- Construction for new residence hall on Boca Raton campus will begin soonFlorida Atlantic University has instilled a timeline to build a new seven-story residence hall on the Boca Raton campus, with construction slated to begin in spring 2025. The project aims to address the growing demand for on-campus housing by providing an additional 674 student beds. The residence hall will be located on the grassy area...
- Women’s basketball: In the battle of the Owls FAU gained their fifth victory versus Kennesaw State, 71-56Florida Atlantic women’s basketball (6-4) went back in the Elly after 12 days of not playing at home to take on the Kennesaw State University (KSU) (3-5) Owls. Coming off a two-game losing streak, FAU turned out to be the “better Owls” on Dec. 13, as they made an impressive comeback versus KSU, 71-56. “I...
- BOT approves $22 million deal to change FAU football stadium nameThe Florida-based Flagler Credit Union has secured a multi-million dollar naming rights deal, with approval from the Florida Atlantic University Board of Trustees, to rename the football stadium from “FAU Stadium” to “Flagler Credit Union Stadium.” At Tuesday’s special BOT meeting, several board members thanked everyone, both inside and out of the athletics department, who...
- FAU pitchers: Their road back to healthAll it took was one pitch. One pitch to end Kide Adetuyi’s freshman baseball season at Florida Atlantic University. On Adetuyi’s first live ball in the fall of 2023, he threw a curveball and heard a pop. The pop was his ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) tearing. The UCL is located on the inner side of...
- Carrying the weight: Disabled TA uses comedy to break teaching boundariesWhen Devin Ghaness stands up from his chair, he may only be able to stay on his feet for six seconds. Ghaness, a public speaking teaching assistant at Florida Atlantic University is physically disabled by the congenital disorder Cerebral Palsy, causing his brain to not send signals to his body quickly enough for movement. His...
- Immigration, reproductive rights among key issues for FAU students heading into Trump’s second termAs the next four years unfold, Florida Atlantic University students remain divided over the expectations for President-elect Donald J. Trump’s second term in office. Some students are optimistic about Trump’s proposed policies, while others express concern about issues like reproductive rights and immigration. These concerns and hopes reflect the focus of the United States general...
- Wrapping up the year: What FAU students hope to see under the tree (and on campus)As finals wrap up and the holiday festivities begin, students at Florida Atlantic University are starting to write Christmas lists. While students said they wanted things ranging from new technology to health and happiness, the University Press followed up by asking what they hypothetically wanted most from university officials this holiday season. Some students gave...
- FAU crime statistics reveal increase in car theft, burglary, dating violenceFlorida Atlantic University’s annual security report reveals 531 criminal offenses across the six campuses from 2021 to 2023. Incidents of motor vehicle theft, burglary and dating violence have surged compared to previous years. Under the Jeanne Clery Act, this report requires all colleges and universities to federally publish data on all reported crimes that occur...
- Men’s Basketball: Owls attains a 22-point win over Jacksonville for the MegaBowl trophyFollowing a heartbreaking buzzer-beater loss on Nov. 30, the Florida Atlantic University men’s basketball team (6-5) went on the road to Florida International University (3-6). They came out with a 10-point win over their long-standing Panther rivals. The Owls entered their home court once again on Dec. 10 to host Jacksonville University Dolphins (5-5) in...
- Living with an insulin pump: How students manage diabetes while in collegeAt just 21 years old, recent Florida Atlantic University graduate Dylan Backer was rushed into the emergency room with a blood sugar of 738, over six times the normal level. For a few weeks leading up to the incident, he was struggling to keep food and water down, resulting in physical weakness and dehydration. Doctors...
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