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Wesley Wright

Wesley Wright, Business Manager / Writer

Marketing major
Previously: Sports writer, sports editor, editor in chief
Started as sports writer
Twitter: @NotEvenWes
Outside of journalism: African-American history, education, nutritional education
All content by Wesley Wright
Illustration by Ivan Benavides

Linguistics professor Nora Erro-Peralta under federal investigation

Wesley Wright, Business Manager
April 4, 2016
The Business and Professional Women's Scholarship House, located just behind the University Village Apartments. Photo by Wesley Wright | Business Manager

Little-known housing option stresses accountability, camaraderie

Wesley Wright, Business Manager
March 22, 2016
Marleen Forkas, an FAU donor. Photo by Jeffery Tholl courtesy of FAU

Donor Marleen Forkas implicated in hiring of university employee

Wesley Wright, Business Manager
January 26, 2016
Following suit of Broward and Miami Dade counties, Palm Beach country has now decriminalized marijuana possession where people caught with under 20 grams will be subject to a $100 fine. Photo by Mohammed F. Emran | Asst. Creative Director

Palm Beach County decriminalizes marijuana

Wesley Wright, Business Manager
December 16, 2015
Photo by Max Jackson | Staff Photographer

32 cars broken into on Boca campus

Wesley Wright, Business Manager
November 20, 2015
Photo by Max Jackson | Staff Photographer

BREAKING: Woman Jumps Off Social Science Building

Wesley Wright, Business Manager
October 26, 2015
The Oxley Center, here seen as part of the set of the HBO series “Ballers.” Max Jackson | Photo Editor

Oxley Center is victim of repeated theft

Wesley Wright, Editor in Chief
June 25, 2015

Conference USA Salary Database

Wesley Wright, Editor in Chief
April 21, 2015
Max Jackson | Photo Editor

FAU reaches settlement with family of murdered escort

Wesley Wright, Editor in Chief
February 11, 2015
IG1- Eric Snow, freshman, bassist to the band performing a benefit show for cancer Friday Jan. 30th.

Weekly Web Gallery: swimming, abs, basketball, & a concert

Wesley Wright, Idalis Streat, Josh Talero, Max Jackson, Jasmine Garvey, Jessica Wilkerson, and Isabella Goris
February 2, 2015
Super Bowl XLIX Picks and Predictions

Super Bowl XLIX Picks and Predictions

Wesley Wright, Josue Simplice, Ryan Lynch, Josh Taleros, Brendan Feeney, and Ian Beausejour
January 31, 2015
Owl forward Kat Wright (13) takes a jump shot in the first half of play against the Charlotte 49ers.

Gallery: FAU Women’s Basketball victory over Charlotte

Idalis Streat, Max Jackson, and Wesley Wright
January 30, 2015
Screenshot from Youtube video.

FAU student saves life, receives national acclaim

Wesley Wright, Editor-in-chief
December 15, 2014
December 2014. Photo by Max Jackson

Group of graduating FAU students cross the stage

Wesley Wright, Editor-in-chief
December 11, 2014
President John Kelly speaks to a crowd during a TED X event in on FAU's Boca Raton campus in May 2014. Photo by Mohammed F. Emran

FAU to announce largest gift in school history Tuesday

Wesley Wright, Editor-in-chief
December 1, 2014
Mohammed F. Emran | Web Editor

Undercover Admissions

Wesley Wright, Sports Editor
November 15, 2014
Marquan Botley attacks the Harvard defense during a game last season. Photo by Max Jackson

FAU Basketball wins exhibition game over St. Thomas U

Wesley Wright and Monica Shanice Sherman
November 8, 2014
Quarterback Jaquez Johnson takes the Owl Walk before the Sept. 27 game against the University of Texas San-Antonio. Ryan Murphy | Business Manager

Look Good, Play Well

Wesley Wright, Sports Editor
October 30, 2014
Jaquez Johnson had trouble with the Marshall defense in the second half. Photo by Michelle Friswell, Creative Director

