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Ross Mellman

Ross Mellman, Managing Editor

Ross is a senior political science major who previously worked as a contributing writer and the opinions editor. He is also a pre-med student, and his goal of writing is to protect free speech and always be an advocate for those who cannot represent themselves. 

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Photo Courtesy of FAU SG Facebook

Women are a minority in many positions of Student Government

Ross Mellman, Managing Editor
March 26, 2019
Photo of Glitch Bar courtesy of their Facebook

Places to check out during the break

Sophie Siegel and Ross Mellman
March 14, 2019
Captain Shantel Glass salutes the flag. He is a military science professor at FAU. Photo by Alex Rodriguez

An army captain could be your next teacher

Ross Mellman, Managing Editor
February 21, 2019
FAU holds the WeLead conference in the Spring semester. Illustration by Joey Sena

Opinion: FAU should stop forcing student organizations to attend their ‘leadership’ conferences

Ross Mellman, Managing Editor
January 23, 2019
Ron DeSantis wants to protect citizens' rights to bear arms and plans to lower taxes across the state, should he win the election. Photo courtesy of Flickr

Opinion: Don’t lose your freedoms  — vote for Ron DeSantis

Ross Mellman, Opinion Editor
November 2, 2018
Flags advertising different candidates and amendments have been placed near the Housing office, where community members are now able to vote ahead of the Nov. 6 general election. Photo by Violet Castano

Early voting site opens on Boca campus, draws almost 100 people

Ross Mellman, Opinion Editor
October 23, 2018
Above is Brett Kavanaugh's Yale yearbook photo. Two of the sexual misconduct allegations took place during high school parties, while the other was in a university dorm, according to the accusers. Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons

Should the allegations against Brett Kavanaugh be ignored?

Ross Mellman, Sophie Siegel, Michaelangelo Hamilton, and Elyscia Saint-Hilaire
October 5, 2018
Illustration by Dan Bartholomew

Opinion: Sanctuary cities endanger American citizens

Ross Mellman, Opinion Editor
September 18, 2018
Students get to graduate two days after "credible threat" evacuated the planned ceremony. Photo courtesy of Ross Mellman.

Rescheduled ceremony sees out-of-state, international students graduate

Ross Mellman, Opinion Editor
August 11, 2018
Photo courtesy of Pixabay

Opinion: Boca House of Representatives’ ‘Mental Health Awareness Day’ was a missed opportunity

Ross Mellman, Contributing Writer
January 24, 2018
Illustration by Ivan Benavides

Opinion: Leftist leaders’ hypocritical policies endanger their own people

Ross Mellman, Contributing Writer
October 5, 2017
FAU’s mascot Owlsley helps the opening act, hip-hop violinist Josh Vietti, get the crowd dancing during his performance. Joshua Giron | contributing photographer.

Tenth annual bonfire goes off without a hitch

Ross Mellman and Thomas Chiles
September 1, 2017
Rapper Yung Joc performs on the USS Dwight D. Eisenhower aircraft carrier. Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons

Rapper Yung Joc to headline bonfire concert

Ross Mellman and Benjamin Paley
August 30, 2017
A lifeguard station at the north end of Spanish River Beach. Alexander Rodriguez | Photo Editor

A rundown of the beaches near the Boca campus

Ross Mellman, Contributing Writer
August 26, 2017
A rundown of the beaches near the Boca campus

A rundown of the beaches near the Boca campus

Ross Mellman, Contributing Writer
August 21, 2017
FAU's College of Business on the Boca Raton campus. Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons.

College of Business study finds bank law changes could save US billions

Tyler Gidseg and Ross Mellman
July 27, 2017
Illustration by Ivan Benavides

Opinion: The Trump Era garners new hope for America’s future

Ross Mellman, Contributing Writer
May 27, 2017
Photo courtesy of New York Grilled Cheese Co. Facebook page

New York Grilled Cheese Co. to fundraise for FAU’s OwlThon

Ross Mellman, Contributing Writer
April 11, 2017
Map of US sanctuary cities courtesy of Wikipedia.

Opinions: Students give contrasting takes on sanctuary cities

Ross Mellman and Benjamin Paley
March 23, 2017
Photo courtesy of Sage Publishing.

Political science essay contest offers cash prizes for best entries

Ross Mellman, Contributing Writer
February 20, 2017
Photo courtesy of College Choice.

FAU makes national top 50 list for best online nursing programs

Ross Mellman, Contributing Writer
February 12, 2017
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