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Home coming Special Issue

We’ll show you what Homecoming week has in store this year.

First issue is free; each additional copy is 50 cents and available in the UP newsroom.

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November 1, 2011 October , 2011 www.upressonline.com www.upressonline.com Special Issue Editors Carolina Fernandez Michelle Ferrand

Opinion

Goin’ big and goin’ home

Special Issue Art Director: Ariana Corrao Editor-in-chief Gideon Grudo MANAGING EDITOR Mariam Aldhahi ART DIRECTOR Phaedra Blaize WEB EDITOR Tyler Krome BUSINESS MANAGER Michae Henry Copy DESK CHIEF Rachel Chapnick NEWS EDITORS Brandon Ballenger Chris Persaud CRIME EDITOR Monica Ruiz Features editor Mark Gibson SPORTS EDITOR Ryan Cortes PHOTO EDITOR Charles Pratt SENIOR EDITOR Ricky Michalski LISTINGS EDITOR Kaceion Hudson ASSISTANT BUSINESS MANAGER Xin Zhang Assistant art director Ariana Corrao Assistant Web editor Andrew Alvino SENIOR REPORTERS Karla Bowsher Sergio Candido Senior photographer Christine Capozziello reporters Zack Duarte Jordan Robrish COPY EDITORS Michael Chandeck Jessica Cohn-Klienberg CONTRIBUTORS Jessica Calaway, Kevin Fiol, Wadreama King, Allison Nielsen, Rolando Rosa

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The true meaning of Homecoming and why this year’s will be bigger than ever Carolina Fernandez and Michelle Ferrand

Carolina Fernandez

Michelle Ferrand

This year’s Homecoming game will not only be the first held in the new stadium. It will also be the first Homecoming game with the redesigned Owlsley mascot (shown below).

Before starting on this issue, we thought that the majority of students knew what Homecoming was all about — ourselves included.

But after asking around and listening to a few seconds of pensive “ums,” the responses we received were along the lines of: “Isn’t it to bring up everyone’s school spirit and stuff ?” or “To make the most popular people the Homecoming king and queen.”

That might be Hollywood’s explanation, but the answers weren’t exactly right.

To be honest, unless you’re a member of the Homecoming Committee, Student Government or Program Board, chances are you might not know much about Homecoming or what it’s really about.

But no worries. We did the work for you and found out almost everything you need to know about Homecoming 2011. Let’s start with the most important question: Why have it at all?

Really, it’s to bring back FAU’s alumni, remind them why our school is so awesome, and hope they donate money to FAU to make it even better. We don’t think the current student body would mind extra benefits. It’s FAU’s way of extending a warm welcome as the alumni come back home.

So what should the alumni, and everyone else, expect?

For starters, FAU is really taking it up a notch this year by (supposedly) bringing James Otto, a Grammy-nominated country artist, for the university’s first-ever outdoor concert (turn to page 4).

And who could forget the famous crowning of the king and queen? Contrary to popular belief, crowns are not just for the head cheerleader and quarterback of the school. They’re actually intended to show off some of the university’s best and brightest. Read more about the students who make us proud on page 8.

But what really makes this year’s Homecoming a truly special one is the annual Homecoming football game, which is against Arkansas State.

It will take place in our brand-new stadium. The question is: How excited are students to watch a game their team will probably lose? Find out how they feel about it on page 17.

If the shiny new stadium isn’t impressive enough for FAU’s alumni, this week will at least guarantee back-to-back days of fun, and more importantly, free activities for students.

There’s only one thing for sure: Homecoming week this year should be a memorable ride for all of us.

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FAU brings Grammynominated country artist for its first-ever outdoor Homecoming concert

Photos courtsey of Kristen Barlowe

Coming home with a piece of Nashville Michelle Ferrand

James Otto recently parted ways with Warner Music after being signed for three years.

The album Shake What God Gave Ya peaked at No. 10 on the Billboard‘s list of top country albums in 2010.

