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Post by mjgpanthers1 on Mar 3, 2007 20:09:26 GMT -5
I heard that FAU's campus was pretty crappy. I drove around the campus this evening since I was at the Boca mall anyways (keep in mind it was dark outside and I drove slowly through it and didn't walk it.) but the campus didn't look as bad as I heard it was.
Has anyone walked around the FAU's campus during the day? I am just curious what you all thought about it?
Obviously the city surrounding FAU is a hundred times nicer. I would live their unlike the surrounding city of FIU, but curious about the actual campus of FAU's
Thoughts?
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Post by yippee on Mar 3, 2007 20:11:09 GMT -5
Its not that crappy, but when I have been there before it seems as like they are not as developed as us. But it's been awhile since i've been there.
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Post by FAU1 on Mar 4, 2007 11:11:30 GMT -5
I heard that FAU's campus was pretty crappy. I drove around the campus this evening since I was at the Boca mall anyways (keep in mind it was dark outside and I drove slowly through it and didn't walk it.) but the campus didn't look as bad as I heard it was. Has anyone walked around the FAU's campus during the day? I am just curious what you all thought about it? Obviously the city surrounding FAU is a hundred times nicer. I would live their unlike the surrounding city of FIU, but curious about the actual campus of FAU's Thoughts? Are you kidding me? FAU's campus is beautiful. I have been to FIU's campus and that campus is "crappy" their is no comparison sorry to tell you we have your campus beat pretty bad lol. One thing you did get right is the surrounding city, while Boca has great restaurants for dining, the great Boca mall and a place you feel safe around and not nervous about being shot. What do you guys have (Don't mention South Beach since it's a drive away, I am talking about close to the campus)? You guys have what? Dolphin Mall and all the Spanish food you can eat LOL ;D Please do not compare the two places it puts my campus and city down.
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Post by Silly Owl on Mar 4, 2007 11:36:07 GMT -5
I've been to both campuses, there's no comparison. FIU started their building boom a lot sooner and most of our buildings are 5 star when compared to what they have in Boca. Even the entrance ways to FIU are better than the retaining wall that they use at fau. President's mansion - better, library - better, Student Center - better ... I do like the Oaxley Center, that is one cool building at fau. But after that, sorry, your buildings are kind of worn down. Reminds me of UF but without the tradition.
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Post by gpantera on Mar 4, 2007 11:45:02 GMT -5
No shocker here. FIU-types believe their campus is prettier than FAU's and vice-versa (silly conversation if you ask me).
To my fellow G-Panthers, FAU will always have a hint of jealousy about the 305. Nationally, when people think South Florida, they immediately think Miami. As a result, the rest of South Florida feels snubbed so they grasp at silly attacks about Miami such as being shot at, Spanish food, no one speaks English, etc. If it is this jealousy that drives FAU improvement, than that's fine. If both schools get stronger academically, athletically, facilities, etc., than all of South Florida wins. A strong FIU and FAU only fuels the state college education reputation of the entire region.
To my friends at FAU, G-Panthers!
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Post by FAU on Mar 4, 2007 18:52:28 GMT -5
I've been to both campuses, there's no comparison. FIU started their building boom a lot sooner and most of our buildings are 5 star when compared to what they have in Boca. Even the entrance ways to FIU are better than the retaining wall that they use at fau. President's mansion - better, library - better, Student Center - better ... I do like the Oaxley Center, that is one cool building at fau. But after that, sorry, your buildings are kind of worn down. Reminds me of UF but without the tradition. So you are saying that this: University House - FIU 12,700sqft Looks better than this: Baldwin House - FAU 14,000sqft interior picture:
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Post by The OC Panther on Mar 4, 2007 19:40:16 GMT -5
I didn't know Liberace was the president of FAU
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Post by FAU1 on Mar 4, 2007 21:46:26 GMT -5
I've been to both campuses, there's no comparison. FIU started their building boom a lot sooner and most of our buildings are 5 star when compared to what they have in Boca. Even the entrance ways to FIU are better than the retaining wall that they use at fau. President's mansion - better, library - better, Student Center - better ... I do like the Oaxley Center, that is one cool building at fau. But after that, sorry, your buildings are kind of worn down. Reminds me of UF but without the tradition. So you are saying that this: University House - FIU 12,700sqft Looks better than this: Baldwin House - FAU 14,000sqft interior picture: Enough Said LOL
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Post by roaryismyhomeboy on Mar 4, 2007 22:16:27 GMT -5
No shocker here. FIU-types believe their campus is prettier than FAU's and vice-versa (silly conversation if you ask me). To my fellow G-Panthers, FAU will always have a hint of jealousy about the 305. Nationally, when people think South Florida, they immediately think Miami. As a result, the rest of South Florida feels snubbed so they grasp at silly attacks about Miami such as being shot at, Spanish food, no one speaks English, etc. If it is this jealousy that drives FAU improvement, than that's fine. If both schools get stronger academically, athletically, facilities, etc., than all of South Florida wins. A strong FIU and FAU only fuels the state college education reputation of the entire region. To my friends at FAU, G-Panthers! well said my friend. well said. but let me just add that boca is where old jewish people go to die. its boring and monotonous. there is no competition.
