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OCT. 14, 2014 | VOL. 16 # 5
Homecoming Special Issue There’s a parade, a concert, charity events and more. Here's a new look at the old tradition of Homecoming.
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Special Issue Editors Emily Creighton Johan Sebastian
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Students will have to pay to see Jay Sean and T-Pain for the Owl Prowl Concert this year.
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ASSOCIATE EDITOR - Emily Bloch COPY DESK CHIEF - Carissa Giard ASSISTANT COPY DESK CHIEF - Cristina Solorzano
The Wayans brothers are performing during Homecoming week, with students excited for the duo.
NEWS EDITOR - Jillian Melero SPORTS EDITOR - Wesley Wright PHOTO EDITOR - Max Jackson
Photo by Ryan Murphy
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SCIENCE EDITOR - Andrew Fraieli
FAU’s Homecoming Committee prepares for its eighth annual Homecoming parade and talks about the latest details.
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MARKETING MANAGER - Lauren Culp COPY EDITORS - Shafer Ross, Reimy Benitez and Sebastion Perez CONTRIBUTORS - Emily Creighton, Jessica Madhukar, Stacey Pasternak, Bibi Patel, Johan Sebastion and Alexandra Van Erven
Photo by Ryan Murphy Photo by Max Jackson
FAU won its last Homecoming game just three days after its coach resigned. But will the new coach lose his first HC matchup?
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Last year's Homecoming king and queen and Homecoming Committee director Jason Twigger explain what it means to be Homecoming royalty.
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The history of FAU’s colors are revealed, along with ways to show off school spirit through Spirit Day outfits.
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FAU’s Homecoming portrays the entire school, but some students and organizations aren’t involved. Why?
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Homecoming 2014
Letters
from the special issue editors
By Johan Sebastian
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hen I was asked to be the special issue editor of the Homecoming issue, the first thing that came to mind was, “What is homecoming even about?” The word homecoming evokes thoughts of unity on campus, when students don the FAU red, blue and silver colors and take pride in our school for an entire week. Coming from a philosophical background, I feel one also has to wonder who and what isn’t included in our idea of homecoming and why. Fraternities, sororities and student associations alike join in on the celebrations, but what about those who may be underrepresented? As diverse as FAU is, it’s strange not to see many hijabs at homecoming events, LGBT booths on the breezeway or Black Student Union fundraisers. It’s not unusual to see indifferent faces walking past events while Owlsley pumps the crowd. Homecoming will be an incredible experience for many and this issue will be a great preview of who will take part in the festivities — and who won’t and why.
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hen I got the call to be the special issue editor of this year’s Homecoming issue, I was more than thrilled. Homecoming week was a huge deal at my high school in Maryland. We had it all — from Wacky Tacky Day, when you dress up in the most outrageous outfits, to Class Color Day, when you dress head-to-toe in school colors and, of course, the adrenaline-pumped football game. The events here at FAU are different from what I’m used to. We have a bunch of charity events that are all great opportunities to prove why our school is amazing. This issue showcases key events throughout the week and highlights why Homecoming week is an important way to represent our school and a great way to bring the entire FAU community together. So, throw on your spirit wear and gear up for Homecoming because it is going to be an amazing time!
