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Alexander Rodriguez

Alexander Rodriguez , Staff Writer

Alexander is a senior multimedia studies major who’s previously worked as the photo editor and news editor. He currently has his own photography company called AARodriguez Photography. Alex is interested in a communication job but will accept any job that requires writing a story. Follow his photography page @aarodriguezphotography.

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While the average age of an FAU student is 24, the student body is made up of both high school students and those over 30. Illustration by Joey Sena

A look at the diverse age range of FAU’s student body

Alexander Rodriguez, Staff Writer
October 18, 2018
FAU redshirt freshman quarterback Chris Robison (2) decides where to throw the football before being tackled by the Air Force defense. Photo by Alexander Rodriguez

[Photo] FAU shines in home opener against Air Force

Zachary Weinberger, Contributing Writer
September 8, 2018
The man in blue played the role of one of two active school shooters. He threw a fake flash grenade after exiting the vehicle then headed toward FAU High School. Photo by Alexander Rodriguez

FAU police prepare for possible active shooter with Boca campus drill

Alexander Rodriguez, Features Editor
June 27, 2018
A U.S. Navy aircraft carrier. With FAU's help, the navy plans on building unmanned versions of these "motherships." Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons

US Navy grants FAU $1.25 million to research driverless ships

Alexander Rodriguez, Features Editor
June 14, 2018
Bret Danilowicz, provost and vice president of academic affairs, in 2018. Photo by Alexander Rodriguez

Provost search ends, new hire will oversee FAU’s 10 colleges

Alexander Rodriguez, Features Editor
May 30, 2018
A view of Florida from space. Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons

Florida could be hit with another “major hurricane”

Alexander Rodriguez, Features Editor
May 28, 2018
Provost candidate Sacha Kopp speaks with a faculty member in the Administration Building conference room. Photo by Alexander Rodriguez

FAU’s three provost candidates talk what they plan to improve

Alexander Rodriguez, News Editor
May 8, 2018
Student Activities and Involvement Director Donald Van Pelt. Alexander Rodriguez | News Editor

Q&A: Student Government adviser weighs in on the special election

Alexander Rodriguez, News Editor
April 30, 2018
Photo by Tony Harp, U.S. Air National Guard

Charisma and narcissism gets votes, study shows

Alexander Rodriguez, News Editor
April 26, 2018
Gallery: FAU Football spring practice game

Gallery: FAU Football spring practice game

Alexander Rodriguez and Pierce Herrmann
April 21, 2018
Lead Planner for Hanbury Scott Miller spoke with sophomore neuroscience and behavior major Megan Caudle about where she spends most of her time at FAU. Alexander Rodriguez | News Editor

FAU community wants more parking, bowling alley

Alexander Rodriguez and Hope Dean
April 20, 2018
Photo courtesy of World Bank/ Creative Commons

Office of Diversity and Multicultural Affairs hosts LGBT resource fair

Alexander Rodriguez, News Editor
April 18, 2018
Delta Phi Epsilon led the walk through the Housing Lawn and toward the east side of campus for the annual Out of the Darkness campus walk. Alexander Rodriguez | News Editor

Suicide prevention organization hosts third annual walk

Alexander Rodriguez, News Editor
April 1, 2018
Construction workers stand on the future site of the Schmidt Family Complex near the FAU Stadium. Joshua Giron | Photo Editor

A rundown of the Schmidt Family Complex’s initial construction

Alexander Rodriguez, News Editor
March 28, 2018
College of Nursing students and faculty gather around Florida Democratic Senator Kevin Rader (middle) and Boca Raton Councilwoman Andrea Levine O’Rourke (blue center left) after the forum ended. Alexander Rodriguez | News Editor

Florida politicians visit FAU to discuss mental health, opioid addiction

Alexander Rodriguez, News Editor
March 21, 2018
College of Business poll finds Floridians want stricter gun laws

College of Business poll finds Floridians want stricter gun laws

Alexander Rodriguez, News Editor
March 8, 2018
The view coming off the new I-95 southbound exit that will lead drivers either west or east on Spanish River Boulevard or toward FAU and FAU Stadium. Alexander Rodriguez | Photo Editor

I-95 southbound exit to FAU opens

Alexander Rodriguez, News Editor
March 3, 2018
Flyer courtesy of FAU Program Board.