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Program Board is calling out to all country music fans by presenting artist James Otto at this year’s outdoor Homecoming concert.

Otto is an established artist who has been nominated for a Grammy for Best Country Song and Best Male Country Vocal Performance and has also won Song of the Year from the Academy of Country Music for co-writing the song “In Color.”

So how did FAU end up choosing a country artist to perform at the Homecoming concert?

April Turner, Homecoming director, said the Homecoming Committee considered what students were currently listening to when they picked him.

According to her, they “contacted various student organizations over the summer and asked what they were into.”

The committee sent its budget for the concert — which would be around $10,000, considering that is how much one of Otto’s performances costs — to Concert Ideas, a booking agency for college entertainment. Otto was then chosen from a list the company made.

Judging by the constant Homecoming Facebook page updates and all the flyers going around, one would think that everyone knows about it.

“I didn’t even know we were having a Homecoming concert,” said Donald Danos, a sophomore accounting major. But after doing a quick search and listening to some of Otto’s music, Danos said he “wouldn’t mind going for a while.”

When the UP contacted Otto’s publicist to ask whether Otto had played on college campuses before, she said, “James is a touring musician, and I’m sure he’s played a couple of concerts at universities before, but I don’t know exactly where.”

Otto couldn’t be reached for a comment.

Earlier in the week, his publicist said in an email to the UP that she had “double-checked James’ tour schedule and it doesn’t look like he’s confirmed to play at [FAU].”

But it turned out to be a minor mishap. A followup email from Otto’s publicist explained that “the event had not yet been added to his calendar ... but has since been added and he is scheduled to perform [FAU].”

The Homecoming concert is set to take place on Thursday, Nov. 3, at 9 p.m. at the outdoor stage behind the Student Union at the Boca campus.

The concert is free for all FAU students. All you need is your Owl Card.

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A trio of comedy Carolina Fernandez One of them is famous for having cerebral palsy, one is overweight, and the third tweets things like: “U notice that black people are powerful indivisuals, but weak as a peope?, while the Jewish, without talents at all, rule as a people?”

Meet the comedians who will be at the Homecoming Comedy Show.

Ralphie May, Toby Roberts and Josh Blue are the stars of the show on Wednesday, Nov. 2, at 8 p.m. at the Barry Kaye Auditorium on the Boca campus. It is free for all students.

Blue, who is best known as the stand-up comedian with cerebral palsy, entered the national comedy scene when he won NBC’s Last Comic Standing. He currently has a special on Comedy Central called Comedy Central Presents: Josh Blue.

Carey Jones, the Student Union Chair in charge of organizing the show, said that it was Blue’s talent, not

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What: Homecoming Comedy Show When: Wednesday, Nov. 2 at 8 p.m.

Where: Barry Kaye Auditorium How much: Free for students

his disability, that made him an appealing choice.

“I just thought he was funny,” he said. “His humor was appropriate for a college comedy show.”

The main act of the show is Ralphie May, most known for his controversial ethnic jokes and his Comedy Central series, Prime Cut. He has also appeared on The Wayne Brady Show and The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, according to his official website.

The controversial sense of humor that brought May to fame continues off the stage. He was arrested in Guam on Sept. 28 for marijuana possession after petting several K-9s at the Guam International Airport.

May also recently announced an addition to his merchandise line with a T-shirt that says, “I’m more stoned than a biblical whore”, which, when purchased, allows the consumer to have an interactive experience with him through a web cam.

The third performer, Tony Roberts, has been on HBO’s Def Comedy Jam, BET’s ComicView and It’s

Showtime at the Apollo. According to his website, the “comedian’s comedian” has toured some of the most famous comedy arenas in the country, including All Jokes Aside in both Chicago and Detroit and The Comedy Act Theater in Los Angeles.

Roberts’ stand-up act was noticed by the legendary sitcom director and comedian David Steinberg, who called him a “break-out talent” and cast him in a series of funny Burger King commercials.

