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Richard Pereira

Richard Pereira, Staff Writer

Richard Pereira is a staff writer, previously Sports Editor, Business Manager and News Editor, for the University Press and is majoring in business management with a minor in political science. He is a basketball and soccer fanatic, as he's all for watching them anytime. You can email him at [email protected] or tweet him @Rich26Pereira.

All content by Richard Pereira

UPress Play Sports: Episode 25

Maddox Greenberg, Richard Pereira, and Cameron Priester
May 30, 2023

UPress Play Sports: Episode 24

Maddox Greenberg, Richard Pereira, and Cameron Priester
May 24, 2023

UPress Play Sports: Episode 23

Maddox Greenberg, Richard Pereira, and Cameron Priester
May 16, 2023

UPress Play Sports: Episode 22

Maddox Greenberg, Richard Pereira, Cameron Priester, and Zachary Watts
May 9, 2023

UPressPlay Sports Vol. 3: EP 21

Richard Pereira, Cameron Priester, and Zachary Watts
April 25, 2023

UPressPlay Sports Vol. 3: EP 20

Richard Pereira, Cameron Priester, and Zachary Watts
April 18, 2023
Photo courtesy of Calvillo.

Dalia Calvillo works her way up the ranks in SG

Richard Pereira, Staff Writer
April 6, 2023

UPressPlay Sports Vol. 3: EP 19

Richard Pereira, Cameron Priester, and Zachary Watts
March 7, 2023

UPressPlay Sports Vol. 3: EP 18

Richard Pereira, Cameron Priester, and Zachary Watts
February 28, 2023
Here are the newly elected candidates: President Dalia Calvillo and Vice President Bradley Swan (right), Jupiter Governor Emma Leonardo Solorzano (top), and Boca Governor Shila Ductan (bottom), and Broward Governor Malena Lasca (left).

Unofficial SG election results: Dalia Calvillo set to become student body president

Richard Pereira, Staff Writer
February 24, 2023

UPressPlay Sports Vol. 3: EP 17

Richard Pereira, Cameron Priester, and Zachary Watts
February 14, 2023

UPressPlay Sports Vol. 3: EP 16

Richard Pereira, Cameron Priester, and Zachary Watts
February 7, 2023

UPressPlay Sports Vol. 3: EP 15

Richard Pereira, Cameron Priester, and Zachary Watts
January 31, 2023

UPressPlay Sports Vol. 3: EP 14

Richard Pereira, Cameron Priester, and Zachary Watts
January 24, 2023

UPressPlay Sports Vol. 3: EP 13

Richard Pereira, Cameron Priester, and Zachary Watts
January 17, 2023
Stacy Volnick, FAUs interim president.

Q&A with Interim President Stacy Volnick

Richard Pereira, Staff Writer
January 17, 2023

UPressPlay Sports Vol. 3: EP 12

Richard Pereira, Cameron Priester, and Zachary Watts
December 9, 2022
Sofia Galeron looks to take a shot against Kennesaw State on Dec. 2, 2022.

Women’s Basketball: Owls get past Kennesaw State 67-59

Richard Pereira, News Editor
December 3, 2022
Head coach Tom Herman speaking at his introductory press conference on Dec. 2, 2022.

FAU introduces new football head coach Tom Herman in Friday press conference

Richard Pereira, News Editor
December 3, 2022

UPressPlay Sports Vol. 3: EP 11

Richard Pereira, Cameron Priester, and Zachary Watts
November 29, 2022
Janeta Rozentale progresses the ball up the court against Southern Miss on February 27, 2021. Photo by Eston Parker III.

Women’s Basketball: Owls escape with 68-66 victory over Sacred Heart

Richard Pereira, News Editor
November 27, 2022
NKosi Perry catches the snap to start their play against WKU for their final game of the 2022 season.

FAU Football: Owls’ season ends with heartbreaking 32-31 loss in overtime to Western Kentucky

Richard Pereira, News Editor
November 26, 2022
Redshirt senior forward Janeta Rozentale driving the ball towards the basket against Binghamton on Nov. 25, 2022.

Women’s Basketball: Owls sneak past Binghamton 51-41

Richard Pereira, News Editor
November 25, 2022
Carter Boatwright (#47) showing love to Larry McCammon III after his touchdown run.

Staff Predictions: FAU prepares for Western Kentucky in season finale

Cameron Priester, Richard Pereira, Trey Avant, and Kevin Garcia
November 25, 2022

UPressPlay Sports Vol. 3: EP 10

Richard Pereira, Cameron Priester, and Zachary Watts
November 22, 2022
Latrell Jean dances over FAUs lead going into the 3rd quarter on Oct. 29, 2022.

Staff Predictions: Owls take on Middle Tennessee in hopes for bowl eligibility

Cameron Priester, Richard Pereira, Trey Avant, and Kevin Garcia
November 18, 2022
Joshua Katz responds to a comment that a student makes during his lecture.

