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Vol. 17 | #8 | Nov. 24, 2015

WEB EDITOR Alexis Hayward ASSISTANT WEB EDITOR Richard Finkel COPY DESK CHIEF Carissa Noelle Giard ASSISTANT COPY DESK CHIEF Rafael Baez NEWS EDITOR Patrick Martin FEATURES EDITOR Emily Creighton SPORTS EDITOR Ryan Lynch SCIENCE EDITOR Andrew Fraieli COPY EDITOR Kerri Covington PHOTO EDITOR Brandon Harrington STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER Max Jackson BUSINESS MANAGER Wesley Wright CONTRIBUTORS Francesca Nachtsheim, Alexandra Vanerven, Gabby Strang, Jonathan Scott DISTRIBUTION MANAGER Bill Good ADVISERS Neil Santaniello, Ilene Prusher, Michael Koretzky COVER & ILLUSTRATIONS BY Ivan Benavides WANT TO JOIN THE UP? Email universitypress@gmail.com Staff meetings every Friday, 2 p.m. in the Student Union, Room 214 WANT TO PLACE AN AD? Contact Jacquelyn Christie 888-897-7711 x 124 jchristie@mymediamate.com PUBLISHER FAU Student Government The opinions expressed by the UP are not necessarily those of the student body, Student Government or FAU. ADDRESS 777 Glades Road Student Union, Room 214 Boca Raton, FL 33431 561.297.2960

The Best Of The Best

You’ve learned a lot this year. Now, it’s time to share.

By Emily Bloch

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he University Press newsroom is made up of about 20 college students, and we’re just like you. We’re millennials — we’re broke, opinionated and we get ‘hangry.’ We live off of coffee and junk food, we like some campus events better than others and we like some professors a lot more than others.

So to end 2015 right, we thought it’d be a great idea to talk about what you like … and maybe a bit of what you hate, too (check out the worst place to eat , p. 6 and the worst place to live on campus p. 16).

We took to Survey Monkey – an online survey publishing service – and posted three polls that anyone could answer. One devoted to food, one sports and one campus activity. In total, 125 students voted.

We even did some math to narrow things down. Athletes were chosen based on stats and team wins, fraternities and sororities by their cumulative GPAs, food and drink spots through Yelp ratings and distance from campus and professor rankings through their Rate My Professor scores and in one case, their salaries (p. 17).

The pages ahead reflect those results. They’re separated by four different categories: Food and Drink, Events and Arts, School and Sports.

Use it as a guide for where you should eat, live, drink and more in 2016.

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Best Beer Best Brewery Best Bar Best Club Best Restaurant over $10 Best Restaurant under $10 Best Coffee Best Pizza Best Subs Best Campus Food Worst Campus Food

Best Concert Best Comedy Show Best Local Bands

Best Photo

10 Events & Arts 12 Photo Brief

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Best Professor Highest Paid Professor Best Places to Study Best Dorm Worst Dorm Best Fraternity Best Sorority

Best Men’s Basketball Player Best Women’s Basketball Player Best Men’s Soccer Player Best Women’s Soccer Player Best Male Athlete Best Female Athlete Best Coach Best Newcomer Best Moment Best Dressed

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strawberry cheesecake or creme brulee ($6).

Students agree that it’s worth the splurge. Out of the 45 voters, 19 voted for Zinburger, while Rebel House and Josephine’s fell behind. Marked with two dollar signs on Yelp, the verdict seems to be that you’ll pay a bit more but for higher quality food. No fancy reduction sauce required.

Best Restaurant Under $10

CHIPOTLE 2301 Glades Road Unit C, Boca Raton 2.2 miles from Boca Campus Story by Emily Bloch

Community Table is known for their one dollar slices and ten dollar pies. Photo by Emily Creighton

Best Pizza in Boca Raton COMMUNITY TABLE 1901 N.W. Second Ave. Boca Raton 1.9 miles from Boca campus Story by Gregory Cox Looks like it’s hip to be square — and cheap when it comes to pizza.

Students voted Community Table the best pizza — recognized for their rectangle pies that are 18 inches by 12 inches.

When measured out, the rectangle pizzas give 15 more inches of pizza than the 16-inch circle that other local favorites like Spadini’s use — and for a cheaper price.

They also have the most affordable cheese slice at $1, compared to $2.75 at Boca’s Best Pizza Bar. So whether it be a simple slice with cheese, or a fully loaded meat lover’s pie that makes you question your heart’s health after eating, Community Table has you covered.

Best Restaurant Over $10

ZINBURGER WINE & BURGER BAR 6000 Glades Road Ste. 1008C, Boca Raton 2.7 miles from Boca Campus

You know guac is extra, you say with a nod of your head. You slide along the stainless steel counter, watching your swaddled burrito baby grow and mature from behind the glass.

Yelp reviewers attest that Chipotle is fast, simple, cheap and filling — and that’s likely why it gained readers’ vote for best restaurant under $10. The menu is simple: burritos, burrito bowls, tacos or salads with beef ($8.40), pork ($7.78), chicken ($7.28), veggies ($7.28) or sofritas, a vegan-friendly meat substitute ($7.28).

Right across from the Town Center Mall, this Chipotle location is great for between classes and easy to take on the run (you can also order online or

through the chain’s app for pickup).

And according to Twitter, students take advantage — “the entire fau population is at chipotle rn [right now],” said one tweet and “That chipotle down the street from fau is so clutch,” said another.

With 42 percent of votes going to Chipotle, it looks like readers agree.

Other options listed in the poll included Mississippi Sweets, C.R. Chicks and Bombay Cafe. The fast food Mexican chain took 21 of the 50 votes, while Mississippi Sweets came in second with 19.