Photo by Max Jackson
Owl Prowl Concert
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Owl Prowl Concert comes at a price
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his year’s Owl Prowl Homecoming concert on Oct. 29 at the Bigger artists for Student Union Outdoor Stage features Jay Sean, T-Pain and DJ this year’s concert mean higher ticket Skribble. Program Board Director Trevor Lewis explains that the Homecoming prices. concert “plays a vital role in uniting the student body.” Story by Bibi Patel “We’re able to come together and Photos courtesy of root for FAU as a football team and Program Board the concert is a great way to kickstart it,” he added. Unlike previous Owl Prowl concerts, this year’s concert features hip- hop, something the Program Board strays from because it’s featured at the Freaker’s Ball and they don’t want to repeat the same style. Lewis stated that their reasoning for switching it up this year is due to a lot of positive feedback for having this style at the Homecoming concert. Student suggestions for artists are hard to utilize, according to Lewis. “Say you do a student poll for desired artists and one artist wins highly favored. It turns out that this artist is unavailable to perform and then we would have to restart the polling process.” Instead artists are chosen by the Homecoming director and his staff, who deliberate factors such as price, artist availability, easiness of working with artists and how well the artists do in concert. There was difficulty getting artists for the concert this year, not only due to artist availability. Their selection process was cut short by the student body presidential elections contestation. The delay in having the president sworn in hindered his ability to appoint a homecoming director. “Despite this, we still think we are pulling through as great a concert as we could have,” stated Lewis. One important aspect of this concert that sets it apart from last
year is the cost. FAU students will have to pay $10, unlike last year, which was free for students. “It comes down to production costs,” said Lewis. “The production this year is much bigger than last year. We still expect a great turnout because if you look at the quality of production, you are getting this high quality event where anywhere else this concert would be $20-40 for an all right ticket. The ticket costs $50 for non-FAU students because we pay for the concert through tuition fees, so this will make it fair for our students and it’s still a pretty good deal.” Several students were asked to share their reactions about having to pay for the concert this year. Brett Michael Rocker, a sophomore accounting major, said, “I would never pay to go see an artist I didn’t like. The only person of the three I’ve heard of before is T-Pain and I’ve never really listened to his music.” He believes the concert should be free just like the All Time Low concert in September, because it would let more people know about FAU if they don’t already. Johnathon De La Cruz, a freshman chemistry major, also stated he wouldn’t pay money to go see an artist he doesn’t listen to. Other students like sophomore elementary education major Sarah Tibbs, freshman criminal justice major Nick Capitini, junior psychology major Dario Coral and freshman accounting major Louise Chiwara believe $10 is a fair price to pay for the concert. Despite the concert fee, Lewis expects a great student turnout due to the high quality production and hopes to achieve his personal goal of 2,000 tickets sold.
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Comedy Show
“White Chicks” at FAU The Wayans brothers are set to perform at the Homecoming comedy show. Story by Johan Sebastian Photo courtesy of Program Board
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omedy duo Shawn and Marlon Wayans are known for their satire, slapstick and their take on race relations in America. They’re best recognized for their starring roles in films such as “Scary Movie” and 2004’s “White Chicks.” Their next stop is FAU. In “White Chicks,” the Wayans brothers play FBI agents that are forced to dress up as two socialite heiresses in order to protect them from being kidnapped. Disguised in tightfitting jeans and platinum blonde wigs, there is a scene where the pair rap along to Notorious B.I.G and 50 Cent in a convertible full of white women after their disguises are almost blown by their inability to sing “A Thousand Miles” by Vanessa Carlton. “I think they’re corny,” said Lakshmi Apolinario, a junior philosophy major. “It’s a positive corny, though.” Free to all FAU students, the Wayans brothers will be featured Thursday, Oct. 30 at 8 p.m. in the Barry Kaye auditorium for the Owl Prowl Comedy Show during Homecoming week. Speaking with FAU students, the expectation for the show is positive. “I’m hoping they’ll be good,” Steve Gauthien, a junior accounting major said. “They’re always really funny.” Previous comedy acts to perform at FAU include “Saturday Night Live’s” Jay Pharoah, Dave Coulier — more fondly known as Uncle Joey from the ‘90s sitcom “Full House” — and cast 10
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Marlon and Shawn Wayans members from MTV’s “Girl Code” and “Guy Code.” As for how the performers were chosen, Homecoming Director Jason Twigger told the UP, “We noticed that they were available when we were thinking about comedians and it’s the Wayans bros — kinda hard not to pick them. So we ultimately decided to contact them and they agreed.” Twigger then added, “I love the movie ‘White Chicks.’” Twigger was asked about the cost of the Wayans Brothers contract but did not disclose the amount. Despite an email request to the Homecoming committee, the price of the Wayans brothers’ performance is unknown as of publication time. The show is being advertised through posters around campus as well as a Facebook event page. Dakota Tanke, an undecided freshman, said she would go to the comedy show. “They’re hilarious. At times they act stupid to the point that they’re funny,” she said.