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Post by shocked on Mar 4, 2007 22:24:52 GMT -5
No shocker here. FIU-types believe their campus is prettier than FAU's and vice-versa (silly conversation if you ask me). To my fellow G-Panthers, FAU will always have a hint of jealousy about the 305. Nationally, when people think South Florida, they immediately think Miami. As a result, the rest of South Florida feels snubbed so they grasp at silly attacks about Miami such as being shot at, Spanish food, no one speaks English, etc. If it is this jealousy that drives FAU improvement, than that's fine. If both schools get stronger academically, athletically, facilities, etc., than all of South Florida wins. A strong FIU and FAU only fuels the state college education reputation of the entire region. To my friends at FAU, G-Panthers! well said my friend. well said. but let me just add that boca is where old jewish people go to die. its boring and monotonous. there is no competition. Bigot? I'm glad this is on your board for everyone to see.
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Post by yippee on Mar 4, 2007 23:23:30 GMT -5
So you are saying that this: University House - FIU 12,700sqft Looks better than this: Baldwin House - FAU 14,000sqft interior picture: Enough Said LOL who cares what the presidents house looks like? You don't have classes there, not many of the students have ever been there..
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Post by mjgpanthers1 on Mar 4, 2007 23:25:42 GMT -5
well said my friend. well said. but let me just add that boca is where old jewish people go to die. its boring and monotonous. there is no competition. Bigot? I'm glad this is on your board for everyone to see. I sure hope "roaryismyhomeboy" comes back on here and fixes that comment with some sort of, I didnt mean it that way or a sincere apology, since I go to FIU and I am Jewish I surely do not want to see something like that as FIU is "suppose" to be all about diversity.
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Post by roaryismyhomeboy on Mar 5, 2007 1:51:37 GMT -5
Bigot? I'm glad this is on your board for everyone to see. I sure hope "roaryismyhomeboy" comes back on here and fixes that comment with some sort of, I didnt mean it that way or a sincere apology, since I go to FIU and I am Jewish I surely do not want to see something like that as FIU is "suppose" to be all about diversity. Yea mjg, you got it. i guess i excorsized poor judgement in posting that comment, it was meant as a joke. a playfull poke at the demographics of boca raton if you will..... i meant no disrespect as i am jewish myself. i had a bar mitzvah, brit millah, and every passover sedar in between. I am very proud of my people and sincerely apologize to anybody who i may have offended. I guess while im on the subject, i would suggest picking up thursdays edition of the beacon. I wrote an editorial in response to some swastikas graffittied on the biscayne bay campus. it may be a worthwhile read. FIU is a great university that is all about diversity and tolerance. Those are values that i promise are not lost on me. i guess sarcasm and satirical comments such as mine dont translate well online....... or perhaps my sense of humor is a bit darker than most. in either case, Im sorry.
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Post by FAU on Mar 5, 2007 8:56:08 GMT -5
who cares what the presidents house looks like? You don't have classes there, not many of the students have ever been there.. "sillyowl" said the FIU presidents mansion was better than FAU's. I knew I could find a picture of the Baldwin House easily. This really is a silly argument. It might be a little fun but it is rather silly and pointless.
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Post by mjgpanthers1 on Mar 5, 2007 20:14:06 GMT -5
I sure hope "roaryismyhomeboy" comes back on here and fixes that comment with some sort of, I didnt mean it that way or a sincere apology, since I go to FIU and I am Jewish I surely do not want to see something like that as FIU is "suppose" to be all about diversity. Yea mjg, you got it. i guess i excorsized poor judgement in posting that comment, it was meant as a joke. a playfull poke at the demographics of boca raton if you will..... i meant no disrespect as i am jewish myself. i had a bar mitzvah, brit millah, and every passover sedar in between. I am very proud of my people and sincerely apologize to anybody who i may have offended. I guess while im on the subject, i would suggest picking up thursdays edition of the beacon. I wrote an editorial in response to some swastikas graffittied on the biscayne bay campus. it may be a worthwhile read. FIU is a great university that is all about diversity and tolerance. Those are values that i promise are not lost on me. i guess sarcasm and satirical comments such as mine dont translate well online....... or perhaps my sense of humor is a bit darker than most. in either case, Im sorry. Apology accepted. I would not have gotten upset with you and would of took it as a joke if I knew you were also Jewish. Like a lot of people know if you are a certain race or ethnic group and you make fun of your own race or ethnic group that is ok, but if you are not a part of that race or ethnic group and you make a joke about them that is when people get upset. But, as I said earlier apology accepted
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