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Elisabeth Gaffney

Elisabeth Gaffney, Editor-at-Large

Elisabeth graduated from FAU with a degree in multimedia journalism and minors in linguistics and sociology in Deccember 2024. She is a creative, kitten and coffee-loving workaholic with a love for the performing arts and storytelling. She hopes to one day work as a reporter at an established newspaper. Previously, she served as the editor-at-large and managing editor for the UP and was an MSNBC primetime intern in New York City in summer 2024.

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Living with an insulin pump: How students manage diabetes while in college

Elisabeth Gaffney, Editor-at-Large
December 9, 2024
FAU Interim President Stacy Volnick, BOT Chair Piero Bussani and BOT Vice Chair Earnie Ellison (left to right) listen as other trustees approve the position criteria during Tuesday's meeting. Screenshot courtesy of the BOT meeting livestream.

BOT approves position criteria, taking another step forward in finding FAU’s next president

Elisabeth Gaffney, Editor-at-Large
November 20, 2024
Official portrait of President Donald J. Trump, courtesy of the Library of Congress' website.

FAU reacts: Trump sweeps to power in historic White House race, key Florida amendments fail to pass

Elisabeth Gaffney and Sofia De La Espriella
November 6, 2024
An illustration created by Taylor Fray.

A political tug-of-war: Students divided between red and blue

Elisabeth Gaffney and Megan Bruinsma
November 5, 2024
Students for Life set up a table on the FAU Breezeway to advocate against Amendment 4. (Sept. 13, 2024 / Courtesy of FAU Students for Life's Instagram).

Amendment 4 puts Florida’s abortion rights in voters’ hands

Sofia De La Espriella and Elisabeth Gaffney
November 1, 2024
Alberto Hernandez answers a question at the League of Women Voters forum at Indian River State College on Oct. 16, 2024. (Photo courtesy of Hernandez)

‘We need to bring young people’: FAU student Alberto Hernandez campaigns for Florida House of Representatives

Elisabeth Gaffney, Editor-at-Large
November 1, 2024
Members of the Homecoming Court.

Meet FAU’s 2024 Homecoming Court

Elisabeth Gaffney, Editor-at-Large
October 29, 2024
Drag queen Rianna Petrone performs at FAU’s 14th annual drag show, now named “Owl Manor,” on Friday, Oct. 25 at the Carole and Barry Kaye Auditorium.

The real Homecoming queens: FAU hosts 14th annual drag show

Elisabeth Gaffney, Editor-at-Large
October 27, 2024
A student observes student Tylor Randley's photograph, "A Place Of Paradise, A Place To Find Rest," at FAU's "Housing Insecurity in Paradise" gallery event on Oct. 16.

‘Change the narrative’: Photographs reveal student struggles with housing insecurity at gallery event

Elisabeth Gaffney, Editor-at-Large
October 17, 2024
Courtesy of the Florida Atlantic University Presidential Search Committee's website.

Starting anew: FAU presidential search restarts after failed attempt

Sofia De La Espriella and Elisabeth Gaffney
October 9, 2024
Photo of the empty field where new dorms are set to be constructed.

FAU to begin construction of new residence hall in spring 2025

Elisabeth Gaffney, Editor-at-Large
October 1, 2024
Photo courtesy of Student Government Elections’ Facebook.

SG’s unofficial legislative election results show low voter turnout

Elisabeth Gaffney, Editor-at-Large
September 29, 2024
Photo courtesy of Student Government Elections’ Facebook.

What to know about FAU Student Government’s legislative elections

Elisabeth Gaffney, Editor-at-Large
September 24, 2024
Photo courtesy of Rawpixel via iStock.

FAU community reacts to university’s new poll showing Harris leading Trump

Elisabeth Gaffney, Editor-at-Large
September 20, 2024
Anthropology graduate student Sydney Worrall talks to FAU Presidential Search Committee Chair Sherry Murphy during the final Boca Raton listening session on Sept. 9.

Political influence, graduate housing hot topics at final presidential search listening session

Elisabeth Gaffney, Editor-at-Large
September 10, 2024
Search commitee Chair Sherry Murphy responds to a question posed by math instructor Robert Lubarsky.

Students noticeably absent at first presidential search listening session

Sofia De La Espriella and Elisabeth Gaffney
August 30, 2024
Peggy Gossett-Seidman speaking to the Florida House of Representatives. Courtesy of the Florida House of Representatives website.

‘One thing leads to another’: Boca Raton Rep. Peggy Gossett-Seidman’s journey from sports journalist to lawmaker

Elisabeth Gaffney, Managing Editor
April 22, 2024
Nine of the 12 Florida university student body presidents on the FSA Board of Directors in Washington D.C. in March 2024 (Photo/Dalia Calvillo, LinkedIn).