If You Go WHO Wayans Brothers WHAT THEY’RE KNOWN FOR Comedic actors in movies such as “White Chicks” and “Scary Movie” WHERE Barry Kaye Auditorium in the Student Union WHEN Thursday Oct. 30, 8 p.m. PRICE Free with OWL Card shown at the door
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Parade
Show Some
Spirit!
FAU organizations come together to celebrate the annual Homecoming parade.
Story by Alexandra Van Erven Photos by Michelle Friswell
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s Nov. 1 is out and about in With FAU’s annual Homecoming rapidly apSouth Florida life and parade coming up on Nov.1, the proaches, also building tradistudents and orgaHomecoming committee talks about tion as a school,” said nizations alike are Demagio Mansell, the history of the FAU Homecoming preparing for the Homecoming assisparade, what is to be expected assembly of school tant director. from this year’s parade and why spirit and closeness In addition to students should get in the spirit for that surrounds building tradition and the Homecoming exposure in South Homecoming week. game against the Florida by involvUniversity of Alaing schools around bama-Birmingham Blazers and the 8th the area, they are also building internal annual FAU Homecoming parade. school tradition by making the parade a Although details and preparations for part of the Homecoming game celebrathe parade are still underway, many astions. pects of the parade are ready to be given. “It was originally not scheduled to be The parade is still under development, done on the Homecoming game day, but but many councils are poised to be init was decided to change it to better benvolved, including the school’s sororities, efit school tradition, since it had never fraternities and even Student Governbeen done before,” said Mansell. ment. It is slotted to begin at Lot 12 and Looking back at last year’s Homecomend after going around the FAU Stadiing parade, it was not as successful as the um. Homecoming committee hoped. OffiDifferent school organizations are cials are hopeful that the parade will not planning to be involved as well, but there be rained out again. are no confirmations at this time since Mansell explained, “It was a stressful applications are not due until Oct.16. experience last year, but we have learned The parade is also a time of opportunifrom it and know how to move forward.” ty for FAU. The Homecoming commitTurnout from the students is also an tee is taking steps to involve high schools important aspect of the Homecoming like Boynton Beach Community High parade, and the Homecoming commitSchool, North Miami Beach Senior High tee is expecting a larger crowd this year. School, Stranaham High School and the “Attendance wasn’t where we wanted Achievement Centers for Children and it to be last year,” said Mansell, “but we Families, a non-profit organization. The are expecting a major turn out this year.” reason for this is to “make sure FAU 12
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nee-jerk resignations. Accusations of drug use. Sworn affidavits. One year removed Botched media relations releases. from the media A heartwarming story of overcoming adversity. Homecoming 2013 was one firestorm centered to remember. around Carl Pelini, FAU will lose this year’s Homecoming matchup with much less attention FAU football will around the program. lose to a team that Last October, former head football will attack what coach Carl Pelini resigned disgracefully may be their biggest amid accusations of drug use. Pelini’s coordinator Pete Rekstis also weakness. They have defensive left, implicated along with his then boss. revealed themselves The team — 2-6 at the time — played Tulane just three days after the resignato be an average tion. The 34-17 win was the first of four team, at best. straight wins to finish their season. Interim head coach Brian Wright was replaced by Charlie Partridge, and one Story by Wesley Wright year later, the team is looking dead in Photos by Ryan Murphy the water, the same as they did last season. This year’s Homecoming opponent is the Blazers of the University of Alabama-Birmingham. UAB has already bested their two-win total from last year under the tutelage of new head coach Bill Clark. Quaterback Cody Clements is in control of the UAB offense. The junior college transfer and former Washington State Cougar has thrown six touchdowns and five interceptions this season. The FAU pass defense, ranked in the top 10 for most of last season, will be tasked with stifling the Blazer offense, which has averaged 29.5 points a game in conference play. FAU did a solid job of containing former UAB running back Darrin Reaves last season. Reaves is now a Carolina Panther and the returning stable of running backs is a solid one.