Last year’s comedy show featured Godfrey, Mitch Fatel and Aries Speals — three stand-up comedians who are also well-known for their TV shows and appearances.

Judging by some students’ reactions, it seems that the Board is doing something right.

“Me and all my friends laughed so hard at last year’s show,” said Kevin Withstandley, a senior business major. “I’m excited to see if this one is going to be just as good.”

Josh Blue, who will be at FAU during Disabilities Awareness Month, pokes fun at stereotypes of people with disabilities – including himself.

Aside from doing stand-up comedy, Tony Roberts has appeared in six movies since 2001 and recently hosted the VH1 pilot of Dance Slam Cam.

Ralphie May is the only white comedian to perform on The Big Black Comedy Show with Mo’Nique, Rod Man and Sexy Mario.

Photo courtesy of JoshBlue.com

Photo courtesy of FAU Program Board

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The price of royalty Carolina Fernandez The Homecoming Court goes beyond the glossy sashes, outpouring of tears, and school popularity contests seen on TV. At FAU, the king and queen must meet certain academic standards, have leadership experience and be generally involved to receive the school-wide recognition and $500 reward.

For starters, Court hopefuls must submit an application, a letter of recommendation, a resume and an essay.

They must have also completed 60 credit hours with a 2.8 GPA or higher.

Once they’ve met these criteria, they can be considered for their first interview with a selection committee made up of three students, two faculty members and two staff members. The committee then selects five men and five women as candidates for the Homecoming Court.

“Over the course of the last few years, it’s become more of a prestigious honor,” said Alicia Keating, associate director for Student Involvement and Leadership.

“It’s a valid reward for hard work, by being involved on campus and doing well academically. ” The Court goes through a second interview with a new committee, who rates each candidate and votes on who it thinks should be crowned. This vote counts for 40 percent of the final

decision, while students’ votes count for 60 percent. In previous years, these percentages were reversed. But this year, Keating said, they wanted to make students’ votes worth more.

This year’s Court was announced at the Homecoming Pool Party on Sunday, Oct. 30, at the Recreation and Fitness Center.

This year’s winners will not only receive the school’s admiration and a $500 award. They will also be the first crowned in the new stadium during halftime of the Homecoming game against Arkansas State University on Saturday, Nov. 5.

Ricky Barrett, the most recent Homecoming king, earned the title by demonstrating academic hard work and an ambitious, innovative drive.

Founder of Delta Tau Delta and the rock climbing club at FAU and a singer/ songwriter, Barrett was the kind of student FAU is looking to crown.

“I was definitely honored,” said the now-grad student studying biological research. “It’s nice to know you’re respected, and it’s a good gauge to know I’m keeping my life in balance.”

The Homecoming Court tradition has been around for more than a century, but it stands today as a symbolic way of showing off a school’s star students.

To find out more about the 2011 Homecoming Court, visit upressonline.com.

What it means to be Homecoming’s next king and queen

Above: April Turner and Ricky Barrett were the last FAU students to be crowned at Lockhard Stadium.

Left: April Turner, last year’s Homecoming queen, is now Homecoming director.

Right: Ricky Barrett was crowned Homecoming king, though it was his friend’s idea for him to apply.

Photos courtesy of the FAU Program Board

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Fancy floats and family fun This year, FAU’s Homecoming Parade and Fall Family Fest will be back-to-back events of school pride Photos courtesy of FAU Program Board Right: The FAU Dance Team, pictured with children from the Karen Slattery Child Development Center, are expected to make an appearance at the Homecoming Parade.

Below: During the 2010 Homecoming parade, golf carts get decked out in school spirit in order to raise school pride for the next day’s game.

Michelle Ferrand Program Board has been working to make this year’s Homecoming a community-wide celebration for the school’s 50th anniversary.

With the spirit-filled week underway, two of the events Program Board has in store are FAU’s 5th Annual Homecoming Parade and the Fall Family Fest.