Camila Cabello, SZA considered for Fly On Music Fest

Alexander Rodriguez, News Editor
February 25, 2018
Joshua Giron | Photo Editor

Despite tobacco-free initiative, students still smoke on Boca campus

Alexander Rodriguez, News Editor
February 18, 2018
22-year-old graduate student Tori Sletzer, left, holds her friend Taylor Miller, a junior elementary education major, right, during a prayer at the candlelight vigil. Both students attended Marjory Douglas High School and knew the football coach, Aaron Feis, who died shielding other students from gunfire. | Alexander Rodriguez

FAU College Democrats honor victims of Parkland shooting

Alexander Rodriguez, News Editor
February 17, 2018
Photo courtesy of Wikimedia.

‘Tragedy in our community’

Alexander Rodriguez, News Editor
February 16, 2018
Boca Mayor Susan Haynie speaks to Student Government members in the Boca campus House Chambers. Alexander Rodriguez | News Editor

Boca mayor visits campus, talks Student Government mental health initiative

Alexander Rodriguez, News Editor
February 14, 2018
Photo by Tony Harp, U.S. Air National Guard

College of Business poll finds Floridians split on DACA, border wall

Alexander Rodriguez, News Editor
February 13, 2018
On Thursday evening, a new club organization, FAU NOW, held signs that read “End Voter Suppression,” “Respect Women of Color,” etc. The club held their first general body meeting to educate and inform women on the feminist movement and recent topics about women circulating across the nation. Alexander Rodriguez | News Editor

New campus chapter discusses feminism, sexual assault

Alexander Rodriguez, News Editor
February 6, 2018
Courtesy of Wikimedia

Trump to host FAU pep band

Alexander Rodriguez, News Editor
February 4, 2018
Jennifer Berman, assistant director for internships and account manager for Disney College Program, holds her mickey mouse ears and the certificate from Disney that says FAU is a “distinguished college institute” when it comes to hiring FAU students for the program. | Alexander Rodriguez

Career Center hosts Disney College Program info session

Alexander Rodriguez, News Editor
January 28, 2018
A Parking and Transportation Services vehicle.

License plate recognition technology to replace parking decals

Alexander Rodriguez, News Editor
January 27, 2018
Gallery: Trump Tax Town Hall

Gallery: Trump Tax Town Hall

Alexander Rodriguez and Violet Castano
January 25, 2018
Gallery: FAU Men's Basketball Versus Old Dominion

Gallery: FAU Men’s Basketball Versus Old Dominion

Alexander Rodriguez, Senior Photographer
January 20, 2018
Gallery: FAU Men's Basketball Versus Middle Tennessee

Gallery: FAU Men’s Basketball Versus Middle Tennessee

Joshua Giron and Alexander Rodriguez
January 6, 2018
Gallery: FAU Football Wins Cheribundi Boca Raton Bowl over Akron

Gallery: FAU Football Wins Cheribundi Boca Raton Bowl over Akron

Alexander Rodriguez, Photo Editor
December 20, 2017

[Video] Gallery: FAU President John Kelly and ‘special guest’ fly between campuses in private helicopter

Alexander Rodriguez, Photo Editor
December 11, 2017
Gallery: FAU Men's Basketball Versus Webber International

Gallery: FAU Men’s Basketball Versus Webber International

Alexander Rodriguez, Photo Editor
December 10, 2017
Gallery: FAU Football Wins Conference USA Championship over North Texas

Gallery: FAU Football Wins Conference USA Championship over North Texas

Alexander Rodriguez, Joshua Giron, Lauren Sopourn, and Pierce Herrmann
December 2, 2017

[Video] Gallery: Student Government and Pets In Danger host ‘Furry Fuzzy’

Alexander Rodriguez, Photo Editor
December 1, 2017
Gallery: FAU Football Versus FIU

Gallery: FAU Football Versus FIU

Alexander Rodriguez, Joshua Giron, and Pierce Herrmann
November 19, 2017
Gallery: FAU Student Government hosts "Beat FIU" Pep Rally

Gallery: FAU Student Government hosts “Beat FIU” Pep Rally

Alexander Rodriguez, Photo Editor
November 17, 2017
Gallery: FAU Men's Basketball Versus Edward Waters

Gallery: FAU Men’s Basketball Versus Edward Waters

Alexander Rodriguez and Joshua Giron
November 16, 2017
Gallery: FAU Men's Basketball Versus Lynn University

Gallery: FAU Men’s Basketball Versus Lynn University

Alexander Rodriguez, Photo Editor
November 4, 2017
Gallery: FAU Women's Basketball Versus Lynn University

Gallery: FAU Women’s Basketball Versus Lynn University

Alexander Rodriguez, Photo Editor
November 4, 2017
Gallery: FAU Football Versus Marshall