Wide reciever William Dukes scored a touchdown in the Owls’ 34-17 Homecoming win over Tulane on Nov. 2, 2013.
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Two running backs pose a threat to the Owls: senior D.J. Vinson and sophomore Jordan Howard. Both average more than four yards per carry. Senior wide receiver J.J. Nelson is the most dangerous threat the Blazers have through the air. FAU has given up its share of points this season. Part of the issue is the amount of turnovers that have come from the FAU offense. Quarterback Jaquez Johnson has eight interceptions this year and has fumbled on several occasions. Johnson isn’t the only Owl with ball security troubles. Running back Jay Warren fumbled the ball twice near the goal line versus FIU and was benched in favor of Tony Moore. Partridge said immediately after that game that Warren will end up being a very good player, but turnovers are inexcusable. Wide receiver Lucky Whitehead has been a bright spot for the Owls this year and the Manassas, Va. native has flourished in his role as lead playmaker within the FAU offense. UAB’s secondary is nothing special and Whitehead could have a very good performance. Trouble is, Whitehead’s cohorts haven’t exactly produced enough to keep teams from keying on him. Fellow receivers William Dukes and Jenson Stoshak must begin to attract attention from opposing defenses. This past September, the UP picked FAU to best UAB by a score of 27-20. The defense has been put in a tough spot with the injuries of starting cornerback Reggie Brown (torn ACL, out for season) and linebacker David Lozandier. They rank 94th overall (out of 125 teams) in pass defense, a huge step back from where they were last year under Pete Rekstis. The FAU offense has sputtered lately and there is no proof that they have fixed the issues that have plagued their offense this far into the season. Lucky Whitehead has been serviceable as a focal point, but the other players (Warren, Dukes and Stoshak primarily) have not been consistent enough for FAU to purely outscore their opponents. Florida Atlantic will suffer a close loss at home and may have to go back to the drawing board as they head into the final three games of their season. Score prediction: UAB 31, FAU 27.
Homecoming Court
All Hail Story by Stacey Pasternak Photo by Max Jackson
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A behind-the-scenes look at the process of becoming FAU's Homecoming king and queen.
pon seeing the prestigious titles of king and queen, “Game of get his vote. “[They must be] very well-spoken, [have a] Thrones” immediately comes to mind. But at FAU, these monigreat FAU presence, [and have] leadership skills,” Twigkers are more associated with Homecoming week than with the ger said. Iron Throne. He also recommends the experience to anyone and This is the week all FAU students wait not-so-patiently for each and everyone interested. “[It is a] great opportunity for anyevery year. With Homecoming on the horizon, the process of selecting body who is interested. You should always look into it the perfect Homecoming court is not far behind. next year,” Twigger said. Enter FAU's Homecoming committee director, Jason Twigger. His Sarah Suwak was crowned FAU's queen at last year's Homecoming game — a victory which, surprisingly, she role is to interview all prospective homecoming king and queen candiowes to her job. dates and pinpoint their "it" factors. One day, while working the desk shift in the dorms Twigger explains the requirements for being a homecoming king or as a resident assistant, she saw a flyer with information queen, as well as what goes into the process of competing. regarding Homecoming court audiTwigger has held his position since May 2014. With tions. Unfamiliar with the process, the help of adviser Katie Burke, he has been in charge especially the fact that Homecomof the selection of Homecoming court. "The most difficult part ing court is usually associated with The requirements for becoming a homecoming king or queen are extensive. First, the students (ap- was people telling me that Greek life, she decided to check it out. proximately 30) must apply. The applicants must have I wasn’t going to win. That Needless to say, she ended up at least a 2.8 GPA, 60 credit hours that solidify them reaping all the benefits. The most as either a junior or senior, a resume, a letter of recblew my mind. I heard so important of these perks, according ommendation from an organization’s president or an many people prepping me to Suwak, was the fact that she was alumnus and a written essay. by her peers to represent the If they fulfill