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Most students aren’t thinking about Student Government (SG). They’re thinking about making it to next month: rent, food, gas, tuition, and more. That’s why this election matters. SG controls money and influence that should translate into tangible help for students, not stalled projects, unclear spending, and promises that disappear after election day.
Happy 2026 and a new semester, everyone! On behalf of the OutFAU team, welcome back. And if you’re a new reader, we’re glad you’re here.
If you’re not already practically living in Campus Rec’s cardio room, their win as our reader-voted “Best Place To WorkOut” should be your hint that you’re missing out. Good news, though. You can still join the party.
Nicholas “Nick” Ostheimer didn’t win Best Student Activist by being the loudest voice in the room. He won by being the one who keeps organizing after the crowd goes home, stacking wins that are hard to ignore and even harder to replicate.
If you’ve walked the Breezeway this semester, you’ve probably seen them — clipboards in hand, tempting you with a free donut, stopping everybody and their mother to ask the same question: “Are you registered to vote?”
As 2025 comes to a close and 2026 blossoms, I’m proud (and honestly a little emotional) to say I’ve officially served as OutFAU’s Executive Editor since October 2024, and now for another full semester. This year has been busy in the best way: loud, queer, creative, occasionally chaotic, and always community-powered.
The holiday season comes wrapped in nostalgia and emotional landmines. Hallmark sells us warmth and togetherness. Reality hands us one long group text about who’s bringing what, and who’s bringing baggage. For queer people, that baggage isn’t metaphorical. It’s personal, political, and perennial.
For the first time in over a decade, there’s no drag show on FAU’s fall calendar. Longtime host, producer, drag performer, and alumna Ariel Rimm says no one even told her.
“Technically, it would’ve been my 15th year doing this show,” Rimm said. “I got zero response from anyone.”
For many queer students, college is as emotionally demanding as it is exciting, making it crucial to have an outlet beyond classes and coursework.
Whether that be a friend group, family, or an interest, having something separate from the stressor creates an environment that can help you get through tough times.
During my first week at FAU, I got my class schedule and textbooks. Then I made a counseling appointment.
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