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Coronavirus Columns: Coronavirus is ruining my trips to Walmart

April 3, 2020

Just two weeks ago, I didn’t have to worry about catching a deadly virus while picking up a candle.

Boca governor encourages students to attend online programming

April 3, 2020

Student body Gov. Alex Zand and his administrative cabinet provided students with updates on programming via Instagram Live.

The UP wants to hear your coronavirus stories

April 2, 2020

Lost a job? Sad about graduation? Had a terrible class on Zoom? However you’ve been impacted by coronavirus, we want to hear about it.

Transgender activist talks about what transitioning was like in Israel

March 31, 2020

FAU’s Owls for Israel and National Organization for Women chapters hosted an online event featuring transgender activist Michael Alroy.

Board of Trustees votes to refund students’ housing, meal plans

March 31, 2020

The refunds will cost up to $8.5 million and will be issued directly back to students’ accounts on April 17.

Longtime FAU store closes due to coronavirus hardships

March 27, 2020

It’s Owl Time is a local business solely dedicated to selling FAU merchandise. In May, it’s set to close its doors after selling for seven years.

FAU implements pass/fail grading system for ‘most’ degrees

March 25, 2020

On Wednesday, the Office of Provost sent out an email detailing a plan for students to choose a pass/fail option for the rest of the semester for classes.

Gallery: FAU during coronavirus

March 21, 2020

With hardly any students left at FAU, take a look at what some of the most-populated spots on campus look like now.

Here’s what’s been canceled or postponed at FAU due to COVID-19

March 20, 2020

FAU has canceled or postponed every event happening on campus until after the spring semester due to COVID-19, following state mandates.

Opinion: I attended an NYC convention in the middle of a pandemic

March 19, 2020

An annual college media convention was supposed to be an informative and exciting weekend. Instead, the city was dead and many presenters bailed.

FAU student creates petition for pass or fail grading option

March 18, 2020

In less than 24 hours, the petition has gained over 3,000 signatures and students from other Florida schools are doing the same.

First FAU student tests positive for coronavirus, graduation canceled

March 17, 2020

On Tuesday, FAU and the Florida Board of Governors announced that FAU has its first case of coronavirus, classes will remain online for the rest of the semester and graduation has been canceled.

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