Gallery: FAU Football Versus Marshall

Alexander Rodriguez, Matthew Quick, and Lauren Sopourn
November 3, 2017
Gallery: FAU Women's Soccer Versus North Texas

Gallery: FAU Women’s Soccer Versus North Texas

Alexander Rodriguez, Photo Editor
November 3, 2017

National Eating Disorder Association hosts first-ever walk on Boca campus

Alexander Rodriguez, Photo Editor
October 30, 2017
Gallery: Football Versus North Texas

Gallery: Football Versus North Texas

Alexander Rodriguez, Joshua Giron, and Lauren Sopourn
October 21, 2017
FAU sophomore running back Devin Singletary (5) is seen congratulating his teammates after scoring a touchdown against Middle Tennessee. Singletary scored four rushing touchdowns on the night versus Middle Tennessee Last week. Alexander Rodriguez | Photo Editor

Gallery: Football versus Middle Tennessee

Alexander Rodriguez and Joshua Giron
September 30, 2017
Celeste Andrews collects a trivia answer from one of the "fake news" game participants. Alexander Rodriguez | Photo Editor

Florida Pro chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists holds ‘fake news’ game show on Boca campus

Alexander Rodriguez, Photo Editor
September 21, 2017
Gallery: Football versus Bethune-Cookman

Gallery: Football versus Bethune-Cookman

Alexander Rodriguez, Joshua Giron, and Lauren Sopourn
September 17, 2017
Gallery: Football versus Navy

Gallery: Football versus Navy

Alexander Rodriguez, Photo Editor
September 2, 2017
Students march down Diversity Way to honor the victims of the Charlottesville protest. Students holding the banner pictured from left to right: student body Governor Der’Resha Bastien, Jordan Bowles, Jacqueline LaBayne, Marek Madro and Khalia Moore. Photo by Alex Rodriguez | Photo Editor

Gallery: FAU NAACP chapter holds Charlottesville solidarity march

Thomas Chiles and Alexander Rodriguez
August 22, 2017
Gallery: FAU Women's Soccer versus the Florida Gators

Gallery: FAU Women’s Soccer versus the Florida Gators

Alexander Rodriguez, Photo Editor
August 19, 2017
A sign that reads "Down with dictatorship" in Spanish is removed by an event supervisor during the match between Venezuela and Ecuador. Photo by Alexander Rodriguez

Venezuelan soccer fans have anti-dictatorship signs removed by FAU police

Alexander Rodriguez, Photo Editor
June 11, 2017
Gallery: Venezuela versus Ecuador

Gallery: Venezuela versus Ecuador

Alexander Rodriguez, Photo Editor
June 9, 2017
Ecuadorian player Eduar Preciado (7) tries to fend off Venezuelan player Yordan Osorio (18) during the second half of the match at FAU Stadium Thursday. Alexander Rodriguez | Photo Editor

International Soccer: Venezuela and Ecuador play to a tie at FAU Stadium

Alexander Rodriguez, Photo Editor
June 9, 2017
Gallery: Spring Football Game 2017

Gallery: Spring Football Game 2017

Ryan Lynch and Alexander Rodriguez
April 22, 2017
Gallery: Fly On Festival

Gallery: Fly On Festival

Alexander Rodriguez, Contributing Photographer
April 13, 2017
Front entrance sign to University Village Apartments.

[Photo] UVA residents complain about pest, mold problems, despite recent renovations

Nate Nkumbu, Contributing Writer
March 31, 2017
Gallery: Pi Day at FAU

Gallery: Pi Day at FAU

Alexander Rodriguez, Contributing Photographer
March 14, 2017
Hundreds of participants came out to the Stand Among Friends seventh annual emb(race) event. Alexander Rodriguez | Contributing Photographer

Nonprofit hosts annual 5K at FAU

Alexander Rodriguez, Contributing Writer
February 13, 2017
Junior Sasha Cedeno (15) attempts to block opponent player MaKayla Timmons (2). Alexander Rodriguez | Contributing Photographer

Gallery: Women’s basketball versus Old Dominion

Alexander Rodriguez, Contributing Photographer
February 5, 2017
Nicholas George, member of the Mandalorian Mercs Costume Club aims toward another player. Alexander Rodriguez | Contributing Photographer

Gallery: Star Wars Night

Alexander Rodriguez, Contributing Photographer
January 26, 2017
Nicholas George, member of the Mandalorian Mercs Costume Club rushes the opposing team in laser tag. Alexander Rodriguez | Contributing Photographer

Star Wars fans come together for an evening of activities

Alexander Rodriguez, Contributing Writer
January 26, 2017
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