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    - Michael Cook, Editor-in-Chief

    Developers have their eyes on a 77-acre patch of land adjacent to Interstate 95 near the Spanish River Boulevard entrance on Florida Atlantic University’s north side of campus for a massive mixed-use development project. Boca Raton-based developer Penn-Florida Co. plans to execute the University Village project, which is not affiliated with FAU and will include...

    - Julius Demosthenes, Staff Writer

    Florida Atlantic University’s Board of Trustees approved two major items during its Nov. 18 meeting: a 15% increase in tuition for non-resident students and the establishment of rental rates for the university’s newest residence hall, Talon Hall, which is set to open next fall. Trustees voted to approve amendments to Regulation 8.001, which governs tuition,...

    - Jada Strayer, Political Reporter

    According to a LinkedIn post by finance professor Rebel Cole, Florida Atlantic University reinstated him on Tuesday after more than eight weeks of paid administrative leave, which began on Sept. 15.  The leave followed social media posts he made related to conservative activist Charlie Kirk, who was fatally shot on Sept. 10 at Utah Valley...

    - Kaii Thompson, Culture Reporter

    Hurricane Melissa, the third-most intense Atlantic hurricane, devastated the lives of Jamaican citizens on Oct. 28 after making landfall. To help, organizations on Florida Atlantic University’s Boca Raton campus put together a drive to donate essentials to those affected. FAU’s Jamaican Student Association and the university’s police department have started their own drives to collect...

    - David Hoyos, Staff Writer

    After two weeks without playing at home, Florida Atlantic men’s basketball returned to action on Monday night with a 92–63 win over Coastal Georgia at the Eleanor R. Baldwin Arena.  The Owls (3-1) looked refreshed and in rhythm, delivering one of their most complete performances of the early season. Coastal Georgia, meanwhile, fell to 3-5...

    - David Hoyos, Staff Writer

    Florida Atlantic men’s soccer secured one of the biggest victories in program history on Friday night, winning the American Athletic Conference Championship with a dramatic 3–2 comeback over Florida International University in Charlotte, N.C.  With the win, the Owls improved their overall record to 12-3-2, completing a historic season after already claiming the regular-season title....

    - Mikai Datilus, Staff Writer

    Florida Atlantic football (4-6, 3-4 AAC) will have to win its final two games to be bowl eligible, as the Owls picked up their sixth loss of the year on the road against Tulane (8-2, 5-1 AAC), 35-24.  FAU quarterback Caden Veltkamp threw for a season-high 375 yards and two touchdowns. He also had 39...

    - Michael Cook, Editor-in-Chief

    Just months ago, FAU placed three professors on paid administrative leave over social-media posts related to conservative activist Charlie Kirk, who was fatally shot at Utah Valley University on Sept. 10. Now, one of the professors on leave is taking legal action against university officials, citing a violation of his free speech rights.  On Wednesday,...

    - Anthony Ortiz and Morgan Larkins

    Breaking the two-game losing streak last week, Florida Atlantic football (4-5, 3-3 AC) is now traveling to Yulman Stadium to face the Tulane Green Wave (7-2, 4-1 AC) and keep their bowl game chances alive. Even with the 40-21 win last week against Tulsa (2-7, 0-6 AC), there was concern that starting quarterback Caden Veltkamp...

    - Angelina Martell, Sports Editor

    Who gives a “hoot” about mascots and their appearances? A lot of people, apparently, enough to think two burrowing owls from Boca Raton are sexy. Owlsley the Owl and Hoot the Owl were named the 20th and 21st sexiest mascots in college football, according to a report from BetUS. The lighthearted ranking evaluates college mascots...

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