all of those requirements, they get to to lose then telling me good chosen university. move on to the first interviews. The questions are pri"It showed me that although I was the only one vate, so none of the candidates can prepare answers luck," Brazle said. "But it with the title of Homecoming queen, it was more in advance. They occur back-to-back, with 10-minute helped me. Now, I don’t than just my name that was put in the spotlight. I windows in between. was representing God's grace, friends and my famiAfter all the girls have been interviewed, it’s the guys look for the approval of Suwak said. "I am thankful for the support and turn to do the same. There are eight questions in just others as much and it was ly," for the experience of being a part of the Homecom10 minutes. This process began on Wednesday, Oct. 8. The hopefuls were placed in front of a judging panel great proving people totally ing court during the Homecoming 2013 events." As every person on the Homecoming court must who picked their top four or five candidates. These wrong. So, it was really a be nominated by an FAU organization, Suwak had four or five will be the princes and princesses of the the honor of working with the Resident Student Ascourt. blessing in disguise." sociation. This organization plans all the events that Another interview process will be held for the go on around campus and promote an active, fun princes and princesses on Wednesday, Oct. 15. In campus life. After having been nominated, the next those interviews, they will have 15 minutes for more part of the process for Suwak was to fill out paperwork and attend an questions. From Oct. 27-30, they will be campaigning across campus interview. After the interview was complete and Suwak's position sofor your votes. The final selections for both king and queen will be anlidified, she was given her campaigning guidelines, along with her sash, nounced at the Homecoming game, where they will be crowned. and of course, her tiara. These Homecoming kings and queens don’t just sit on parade floats Suwak's favorite part of the Homecoming process by far was being all day and wave, however. They have some responsibilities to uphold. able to meet many of her fellow FAU students. They have to attend certain Student Government-held events and other "It was my second [and last] Homecoming as a student at FAU since events requested of them. They also have to come back the next year to I was a transfer. Being able to attend the events — like the 5K, concert crown the new king and queen. and comedy show — and meet different students that I hadn't before The perks outweigh the responsibilities tenfold, however. They get to was a unique experience," Suwak said. "Even before the Homecoming represent FAU, they get a stipend and they receive other gifts as well. game, I had potential FAU students and parents ask me about my uniTwigger has very specific standards that the candidates must meet to 16
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t: 2012 Homecoming Queen Crystal Jozwocki, 2013 ng Queen Sarah Suwak, 2013 Homecoming King Cedric 2012 Homecoming King Dean Hasan.
versity. I got the opportunity to share why I believe the smaller campus has enabled me to feel a part of a community, see familiar faces day to day, and overall establish my own opinions in a diverse classroom setting." Suwak suggests that this year's Homecoming king and queen immerse themselves in everything FAU's Homecoming week will have to offer them. "There are specific events that you have to attend as a member of the court and also optional events," Suwak said. "I chose to attend optional events as well and would proudly rock the tiara and sash. Whether or not I was given the title of Homecoming queen, I wanted to be an active [participant] in the events, even after the voting was closed. I chose to attend events as a proud member of the Homecoming court and that made the title of Homecoming queen all the sweeter." Suwak suggests running for Homecoming court to anyone who exudes school spirit or even those who are afraid to venture out of their comfort zone and try new things. As reigning queen of FAU, Suwak will be part of the Homecoming 2014 parade and will, on Nov. 1, crown the new king and queen along with her counterpart king, Cedric Brazle. Brazle decided to run for the title of FAU's Homecoming king out of sheer experimentation. "Honestly, I decided to run because I wanted to do something different and I know a lot of people have tried to win, I just wanted to see if I not only tried, but if I actually won it," Brazle said. “Turns out that was a very good decision."
