writer
September 15, 2018
Azeez Al-Shaair became FAU's all-time leading tackler with an entire season of eligibility remaining. Photo courtesy of Ralph Notaro

Five things to watch in FAU’s matchup against Air Force

Colby Guy, Contributing Writer
September 7, 2018
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Football: FAU dominated in season opener at No. 7 Oklahoma

Colby Guy, Contributing Writer
September 1, 2018
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