- ‘We never knew about a fee’: FAU students respond to shuttle service feesFor many Florida Atlantic University students, the campus shuttle is a convenient way to get around. But for others who never use it, the mandatory $76.90 Transportation Access Fee (TAF) feels like an unnecessary expense — one they can’t opt out of. The University Press asked 56 students on the Breezeway in February about the...
- SG Boca House passes bills for opioid overdose awareness, blocks bill increasing electric car charging spotsThe Boca House of Representatives met on March 28 to discuss multiple bills brought before the House. A bill supplying opioid overdose training and medicine was passed alongside a bill renaming “Multicultural Programming” to “Global Programming.” However, the House blocked a bill providing more electric charging stations on campus for electric vehicles. The bills debated...
- Behind the handcuffs: Q&A with FAU Chief of Police Sean BrammerSean Brammer has served in blue for the Florida Atlantic University Police Department since 2006. However, his law enforcement experience dates back to 1997, when he began working for the Florida Highway Patrol. He worked his way up the ranks at FAU and became the Chief of Police in 2017. In a phone interview with...
- Football: Former FAU players showcase their talents at Pro DayFlorida Atlantic football hosted its annual Pro Day, where 15 former FAU players returned to their old camping grounds hoping to impress some National Football League (NFL) scouts, at the Flager Credit Union Stadium on March 25. Pro Day is more than just a day full of drills; it is an opportunity for college athletes...
- Women’s Basketball: Head Coach Jennifer Sullivan departs for assistant coach position at MissouriJennifer Sullivan officially stepped down as women’s basketball head coach at Florida Florida Atlantic University on March 25, according to an announcement made by FAU athletics. The Owls assistant coach Jessica Jackson has been named FAU’s interim head coach while the athletics department conducts a national search for Sullivan’s replacement. Sullivan has decided to accept...
- Booked and busy: FAU entrepreneurs share their success stories in rigid industryFrom startups to established companies, 17% of recent college graduates in America are business owners, according to a survey from 2022. As entrepreneurship continues to evolve, students and graduates make their mark in various industries with businesses that reflect passion and purpose. Among them are five Florida Atlantic University students and alumni — Woodline Joseph,...
- Baseball: Florida Atlantic goes 2-1 in their first conference series of the season against RiceOn March 21-23, the Florida Atlantic University Owls baseball team (19-5, 2-1 AAC) hosted the Rice University Owls (5-19, 1-2 AAC) for their first AAC series of the season. When the teams faced off last season on May 10-11, FAU went 1-2, losing games one and three of the series and winning the second. Game...
- No scooters indoors: FAU’s new policy frustrates studentsFlorida Atlantic University’s new ban on electronic transportation devices in residence halls has frustrated many students, arguing it creates unnecessary burdens. Announced by the Department of Housing and Residential Education in the Summer 2024 Move-In Guide, the policy was enacted to prevent safety hazards and property damage, according to the 2024-2025 Community Guide. However, the...
- Marching Owls: How the FAU band prepares preflightIf you have ever attended a Florida Atlantic University football game, there is an electric atmosphere of hyped-up fans and players — and a key part behind this energy is the Florida Atlantic Marching Owls. The man behind the magic is Marc Decker, the associate director of bands and an associate professor of music at...
- Non-FAU ministry members host ‘Jesus March’ on Boca Raton campusNon-Florida Atlantic University individuals marched at the Boca Raton campus on March 20 as part of the “Jesus March Tour,” held by Revival Florida, a Christian ministry based in Port Saint Lucie, Fla. FAU was the first stop, where the ministry aimed to fill the campus with evangelism to spread Christianity, a religion based on...
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