Best Club in Boca Raton BLUE MARTINI 6000 Glades Road C-1380, Boca Raton 2.8 miles from Boca campus Story by Gregory Cox

Out of all the fliers that club promoters scatter throughout classrooms, the ones for Blue Martini have resonated the most with students.

Equipped with three full bars — one of which is outside — Blue Martini gets most of its college traffic on Thursdays, which include free drinks from 9 p.m. to 11 p.m. with a college ID, and no cover for ladies.

Their seven-year anniversary celebration will be held Wednesday, Dec. 9, which will include $7 martinis and $77 bottles of house vodka.

Story by Emily Bloch So, your parents are in town. You want to take advantage of their income compared to yours, but small portions and funky sauces aren’t your thing.

That’s where Zinburger comes in. Like a Shake Shack on steroids, Zinburger Wine & Burger Bar takes your classic burgers, fries and milkshakes to the next level.

Trade in your basic burger for one made with Kobe beef, topped with cheddar cheese and wild mushrooms ($15.25), upgrade your salted and peppered fries for the restaurant’s decadent Double Truffle Fries ($6) and top it all off with a fancy milkshake like

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Best of 2015 & Drink Best Bar in Boca Raton

Best Subs in Boca

IRISHMAN 1745 N.W. Boca Raton Blvd., 1.8 miles from campus

PUBLIX SUBS 1339 West Palmetto Park Rd., 1.8 miles from campus

Story by Gregory Cox

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Whether you’re looking to feel welcome while enjoying a frosty one at 11 a.m., or to act as Irish as possible and stumble home, look no further than The Irishman, just off of 20th Street.

Ultimately, the votes came down to a battle between the Irish. Another local joint — O’Brien’s — lost by just 2 percent.

The bar’s appeal to Florida Atlantic students can be seen on Thursday nights when they offer $2 16-ounce Pabst Blue Ribbons, $3 Irish car bombs and 16 ounces of Stella Artois for $4.

They also have 30 beers on tap, including local breweries like The Funky Buddha Lounge and Brewery (see “Best Brewery”) for those with a little more spending money. Don’t worry, you can still impress a date every Wednesday when they’re priced at happy hour rates.

Want to get a taste of some Irish grub?

On Tuesdays, they have $5 shepherd’s pie — ground beef smothered with mashed potatoes and cheese — and to wash it all down: $3 pints of Guinness, Smithwick’s and Harp.

It was barely even a contest. Good ol’ “Pub subs” came out on top, over local sub shops like Laspada’s and 620 Subs.

Made with either Boar’s Head or Publix meat and specialty cheeses, “Pub subs can be custom ordered. Their most popular sub among college kids is their chicken tenders sandwich.

Some even went as far on Twitter to say that “the only thing I care about in this world is publix chicken tender subs” and “I NEED A LIFETIME SUPPLY OF PUBLIX SUBS.” Their most recent menu addition — special to the area — is the Miami Dolphins sub, topped with chipotle chicken, fried plantains and peach mango salsa.

If you’re feeling a bit more festive, look out for the Turkey Cranberry Holiday sub just in time for Thanksgiving.

Publix dominated the top spot with 37 percent of the 51 votes, followed by Laspada’s with 26 percent, and V&H Deli with 15 percent. D’Best Sandwich shop raked in 13 percent of the vote and 620 Subs received 8 percent.

The Irishmen’s college student-friendly menu includes shepherd’s pie. Photo by Emily Bloch 6 11.24.2015 University Press

The Publix Deli offers customized subs. Photo by Alexis Hayward

Best Brewery

FUNKY BUDDHA BREWERY 1201 N.E. 38th St., Oakland Park, 17 miles away, about 25 minutes from Boca campus Story by Patrick Martin With beers like Blueberry Cobbler Ale, Sweet Potato Casserole and Raspberry Floridian, Funky Buddha Brewery is a favorite among students.

The brewery started as a lounge in Boca Raton three miles from campus, (about a 10 minute drive) but now they have a second location in Oakland Park with a full brewery serving about 22,000 barrels a year — or more than 7 million 12-ounce beers.

Their beer can be found in more than 2,000 restaurants and bars nationwide — putting South Florida on the map for craft beer.

The latest addition to the brewery is the craft food counter and kitchen, offering lunch and dinner.

Worst On-Campus Food Service ATLANTIC DINING HALL All-you-can-eat, but nothing you want.

Story by Francesca Nachtsheim Finding a friend to sit with at lunch may no longer be a concern for cafeteriafaring college students, but mystery meat and flavorless food is. That’s why 41.67 percent of the 48 students polled ranked the Atlantic Dining Hall — best known as “The Caf” — the “Worst OnCampus Food Service.”

These results did not surprise sophomore Sarah Parker, who says she has gotten sick on more than one occasion from the food in the cafeteria, and that she has recently found ants crawling all over the coffee cups.

The all-you-can-eat dining hall offers students a variety of choices including a salad bar, specials of the day, a waffle bar, a dessert bar and main entrees like burgers, sandwiches and pasta.

However, Parker and other students feel the quality of food served is mediocre, being left out for too long.

Another service to rank low was Papa John’s Pizza, with 16.67 percent of the vote. Subway, Blendz Cafe, Starbucks and Jow Jing followed — tying with 6.25 percent.

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Best of 2015 & Drink Best On-Campus Food Service CHICK-FIL-A Students know how to “Eat Mor Chikin”

Story by Francesca Nachtsheim Students have taken the call to “Eat Mor Chikin” seriously, naming Chickfil-A the “Best On-Campus Food Service.”

With 46 percent of 50 votes, the restaurant blew its competition away; The Burrow and Chick’n Grill tied for second with 12 percent each.

The Chick-fil-A on the Boca Raton campus features an express menu, which excludes a few of their staple items, like milkshakes and soft serve cones, but students don’t seem to mind.

In fact, it is a common sight to see patrons waiting outside for the doors to open every morning.

