Florida Atlantic University's first student-run news source.

UNIVERSITY PRESS
Florida Atlantic University's first student-run news source.

UNIVERSITY PRESS
Follow FAU's Presidential Search
Read our latest print!
Florida Atlantic University's first student-run news source.

UNIVERSITY PRESS

John DeStefano, Contributing Writer

All content by John DeStefano
Photo by Eston Parker III.

Opinion: Looking back on the 2020-21 season for women’s basketball

John DeStefano, Contributing Writer
March 23, 2021
Alexa Zaph (pictured #34) communicates with her teammates in a team huddle. Photo courtesy of Sam Roberts from Charlotte Athletics.

Women’s Basketball: Owls were unable to handle Octavia Jett-Wilson’s 42-point outburst in the 83-73 loss at Charlotte

John DeStefano, Contributing Writer
March 6, 2021
Alexa Zaph had 12 points in FAU's win over Florida Memorial. Photo Courtesy of JC Ridley.

FAU Women’s Basketball: Owls rout Lions at home, 104-73

John DeStefano, Contributing Writer
December 19, 2020
FAU graduate transfer Iggy Allen scored a career high 23 points in the loss to the Miami Hurricanes. Photo courtesy of Tessa Mortensen/Miami Hurricanes Athletics.

FAU Women’s Basketball: Owls lose their first game of the season to Miami, 73-61

John DeStefano, Contributing Writer
December 4, 2020
Allie Tylka scored a career-high 19 points in the Owls' win over UNF. Photo courtesy of JC Ridley/FAU Athletics.

FAU Women’s Basketball: Owls soar over Ospreys, 93-81

John DeStefano, Contributing Writer
December 1, 2020
Hafiz in the past three seasons collected 91 total tackles while forcing two turnovers. Photo by Alex Liscio.

FAU Football: Safety Quran Hafiz opts out of 2020 season

John DeStefano, Contributing Writer
August 9, 2020
Photo by John DeStefano

In wake of recent protests, FAU students gather to celebrate Juneteenth

John DeStefano, Contributing Writer
June 20, 2020
FAU head coach and author Tony Renzoni talk to athletes at the campus bookstore on Wednesday. Photo courtesy of FAU Softball

FAU softball coach meets fans, promotes new biography in Boca bookstore

John DeStefano, Contributing Writer
February 27, 2020
This year's game will be the 11th Super Bowl played in Miami. Photo courtesy of the NFL.

Staff Predictions: The Kansas City Chiefs and the San Francisco 49ers face off at Super Bowl LIV in Miami

Zachary Weinberger, Joseph Acosta, Jensen Jennings, John DeStefano, Trey Avant, and Colby Guy
February 2, 2020
The Owls will try to stay undefeated in bowl games against SMU today. Photo by: Alex Liscio.

Staff predictions: FAU takes on SMU in Cheribundi Boca Raton Bowl

Zachary Weinberger, Joseph Acosta, Jensen Jennings, John DeStefano, Kevin Fielder, and Trey Avant
December 21, 2019
The defense for the Owls has been a standout this season, especially cornerback Meiko Dotson who recorded two interceptions in the win against Southern Mississippi. It brings his total to eight which is the most interceptions in a single season in program history. Photo by: Alex Liscio.

Staff predictions: FAU takes on UAB in the Conference-USA championship

Zachary Weinberger, Joseph Acosta, Jensen Jennings, John DeStefano, Colby Guy, Kevin Fielder, and Trey Avant
December 7, 2019
FAU is now 1-0 in their new "Paradise Vice" uniforms. Photo by: Alex Liscio.

FAU men’s basketball team beats Holy Cross, 87-69, in the first Boca Beach Classic game

John DeStefano, Contributing Writer
November 30, 2019
In his first game back since the first week of the season against Ohio State, running back BJ Emmons carried the ball 10 times rushing for 53 yards and two touchdowns. Photo courtesy of FAU Athletics.

Owls race past UTSA Roadrunners 40-26

John DeStefano, Contributing Writer
November 24, 2019
Chris Robison was sharp Saturday night as he threw for 379 yards and five touchdowns. Photo by: Alex Liscio.

FAU rolls over Wagner, 42-7

John DeStefano, Contributing Writer
September 22, 2019
The linebacker corps for FAU looks to be led by Rashad Smith and Akileis Leroy Photo by: John DeStefano

Position Preview: Who fills in the shoes of linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair?

John DeStefano, Contributing Writer
August 30, 2019
The linebacker corps for FAU looks to be led by Rashad Smith and Akileis Leroy Photo by: John DeStefano

FAU struggles in special teams, Robison shines in QB battle in fifth day of practice

John DeStefano, Contributing Writer
August 6, 2019
Load More Stories