Brazle, the first black National Pan-Hellenic Council member to become Homecoming king, deemed the whole process both fun and exciting. "The entire Homecoming court was very welcoming and the experiences were endless," Brazle said. "I was able to be a part of so many things that I wasn’t aware of and it really opened my eyes to a lot about FAU and allowed me to meet some really important people who instilled knowledge in me and mentored me during and after winning the title. I was able to figure out what my place at the school could be." The process of being crowned was not exactly smooth sailing for Brazle, however. It's not easy being king. "The most difficult part was people telling me that I wasn’t going to win. That blew my mind. I heard so many people prepping me to lose, then telling me good luck," Brazle said. "But it helped me. Now, I don’t look for the approval of others as much and it was great proving people totally wrong. So, it was really a blessing in disguise." Brazle also got by with a little help from his friends, more specifically, his brothers in the Kappa Alpha Psi fraternity. He was also being sponsored by the Black Student Union. Both on-campus organizations pushed him to get out in the open about his running and encourage people to vote for him. Brazle, not unlike Suwak, highly recommends the process of running for Homecoming court. "I think it’s one of the best opportunities that FAU offers a lucky few," Brazle said. "It makes you a part of FAU history and who doesn’t want to make history, right?" OCT. 14, 2014
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Homecoming Style
Always True Blue?
Story by Emily Creighton Photos by Max Jackson
We cheer our school colors — red, blue and the rarely-mentioned silver — but why?
“To the red, to the red. To the blue, to the blue. Who are we? We’re F-A-U!” School pride is a large part of student life here at FAU. You can’t walk down the Breezeway, into the Student Union or really anywhere around campus without somebody wearing school colors.
HISTORY
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Airbase-turned-university, FAU was opened in 1964 in the hope of being a part of the “new breed of American universities.” FAU was an opportunity to break away from the “traditionbound world of academe” and modernize learning for everyone. According to FAU’s website, blue is the dominant color. Red is meant to be a complement to blue, in a similar fashion to the American flag. Most FAU gear is accented with white, but silver is the official accent color. The origination of these colors is somewhat of a mystery. The FAU Student Handbook says that the first vice president for University Relations Adelaide Snyder suggested blue and tan to signify the ocean and the sand. Being a former Army judge advocate general, Roger Miller, an FAU administrative officer at the time, disapproved of the tan. So Snyder brought in a color chart to find which colors were right to represent the school. In the end, French blue and silver gray were chosen. Red was later added as an accent.
To the 30,000 at FAU, being an Owl is something to be proud of. Students dress up in school colors and participate in school events to show their pride. But the predominant color seen on campus is red, not blue. Even though blue was meant to be the school’s main color, red gets equal recognition. Though blue is still included in all things FAU, red is also present. A lot of school organizations make spirit wear with red as the base color. Our football team even has red helmets that they sometimes wear. Silver is seen even less around campus. Out of 19 FAU students interviewed in the Breezeway, none knew silver was a school color — instead, they said white.
It’s not always easy coming up with the perfect outfit for every school event. Sometimes events are more on the casual side, while others require a little more effort. There are some simple ways to incorporate FAU’s colors into an outfit, whether it be an everyday look or something dressier. The following photos show looks doing just that, modeled by various Owls.
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Jessica Madhukar contributed to the reporting of this story.
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Niki Reich (left) Junior, Multimedia journalism major Delta Phi Epsilon
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Cecelia Feathers (right) Senior, Marketing and economics major Delta Phi Epsilon
It’s so ! s t n he eve o] out.” t d n “Atte fun to [g much
“Definitely attend the events. It’s so much fun to come out, whether it’s sporting events or anything FAU puts on. I always rep [FAU], inside and out of school.”