Senior Phillip Lin is a regular customer and loves the crispy sandwich just as

Funky Buddha Brewery 1201 NE 38th St. Oakland Park, FL 33334

much, if not more, as the speed in which he receives it. Sean Armstrong — the director of marketing for FAU campus dining — said, “We want to make sure that our students keep to their busy schedules. Chick-fil-A Express is built to present outstanding quality at a very fast pace.”

As for what Chick-fil-A has in store for students in the coming year, Armstrong said that they are currently working on implementing the Spicy Chicken Sandwich. They hope to bring in milkshakes by summer 2016.

Photo by Jonathan Scott

Breakfast in a beer glass

The Maple Bacon Coffee Porter is one of South Florida’s most famous beers.

Story by Patrick Martin

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very January, people swarm by the thousands to the Funky Buddha Brewery to acquire bottles of its award-winning beer.

It made No. 2 on Ratebeer’s list of the top five best porters in the world, according to consumer reviews, and it’s rated No. 1 on its best list for 2014, with an overall score of 100 out of 100.

The Maple Bacon Coffee Porter — usually available at the beginning of the year — has become famous in South Florida for its hints of sweet maple, its smoky taste and decadent coffee aftertaste.

After guzzling down a glass of the breakfast inspired concoction, it’s surprising how balanced the porter is, without any ingredient overwhelming another.

This year the brewery will release 16,000 bottles — compared to the 10,000 they released last year — according to spokesperson John Linn.

The brewery holds a festival for the beer every year in January, with limited releases, live music and food trucks. Last year’s festival had over 7,000 attendees.

“This is a special beer for us, so it’s something we like to celebrate with a big street festival and party. If we did it all the time, it would probably lose some of its luster,” Linn said.

He said this year the event will be ticketed to control the flow.

The Maple Bacon Coffee Porter is unique compared to their other releases; The recipe was developed by the owner of the brewery, Ryan Sentz, in 2011 at the original lounge in Boca Raton.

Linn said the first batch was 30 gallons and sold out instantly.

“Ryan was just trying to create a beer that tasted like breakfast in a glass. People enjoyed it right away!” Linn said.

Many breweries have tried to emulate Funky’s Maple Bacon Coffee Porter (like Rogue’s Voodoo Doughnut Maple Bacon ale), but have fallen short.

What makes this porter different is that it’s not just a sugar bomb mixed with some beer: The coffee; aftertaste balances out the pallet.

The only problem the porter has is its shelf life.

With each passing day, drinkers will find the coffee taste dulls out. My recommendation is to only keep this bottle for a maximum of three months.

The Maple Bacon Coffee Porter Festival will be on Jan. 9, 2016. Tickets are $30 and go on sale Nov. 23. The ticket allows admission into Jaco Pastorious Park with live music and a bottle of the porter.

Funky Buddha will release 16,000 bottles of the porter this year.

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The Green Matcha Latte is the perfect alternative to a cup of coffee or the usual green tea. Photo by Emily Creighton

Stay Buzzed at The Seed

Thriving on relationships with local businesses and Instagram-worthy latte art, The Seed has earned its spot as the “Best Coffee House.”

Story by Emily Creighton

I The pour-over is an alternative brewing technique that The Seed is known for. Photo by Emily Creighton

The Seed offers classic drinks, including cappuccinos. Syrups made in-house can be added for flavor. Photo by Mohammed F. Emran 8 11.24.2015 University Press

f you didn’t Instagram a picture of your latte art, did you even go out for coffee?

As a new writer and photographer my freshman year, I was on the hunt for the perfect spot near campus to work on articles and take social media-worthy shots.

That’s when I stumbled across The Seed. Since then, it’s become one of my favorite places to hang out, caffeinate and let my creative juices flow.

Part coffee house, part juice bar, The Seed is the brainchild of friends Carly Altier and Rachel Eade. Since its opening last November, it has become a staple in the Boca Raton community by building relationships with other local businesses, like Well’s Coffee Company — a local roaster that supplies their coffee beans.

“I think [using local brands] creates a good community sense,” said Altier in a recent interview with Two Seventy magazine. “Everyone knows that they’re coming here to support the community that they live in, so you want to come.”

Continuing those community ties, The Seed has a partnership with the Boca Raton Community Garden — they donate coffee grounds and scraps for the nonprofit to use as fertilizer for fresh herbs in return.

The Seed also hosts community events including pop-up collections — “a caravan of local and small shops,” as advertised on their Facebook page — and open mic nights, welcoming local musicians.

Grayson Gibson, a sophomore art major and musician who has performed at The Seed, said, “I love The Seed because they make great coffee, it’s an awesome atmosphere and everything there is so welcoming.”

To get that “great coffee,” They use alternative brewing techniques.

This includes pour-overs — pouring water over freshly ground beans to extract their flavor — and their cold brew, which is concentrated for 12 hours at room temperature and infused through a nitrogen tank, cooling the coffee and developing it to be less acidic and naturally sweeter.

But if you’re searching for something classic like an espresso or cappuccino, they offer those too — all available with dairy-free creamer options.

So, while you may go for the coffee, you’ll be sure to stay — and go again — for the community.

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Best Band: Broward County

KILLMAMA Staff pick for best local band Story by Gabby Strang

Esteemed comedian Hannibal Buress visited the Carole and Barry Kaye auditorium on Oct. 26 for Homecoming’s annual comedy show. Photo by Mohammed F. Emran

Best Comedy Show HANNIBAL BURESS No joke — he won.

Story by Alexandra Van Erven Hannibal Buress’ ability to earn laughs ultimately earned him the students’ vote for Best Comedy Show of 2015, with 73 percent of students polled choosing him.