This year’s Homecoming Parade is going to be bigger than parades of the past, according to April Turner, director of Homecoming. She said close to 60 float entries are expected and “40 to 45 [will be] student organizations.”

While there are several student organizations at the FAU Boca campus that will be participating, there will also be a strong community presence within the parade, with a couple of local high-school and middle-school bands performing.

The parade will start on Lee Street and go all over campus — passing by the stadium for the first time ever. It is expected to end by the Housing Lawn, so paraders can go to the Fall Family Fest shortly after.

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The Fall Family Fest, which will be hosted by President Saunders, is FAU’s way of getting all students, alumni, faculty and community members to enjoy a few hours of carnival games and free food.

“It’s sort of a give-back to the Boca Raton community,” said Turner.

The Fest has been around for eight years and has traditionally been hosted by the university president.

Alicia Keating, the associate director of Student Involvement and Leadership, said it began as “a collaboration between the Housing Program, the Homecoming Committee, Chartwells, Business Services and the President’s office” in order to bring the university community together.

The event will encompass the entire Housing Lawn, and is expected to attract between 1,000 and 2,000 people. This will also serve as the last chance to pump everyone up for the Homecoming game, which takes place the next day at 4 p.m.

The Homecoming Parade starts at 4:30 p.m. and the Fall Family Fest begins at 5 p.m. Both events take place on Friday, Nov. 4, and are free and open to the public.

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Take yo Michelle Ferrand and Ryan Cortes

Photos courtesy of FAU Program Board

Boca events are in blue.

Jupiter events are in red.

Tuesday, Nov. 1 ExtravaCANza: Canned Food Sculpture Contest Location and time: SO building, 10 a.m.

At 10 a.m., in front of the SO building, student groups will try to build sculptures out of canned food items. The cans will then be donated to Boca Helping Hands. The event is being put on by the Weppner Center for Civic Engagement and Service.

Timucua Pageant Location and time: Housing Lawn, 8 p.m.

At 8 p.m. on the housing lawn there will be a competition to decide Mr. and Miss Timucua. Among the things contestants will be judged on are formal wear and interviews. The two winners will get VIP seats to the Homecoming Comedy Show, as well as a ride in the Homecoming Parade.

Cupcakes for Quantum Location and time: SR108, 7 p.m.

2009 Homecoming Queen Me’Lisa Modestil, shown here next to FAU President Mary Jane Saunders, passed on the crown to the 2010 queen, April Turner, during last year’s Homecoming.

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On FAU’s Jupiter campus there is an annual event during Homecoming week that attempts to give back to the community. This year’s event is a cupcake decorating contest. Students can give their cupcakes to the Quantum House of Palm Beach County, a home that helps out families with children who have serious medical conditions.

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Wednesday, Nov. 2 Homecoming Comedy Show featuring Ralphie May, Josh Blue & Tony Roberts Location and time: Barry Kaye Auditorium, 8 p.m.

This year’s annual free comedy show, put on by Program Board, features performances from Josh Blue and Tony Roberts, while the event is headlined by Ralphie May. The show costs nothing for FAU students, but seats are limited.

Tickets are available for students in the Box Office located in the Student Union on the Boca campus.

Ice Cream Social & Finish the Float Party Location and time: SR Atrium, 2 p.m.

At 2 p.m. on the Jupiter campus students will be able to enjoy ice cream — for free.

Students can also take part in a project called Finish the Float, which will be part of the Homecoming Parade on Friday, Nov. 4, at 4:30 p.m.

Thursday, Nov. 3 Talon Awards Ceremony Location and time: Maureen & Harold Forkas Alumni Center, 6 p.m.

For the 16th straight year, FAU will hold its Talon Awards Ceremony. The event will

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re’s a clean-cut schedule you can put up on your wall that will help you keep track of the events going on. take place in the Maureen & Harold Forkas Alumni Center at 6 p.m. The Office of Alumni Affairs and Student Government are responsible for putting on the ceremony.

Saturday, Nov. 5

Homecoming Country Concert Location and time: Outdoor stage, 9 p.m.

