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    - 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...

    - Jada Strayer, Political Reporter

    Waka Flocka Flame didn’t show up to FAU’s Homecoming concert Saturday, leaving students disappointed after all the hype of his return to campus. However, no explanation has been given for the missed performance. Waka Flocka had previously performed at FAU, including appearances at Fly On Fest in 2017 and the 12th Annual Bonfire Music Fest in 2019....

    - Makai Datilus, Staff Writer

    In FAU’s 40-21 victory last Saturday against Tulsa, Caden Veltkamp left the game in the fourth quarter with an injury to his right throwing shoulder. He did not return to the game, leaving backup QB Zach Gibson to finish the game. Florida Atlantic starting quarterback Caden Veltkamp hasn’t missed a game this season. He has...

    - Ava Hilton, Copy Desk Chief

    Political science adjunct professor and current city councilman Andy Thomson is running for a more pivotal role in Boca Raton, seeking to become the next mayor. While serving as an elected member of the city council, Thomson has been volunteering in the political science department at Florida Atlantic University, teaching a course on Florida Government....

    - Kaii Thompson, Culture Reporter

    On Saturday, Florida Atlantic University announced Elijah Roberson and Tabatha Spinks as 2025 Homecoming Royals, and Jamahl Hanna and Danielle Jerkins as Soaring Royals during the Homecoming football game against the University of Tulsa’s Golden Hurricanes.  This announcement served as the end of FAU’s 2025 Homecoming week, hosted by FAU’s Student Government. From hosting fireworks...

    - Sasha Crabtree, Contributing Writer

    Florida Atlantic football (4-5, 3-3 AC) snapped its two-game losing streak with a 19-point victory against the Tulsa Golden Hurricane (2-7, 0-6 AC) in FAU’s Homecoming game on Saturday. From the start of last night’s win, FAU made it clear they weren’t leaving anything to chance.  Quarterback Caden Veltkamp threw a 47-yard touchdown to Jayshon...

    - Isaiah Sewell, Staff Writer

    The Boca House of Representatives faced a sit-in with community members protesting the 287(g) agreement that the Florida Atlantic University Police Department signed on July 24 with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement to train officers to enforce certain immigration laws on school grounds. The meeting was nearly canceled after the House failed to meet a...

    - Mikai Datilus and Anthony Ortiz

    Coming off a tough loss, Florida Atlantic football (3-5, 2-3 AC) is looking to get back in the win column against a struggling Tulsa Golden Hurricane team (2-6,0-5 AC).  Both teams look to break their current losing streaks, with FAU having lost two straight and Tulsa dropping four in a row. Tulsa, during the four-game...

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