Education students express concerns about teachers’ working conditions

Richard Pereira, News Editor
November 17, 2022
Redshirt junior guard Joiya Maddox warming up before taking on Miami on Nov. 16, 2022.

Women’s Basketball: Owls suffer 75-42 loss at Miami

Richard Pereira, News Editor
November 16, 2022

UPressPlay Sports Vol. 3: EP 9

Richard Pereira, Cameron Priester, and Zachary Watts
November 15, 2022
University Press stock photo of Janeta Rozentale.

Women’s Basketball: Owls open season with 79-62 victory at Bethune-Cookman

Richard Pereira, News Editor
November 14, 2022
Johnell Davis (#10) had 15 points, six rebounds, and two steals in the road win over UTSA on Jan. 29, 2022.

Men’s Basketball: Owls go down fighting in 80-67 defeat at Ole Miss

Richard Pereira, News Editor
November 12, 2022
The Owls takes down UAB defender together On Oct. 29, 2022.

Staff Predictions: FAU takes on FIU in 21st annual Shula Bowl

Cameron Priester, Richard Pereira, Trey Avant, and Kevin Garcia
November 11, 2022

UPressPlay Sports Vol. 3: EP 8

Richard Pereira, Cameron Priester, and Zachary Watts
November 8, 2022
Photo by Alex Liscio

FAU cancels classes in preparation for Tropical Storm Nicole

Richard Pereira, News Editor
November 8, 2022
Thelma Hermannsdottir (picture center-right) celebrates with her teammates after scoring against Charlotte in the Conference USA Semifinals on Nov. 4, 2022.

Women’s Soccer: Owls take down Charlotte 2-1, move on to C-USA Championship

Richard Pereira, News Editor
November 5, 2022
University Press stock photo of senior midfielder Nacho Alastuey.

Men’s Soccer: Owls’ season ends after 1-0 defeat at No. 22 FIU

Richard Pereira, News Editor
November 3, 2022

UPressPlay Sports Vol. 3: EP 7

Richard Pereira, Cameron Priester, and Zachary Watts
November 1, 2022
University Press stick photo of redshirt-senior midfielder Gi Krstec.

Women’s Soccer: Gi Krstec wins C-USA Midfielder of the Year

Richard Pereira, News Editor
November 1, 2022
Screenshot of the October 28 Boca House meeting via Microsoft Teams.

Boca House of Representatives appoints four members to administrative positions

Richard Pereira, News Editor
October 31, 2022
Head coach Willie Taggart posing with his players after defeating the UAB Blazers on Oct. 29, 2022.

FAU Football: Owls celebrate Halloween weekend with 24-17 win over UAB

Richard Pereira, News Editor
October 30, 2022
FAU mens soccer celebrate their victory over SMU, ranked 12th in the country, as they head to the stands to jumping to Sweet Caroline Friday night.

Men’s Soccer: Owls hold off No. 12 SMU in crucial 2-1 win

Richard Pereira, News Editor
October 29, 2022
Jaylen Joyner watching the replay showing his thoughts about a touchdown on Oct. 15, 2022.

Staff Predictions: Owls seek resounding victory against UAB

Cameron Priester, Richard Pereira, Trey Avant, and Kevin Garcia
October 28, 2022
Bri Austin taking control over the ball from FIU on Oct. 26, 2022.

Women’s Soccer: Owls take down FIU 2-0 to end regular season

Richard Pereira, News Editor
October 27, 2022

UPressPlay Sports Vol. 3: EP 6

Richard Pereira, Cameron Priester, and Zachary Watts
October 25, 2022
Boca House of Representatives appoints Darius Galloway to Ways and Means chair

Boca House of Representatives appoints Darius Galloway to Ways and Means chair

Richard Pereira, News Editor
October 24, 2022
University Press stock photo of fifth-year goalkeepr Neil Strauber.

Men’s Soccer: Owls lose third straight following 2-0 defeat at Memphis

Richard Pereira, News Editor
October 23, 2022
Teja Young showing love to fans during family weekend on Oct. 15, 2022.

Staff Predictions: Owls seek first road win this season against UTEP

Cameron Priester, Richard Pereira, Trey Avant, and Kevin Garcia
October 21, 2022
University Press stock photo of Zach Hassell.

Men’s Soccer: Owls fall 2-1 at Florida Gulf Coast

Richard Pereira, News Editor
October 19, 2022
House Speaker Dylan Hobbs-Fernie conducts the October 17 Boca House meeting via Microsoft Teams.

Boca House of Representatives confirms two members to administrative positions

Richard Pereira, News Editor
October 17, 2022
University Press stock photo of redshirt sophomore Mia Sennes.