FAU remains winless on road, loses to Marshall 35-16

Wesley Wright, Sports Editor
October 25, 2014
Brandin Bryant throws Tulsa quarterback Dane Evans to the ground during a game on September 13. Photo by Michelle Friswell, Creative Designer

FAU football starters Bryant and Lozandier to miss remainder of season

Wesley Wright, Sports Editor
October 6, 2014
Defensive back Cre'von LeBlanc (7) and the FAU defense have surrendered 37.5 points per game in conference play thus far. Photo by Max Jackson

FAU Owls lose to rival Panthers 38-10

Wesley Wright, Sports Editor
October 3, 2014
Gallery: FAU v. UTSA

Gallery: FAU v. UTSA

Michelle Friswell, Ryan Murphy, Tim Murphy, Wesley Wright, and Max Jackson
September 28, 2014
Lucky Whitehead amassed 200 yards of total offense on the game. He was one of the only bright spots for the Owls, who lost 20-19 to the Wyoming Cowboys on Sept. 20. Photo by Max Jackson

FAU loses 20-19 to Wyoming on late field goal

Wesley Wright, Sports Editor
September 20, 2014
(L-R) Alex Deleon, D'Joun Smith, Damian Parms, Andrae Kirk, Christian Milstend, David Lozandier, Tony Moore, William Dukes. [Michelle Friswell | Creative Director]

Old Dogs: With just one season left, FAU football seniors reflect on their careers.

Wesley Wright, Sports Editor
September 18, 2014
Head Coach Charlie Partridge holds the team back as they get set to play Tulsa for the Owls’ home opener last year. This year's matchup will be played in Tulsa. Photo by Michelle Friswell

More than Meets the Eye: 2014 Game Predictions

Wesley Wright, Sports Editor
September 16, 2014
Jay Warren, running back, taking a handoff from QB Greg Hankerson. [Max Jackson | Photo Editor]

FAU held scoreless against Alabama, lose second consecutive game

Wesley Wright, Sports Editor
September 6, 2014
RJ Alvarez was selected with the 114th pick in the MLB Draft. He is shown here pitching during his final year with the Owls. Photo by Christine Capozziello

Former FAU baseball player RJ Alvarez called up by Padres

Wesley Wright, Sports Editor
September 3, 2014
FAU Womens Volleyball team during their introduction video before their match against McNesse on Friday, August 29th. Max Jackson | Photo Editor

FAU Volleyball wins FAU Invitational

Wesley Wright, Sports Editor
August 31, 2014
Wide receiver Lucky Whitehead scored the first (and last) Owl touchdown on a twenty yard pass from quarterback Jaquez Johnson in the first quarter. Whitehead finished with just 40 yards for the game. [ Michelle Friswell | Creative Director ]

Nebraska hangs 55 points on FAU in season opener

Wesley Wright, Sports Editor
August 30, 2014
Schnellenberger won a national championship with the Miami Hurricanes in 1983. Photo by Michelle Friswell

FAU Football to play on what will now become “Schnellenberger Field”

Wesley Wright, Sports Editor
August 21, 2014
Photo by Ryan Murphy

Greg Gantt returns from China lighter, leaner, ready to sign European contract

Wesley Wright, Sports Editor
August 21, 2014
Greg Gantt finished his FAU csreer with 1972 points. Photo courtesy of Owlpix.com

Former FAU basketball star Greg Gantt headed to China for D-League showcase

Wesley Wright, Sports Editor
July 28, 2014
Incoming freshman Traveis Graham no longer with FAU Basketball

Incoming freshman Traveis Graham no longer with FAU Basketball

Wesley Wright, Sports Editor
July 25, 2014
Should FAU sell beer in the stadium? Here are two opposing sides.

Should FAU sell beer in the stadium? Here are two opposing sides.