Florida Student Association (FSA): How student body presidents make Florida legislators listen

Elisabeth Gaffney, Managing Editor
March 27, 2024
The Ritter Art Gallery’s current exhibition “The Dreams of Our Fathers” showcases a mix of technology-based and traditional art as commentary on the American dream, Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2024, Elisabeth Gaffney.

Ritter Art Gallery’s exhibition highlights the broken American dream, climate change crisis

Elisabeth Gaffney, Managing Editor
February 23, 2024
Courtesy of @stefansophia2024 Instagram page

Q&A: Get to know SG 2024 presidential candidates for Boca Raton campus

Elisabeth Gaffney, Managing Editor
February 13, 2024
Board of Trustees Chair Brad Levine reacts to Governor Alan Levine's concerns at Wednesday's Board of Governors meeting. Courtesy of TheFloridaChannel.org.

FAU Board of Trustees Chair Brad Levine under fire by the Board of Governors for his latest mishap

Elisabeth Gaffney, Managing Editor
January 25, 2024
FAU Research Park sign. Photo courtesy of Alex Dolce.

Almost R1: FAU on track to reach highest research status in 2025

Elisabeth Gaffney, Managing Editor
January 22, 2024
Arab and Jewish students protest at FAU's Protest for Palestine event on Oct. 11, 2023.

Former SJP president: FAU has a history of repressing Palestinian voices

Jessica Abramsky and Elisabeth Gaffney
December 29, 2023
Official logo for the State University System of Florida's Board of Governors. Screenshot courtesy of Julie Leftheris' presentation on Dec. 14, 2023.

FAU presidential search violated regulations, BOG Inspector General recommends restart

Elisabeth Gaffney, Managing Editor
December 14, 2023
Photo courtesy of Wikimedia commons.

University official confirms no active investigation into Shawn Backer

Elisabeth Gaffney, Managing Editor
November 27, 2023
Official State University System (SUS) of Florida Board of Governors logo.

Board of Governors passes anti-DEI regulations against community wishes

Elisabeth Gaffney, Managing Editor
November 13, 2023
Headshot of Attorney General Ashley Moody.

Attorney General: Presidential Search Committee violated Florida law

Jessica Abramsky, Elisabeth Gaffney, and Sofia De La Espriella
November 2, 2023
University Village Apartments (UVA) central block and parking.

UVA water shutdowns: Angry residents petition FAU Housing for compensation

Elisabeth Gaffney, Managing Editor
October 26, 2023
Exterior of the Housing and Residential Education building

‘We have it really good here’: Compensation package is satisfactory, some RAs say

Elisabeth Gaffney, Managing Editor
October 20, 2023
Students walk down Diversity Way during the protest.

Students, faculty detail tensions at pro-Palestine protest Wednesday

Kirk Orr, Jason Steinfeld, and Elisabeth Gaffney
October 11, 2023
Barbara Feingold (middle) speaking at an FAU Board of Trustees meeting. Photo courtesy of FAU's website.

‘Proud to call Barbara my friend’: Experts say friendship between Rep. Randy Fine, Barbara Feingold complicates presidential search

Elisabeth Gaffney, Managing Editor
September 15, 2023
Top: Governor Ron DeSantis, FAU Board of Trustees Chair Brad Levine. Bottom: State University System of Florida Chancellor Ray Rodrigues, Florida State Rep. Randy Fine.

‘Politics over process’: The political side of FAU’s presidential search

Elisabeth Gaffney and Sofia De La Espriella
September 12, 2023
Barbara Feingold is the Vice Chair of the FAU Board of Trustees. Headshot courtesy of FAU Media Relations.

Vice Chair Barbara Feingold chastises Chair Brad Levine at Board of Trustees meeting Tuesday

Elisabeth Gaffney, Managing Editor
August 15, 2023
Exterior of the Schmidt Family Complex. Courtesy of HKS Architects

Connecting the dots: Breaking down FAU’s suspended presidential search

Elisabeth Gaffney, Managing Editor
July 26, 2023
FAU Foundation appoints new chair, two members

FAU Foundation appoints new chair, two members

Elisabeth Gaffney, Managing Editor
July 18, 2023
BREAKING NEWS

Board of Trustees to determine finalists for FAU’s next president by early July

Elisabeth Gaffney, Managing Editor
June 22, 2023
Ron DeSantis speaking on bills SB 258, 264, and 846 in May 2023.

FAU spokesperson says new foreign legislation will not impact campus, faculty remain silent

Elisabeth Gaffney and Sofia De La Espriella
June 20, 2023
Headshot of Shawn Backer. Courtesy of CSPD Facebook.

Former Coral Springs police officers detail alleged misconduct by Shawn Backer

Savannah Peifer and Elisabeth Gaffney
April 25, 2023
Sgt. Jessica McNeill and Senior Sgt. Devaughn Williams speaking with Atlantic High School football players about Army opportunities during lunch at their weekly table set up. Jan 12, 2023. Courtesy of Jessica McNeill.