Shereen Aly Freshman Neuroscience and behavior major Students for Justice in Palestine
“[Being an Owl] means loving your university. It means that we’re all one. There’s not supposed to be any higher or lower standard — we’re all owls!” “I’m pro ud to be an FAU student. ” 22
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Lucky Whitehead Senior Public administration major Football Team
“It means a lot to be an Owl. In high school, I was an eagle [and now an owl] — I like to fly high.” EC: “Ot he FAU c r than wearing olors, h show sch ow do you ool pride ?” LW: “M y hair.”
Bayleigh Kilpatrick Freshman, Music education major Wind Ensemble
“I love going to school events with my friends and getting all dressed up. It’s important to be involved and show how much you care about the school.” “
School s pi there an rit is going ou t ds are prou howing that you d to be a p that sch ool comm art of unity.”
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Homecoming Groups
You can’t come home with us Story by Johan Sebastian Photos by Michelle Friswell
As Homecoming preparations begin, organizations not affiliated with Greek life tend to be forgotten, are not reached out to or don’t feel the need to participate.
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s a celebration whose purpose is to unite FAU, Homecoming is comprised of week-long festivities for students, alumni and staff to come together under the banner of school spirit. For such a diverse campus— 51.9 percent of students classify as minorities according to FAU Quick Facts — groups who are not associated with Greek life don’t tend to be approached when preparations for Homecoming begin. Homecoming week kicks off Oct. 25. It will have student organizations taking part in events all throughout campus — ice cream socials, the Timucua pageant, tailgating before the Homecoming game and the Owl Prowl competition. Every group is welcome to join, but not every group is approached to participate. Lambda United, FAU’s student run 30
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LGBTQA organization, is one of them. When asked if her organization was approached by the Homecoming committee, Lambda United President Ashley Ashbaugh said they were not reached by any representative. “I feel that homecoming here is more for the Greeks. We don’t really get involved in that. It would be nice to [be involved], ” she added. “I feel that it’s open to us, it’s an option. I don’t feel that they’re ignoring us or leaving us out. We tried doing something last year, just no one seemed interested. A lot of us don’t like sports.” Graham Brown, president of the Dream Defenders, a social justice organization, wasn’t summoned by the Homecoming committee either. When asked what he thought about not being invited, he said “I don’t really have hurt feelings about
FAU Quick Facts show FAU student demographic data as of fall 2013
it. I’m not offended in anyway personally, but if they are limiting their invitations as far as Homecoming to certain organizations, they’re not being diverse. That’s something that should probably be revised. [It] could be problematic.” An anonymous leader of another student organization told the UP that the Homecoming committee had not contacted them either. “Even if we don’t attend, it’s nice to be invited.” The UP also spoke to Cedric Brazle, president of the Black Student Union and 2013 Homecoming king. The Homecoming committee had also failed to approach Brazle. In regards to why the committee hadn’t approach the BSU, Brazle said, “Honestly I have no idea. I guess we’re not a direction they want to take.” Multicultural associations were reached out to by the Homecoming committee in the form of Greek organizations. Both Alpha Psi Lambda — a Latino-oriented fraternity — and Sigma Lambda Gamma — a multicultural sorority —
were contacted, according to respective Vice Presidents Juan Guinand and Jamie Carroon. On Oct. 3, the UP spoke to Homecoming Director Jason Twigger on how the committee approaches organizations on campus. “We’ve approached the multicultural roundtable, Greek life, IFC, and we try to hold informationals. When the email gets sent out, it’s sent to every organization. The spearfishing club, for example — I don’t personally know them, so I don’t really know how to get in contact with them, but that way they can reach out to me if they’re interested.” Twigger mentioned speaking with Progressive Black Men, BSU and the Asian Student Union. On Oct. 7, when asked if he had received an email from the Homecoming committee, Brazle responded, “Yes, they have [sent an email and it has been received].”
The Homecoming committee sent emails to student organization leaders.
On Sept. 30, an anonymous student organization leader received these two emails. Neither Ashley Ashbaugh or Cedric Brazle received either.
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