Lulu Ramadan and Wesley Wright
July 14, 2014
Highly touted running back Jordan Scarlett de-commits from FAU

Highly touted running back Jordan Scarlett de-commits from FAU

Wesley Wright, Sports Editor
June 27, 2014
[Photo by Ryan Murphy]

Alleged NCAA violation by FAU Basketball’s Richard Morrow puts his eligibility in danger

Wesley Wright, Sports Editor
June 9, 2014
University Park under construction [Image by Google Maps]

FAU off-campus housing complex, University Square, coming to 20th Street

Wesley Wright, Sports Editor
June 5, 2014
Image Courtesy of EA

Though NCAA settlement means FAU athletes may receive one-time payment, their eligibility is in no danger

Wesley Wright, Sports Editor
June 4, 2014
In Photos: Despite winning series versus UAB, FAU Baseball still out of 2014 C-USA Tournament

In Photos: Despite winning series versus UAB, FAU Baseball still out of 2014 C-USA Tournament

Wesley Wright, Sports Editor
May 17, 2014
Image Courtesy of FAUSports.com

FAU Basketball avoids postseason ban after release of latest academic progress rate scores, Men’s Tennis does not

Wesley Wright, Sports Editor
May 14, 2014
Randell Johnson going in for a tackle. Photo By Media Relations.

Randell Johnson becomes second Owl taken in 2014 NFL Draft, headed to the Buffalo Bills

Wesley Wright, Sports Editor
May 10, 2014
Keith Reaser played just six games of his season, before his ACL tear. Photo by Ryan Murphy

Former FAU cornerback Keith Reaser drafted to San Francisco 49ers

Wesley Wright, Sports Editor
May 10, 2014
The FAU Football stadium opened in 2011. FAU still owes around 45 million in debt on the 70 million dollar project. Photo by Michelle Friswell

FAU business partner pulls out of stadium deal

Wesley Wright, Sports Editor
May 8, 2014

FAU Baseball scores just two runs in loss to Florida Gulf Coast

Wesley Wright, Sports Editor
April 30, 2014
Pablo Bertone increased his scoring from 9.4 PPG in his junior year, to 19.0 PPG in his senior year. Photo by Sean Webster

FAU guard Pablo Bertone to pursue professional basketball opportunities in Italy

Wesley Wright, Sports Editor
April 29, 2014
Tackling the Tassle

Tackling the Tassle

Wesley Wright
April 24, 2014
Richard Morrow knifes to the rim in a Dec. 3 game versus UCF. Photo by Max Jackson

Richard Morrow and Tyler Pate expected to leave FAU Basketball, sources say

Wesley Wright
April 20, 2014
Curry is Chun's first major hire as athletic director. Photo by Max Jackson

Michael Curry introduced as newest coach of FAU Basketball

Wesley Wright, Sports Editor
April 7, 2014

Owls take series over St. Johns with 5-4 win

Wesley Wright
March 14, 2014
Max Jackson | Photo Editor Basketball head coach Mike Jarvis directs his point guard Marquan Botley during what would be one of his final games against North Texas on Feb. 23. Jarvis announced his retirement on Feb. 28.

Head basketball coach Mike Jarvis to resign at season’s end

Wesley Wright, Sports Editor
February 28, 2014

Owls lose to Tulane 72-64 in final road game of season

Wesley Wright
February 28, 2014
Kevin Alexander comes to the end of his pitching major. Alexander made a save in the 6-5 win on Feb. 23. Photo by Michelle Friswell.

FAU Baseball wins two straight games over Monmouth, takes series

Wesley Wright
February 23, 2014
Justin Raffington converts an easy dunk. Raffington scored 27 points and grabbed 6 rebounds in the 78-76 loss.

Owls lose 78-76 to North Texas, third straight loss

Wesley Wright
February 23, 2014
Lack of funding results in inadequate facilities for baseball team