The comedian, who has had roles on both the big and small screen, took the stage at Florida Atlantic’s Carole and Barry Kaye Auditorium on Oct. 26 during Homecoming week to a nearly full auditorium.

Buress is known for several comedy shows, including his own, titled “Why? with Hannibal Buress” on Comedy Central. He also took part in the Comedy Central Roast of Justin Bieber earlier this year and was featured alongside Zac Efron in the movie “Neighbors.”

His FAU appearance started off with two opening comedians — Francisco Duran and Gene Harding —and dealt with topics that included racism, LASIK eye surgery and even the school’s football team.

In the polls, Judah Friedlander came in second place with nearly 15 percent of the vote, while Orny Adams and Ramon Garcia tied for third with 7 percent each.

Best Concert

BIG SEAN He came to “Paradise” and stole the show.

Story by Emily Creighton and Alexandra Van Erven For the 30 students that voted, rapper Big Sean stole the show and won the title of “Best Concert of 2015,” earning nearly 83 percent of votes.

Big Sean made his Florida Atlantic debut on April 1 for Program Board’s eighth annual hip-hop concert — Freaker’s Ball — with Doug E. Fresh and Slick Rick. With a price tag of $65,000, he became the most expensive headliner to ever take the event’s stage.

But, the cost was seemingly justified as his high energy and inspirational messages captivated the crowd of over 1,000 attendees. “Where all my dreamers at?” Sean asked the crowd. “I followed my heart, I followed my gut.

Follow your heart … Do what makes you happy, man.”

Big Sean’s Freaker’s Ball act was a far cry from the Timeflies’ Homecoming performance in October, which earned 0 percent of the vote. Hollywood Undead and ARTIKaL Sound System came in second and third with 13 and 3 percent, respectively.

Killmama is a sultry combo of blues and rock. The Fort Lauderdale band started out as a personal project, but rapidly evolved into a duo creating rock music that’s a bit like a thunderstorm: loud and striking. Killmama connects the two friends — who met working at a computer store — to their passion of making music.

The band has been touring throughout South Florida and beyond ever since it released its EP “Soft Cookies” in April. In it, lead vocalist and drummer Sophie Sputnik provides sharp, velvet smooth vocals that hit hard against Rob Kingsley’s mixture of bluesy and lo-fi guitar.

You can catch Killmama’s next show at Propaganda on Nov. 27, alongside our other local pick the Steel Brothers Band.

Link(s): killmama.bandcamp.com/ www.facebook.com/dontkillmama

Best Band: Miami-Dade County PSYCHIC MIRROR Staff pick for best local band Story by Gabby Strang

Funk group Psychic Mirrors has an appetite for influence in the sense that their music merges together sounds ranging from ‘70s funk to modern electronic, with a ricochet of futuristic elements. Their music is bound to make you dance — or dive into your parents’ disco collection.

Although the members of Psychic Mirrors are ever-changing, and the group never has fewer than 10 members, its success is owed to the brain workings of Mickey de Grand IV. Creator of local DIY label Cosmic Chronic, de Grand IV has been recording music since the age of 9 and has been the prime machine of Psychic Mirrors since day one — acting as engineer, writer and producer.

The group plays sporadically around South Florida and most recently

performed at Miami’s III Points Festival. You can check them out Dec. 3, during Art Basel at the Electric Pickle in Wynwood.

Link: www.facebook.com/PSYCHIC-MIRRORS

Best Band: Palm Beach County STEEL BROTHERS BAND Staff pick for best local band Story by Carissa Giard

The first time I heard the Steel Brothers Band’s funky rendition of Jimi Hendrix’s “Voodoo Child,” I walked into the bar and witnessed what I had previously thought was impossible: a Hendrix cover with no electric guitar.

Instead, two pedal steel (an electric steel guitar on legs) players had center stage — Durrell Randolph and Edward McIntosh. They were accompanied by their cousins, bassist Isaiah McCormick and drummer Dontrail Wright, along with McIntosh’s wife Ashley, who was singing.

Apparently, music runs in the family for Randolph, whose cousin is Robert from Robert Randolph & The Family Band — a well known funk/soul band that formed in the early 2000s. Robert was featured in Rolling Stone’s 2008 list of “100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time.”

Durrell says that their music is influenced by the sacred steel tradition: a movement in the Pentecostal church of the 1930s that began using pedal and lap steel in their services.

“I usually listen to Soulive, Lettuce, Robert Randolph & The Family Band, The Lee Boys, Derek Trucks and The Campbell Brothers, which is also our family from Rochester, New York,” he says of the group’s musical influences.

“For me, I’m looking to create a new genre and sound to take things to the next level like you’ve never heard.”

Durrell says that the band has been playing shows around town but will be slowing down to focus on finishing their debut EP. You can see them live on Friday, Nov. 27, at Propaganda in downtown Lake Worth.

Link: www.facebook.com/Steel-BrothersBand-360380717489027/

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Dubbed as one of the best photos taken in Florida Atlantic football history on social media, the University Press’ Max Jackson took “The Best Photo of 2015.” The Owls played the University of Miami Hurricanes on Sept. 11 to a sold-out crowd of 30,321 — the first time since the stadium’s opening in 2011. The flag pictured was 150 feet by 300 feet, weighed approximately 1,500 pounds and required the help of nearly 120 volunteers to hold it, according to previous UP reports.

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Best of Fraternity and Sorority Life All four were the brightest. Which one was picked as the best?

Story by Alexandra Van Erven

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hile Greek life is mostly known for its exclusive recruitment, socials, fundraising and lifelong bonds as part of an academic institution, GPA and scholastic performance play an important role in building each chapter.

Every semester, Florida Atlantic’s Fraternity and Sorority Life puts out an allcouncil inclusive community report, ranking organizations by GPA, service hours, philanthropic donations and more.