Women’s Soccer: Late game-winner dooms Owls to 2-1 defeat against Louisiana Tech

Richard Pereira, News Editor
October 16, 2022
Redshirt junior running back Johnny Ford catches a pass while warming up for the matchup vs. Rice on Oct. 15, 2022.

FAU Football: Owls get past Rice 17-14 to keep bowl game hopes alive

Richard Pereira, News Editor
October 16, 2022
University Press stock photo of fifth-year goalkeeper Neil Strauber.

Men’s Soccer: FAU breaks down in 1-0 loss against Temple

Richard Pereira, News Editor
October 15, 2022
Photo of Jayshon Platt during the game against UCF on Sep. 17, 2022.

Staff Predictions: FAU hosts Rice in key matchup

Cameron Priester, Richard Pereira, Trey Avant, and Kevin Garcia
October 14, 2022
Dwight Toombs II trips from UCF tackle on his way to the end zone during the third quarter on Sep. 10, 2022

FAU Football: Owls are well-rested for matchup against Rice

Richard Pereira, News Editor
October 13, 2022

UPressPlay Sports Vol. 3: EP 5

Richard Pereira, Cameron Priester, and Zachary Watts
October 11, 2022
Student Government logo. Photo courtesy of SG.

Boca House of Representatives elects Isabella Feaheny as speaker pro tempore

Richard Pereira, News Editor
October 10, 2022
Blake Dean (#22) celebrates after scoring a goal against Charlotte on Oct. 9, 2022.

Men’s Soccer: Owls rally for 2-2 draw against No. 13 Charlotte

Richard Pereira, News Editor
October 10, 2022
University Press stock photo of senior defender Graeme Pratt.

Men’s Soccer: Owls fall 3-0 at No. 14 Tulsa

Richard Pereira, News Editor
October 6, 2022

UPressPlay Sports Vol. 3: EP 4

Richard Pereira, Cameron Priester, and Zachary Watts
October 4, 2022
Photo of the Boca House of Representatives meeting on Sept. 30, 2022.

Boca House of Representatives re-elect Dylan Hobbs-Fernie as house speaker

Richard Pereira, News Editor
October 3, 2022
Bri Austin (#7) dribbles the ball against Charlotte on Oct. 2, 2022.

Women’s Soccer: Owls coast to 2-0 victory over Charlotte

Richard Pereira, News Editor
October 2, 2022
University Press stock photo of graduate midfielder Blake Dean.

Men’s Soccer: Owls pick up 2-1 win at UCF

Richard Pereira, News Editor
October 2, 2022
Head Coach Willie Taggart holds front and center as the Owls wait for their grand entrance for the 2022 opening game on August 27 against Charlotte.

Staff Predictions: Owls seek first road win against North Texas

Cameron Priester, Richard Pereira, Trey Avant, and Kevin Garcia
September 30, 2022
University Press stock photo of junior midfielder Molly Setsma.

Women’s Soccer: Owls unlucky in 1-0 defeat at Rice

Richard Pereira, News Editor
September 30, 2022

UPressPlay Sports Vol. 3: EP 3

Richard Pereira, Cameron Priester, and Zachary Watts
September 27, 2022
Photo by Alex Liscio.

FAU cancels classes ahead of Hurricane Ian

Richard Pereira, News Editor
September 27, 2022
University Press stock photo of Kaylin Johnston.

Women’s Soccer: Owls struggle offensively in 1-0 defeat at UAB

Richard Pereira, News Editor
September 25, 2022
The entrance to the Breezeway at FAU. Photo by Eston Parker III.

Unofficial SG election results: Rhoda Hoods and Kaila Palmer win seats in Boca Senate, student body approves all seven amendments

Richard Pereira, News Editor
September 23, 2022
Jacob Merrifield celebrating after recovering a fumble thrown by UCF on Sep. 17, 2022.

Staff Predictions: Owls look to bounce back at Purdue

Cameron Priester, Richard Pereira, Trey Avant, and Kevin Garcia
September 23, 2022
Photo by Alex Liscio

Board of Trustees: Stacy Volnick to serve as interim president starting in 2023

Richard Pereira, News Editor
September 20, 2022
Photo courtesy of Student Government Elections Facebook

Seven amendments to appear on the ballot in Student Government election

Richard Pereira, News Editor
September 19, 2022
The Student Body Presidents Executive Assistant John Dunn (pictured standing to the left) represents Pi Kappa Alpha in its case against the Interfraternity Council during the Student Court hearing on Sept. 12, 2022.

Student Court: Interfraternity Council violated Pi Kappa Alpha’s right to due process

Richard Pereira, News Editor
September 16, 2022
Staff Predictions: Owls set to take on UCF in tough matchup

Staff Predictions: Owls set to take on UCF in tough matchup

Cameron Priester, Richard Pereira, Trey Avant, and Kevin Garcia
September 16, 2022
Zuberi Mobley takes it in as he lands another touchdown against Southeastern Louisiana.