Homecoming Football Game vs.

Arkansas State Location and time: FAU Stadium, 4 p.m.

For the first time ever, FAU is holding an outdoor Homecoming concert.

The show features country artist James Otto and is free to students with a valid Owl Card. No entry will be allowed otherwise.

This will be FAU’s first Homecoming game in its new 30,000 seat on-campus stadium. The Homecoming Committee will be giving away prizes before the game.

At halftime, the 2011 Homecoming king and queen will be crowned.

Friday, Nov. 4 Homecoming Parade Location and time: Lee Street, Volusia Avenue & Dade Avenue, 4:30 p.m.

This year’s Homecoming parade is FAU’s 5th annual. The parade includes more than 60 entries, and the event is expected to include things like floats, decorated golf carts, motorcycles and several marching bands.

Fall Family Fest Location and time: Housing Lawn, 5 p.m.

The Fall Family Fest is hosted by President Saunders. The event will feature carnivalstyle games, bounce houses, face painting stations, circus performances and sand art, among other activities. Also, there will be free food, sponsored by Business Services and Chartwells.

Jennifer Joseph received the 2010 Student Talon Award, honoring her leadership skills and community service.

Linebacker Toney Moore, offensive lineman Joseph Bailey and quarterback David Kooi walked off after last year’s Homecoming game with a 21-9 win over rival FIU. This year’s Homecoming game is Saturday, Nov. 5, at 4 p.m. against Arkansas State.

(Source: www.fau.edu/homecoming.)

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Opinion

No wins, only celebrations Despite a winless football team, the Homecoming game still has its appeal Ryan Cortes At most schools, Homecoming week is a week of celebration, and the pinnacle of it all is the Homecoming football game.

It’s usually a game where the home team schedules an easy opponent, and after beating up on the other team all night, fans take a break and crown the Homecoming king and queen.

For FAU though, it’s a different story this year.

After starting the season 0-7, the football team doesn’t get to play an easy opponent because when you’re 0-7, easy opponents aren’t readily available. Instead, FAU will play its Homecoming game against Arkansas State (the first place team in the Sun Belt), another team FAU will be favored to lose against.

Given that, the UP asked FAU students if the team’s track record this year will make it difficult to celebrate Homecoming in the usual way.

Marina Russo, freshman, biology:

Zach Bemmel, junior, exercise science:

“Scream as loud as I can for them.”

“My spirit is horrible, FAU football is horrible.”

How is your school spirit going into the Homecoming game?

Alexandria Davis, freshman, exercise science: “We have a chance,

Photos by Amy Ishoy

Michael Copeland, sophomore, pre-business:

“Since I play for them, I don’t really have a choice.

we did better last game so we have a chance.”

Stephan Casellas, junior, music ed.:

“I’m pretty optimistic, but I also try to have a little faith.”

Leo Kaplowitz, sophomore, undecided:

Mak Mars, senior, exercise science:

“By praying that our team wins.”

“Spirit is a little broken, they have a lot to prove, but I still think we are a great team.”

Scott Shaw, junior, business management:

Malea Carter, freshman, psychology:

“We have a new stadium, who wouldn’t want to go?”

“Im not negative, but I still remain optimistic.”

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Sports

Will it end?

Zack Duarte A season that had promise before it began now has FAU desperately searching for its first win of the 2011 season, with only five games left to play.

The Owls (0-7, 0-4) are knocking on the door of 0-12, which would be the worst record of head coach Howard Schnellenberger’s career. The next opponent for FAU is the Red Wolves of Arkansas State.

The Owls, fresh off of their disappointing 38-14 loss to Middle Tennessee State, seem to find a new low point in each loss. Against the Blue Raiders, FAU turned the ball over six times, five via fumbles, which set a team record.

After facing opponents that stood close to the Owls in the standings, FAU is now forced to seek out a victory against the team sitting atop the standings.

It’s Homecoming week for the Owls, but the game against the Red Wolves may not be anything close to fan friendly.