Lack of funding results in inadequate facilities for baseball team

Wesley Wright
February 19, 2014

Meet the true freshmen on the FAU Baseball team

Wesley Wright, Sports Editor
February 17, 2014

Two consecutive wins give FAU Baseball series over Notre Dame

Wesley Wright
February 16, 2014

Owls lose to UTSA, split Texas road trip

Wesley Wright
February 15, 2014

FAU Women’s Basketball loses 83-77 to MTSU

Wesley Wright
February 15, 2014

Last second shot by Botley wins road game over UTEP

Wesley Wright
February 14, 2014

FAU forward Javier Lacunza out for season with shoulder injury

Wesley Wright
February 11, 2014

Lady Owls force overtime versus UAB, lose 94-91

Wesley Wright
February 6, 2014

Owls defeat Marshall 67-56 on road, improve to 8-14 on the season

Wesley Wright
February 2, 2014

Owls trail for entire game, lose to FIU 66-57

Wesley Wright
January 26, 2014

Phenomenal shooting night leads Lady Owls to easy win over Rice

Wesley Wright
January 12, 2014

FAU Men’s Basketball defeats Rice 73-68 to grab first road win of season

Wesley Wright
January 12, 2014

FAU snaps four-game losing streak with 81-47 win over Warner Southern

Wesley Wright
January 2, 2014

Owls have verbal commitment from four-star recruit Jordan Scarlett

Wesley Wright
January 2, 2014

Elon defeats FAU 67-62, the Owls’ fourth consecutive loss

Wesley Wright
December 22, 2013

Owls lose tight game to Stetson

Wesley Wright
December 20, 2013

Charlie Partridge introduced as the FAU head football coach

Wesley Wright
December 17, 2013

Charlie Partridge will become new FAU football head coach

Wesley Wright
December 15, 2013

Owls lose 66-62 in road game versus Maryland

Wesley Wright
December 14, 2013

Owls lose 81-70 to DePaul despite 30 from Pablo Bertone

Wesley Wright
December 13, 2013

Brian Wright is officially ruled out, so who will take over as FAU head coach?

Wesley Wright
December 12, 2013

Owls grab solid win over UCF behind new career high from Pablo Bertone

Wesley Wright
December 6, 2013

OPINION: FAU’s football season won’t end with a bowl game, but fans should be encouraged nonetheless

Wesley Wright
December 4, 2013

Lady Owls win fifth straight game and FAU Thanksgiving Tournament

Wesley Wright
December 2, 2013

Football Preview: Owls will handily defeat FIU on Friday, become eligible for possible bowl

Wesley Wright
November 27, 2013

Owls lose all three matchups of 2K Classic

Wesley Wright
November 24, 2013

Football Preview: Owls will win third straight game this weekend versus New Mexico State

Wesley Wright
November 22, 2013

Owls grab easy win over hapless Southern Miss squad, bowl game dream still intact

Wesley Wright
November 16, 2013

FAU men’s basketball team wins first game of season, defeats Ave Maria 86-51

Wesley Wright
November 12, 2013

Owls overmatched in 45-10 loss to Auburn

Wesley Wright
October 26, 2013

Football preview: FAU heads to Auburn for meeting with No. 11 Tigers

Wesley Wright
October 24, 2013

FAU loses 24-23 to Marshall on last-second field goal

Wesley Wright
October 12, 2013

FAU Stadium to begin hosting Boca Raton Bowl in 2014

Wesley Wright
October 11, 2013

Football preview: Owls return home for meeting with Marshall

Wesley Wright
October 10, 2013

FAU top cornerback Keith Reaser out for season with torn ACL

Wesley Wright
October 8, 2013

FAU defeats UAB, 37-23, to earn first Conference USA win

Wesley Wright
October 5, 2013

Football preview: Owls face UAB in fifth road contest of season

Wesley Wright
October 2, 2013

FAU blows eight-point fourth-quarter lead in 18-14 loss to Rice

Wesley Wright
September 28, 2013

Football preview: FAU could steal road win in first-ever meeting with Rice

Wesley Wright
September 26, 2013

Football preview: Owls look to defeat MTSU in home opener, form first winning streak since 2010

Wesley Wright
September 19, 2013

Football preview: FAU will sneak out of Tampa with upset win over USF

Wesley Wright
September 13, 2013

FAU pummelled by ECU 31-13 in Conference USA debut

Wesley Wright
September 6, 2013

Football preview: FAU will battle but fall short in Conference USA debut against ECU

Wesley Wright
September 3, 2013
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