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Zachary Weinberger, Staff Writer

Zachary Weinberger is a Staff Writer who's previously worked as the Editor-in-Chief, sports editor, and a contributing writer. His twitter is @ZachWeinberger and his email is [email protected]

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UPress Play Entertainment: Episode Three

February 22, 2021

UPress Play Sports: Episode 2

February 10, 2021

UPress Play Entertainment: Episode 1

February 8, 2021
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REVIEW: “WandaVision” is a creative breath of fresh air for the MCU

January 31, 2021
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REVIEW: “Wonder Woman 1984” is a mixed-bag

January 31, 2021
Boca Raton contains 97.3 percent of the most total cumulative positive COVID-19 cases at FAU. Photo by Alex Liscio.

FAU reaches close to 370 positive COVID-19 cases, tells students that most classes for the spring will have an option to attend virtually

December 7, 2020
The Kurt and Marilyn Wallach Institute for Holocaust and Jewish Studies will be housed in the College of Arts and Letters. Photo courtesy of College of Arts and Letters.

FAU receives $20 million gift to create an institute for Holocaust and Jewish studies

November 19, 2020
FAU Lab Coordinator Geri Mayer started working at FAU in 1997. Photo courtesy of FAU.

FAU Lab Coordinator Geri Mayer, 67, passes away from COVID-19, virtual memorial service to be held Sunday

November 14, 2020
Students can still be tested at the testing location in the FAU tech runway. Photo by Alex Liscio.

FAU community reacts to video of student spewing racist remarks

November 6, 2020
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Print: The Biggest Impact

November 3, 2020
Photo by Alex Liscio.

FAU makes revisions to the spring schedule, spring break canceled and semester to end a week early

October 21, 2020
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FAU reports over 200 positive COVID-19 cases, new system shows the virus divided by campus

October 15, 2020
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FAU reports over 100 cumulative positive COVID-19 cases

September 15, 2020
Photo by Alex Liscio.

FAU reports 42 positive COVID-19 cases in new system that updates every 30 minutes

September 9, 2020
While FAU was preparing for the 2020 season, three positive coronavirus cases halt practices for the FAU Football team. Photo by Alex Liscio.

FAU Football: Three positive COVID-19 cases pause practices until further notice

August 21, 2020
Illustration by Michelle Rodriguez.

Division of Student Affairs continues their open forums with White/Caucasian students, meeting consisted of deafening silence

July 16, 2020
While the Florida Board of Governors approved FAU's reopening plan, there is still no timetable as to when operations will resume on campus. Photo by Alex Liscio.

Florida Board of Governors approve FAU’s reopening plan for the fall semester

June 23, 2020
One of the many signs at the peaceful protest on the intersection of Glades and State Road 7 in Boca Raton. Photo by Alex Liscio.

Column: I went to a Black Lives Matter protest

June 19, 2020
Photo by Alex Liscio.

FAU Board of Trustees approve 25-page plan for reopening

June 13, 2020
FAU President John Kelly praises university's police department in a statement released Monday. Photo taken by Ryan Lynch in 2016.

President John Kelly addresses George Floyd protests, condemns violence

June 1, 2020
The team was scheduled to start spring practices on March 23 but were cancelled because of the coronavirus. Photo by Alex Liscio.

FAU will allow football players to return on campus June 8

May 27, 2020
Two players from the football team (Matthew Akuchie and John Mitchell) made the President's list while one made the Dean's list (Matt Hayball). Photo by Alex Liscio.

Student-athletes set record for highest overall GPA in FAU athletic program history

May 26, 2020
Owl alum Tyler Cameron stresses to the graduating class to not put pressure on themselves after college during a webinar Wednesday hosted by the FAU Alumni Association. Photo by Alex Liscio.

FAU alum, Bachelorette star Tyler Cameron speaks to the graduating class during virtual senior week

May 4, 2020
FAU TE Harrison Bryant joins a Cleveland Browns team that looks to improve on their 6-10 record from last season. Photo by Alex Liscio.

FAU TE Harrison Bryant drafted by the Cleveland Browns

April 25, 2020
Tight End Harrison Bryant is the first in his position not from a Power 5 conference to win the John Mackey Award. Photo by Alex Liscio.

Analysis: Harrison Bryant has a lot to work on before he reaches his full NFL potential

April 14, 2020
Through 16 games, second baseman Francisco Urbaez hit two home runs with nine RBIs while batting a .292 average. Photo by Alex Liscio.

‘A really hard pill to swallow’: FAU baseball seniors disappointed by short-lived season

April 5, 2020
Tight end John Raine will test the waters through the transfer portal as he had a career season in 2019. Photo by Alex Liscio.