We picked the top four out of 29 fraternities and sororities, based off the rankings under “Spring 15 All Member Cumulative GPA.” Students then voted for their favorite out of the finalists, resulting in Alpha Delta Pi and Sigma Phi Epsilon taking the titles of “Best Sorority” and “Best Fraternity” of 2015.

Best Sorority ALPHA DELTA PI

When it comes to the sororities on campus, the highest scoring among voters was Alpha Delta Pi — gaining nearly 65 percent of the vote.

Founded in 1851 at Wesleyan College in Macon, Georgia, Alpha Delta Pi is credited with being the first sorority established for college women — valuing scholarship, self, sisterhood and true friendship.

The Theta Kappa chapter of Alpha Delta Pi was chartered at FAU in the fall of 2009 and currently has the second-highest cumulative GPA of the sororities surveyed, with a 3.06.

Alpha Delta Pi had 125 members in spring of 2015 and raised $6,088.80 in philanthropic donations. The

national philanthropy they donate to is the Ronald McDonald House which, according to the sorority’s official website, “provides a home away from home for sick children, as well as for their families, when traveling away from home is necessary for medical care.”

The other three sororities also had strong cumulative GPAs. Alpha Nu Omega’s was a 3.09, Delta Sigma Theta’s a 3.0 and Sigma Lambda Gamma, a 3.04.

Best Fraternity

SIGMA PHI EPSILON Out of the four fraternities lined up to win “Best Fraternity,” Sigma Phi Epsilon led the pack with nearly 50 percent of the vote.

Founded in 1901 at Richmond College in Virginia, and according to their official website, Sigma Phi Epsilon has a “completely different Member Development process than other fraternities at FAU.” Their founding principles are virtue, diligence and brotherly love.

The university’s Florida Xi chapter has the highest cumulative GPA from the list of fraternities and has the second highest GPA among all FAU Greek organizations with a 3.08. In the spring 2015 semester, the chapter had 39 members and raised $298 in philanthropic donations.

Alpha Phi Alpha came in second place with nearly 23 percent, and Alpha Psi Lambda came in third with 18.18 percent. Sigma Chi trailed with 13.64 percent of the 22 votes.

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Best of 2015 Best, Worst Residence Halls

INNOVATION VILLAGE APARTMENTS AND ALGONQUIN HALL Looks like you get what you pay for.

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by Emily Creighton Innovation Village Apartments — the most expensive on-campus housing choice — took the student vote for “Best Residence Hall,” while Algonquin Hall — the cheapest single room housing option — took Worst Residence Hall.

IVA is located on the north end of campus next to the stadium. It earned 51.61 percent of the 31 votes for “Best Residence Hall.”

IVA opened in 2011, offering 1,216 beds to upperclassmen. Each suite contains full-sized beds, a common area, a full kitchen and an in-suite washer and dryer. Residents can also choose between a two-bedroom or a four-bedroom suite. A pool and an Outtakes convenience store is located in IVA North as well.

School Lastly, the building is LEED certified.

Its design is environmentally friendly. The Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design Gold ranking includes features such as sun shades on windows, natural daylighting, Energy Star appliances and more.

A spot in the gated facility goes for anywhere from $5,180 to $5,680 per semester.

Algonquin Hall fell at the other end of the spectrum, receiving 51.61 percent of the votes for “Worst Residence Hall.” Even after renovations in 2011, “The Gonq” — which was built in 1968 — seemingly isn’t up to students’ standards.

Located behind the Student Services building, Algonquin Hall can house up to 93 students. Each suite houses four residents — all have singles with twin extra-large beds.

A room there goes for $3,300 per semester.

For “Best Residence Hall,” University Village Apartments followed in second, with Heritage Park Towers and Parliament Hall tying for third. For the worst, Glades Park Towers, HPT and Parliament Hall tied for second.

Innovation Village Apartments North offers residents of both towers a pool and an Outtakes convenience store.

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The second floor of the breezeway is often quiet and unpopulated, making it an ideal study location. Photo By Alexis Hayward

Best Study Spots

Ditch your dorm and find the perfect study spot on campus.

Story by Alexis Hayward

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ntil the day that robots can insert information straight into our brains, we have to do it the old fashioned way: studying.

But dorms with noisy roommates and messy desks don’t make for the best academic environment. Plus, a study conducted by Harvard’s Division of Sleep Medicine shows that working in the same place that you rest can disrupt your sleep schedule — and sleep is a hot commodity in college.

Discovering the perfect study spot might be what you need.

As a full-time marketing major with two minors, I take my study sessions seriously. As a junior, I’ve had time to explore all that campus has to offer when it comes to study areas.

From the obvious ones to hidden treasures, here are the best places around the Boca Raton campus to hit the books: The Computer Center Located between the College of Business (BU-86) and Wimberly Library is a pink building with a sign that reads “Computer Center.” Inside you’ll find about 50 computers, very few of which are typically taken. This provides minimal distractions and room to spread out your papers and notes without having to worry about mixing them up with your neighbors’.

Second floor of the Breezeway Fresh air can help you think clearly. On the second floor of the Breezeway, tables and benches are available. Only a few people use the second floor to avoid the commotion below, so you won’t get interrupted.

The Cube Located on the first floor of the Engineering East building (EE-96) is The Cube — a computer lab, study area hybrid. There are sofas, booths, computers and even meeting rooms with whiteboards available.

If you’re not an engineering major you’re technically not supposed to be in there, but since the building was paid for with a donation to FAU, not just the engineering department, they can’t kick you out.

Just be sure you don’t piss off any engineers — it’s likely one of them will be your boss one day.

Note: If you need a break, go up to the third or fifth floor to the balcony gardens to get some air and a great view of campus.

Business Building Pavilion On the first floor of the College of Business building, next to the satellite Outtakes’ location, are tables and couches ideal for group or individual study sessions. The high ceilings give you room to breathe, and the nice bustle of people walking to and from classes make it the perfect academic atmosphere. And, if you get hungry, you can always grab a snack.

