- FAU kicks off semester with Dunkin’ opening after delaysAfter consistent delays, Florida Atlantic University has officially opened the doors of the new Dunkin’ storefront near the S.E. Wimberly Library on Monday, just in time for the first day of class for the fall semester. FAU students have been eagerly waiting for the completion of this project since the announcement of its original projected...
- Editor’s Letter: Apology for spoiling ‘Love Island USA’ finaleFlorida Atlantic University has been in the spotlight with several alumni appearing on the TV show “Love Island.” With all the hype around the reality dating series, the University Press slipped up and spoiled the recent finale of the American franchise for some readers. Last month, Florida Atlantic University alumnus Nicolas Vansteenberghe and his partner were...
- Editor’s Letter: EIC Michael Cook hits reset, explains why the press mattersJournalists are on the frontlines of breaking news and recording history for the public. The press has historically carried out that responsibility, from muckraking to shining light on issues that would have otherwise gone untold. I believe that before the press can hold others accountable, whether that is university officials or administration, we need to...
- Rapper Sexyy Red to headline FAU’s 2025 Bonfire Music Fest“Little Miss Sexyy” will be walking down the street to FAU’s Boca Raton campus next month for the Program Board’s Bonfire Music Fest, bringing her iconic red hair and unapologetic hits, like “Get It Sexy” and “Pound Town.” One of the fastest-rising female rappers in the game, Sexyy Red, will take the stage on Sept....
- FAU alumna Antonia Laites makes history as Love Island UK’s first American winnerFor the first time in “Love Island” history, Florida Atlantic University alumna Antonia “Toni” Laites has officially been crowned the first American winner on the United Kingdom show. On Aug. 4, Laites won this season of Love Island UK alongside her partner Cacherel Mercer. This win follows that of another FAU alumnus, Nicolas Vansteenberghe, who was...
- Boca House rep criticized LGBTQ+ leader’s appointmentBoca Raton House Representative Augustin Gervasio faces criticism among House members after questioning the qualifications of newly appointed Associate Council of Student Organizations Director Olivia Catino. Gervasio vocalized against Catino’s credentials during a June 20 House of Representatives meeting, citing Catino’s involvement with the LGBTQ+ student organization Lavender Alliance. The House considered a censure, a...
- FAU police officially partner with ICE under 287(g) agreementAs of July 24, Florida Atlantic University Police Department has officially signed an agreement to be listed as a participating agency in the U.S Immigration and Customs Enforcement 287(g) program, which is a partnership that will enforce certain immigration laws on school grounds. ICE is partnering with state and local law enforcement to “identify and...
- From FAU to the TV screen: Alumnus Nicolas Vansteenberghe runner-up on ‘Love Island USA’ Season 7Editor’s note: This article contains spoilers for the show. Florida Atlantic University alumnus Nicolas “Nic” Vansteenberghe, a finalist on the seventh season of the reality TV show “Love Island USA,” was a runner-up in the competition as viewers crowned the winning couple Sunday night. Vansteenberghe is one of five known FAU alums who appeared on the...
- Men’s basketball: One FAU alumnus drafted, two others sign with NBA teamsFrom Boca Raton to the big leagues, the Florida Atlantic men’s basketball program made history with not one, not two, but three players earning spots in the 2025 NBA Draft class. Former FAU stars Johnell Davis, Alijah Martin, and Vladislav Goldin either heard their names called or signed with NBA teams on Wednesday, June 25,...
- DeSantis makes surprise visit to FAU, launches new higher ed accreditorFlorida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced Thursday that six state public university systems, including Florida, will launch a new accrediting body called the Commission for Public Higher Education to end “woke accreditation cartels” that certify educational institutions. DeSantis made the announcement during a press conference at Florida Atlantic University’s Boca Raton campus. In addition to Florida,...
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