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HAZING: FAU Fraternity Expels Members After Attack

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March 20, 2013 12:01 pm
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BOCA RATON, FL (BocaNewsNow.com) — BocaNewsNow.com was first to tell you that the Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office was investigating the alleged assault of a young man by brothers of the Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity. The incident happened at the Oasis night club, which is off campus. The victim claimed that several active members...
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Milestone For New FAU Medical School

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March 13, 2013 1:58 pm
Milestone For New FAU Medical School

BOCA RATON, FL (BocaNewsNow.com) — The Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine at Florida Atlantic University is a step closer to securing complete accreditation. According to the school: The Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME) has granted provisional accreditation to the Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine at Florida Atlantic University. The LCME is...
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NAMES RELEASED: Boca PD Shooting Victim and Officer Involved

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March 11, 2013 1:15 pm
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BOCA RATON, FL (BocaNewsNow.com) — A former FAU football player, now a Boca Raton Police Officer, shot and killed a current FAU student after an alleged violent struggle and carjacking. The Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office just released the names of the victim and the police officer nearly 72 hours after the Friday night...
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Celebrate Pi In Boca With A Piece Of Pie In Boca

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March 5, 2013 4:14 pm
Celebrate Pi In Boca With A Piece Of Pie In Boca

BOCA RATON, FL (BocaNewsNow.com) — If you're a big fan of Pi, and really, who doesn't love starting a conversation with 3.1415, then you'll really love celebrating the mathematical concept of Pi with a piece of pie at one of the nation's premiere pie locations. From our friends at FAU: The Arthur and Mata...
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FAU Suspends Fraternity Following BocaNewsNow.com Report

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March 5, 2013 11:57 am
FAU Suspends Fraternity Following BocaNewsNow.com Report

BOCA RATON, FL (BocaNewsNow.com) — BocaNewsNow.com was first to report that the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an alleged assault on an Florida Atlantic University student that occurred at an area nightclub. As we reported, the student told investigators that he was punched in the face several times by men he identified...
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FAU Fraternity Named In Boca Raton Assault Report

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March 4, 2013 3:42 pm
FAU Fraternity Named In Boca Raton Assault Report

UPDATE: This fraternity is now suspended. Read the latest. BOCA RATON, FL (BocaNewsNow.com) — A student at Florida Atlantic University was reportedly assaulted at Club Oasis Nightclub in Boca — and the victim believes that members of Pi Kappa Alpha are behind the attack. According to the police report: “Victim was inside Club Oasis...
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Walkathon At FAU Benefits Cancer Research

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March 4, 2013 2:45 pm
Walkathon At FAU Benefits Cancer Research

BOCA RATON, FL (BocaNewsNow.com) — The 13th annual Champions for Cancer Research Walkathon is set for Saturday, March 16th at 8:30am on FAU’s Boca Raton Campus. It is a great way to get out, support cancer research, exercise, and speak with experts on the latest cancer-related breakthroughs. Details from the Pap Corps: The Pap...
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FAU To Test Emergency System

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February 27, 2013 12:31 pm
FAU To Test Emergency System

BOCA RATON, FL (BocaNewsNow.com) — If you live on or near the Florida Atlantic University campus in East Boca, don't panic tomorrow (Thursday) if you hear sirens or other emergency-related sounds. The school plans to test its emergency system. According to FAU: Florida Atlantic University is scheduled to test all components of the FAU...
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FAU’S Prison Group Stadium To Feature Concerts

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February 25, 2013 4:36 pm
FAU’S Prison Group Stadium To Feature Concerts

BOCA RATON, FL (BocaNewsNow.com) — Fresh on the heels of announcing that private prison company GEO Group bought the naming rights to FAU's football stadium comes word that the school is entering into a marketing agreement that may bring major acts to the venue. BocaNewsNow.com is unclear if any of the potential acts will...
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Stand Among Friends Event Returns This Weekend

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February 22, 2013 3:08 pm
Stand Among Friends Event Returns This Weekend

BOCA RATON, FL (BocaNewsNow.com) — Following a fantastic turnout last year, the annual “Stand Among Friends” walk/run event is set for Sunday at 7:30a on the FAU Campus. Need details? Here they are: Stand Among Friends (SAF), a Boca Raton-based charitable 501©3 nonprofit organization, will host the third annual “emb(race)®” at FAU’s Boca Raton...
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Harlem Globetrotters Heading To Boca With “Special K”

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February 22, 2013 1:36 pm
Harlem Globetrotters Heading To Boca With “Special K”

BOCA RATON, FL (BocaNewsNow.com ) — If you’re looking for a family-fun event that’s heavy on basketball and show, but doesn’t require a trip to Miami, get ready for the Harlem Globetrotters — set to appear at the FAU Arena on Monday, March 4th and Friday, March 8th. The game/performance will feature “Special K”...
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