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Best Professor

Rate My Professors has a top-rated professor at FAU, and she had no idea.

Story by Andrew Fraieli

“M

y number one goal is for my students to leave a better person. I’m trying to get them to be more caring and compassionate people,” said senior instructor of sociology Gina Carreno-Lukasik, the best professor at Florida Atlantic according to Rate My Professors.

Rate My Professors is a website that allows students to grade professors on their helpfulness, easiness and clarity.

The sociological perspectives, human sexuality and social change professor has 311 ratings as of Nov. 18, the highest number of reviews of any FAU teacher. “I didn’t know I was the absolute highest. I’m not good at compliments. It’s scary.

I’m kidding; it’s very nice. Students are nice,” said Carreno-Lukasik. “That’s nice to know. I’m slightly embarrassed.”

Since the start of her Rate My Professors page in 2002, Carreno-Lukasik has yet to receive a bad review.

“THE BEST TEACHER I HAVE EVER HAD,” “She has made me want at least a minor in sociology” and “I would love to start a fan club for Gina,” are just a few of the comments previous students have made.

Past students particularly liked her jokes.

“Jokes? Makes me sound like a comedian, a wanna-be comedian,” said CarrenoLukasik, laughing. “I do try to use humor, it’s my personality.” She explained that she uses “lots of examples and tell tons of stories” because “sociology is real-life; it’s relatable.”

Carreno-Lukasik welcomes any comments and takes what students have to say seriously.

She said, “I know most people in my class don’t want to be sociology majors, but me personally, I want them to leave college better people. And college should be fun, so I try to do that as well.”

Highest Paid Professor

There are many high paid professors at FAU, but most don’t teach.

Story by Andrew Fraieli

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f you were hoping that your favorite professor — like the one that finally made math intriguing, or the one that stayed after class for hours to help you understand something — is the highest paid in the school, you’d be wrong.

The highest paid professor at Florida Atlantic is David Bjorkman, the dean of FAU’s College of Medicine, making $463,726 per year, but he doesn’t teach any classes.

For comparison, he could pay for ten in-state master’s degrees every year with his salary.

According to Florida’s Right To Know — an online public database of state salaries — the highest salary at FAU is $500,000, belonging to head football coach Charlie Partridge. Bjorkman is right below him.

Although Bjorkman’s title is dean, he is listed as professor in the database and according to FAU’s website, “his responsibilities include providing the highest quality educational experience for physicians in training.” But, his name has not been listed as instructor under a single class in FAU’s online departmental schedule since 2007 — as far back as the online schedule goes.

The next highest paid professor in the database that actually teaches classes is Morton Levitt. His name comes after six professors and associate professors,”including a second athletic coach — who’s paid $325,000.

Levitt is a professor of clinical biomedical science, earning $215,117 per year. The last class taught by him was fundamental general pathology for graduate students in the summer of 2015.

Looking at other schools within the state university system, the highest paid professor at the University of Florida is William Friedman, the director of the Preston Wells Center for Brain Tumor Therapy. He makes $961,281 per year.

The highest paid “professor” at the University of Central Florida is the dean of medicine, Deborah German; her salary is $541,402. Highest paid at Florida State University is the general surgery residency program director, Wade Douglas — earning $450,000 per year.

In a similar trend to FAU, these are all deans of colleges or directors of programs.

According to job descriptions found on the university websites, the majority don’t teach classes as part of their responsibilities.

Rather than being a teacher inspiring students while toting piles of papers, the highest paid “professors” at FAU turn out to be managers and deans who can afford Mercedes and BMWs.

Proud vegetarian, Gina Carreno-Lukasik stands in front of her office door.

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The Flyest Owl: Jaquez Johnson

The quarterback may be suave on the field, but it’s his sideline style that has earned him the title of “Best Dressed Athlete.”

Story by Emily Creighton

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n campus, Jaquez Johnson, football’s redshirt senior quarterback, is known as number 32, but on Pinterest, he’s known as “hardbody12.”

It all started when head coach Charlie Partridge implemented a policy where players wear business attire during the Owl Walk, two years ago.

“There is just something about dressing up,” Partridge previously told the UP. “You’re in a different mode. This is business now.”

The Owl Walk is a home game tradition where the football team, marching band, cheerleading and dance teams walk through the Lot 5 tailgate, entering the stadium while students look on.

“I’m very comfortable being a college quarterback on Pinterest,” said Johnson, who became a member of the “visual discovery” site in 2013.

Johnson said he was never big on varying his wardrobe growing up, but had a change of heart after Partridge’s call. “I was thinking, ‘Since I have to dress up, I might as well look good for it.’”

The suggestion to join Pinterest came from Johnson’s mom. “I told her I was gonna find different things. And she asked if I ever heard of Pinterest. I was like, ‘No, what’s that?’”

So, he joined the site, searching keywords like “men’s business casual” and pinning — or marking — styles he liked.

“Say I have a pair of pants. I have some pink pants,” Johnson explained. “I was like, ‘I need something to wear with these pink pants.’ So I typed in ‘men’s pink pants’ and found a whole bunch of different styles.”

His biggest fashion inspirations include rapper Kanye West, because “he’s real good with simple colors and putting outfits together,” and Carolina Panthers’ quarterback Cam Newton, who can be found pinned under Johnson’s “Things to Wear” board.

Unlike his quick decision making on the field though, Johnson takes his time preparing his gameday ensembles. The quarterback typically thinks about what he wants to wear for a couple of days, putting pieces together in between classes — he’s working toward his MBA in sports management — and practice. By Thursday evening, his outfit is finalized and put in his bag.

But don’t expect to catch Johnson in his chino pants and blazer in the Breezeway.