The Red Wolves pose threats on every level for the Owls.

ASU quarterback Ryan Aplin, a Tampa native, is a dual-threat quarterback able to run as well as he can throw. Aplin can sometimes be wildly inaccurate, but at the same time, he is as dangerous a quarterback as they come.

Against FIU, Aplin ran for 164 yards and passed for 147, with three total touchdowns. Two were scored with his feet, one with his arm.

Aplin is also the team’s leader in total rushing yards from scrimmage.

Stopping Aplin should be FAU’s entire focus on defense. Against Middle Tennessee State, the Owls gave up a season-high 479 total yards. MTSU quarterback Logan Kilgore completed his first 19 passes against the Owls in the first quarter.

The Red Wolves have several threats on offense. The ball-carrying duties are split between Frankie Johnson and Derek Lawson. Compared to running backs in the conference, these two are in the middle of the pack.

The Gameplan On offense, the Owls will need to sustain drives. They have slowly gotten better at moving the ball with Graham Wilbert as quarterback, but drives tend to stall in opponent territory.

Alfred Morris had 153 yards on the ground against MTSU on only 18 carries, for an average of almost 9 yards a carry. The problem was that Morris fumbled twice. Even with the uncharacteristic fumbling against the Blue Raiders, Morris’ numbers continue to stand.

Morris has had games this season of 153, 162, 85 and 80 rushing yards, but offensive coordinator Darryl Jackson continues to give Morris fewer touches with the ball than he gives Wilbert, whom head coach Howard Schnellenberger seems to be losing patience with.

After the loss to Western Kentucky, Schnellenberger pointed out that the team does not have a “tried-and-true quarterback.”

So the question needs to be asked —

When: Saturday, Nov. 5, 2011 Time: 4 p.m.

Where: FAU Stadium (30,000) TV: TBA Radio: 760 AM Series: Tied at 3-3 Last Meeting: Oct. 23, 2010 - ASU 3716

Prediction: Arkansas State 34, Florida Atlantic 17

Dating back to last season, FAU has lost a program-record ten straight games. The team will try to end the streak in its Homecoming game on Saturday, Nov. 5, at 4 p.m. against Arkansas State.

Photo courtesy of FAU

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FAU has lost seven games in a row this season, ten dating back to 2010 Why not use Alfred Morris more?

On defense, the Owls will need to contain Aplin. Arkansas State will live or die based on his performance.

Third downs will be critical, and the Red Wolves will role Aplin out of the pocket to give him the option of passing or running for the first down.

It’s desperation time for FAU. They need to open up the playbook. Anything and everything goes for the Owls in terms of trying to squeeze out a victory in the 2011 season.

Attendance went from over 29,000 in the first home game to just slightly above 16,000 against MTSU. If the Owls don’t do something quickly, there could be less than 10,000 people at the remaining two home games in November.

If FAU wants to beat ASU, they must play mistake-free football against the Red Wolves, but there hasn’t been a single game this season where the Owls have come close to that.

Look for Arkansas State to use Aplin and his weapons around him to turn down the Owls and extend the losing streak to 11 games.

LEARN TO DEFEND YOURSELF Classes taught by Mark Astor [aka Marky Mark] Krav Maga 2nd Degree Black Belt

BOCA STORAGE Located between Glades Rd. and Spanish River Blvd. on N.W. Boca Raton Blvd./2nd Ave.

PH: 561-212-8956

• 115 park spaces of varying sizes

• All units offer easy drive-up access to your unit door

www.frontlinekrav.com

3600 N.W. Boca Raton Blvd.

Boca Raton, FL 33431 For Leasing Information Call:

• Larger units offer garage doors

(561) 392-4250

• Conveniently located in east Boca within a mile of the ocean

Hours

• We sell boxes and moving supplies.

