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Michael Cook, Editor-in-Chief

Michael Cook is a Florida Atlantic University multimedia journalism and public relations graduate. He joined the University Press in fall 2023 as a staff writer, became news editor in fall 2024, managing editor in spring 2025, and editor-in-chief for fall 2025. When he’s not wearing his reporting hat, he enjoys street photography and reading print newspapers.

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Gallery: Outgoing EIC on the power of photojournalism

Michael Cook, Editor-in-Chief
December 11, 2025

FAU eyes land for future parking garages, plans not set in stone

Michael Cook, Editor-in-Chief
December 11, 2025

FAU builds new lounge as part of Student Union makeover

Michael Cook, Editor-in-Chief
December 5, 2025

University Village: Boca Raton developers plan mixed-use project near campus

Michael Cook, Editor-in-Chief
November 19, 2025

FAU professor sues after being placed on leave over Charlie Kirk posts

Michael Cook, Editor-in-Chief
November 14, 2025

Editor’s Letter: Why the UP signed an amicus brief to defend student press freedom

Michael Cook, Editor-in-Chief
October 20, 2025

Editorial: Why the UP removed an international student writer’s name

Michael Cook, Editor-in-Chief
October 14, 2025

Owl Village: FAU BOT proposes plan for multi-development on Boca campus

Michael Cook, Editor-in-Chief
October 7, 2025

[Photo] FAUPD arrests local veterinarian for alleged restroom filming last spring, now awaiting trial

Emily Ives, Contributing Writer
October 6, 2025

‘Opinions mine’: FAU professor Karen Leader defends free speech

Michael Cook, Editor-in-Chief
September 29, 2025

FAU investigates professor Karen Leader over comments on the late Charlie Kirk

Michael Cook, Editor-in-Chief
September 14, 2025

[Photo] Football: Florida Atlantic bounces back with shutout victory over Florida A&M, 56-14

Angelina Martell, Sports Editor
September 7, 2025

Gallery: Crowd protests at FAU over ICE 287(g) program

Ariq Masud, Michael Cook, Ayden Gomez, and Mariana Stojanov
September 6, 2025

[Photo] Sexyy Red headlines FAU Bonfire Music Fest with over 3,650 tickets sold

September 6, 2025

Gallery: Sexyy Red’s 2025 Bonfire Music Fest performance

Michael Cook, Editor-in-Chief
September 6, 2025

Former FAU basketball manager faces animal cruelty charge, awaiting trial

Michael Cook, Editor-in-Chief
September 2, 2025

[Photo] FAU blocks 100+ parking spaces, students worry about future parking

Anthony Ortiz, Contributing Writer
August 28, 2025

FAU students quickly sell out Sexyy Red show, no restock

Michael Cook, Editor-in-Chief
August 20, 2025

Editor’s Letter: EIC Michael Cook hits reset, explains why the press matters

Michael Cook, Editor-in-Chief
August 18, 2025

Rapper Sexyy Red to headline FAU’s 2025 Bonfire Music Fest

Michael Cook, Editor-in-Chief
August 16, 2025

DeSantis makes surprise visit to FAU, launches new higher ed accreditor

Michael Cook, Editor-in-Chief
June 26, 2025

Gallery: Protest erupts during BOG meeting at FAU

Michael Cook, Editor-in-Chief
June 19, 2025

[Photo] FAMU community decries Marva Johnson’s appointment as president at FAU campus

Gabriela Quintero, Managing Editor
June 18, 2025

Goodbye Diversity Way: FAU renames walkway ‘Opportunity Way’

Michael Cook and Laurie Mermet
June 10, 2025

Active threat reported near FAU’s Jupiter campus, quickly cleared

Michael Cook, Editor-in-Chief
May 28, 2025

FAU tree study hub: Experts discuss tree preservation and health benefits

Michael Cook, Managing Editor
April 29, 2025

Trump administration reverses student visa revocations, including six FAU students

Michael Cook, Managing Editor
April 28, 2025

Home no more: FAU’s burrowing owls face eviction

Michael Cook, Managing Editor
April 23, 2025

[Photo] FAU’s Cru hosts a prayer night for victims of FSU shooting

Megan Bruinsma, Sports Editor
April 22, 2025

[Photo] Feathered friends: The timeline of FAU’s burrowing owl

April 21, 2025

[Photo] Long Story Short: A cafe fairytale located in the heart of Downtown Boca Raton

Faten Hamadna, Contributing Writer
April 12, 2025

Plane crash reported near FAU Boca Raton campus

Michael Cook, Managing Editor
April 11, 2025

FAU Board of Trustees waves goodbye to two departing trustees

Michael Cook, Managing Editor
April 9, 2025

[Photo] Work in progress: Opening of new full-service Dunkin’ at FAU delayed

April 4, 2025

Behind the handcuffs: Q&A with FAU Chief of Police Sean Brammer

Michael Cook, Managing Editor
March 28, 2025

Non-FAU ministry members host ‘Jesus March’ on Boca Raton campus

Michael Cook, Managing Editor
March 21, 2025

FAU dorm dryers frequently catch on fire, report shows

Michael Cook, Managing Editor
March 17, 2025

Catch flights, not frights: Guide for solo female travelers

Michael Cook, Managing Editor
March 14, 2025

Q&A with FAU President Adam Hasner

Michael Cook, Managing Editor
March 13, 2025

[Photo] FAU’s burrowing owl relocation sparks student backlash and concern

Sephora Charles, Reporter
February 17, 2025

Ceramic bowls of hope: The annual Empty Bowls event at FAU helps fight hunger

Michael Cook, Managing Editor
February 13, 2025

[Photo] FAU will evict burrowing owls from campus habitats for housing construction

Sephora Charles, Reporter
February 12, 2025

BOT names Adam Hasner as the university’s next president

Michael Cook, Managing Editor
February 10, 2025

[Photo] FAU students protest the presidential forum of finalist Adam Hasner

Reese Handley and Julius Demosthenes
February 8, 2025

FAU finalist Michael Hartline pitches to be next president

Michael Cook and Taylor Fray
February 4, 2025

[Photo] ‘A day on, not a day off’: Boca Raton community celebrates MLK day

Sephora Charles, Reporter
January 20, 2025

FAU announces finalists for next university president amid second search effort

Michael Cook, Managing Editor
January 20, 2025

FAU is calling on Owls to name the new Boca Raton residential hall

Michael Cook, Managing Editor
January 8, 2025

BOT approves $22 million deal to change FAU football stadium name

Michael Cook, Managing Editor
December 17, 2024

Carrying the weight: Disabled TA uses comedy to break teaching boundaries

Michael Cook, News Editor
December 13, 2024

FAU crime statistics reveal increase in car theft, burglary, dating violence

Michael Cook, News Editor
December 11, 2024

FAU’s safety net for homeless and former foster care youth students

Michael Cook, News Editor
December 6, 2024

The UP’s guide for voting in the general election

Michael Cook, News Editor
November 1, 2024

[Photo] FAU student reactions to Trump’s 2024 election win

Megan Bruinsma, Sports Editor
November 6, 2024

Q&A with FAU President Stacy Volnick

Sofia De La Espriella and Michael Cook
October 29, 2024

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