That’s where his trusty gym shorts and T-shirts still come into play.

“I don’t really dress up all the time. But when I have to dress up, I will, and I take pride in it.”

Johnson wears a George Sherman jacket, Nordstrom Rack button down, Ralph Lauren pants, an Hermes belt and Aldo shoes. Photo by Mohammed F. Emran 11.24.2015 University Press 19

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Best of 2015 Best Moment

SHULA BOWL The Owls’ 10th Shula Bowl win had a little bit of everything for the fans.

Story by Ryan Lynch Sitting at 1-6 after three straight losses, it seemed like football was poised to drop the Shula Bowl in their annual game against rival Florida International Golden Panthers. Injuries and the lack of a consistent scoring punch hindered the Owls all season, leaving fans to question the team’s chances.

Despite expectations, FAU took a 17-7 lead in the first half after scoring on three of their first four drives of the game. Freshman running back Trey Rodriguez had one of his best games of the season, running for 94 yards and scoring two touchdowns by game’s end.

On defense, the team held the Golden Panthers to a single touchdown before the second half began. FIU quarterback Alex McGough couldn’t get into a rhythm against the Owls as he was sacked 7.5 times during the game,

Sports including 2.5 sacks from two defensive linemen — redshirt freshman Hunter Snider and junior Trey Hendrickson.

Closing out games has been a struggle for the Owls this season, with three of their defeats coming after losing a lead in the second half. But, the worry of that recurring problem disappeared when the team took the field once again.

After allowing FIU to kick a field goal in the third quarter, a 1-yard run by Rodriguez and a 58-yard interception return touchdown by freshman defensive back Jalen Young sealed the game for FAU. Before the final whistle sounded, players sprinted toward the southeast corner of the endzone in a rush of red jerseys to grab the Shula Bowl trophy, tearing off the FIU helmet fastened onto it.

Soon after, students and fans charged onto the field to enjoy the win — the first time the field has been rushed at FAU Stadium.

While in the grand scheme of things the win didn’t improve the Owls’ place in the conference standings, or give them any more of a chance at a bowl game, but it represented a relief of frustration after a string of losses.

Members of the FAU football team celebrate after their 31-17 win over Florida International on Oct. 31.

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Jaquez Johnson was voted Favorite Male Athlete. He is ranked second alltime among FAU quaterbacks in average passing yards per game, with 186 yards.

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Best Football Players

CRE’VON LEBLANC AND JAQUEZ JOHNSON Johnson and LeBlanc tied for “Best Football Player,” while the senior quarterback took the voting for “Favorite Male Athlete.”

Story by Ryan Lynch Both defensive back Cre’von LeBlanc and quarterback Jaquez Johnson have established themselves as leaders on the field during their respective tenures, becoming senior captains this year on their sides of the ball.

Johnson got his start with the Owls in 2012 after transferring from East Mississippi Community College, replacing starting quarterback Greg Hankerson after the first game of the season.

In 30 games, Johnson has thrown for 5,447 yards, 37 touchdowns and 17 interceptions. He ranks second all-time among FAU quarterbacks in passing yards per game — 186 yards — and leads all Owls quarterbacks in total offense with 244 yards per game.

Besides leading the team’s offense on the field, Johnson is also working on his master’s degree in sports management and has an eye for the latest fashion trends (see more on page 19).

On defense, Cre’von LeBlanc is one of the Owls’ biggest standouts in pass defense, becoming a leader to a young secondary unit.

LeBlanc worked into the starting

position as a freshman in 2012, increasing his playing time to all 12 games by the 2014 season. The Belle Glade native currently leads the team with four interceptions and has 10 pass breakups through 10 games.

LeBlanc and Johnson tied with eight votes each for favorite football player, while wide receiver Jenson Stoshak came up a vote short of forcing a threeway tie. Trevon Coley received three votes to take fourth place.

Johnson received 60 percent of the votes cast in the “Favorite Male athlete race, beating out cross country’s Michael Vidal, swimming’s Matthieu Burtez and soccer’s Patrick Darby.

Cre’von LeBlanc tied with Jaquez Johnson for Best Football Player.

Photo by Max Jackson

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Best of 2015 Best Coach

CHARLIE PARTRIDGE Back for his second year as head coach, Charlie Partridge has become one of the most recognized members of FAU Athletics.

Story by Ryan Lynch By helping freshmen move into their dorms, wearing red pants to encourage students to fill the section or pranking unsuspecting people on the Breezeway, football head coach Charlie Partridge has established himself as part of the campus culture.

Hired in 2013 after former head coach Carl Pelini resigned due to a drug use

Sports scandal, Partridge was tasked with commanding a locker room that went through a vast amount of change in a short period.

With a record of 3-9 in his first year at the helm, Partridge worked to bring on more players. His 2014 recruiting class was ranked as the second best in C-USA next to Marshall, according to 247sports.com.

Currently at 2-9 with two games to play, Partridge will feel pressure to perform in his third year. He beat out women’s soccer coach Patrick Baker, volleyball coach Fernanda Nelson and swimming and diving coach Lara Preacco, receiving 56 percent of all votes.

After a suspension cost him four games this year, Rodriguez burst on to the scene in a game versus FIU on Oct. 10. His five rushing touchdowns lead the team. Photo by Max Jackson

Best Newcomer

TREY RODRIGUEZ Rodriguez ran his way to being named “Favorite Newcomer” of FAU Athletics.

Story by Ryan Lynch

Head coach Charlie Partridge is a Plantation native with extensive roots in South Florida. He has used his connections to recruit heavily in the region.Photo by Max Jackson

Few people from outside the program would’ve given Trey Rodriguez a chance of playing much this upcoming year, but the running back took his chance and ran with it — literally.