FAU Football: Owls prepare for key matchup against UCF

Richard Pereira, News Editor
September 15, 2022

UPressPlay Sports Vol. 3: EP 2

Richard Pereira, Cameron Priester, and Zachary Watts
September 13, 2022
Boca House of Representatives reallocates $65,000 for beach parking initiative and 24-hour study center

Boca House of Representatives reallocates $65,000 for beach parking initiative and 24-hour study center

Richard Pereira, News Editor
September 12, 2022
Men’s Soccer: Owls lose third straight in 2-0 defeat at Marist

Men’s Soccer: Owls lose third straight in 2-0 defeat at Marist

Richard Pereira, News Editor
September 11, 2022
Marquice Robinson (left) and Chaz Neal (right) taking a knee before the game against Charlotte on August 27, 2022.

Staff Predictions: Owls host Southeastern Louisiana in unique matchup

Cameron Priester, Richard Pereira, Trey Avant, and Kevin Garcia
September 9, 2022
University Press stock photo of sophomore midfielder Emmy Schleifer.

Women’s Soccer: Owls break down in 3-0 loss at Memphis

Richard Pereira, News Editor
September 9, 2022
University Press stock photo graduate defender Tom Abrahamsson.

Men’s Soccer: Owls underwhelm in 2-0 loss at Army

Richard Pereira, News Editor
September 7, 2022

UPressPlay Sports Vol. 3: EP 1

Richard Pereira, Cameron Priester, and Zachary Watts
September 6, 2022
University Press stock photo of goalkeeper Neil Strauber.

Men’s Soccer: Owls struggle in 2-0 defeat against No. 23 Lipscomb

Richard Pereira, News Editor
September 4, 2022
Justin McKithen (left) and LaJohntay Wester (right) clearing the smoke as they rush the field for the opening game against Charlotte on August 27, 2022.

Staff Predictions: Owls take on Ohio in first road game of the season

Cameron Priester, Richard Pereira, Trey Avant, and Kevin Garcia
September 2, 2022
Student Government logo. Photo courtesy of SG.

Boca House of Representatives appoint Sivon Tal as associate justice

Richard Pereira, News Editor
August 30, 2022
University Press stock photo of Gi Krstec.

Women’s Soccer: Owls rally to beat USF 2-1 on the road

Richard Pereira, News Editor
August 29, 2022
Willie Taggart leads his FAU Owls onto the field.

Staff Predictions: Owls seek victory in season opener against Charlotte

Cameron Priester, Richard Pereira, and Trey Avant
August 26, 2022
Photo by Brandon Harrington

Where to park at FAU football games

Richard Pereira, News Editor
August 25, 2022
University Press stock photo of midfielder Jose Alastuey.

What to anticipate from FAU men’s soccer’s 2022 season

Richard Pereira, News Editor
August 23, 2022
FAU appoints Valery Forbes as College of Science dean

FAU appoints Valery Forbes as College of Science dean

Richard Pereira, News Editor
August 22, 2022
Graduate forward Bri Austin (#7) fires a shot that went into the net. She scored two goals in the win against Detroit Mercy on Aug. 21, 2022.

Women’s Soccer: Owls dominate Detroit Mercy in 4-0 rout

Richard Pereira, News Editor
August 21, 2022
University Press stock photo of midfielder Gi Krstec.

Women’s Soccer: Owls suffer 4-0 defeat to Alabama in season-opener

Richard Pereira, News Editor
August 19, 2022
University Press stock photo.

FAU women’s soccer announces 2022 schedule

Richard Pereira, News Editor
August 4, 2022
University Press stock photo.

FAU men’s soccer reveals 2022 schedule

Richard Pereira, News Editor
August 3, 2022
FAU names Linda Marie Golian-Lui as new library dean

FAU names Linda Marie Golian-Lui as new library dean

Richard Pereira, News Editor
July 26, 2022
Conference USA inducts Joan Joyce into Hall of Fame

Conference USA inducts Joan Joyce into Hall of Fame

Richard Pereira, News Editor
July 18, 2022
Photo by Alex Liscio.

FAU pauses national search for the next provost

Richard Pereira, News Editor
July 9, 2022
Screenshot of the June 24 Boca House meeting via Microsoft Teams.

Boca House of Representatives appoint two associate directors to Night Owls and COSO

Richard Pereira, News Editor
June 29, 2022
Screenshot of the June 17 Boca House meeting via Microsoft Teams.

Boca House of Representatives confirm three members to administrative positions

Richard Pereira, News Editor
June 22, 2022
President John Kelly to step down at the end of the calendar year

President John Kelly to step down at the end of the calendar year

Richard Pereira, News Editor
June 20, 2022
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