LEARN THE SELF DEFENSE AND FIGHTING TACTICS OF THE ISRAELI MILITARY, SPECIAL FORCES AND ANTI-TERROR UNITS Training at CrossFit HardCore Gym 1121 Holland Drive, Suite 1 Boca Raton, FL 33487

• 950 storage units ranging in size from 5’ x 10’ to 15’ x 46’

• Air conditioned units available

FRONTLINE KRAV MAGA

Monday-Saturday 8:00-5:00 pm

Class Schedule for location above Tuesday: 7:15 - 8:45 pm Thursday: 7:15 - 8:45 pm Saturday: 10:30 - 12:00 noon

Discount for FAU Students and Faculty

www.WowiesSportsGrill.com • 561-392-5040 • 7036 W Palmetto Park Rd., Boca Raton In the Garden Shops (Palmetto/Powerline) across from Publix

620-SUBS

OUR NAME IS OUR NUMBER

• We show ALL sporting events!

UFC Fights - NO COVER • Happy

FREE DRINKS for FAU Students OFFICIAL SPONSOR of FAU SPORTS $5 Lunch Combo Specials

Hour Mon-Fri Open-7pm

• Beer pong, Outdoor Dartboards, Corn Hole and $5 Pitchers of Miller Lite • Sun - Thurs

DPG Computers

•$13.95 Lobster Dinner TUESDAYS • 50

cent Wings WEDNESDAYS • $21.95 All u can eat Crab Legs THURSDAYS • Friday is Ladies Night...

Products/Services include: • Desktop Computer ($99+) • Laptop Rental ($19.95) • Internet Café Services:

Live DJ and Ladies drink FREE from 9pm to Midnight

Email, Print, Copy, Fax. Pay per. Use computers only $9/hr. Free delivery orders over $100 (Palm Beach).

• Nightly Drink Specials

OPEN: 11:30am to 1am Sunday - Tuesday 11:30am to 2am Wednesday - Saturday

Monday-Thursday 11am-6pm Friday 10am-4pm, Saturday Closed Sunday by appointment

FAU Student and Faculty Receive

15% OFF

Regular Priced Items (Must show FAU ID)

Wowies Sports Bar and Grill INSISTS You Drink Responsibly

805 North Federal Hwy. Hours: Mon-Fri 10:30am-5pm Sat 11am-3pm

888-542-8050

3923 Lake Worth Road #109 Lake Worth, FL 33461

(Intersection of Lake Worth Road and Kirk Road)

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Deadhead & Gift Shop 896 A, n. Federal Hwy. Pompano Beach, FL

954.942.3351

• T-Shirts • Posters • Incense & Oils • Candles • Pipes-Glass, Water, Plastic, Wood, HandBlown, Pyrex • Collectibles

• Jewelry • Oil Burners • Tapestries • Beaded Curtains • Swords & Knives • Adult Toys • Hookahs & Accessories

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MEN’S BASKETBALL 11-08-11

Ocean

LIQUORS Liquor • Fine Wines • Beer • Snacks • Kegs • Gift Baskets

Mon-Thurs 10am-10pm • Fri & Sat 10am-12am • Sun 11am-7pm

WE RENT/SELL:

Beer Pong Tables, Cups, Balls & Kegs Spend $30 or more & receive 2 shots on our Beer Pong Table!

Win Prizes & Discounts (Must be 21) • Family Owned and Operated • Remodeled Store • Convenient Location • Good Prices

• Great Customer Service • Open Late • Large Selections • Sepcial Orders • We Sell Kegs!

FIND US ON FACEBOOK: OCEAN LIQUOR

Free Mini with any purchase of $10 or more.

FAU Students only, must be 21, must show FAU I.D.

1305 W Palmetto Park Rd., Boca Raton, FL 33486 (561) 338 Just east of 95 on Palmetto in K-mart shopping center

Ocean Liquors INSISTS you drink responsibly!

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With Special Editor

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SPECIAL ISSUE AFTER FAU MEN’S BASKETBALL HAD ITS BEST SEASON EVER, THE UP LOOKS AHEAD TO NEXT YEAR

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