FAU tight end John Raine enters the transfer portal

April 4, 2020
Conference USA, which FAU is a member, has postponed the fall season for soccer and volleyball. Photo courtesy of Conference USA.

Conference USA suspends remainder of season for spring sports

March 12, 2020
Junior outfielder Mitch Hartigan. Photo by Alex Liscio.

Junior outfielder recovers from a fastball to the face, finds success at the college level

March 9, 2020
Freshmen Marc DeGusipe made his second start of the season as he pitched three innings giving up five earned runs while striking out two in the loss to No. 6 Florida. Photo by Ashley Herman.

FAU baseball: Owls fall to No.1 Florida, defeat No. 6 Miami

March 5, 2020
Pitcher Marc DeGusipe made his first collegiate start and pitched 2.1 innings, striking out three batters, but did have three earned runs. Photo by: Alex Liscio.

FAU Baseball: Owls defeat in-state rival FGCU, 6-4

February 19, 2020
In game one of the series, sophomore third baseman B.J. Murray broke out at the plate as he racked up five RBIs on three hits, one of them being a home run. Photo by: Alex Liscio.

FAU Baseball: The Owls open the season with a series sweep over the Delaware Blue Hens

February 17, 2020
It has been an unusual first season at FAU for Taggart to say the least. Photo by: Alex Liscio.

FAU brings along 14 newcomers on National Signing Day, Coach Taggart shares his thoughts

February 6, 2020
The Kim family (shown above) is the focal point of Bong Joon-Ho's

Bong Joon-Ho’s “Parasite” talks about class inequality and it’s brilliantly done

January 23, 2020
FAU's first home game of the 2020 season will be against Stony Brook on Sept. 12. Photo by: Alex Liscio.

2020 FAU Football schedule released

January 9, 2020
Jailyn Ingram played with almost no limitations after his season ending injury last year. He played 30 minutes and scored 15 points in the win against UTSA. Photo by: Alex Liscio.

Owls open conference play, win over UTSA 79-64

January 3, 2020
New FAU head coach Willie Taggart hires most of the coaching staff as the year comes to a close. Photo by: Alex Liscio.

Taggart builds up coaching staff

December 31, 2019
With the win, FAU has recorded their second 11-win season in the last three years. Photo by: Alex Liscio.

FAU blows out SMU, 52-28, in Cheribundi Boca Raton Bowl

December 22, 2019
Jim Leavitt worked with new FAU head coach Willie Taggart when he was the defensive coordinator for the Oregon Ducks in 2017. Photo courtesy of the University of Oregon Athletics.

BREAKING: Jim Leavitt set to become new FAU defensive coordinator

December 21, 2019
The home of FAU basketball and volleyball will be now called RoofClaim.com Arena. Photo by: Alex Liscio.

FAU Basketball and Volleyball arena to be renamed after website

December 20, 2019
FAU Owls on the sidelines during a game against the UAB Blazers on Dec. 7th. Photography by Photo editor Alex Liscio.

FAU scores nine newcomers during the Early Signing period, one decommits

December 19, 2019
New FAU head coach Willie Taggart talking at his introductory press conference. Photo by: Zachary Weinberger.

FAU president, athletics director introduce new head coach Willie Taggart Thursday

December 13, 2019
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BREAKING: Former FSU head coach Willie Taggart accepts the job at FAU

December 11, 2019
Running back Malcolm Davidson ran for 128 yards on 11 carries in the Conference USA championship game Saturday. Photo by: Alex Liscio.

FAU accepts invitation to play in the Cheribundi Boca Raton Bowl against SMU

December 9, 2019
Quarterback Chris Robison was named Conference USA championship MVP as he threw for 267 yards to go along with four touchdown passes. Photo by: Alex Liscio.

FAU blows out UAB in Conference USA championship, 49-6

December 9, 2019
Lane Kiffin won his second conference title Saturday beating the UAB Blazers, 49-6. Photo by: Alex Liscio.

Lane Kiffin steps down as FAU head coach, heading to Ole Miss

December 7, 2019
Redshirt Sophomore safety Ahman Ross. Photo by Alex Liscio.

Student-athletes say profiting from their name and image is ‘overdue’

November 22, 2019
FAU protects homecourt in their home opener beating the Siena Saints by 44 points. Photo by: Zachary Weinberger

FAU women’s basketball takes care of Siena in home opener, 83-39

November 20, 2019
RB Larry McCammon III looks to continue his efforts against FIU as he scored a touchdown against Western Kentucky. Photo courtesy of FAU Athletics.

Analysis: FAU and FIU meet for the 18th annual Shula Bowl

November 9, 2019
Graduate student Cornelius Taylor scored a team-high 20 points against the Flagler Saints. Photo by: Michael Hoyos.

FAU wins season opener against the Flagler Saints, 92-81

November 6, 2019
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