Rodriguez was suddenly put into the Owls’ fifth game of the season after head coach Charlie Partridge was looking for a player who could supplement the duo of junior Jay Warren and sophomore Greg Howell, who had both struggled with inconsistency. The freshman wasted no time making an impact, running for a 9-yard touchdown in his first collegiate game.

Since then, he has led the team in rushing — scoring five touchdowns in six games and averaging 68.9 yards rushing per game. His 470 total offensive yards is fourth on the team, behind quarterbacks Jason Driskel and Jaquez Johnson, and fellow running back Howell.

Ranked as the 15th best all-purpose back in his 2014 signing class, Rodriguez brings speed to the Owls’ backfield and could fight for the starting position in the seasons to come.

Rodriguez beat out teammate Ocie Rose, Giovana Alves of women’s soccer and David Adenjunmobi of men’s soccer to win “Favorite Newcomer.”

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Best of 2015 Best Women’s Basketball Player ALISON GORRELL

Story by Ryan Lynch Alison Gorrell was introduced to the spotlight as a redshirt junior when she and fellow guard Morgan Robinson presided over the youngest team in NCAA women’s basketball. The group included eight freshmen and had no seniors.

Gorrell led all Florida Atlantic players with 6.5 rebounds per game and 68 assists. She was second to former Owl Shaneese Bailey with 13.9 points per game.

Off the court, Gorrell earned multiple academic awards, including an All-

Sports Academic team nod from Conference USA and a place on the College Sports Information Directors of America AllDistrict team.

She also was one of 14 athletes who earned the C-USA Spirit of Service award for her volunteer work with local and national groups, including Advent Square Senior Community Center and Friends of Jaclyn.

With a preseason, all-conference team selection from collegesportsmadness. com, Gorrell has the benefit of leading a more experienced team as one of the two senior players on the roster.

“Ali is one of our senior leaders, and she certainly is playing every day in practice with a sense of urgency,” said women’s basketball head coach Kellie Lewis-Jay. “I look for her to have a great year for us.”

Sophomore center C.J. Turman (center) on the free throw line in a game against WKU last season. Photo by Max Jackson

Best Men’s Basketball Player C.J. TURMAN

Story by Ryan Lynch

Senior guard Alison Gorrell (23) dribbles past a UAB defender last season. Photo by Max Jackson 22 11.24.2015 University Press

Returning for his sophomore season with the Owls, 6-foot-9, 250-pound center C.J. Turman has taken a starting role after coming off the bench for much of last year. He largely played behind key players Justin Raffington and Kelvin Penn, who have since both graduated.

During his senior year of high school, Turman received a scholarship offer and signed a national letter of intent to Tennessee. But in May 2014, newly hired men’s head coach Michael Curry convinced Turman to become part of his first signing class.

ESPN placed him as the sixth best player in his home state of Georgia and the 18th best center in the U.S. Turman made his mark in his freshman year, playing in all 29 games for FAU and starting 10 of them. He was second among freshmen in scoring on

the team with 5.8 points per game.

On defense, Turman was second with 18 blocks and used his size and strength to pull down 95 rebounds, the third most on the team.

“He probably played better as a starter, but with two seniors [in the starting lineup,] we felt that if a freshman was going to start, he had to go get the starting spot,” Curry said at the end of last season. “The coaching staff didn’t think C.J. grabbed it. We could have easily given it to him, but when you give players something, it can’t be taken away. When they earn it, they keep it.”

With a chance to earn those major minutes as the lone returning center on the team, Turman will have a chance to prove he deserves the starting spot.

Turman edged out Solomon Poole, Jackson Trapp and Marquan Botley to take the title of best men’s basketball player.

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Best of 2015 Best Women’s Soccer Player and Favorite Female Athlete

CLAIRE EMSLIE Setting records and scoring goals is what allowed the midfielder to take both “Favorite Women’s Soccer Player” and “Favorite Female Athlete.”

Story By Ryan Lynch There’s not much that midfielder Claire Emslie has left to achieve on a soccer field after her four year career at Florida Atlantic.

Emslie has set multiple program records, including the most career goals scored (29) and shots attempted (249).

Sports Emslie took the lead of the team in her senior season, being selected as team captain by head women’s soccer coach Patrick Baker.

Starting and playing in all 21 games, she was second on the team with seven goals scored, and tied junior defender Kelsey Parry for the team lead in assists with four. Her play earned her a place on the All-Conference USA team.

Women’s soccer had their best season in Conference USA so far, going 12-81 and qualifying for their first C-USA tournament ever.

Having captained the under-15, under-17 and under-19 national teams for her home country of Scotland, as well as spending some time each summer with Scottish women’s pro team Hibernian LFC, Emslie is set to join the professional ranks when she graduates this year.

Phillip Hitpass helped guide the Owls to their first two wins of the season after taking over as starter for the second half of the season. Photo by Ryan Lynch

Best Men’s Soccer Player

PHILLIP HITPASS Goalkeeper voted “Favorite Men’s Soccer Player” after a mid-season change gave him his chance.

Story by Ryan Lynch

Claire Emslie took over as captain for women’s soccer this year, helping lead them to their first ever C-USA tournament berth.

Photo by Ryan Lynch

Goalkeeper Phillip Hitpass joined head men’s soccer coach Kos Donev’s team after playing two years at Auburn University in Montgomery, Alabama, registering a 12-7-1 record as a sophomore in 2014.

He took over the starting job in his first year, when fellow transfer junior Josh Nolan did not record a win in the first seven games. Under Hitpass, the team went 2-3-1 to end the year, including three shutouts.

Hitpass, who has played on the under-19 team of German pro team MSV Duisburg, could potentially compete with Nolan for a starting position in his final season.

The junior beat out Ramon Whitaker, Michael Quinn and Patrick Darby for the best men’s soccer player, winning with a total of nine votes.

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