- FAU’s Asian Student Union hosts its annual Diwali celebrationTraditional dances, music, and saris filled Live Oak on the Boca Raton campus, as Florida Atlantic University’s Asian Student Union hosted its annual Diwali event, India’s biggest and most important holiday, bringing students together to honor South Asian culture on Thursday night. Maxine Nguyen, ASU’s president and a senior studying urban design, felt it was...
- University Press staff predict a rivalry takedown in USF’s favorAs conference play is heating up and Florida Atlantic football is starting to find its rhythm under a new staff and offense, the Owls look to keep that momentum alive as they are set to take on the University of South Florida Bulls. USF currently stands in third (2-0) in American Conference rankings, while FAU...
- FAU’s Dreamers students face financial and emotional limboAfter the brutal murder of Mateo Benson’s father at the hands of who he believes was the Mexican cartel, the Florida Atlantic University senior and his mother decided to flee Mexico for a safer life in the United States. Benson, along with other undocumented students, now face stricter immigration policies that are forcing them to...
- A sneak-peek of Florida Atlantic’s basketball teams at Paradise MadnessAt the fifth annual Paradise Madness at FAU, both the men’s and women’s basketball teams previewed what’s to come this season with a series of three contests and a men’s scrimmage at the Eleanor R. Baldwin Arena on Oct. 15, showcasing their talents for fans and setting the stage for the season ahead. Guards Haley...
- Letter to the Editor: Former UP writer’s dream cut short, leaves FAUEditor’s note: The University Press has removed the writer’s last name due to concerns about retaliation. After one year at Florida Atlantic University, I had two semesters left before I would walk the stage with my bachelor’s degree in communication studies. However, this was not the reality, as things took a turn for the worse...
- Opinion: Opportunity Way fails its non-American studentsI remember walking down what was then Diversity Way, one of the main walkways connecting the eastern and western sides of Florida Atlantic’s Boca Raton campus. The walkway wasn’t unusual: a few benches, some trees, and occasionally a guy holding up a poster for students to sign a random petition. Almost every day, I never...
- Editorial: Why the UP removed an international student writer’s name from a storyEditor’s note: For security reasons, the University Press omitted the writer’s name and the article title to avoid creating a digital trail that could identify the writer. The University Press, Florida Atlantic’s student newspaper, often finds its inbox filled with inquiries to pull stories or redact names from published articles. Editors typically say “no” after...
- ‘FAU Pisser’: Anonymous individual joins viral ‘university pisser’ social media trendA viral social media trend known as the “University Pisser” has made its way to Florida Atlantic University, spawning the “FAU Pisser.” However, the individual remains unidentified, and the trend itself involves students posting videos of someone allegedly urinating on campus landmarks. The FAU Pisser has posted multiple videos in different locations, such as the...
- Football: Florida Atlantic picks up 53-33 win against UAB, their second straight victoryFlorida Atlantic football (3-3, 2-1 AC) gained its second consecutive win with a 53-33 victory against the University of Alabama at Birmingham (2-4, 0-3 AC) at home, behind four sacks, explosive plays, and three rushing touchdowns. Head Coach Zach Kittley was impressed with the team’s performance, sharing his thoughts on their overall performance this season....
- Women’s Basketball: Owls embrace fresh start at Media DayFlorida Atlantic Women’s basketball set the stage for the 2025-26 season at Media Day at the Eleanor R. Baldwin Arena on Oct. 8. Head Coach LeAnn Freeland spoke to the media on Wednesday afternoon ahead of her inaugural season, followed by graduate student and NSU transfer Jess Moors and graduate student Ta’Ziah Jenks, who shared...
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