Programming new enlistments: The evolution of U.S. Army recruiting strategies

Elisabeth Gaffney, Staff Writer
April 25, 2023
Photo courtesy of Wikimedia commons.

Crime Analysis instructor Shawn Backer under investigation

Elisabeth Gaffney, Staff Writer
April 24, 2023
Photo of the Boca House of Representatives meeting on April 21, 2023.

House of Reps passes two bills, appoints five students to new positions

Elisabeth Gaffney, Staff Writer
April 22, 2023
State University System orders ban of TikTok

State University System orders ban of TikTok

Elisabeth Gaffney, Staff Writer
April 5, 2023
House of Representatives meeting on March 31, 2023.

Boca House is providing an accessible golf cart to FAU Night Owls

Elisabeth Gaffney and Mary Rasura
April 3, 2023
Head coach Dusty May pictured during a team practice inside Eleanor R. Baldwin Arena.

Head coach Dusty May to sign contract with FAU

Elisabeth Gaffney, Staff Writer
March 31, 2023
Photo courtesy of Wikimedia commons.

FL schools ban TikTok, FAU may follow suit

Elisabeth Gaffney, Staff Writer
March 28, 2023
Left to right: Isabella Feaheny swearing in Justin Gadson, Marc Forrester and Priscila Buono.

Boca House adopts resolution against HB 999, promotes 3 members

Elisabeth Gaffney, Staff Writer
March 24, 2023
The Financial Aid Call Center for first-generation college students.

Ring ring, FAU’s student-run financial aid Hoot Line is calling!

Elisabeth Gaffney, Staff Writer
March 21, 2023
FAU Boca House of Representatives meeting on March 3, 2023.

Representative urges students to protest against DEI bill

Elisabeth Gaffney, Staff Writer
March 4, 2023
Innovation Village Apartments (IVA) are located right next to the football stadium and Schmidt Family Complex. Roughly 44% of student-athletes live on-campus.

FAU students infuriated with housing assignments

Jessica Abramsky and Elisabeth Gaffney
March 3, 2023
House of Representatives meeting on Feb. 24. 2023.

Boca House affirms student identities, combats anti-semitism

Elisabeth Gaffney, Staff Writer
February 27, 2023
Courtesy of MBC.

Branching Out with Jupiter’s Marine Biology Club

Elisabeth Gaffney, Staff Writer
February 24, 2023
COLUMN: SG needs your vote, but make sure it’s an informed one

COLUMN: SG needs your vote, but make sure it’s an informed one

Elisabeth Gaffney, Staff Writer
February 20, 2023
Azita Dotiwala, Facilities Management Budget and Planning director, presenting on screen during the House of Representatives meeting on Feb. 17, 2023.

Parking plans continue after addressed concerns at House of Reps meeting

Elisabeth Gaffney, Staff Writer
February 20, 2023
The Black Student Union is hosting events throughout the month in celebration of Black History Month.

BHM events continue through February

Elisabeth Gaffney, Staff Writer
February 9, 2023
The Black Student Union is hosting events throughout the month in celebration of Black History Month.

Events celebrating Black History Month begin Feb. 1

Elisabeth Gaffney, Staff Writer
February 1, 2023
Image of the All-Night Study Center.

All-Night Study Center to be remodeled in the coming months

Elisabeth Gaffney, Staff Writer
January 23, 2023
Adjunct professor Andy Thomson steps away from politics following electoral defeat

Adjunct professor Andy Thomson steps away from politics following electoral defeat

Elisabeth Gaffney, Staff Writer
November 30, 2022
"Owlsley's Six P's," a guide for overcoming public speaking anxiety. Among these six, the speech center has many more useful tips and tricks to help overcome public speaking.

Have speech anxiety? FAU’s Speaking Center is here to help

Elisabeth Gaffney, Staff Writer
November 22, 2022
Adjunct professor Andy Thomson running for Florida House of Representatives

Adjunct professor Andy Thomson running for Florida House of Representatives

Elisabeth Gaffney, Contributing Writer
November 4, 2022
Top row from left to right: Alexander Battle, Courtney Williams, Diamelys Vargas, and Estefano Viso. Bottom row from left to right: Fabio Cabrera, Kennedy Mckinney, Rakayyah Peters, and Ti'ana Raysor.

Meet the candidates for Homecoming Royalty

Elisabeth Gaffney, Contributing Writer
October 14, 2022
FAU students finally hyped up for the long awaited finale featuring Nelly after delays and other performances during the 2022 annual Bonfire event.

Bonfire 2022: Students left with mixed emotions

Elisabeth Gaffney, Contributing Writer
September 13, 2022
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