“Everything Everywhere All at Once” – Film Review
By Rochelle O’Donnell // Staff Writer Throwing all caution to the wind, or rather into the bagel, the second film from directing pair Daniels, “Everything…
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Breaking News: Former FIU Student Charged with Hate Crime
FIU Baseball Drops First Two, Takes Game Three Over Western Kentucky
Board of Trustees Reveals its Presidential Search Committee
FIU Softball Takes Two of Three Over Middle Tennessee
FIU at Miami Beach Pride Parade
Breaking News: FIU Student and Faculty Information Allegedly Leaked in Cyberattack
US Labor Department Funds Construction Safety Training at FIU
“What Can Words Add to Images?” Poet of the Airplane
Take a Peek: “The House of Bernarda Alba” at FIU
By Natalie La Roche // Staff Writer FIU Theater is preparing for a production of “The House of Bernarda Alba.” Written by Spanish playwright and…
FIU Women’s Basketball Season Recap: Optimism Looking Ahead Into 2022-2023
Ricky Dagand / Staff Writer The 2021-22 season for the FIU Women’s Basketball team was action-packed with many ups and downs throughout. Coach Jesyka Burks-Wiley…
FIU Men’s Basketball 2021 Season Recap: Started Hot, Cooled Off to the End
Adrian Valdivia / Staff Writer After one of the most historic starts in program history, and going an impressive 11-5 at home, the FIU men’s…
FIU STEM Students Get Real-World Experience with Developer Student Club
Samuel Larreal / Contributing Writer FIU’s Developer Student Club (DSC) is a student-led initiative for the personal and professional growth of STEM students. Through collaboration…
Ready for the Next Level: The Story of D’Vonte Price
Brian Olmo / Staff Writer As the NFL Draft approaches, one Panther seeks to write history. Former FIU Running Back D’Vonte Price is looking to…
FIU Midfielder Mauro Bravo Signs Contract with Orlando City B
Liam Rooney / Staff Writer Former FIU Midfielder Mauro Bravo has signed a professional contract with Orlando City B of MLS Next Pro. Bravo is…
SGA Passes Resolution in Support of Ukrainian Students
Arianna Otero/Contributing Writer The Student Government Association passed a resolution to support FIU’s Ukrainian students and others affected by Russia’s large-scale invasion of Ukraine. The…
FIU Softball Gets Swept By Western Kentucky, Losing Streak Extends to Eight
Paula Silva/Staff Writer The FIU Softball team lost all three games against the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers and have extended their losing streak to eight games,…
“Morbius” – Film Review
By Rochelle O’Donnell // Staff Writer Despite having the backing of two heavyweight conglomerates, “Morbius” manages to fumble any good grace left for a mid-tier…
SGA Elections Results Announced for 2022-23
Arianna Otero / Contributing Writer Students gathered around the Graham Center pit on Friday, March 25, as the Student Government Association elections board announced the…
PantherNOW Exclusive: Interview with US Deputy Secretary of State Brian P. McKeon
Diego Diaz and Michael McEwen / Assistant News Directors While visiting FIU as part of a nationwide recruiting drive for the State Department, Deputy Secretary…
PantherNOW TV Episode 10
Elena Key (Anchor), Nicole Ardila (Anchor), Juliana Narvaez (Editor), Julian Davis (Anchor & Producer), Ethan Toth (Producer). NEWS FIU Names BOT Vice Chair Roger Tovar…
LEGENDADDY: Daddy Yankee’s Farewell To Reggaeton
By Elena Key // Staff Writer After 32 years in the industry and being one of the founders of the music genre, reggaeton, Daddy Yankee…
Breaking News: Star Player FIU G Tevin Brewer Enters Transfer Portal
Adrian Valdivia / Staff Writer After a phenomenal season with the Panthers, and cementing his legacy as an All-Conference USA Third Team player, FIU guard…
FIU Softball Extends Losing Streak to Five With Losses to Florida State
Paula Silva / Staff Writer The FIU Softball team (15-17) extends their losing streak to five after losing a pair of games to the Florida…
FIU Baseball Swept In Road Series Against Louisiana Tech
Jonathan Mayer / Assistant Sports Director FIU baseball headed to Ruston for their first road weekend series taking on the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs, falling short…
“X” Rides the Line – Film Review
By Rochelle O’Donnell // Staff Writer Every-so-often, a title comes along that really pecks at the question of what constitutes a good film. Are visuals…
Motomami: The Future of Urban Latino Music
By Abdul Djabbour // Staff Writer After three years without releasing an album, Rosalía is back to stay. Motomami is the third album by the…
FIU Participates in the Out of the Darkness Walk
Ailish Fontanez // Staff Writer The annual Out of the Darkness Walk arrived again on Saturday, March 21, hosted by the American Foundation of Suicide…
PantherNOW TV Episode 9
Elena Key (Anchor), Elise Gregg (Editor), Nicole Ardila (Anchor) Juliana Narvaez (Editor), Richard Gibson (Anchor). Image Credits: Maya Washburn, Julian Davis, unsplash.com, and FIU CARTA….
“Smorgasburg” Food Market Now Open in Wynwood
By Jessica Reem Abilmouna // Staff Writer A new open-air food market has opened in Wynwood called “Smorgasburg,” offering a wide array of food stands…
FIU Baseball Takes Two Out of Three Over Marshall to Begin Conference Play
Jonathan Mayer / Assistant Sports Director FIU Baseball (9-12) kicked off conference play with a three game set against the Marshall Thundering Herd, in which…
The Festival of Spring: Holi Arrives at FIU
By Natalie La Roche // Staff Writer Choruses of “happy Holi!” and laughter decorated the air on the Graham Center lawn on Sunday as FIU…
FIU Holds Discussion on Press Censorship in Russia
Samuel Larreal / Contributing Writer FIU’s journalism department held an expert panel discussion on March 16 to analyze the Russian government’s crackdown on journalists amid…
Board of Trustees Selects Firm for Presidential Search
Michael McEwen / Assistant News Director A university-wide email announced the selection of an executive search firm on March 8, marking the first official step…
SGA Senate Unanimously Approves New 2022-23 Budget
Arianna Otero / Contributing Writer The Student Government Association Senate unanimously approved the 2022-23 Activity and Service Fee Budget during Mar. 14’s senate meeting. The…
FIU Softball Swept by Lady Techsters, Holds Even 15-15 Record
Paula Silva / Staff Writer The FIU Softball team (15-15) headed to Ruston, Louisiana for a three-game series against the Louisiana Tech Lady Techsters, in…
FIU Students Hold ‘We Say Gay’ Protest
Yansall Rasquides / Staff Writer A group of FIU students came together to protest the “Don’t Say Gay” bill on Thursday, Mar. 17. Students in…
SGA Executive Branch Candidates Announce Initiatives at Wednesday Forum
Elise Gregg / Editor-in-Chief Campaign season has begun for the Student Government Association, with senate floor leader Cristhofer Lugo running for student body president and…
ST. Patrick’s Day Celebration at FIU and Other Parts of the World
By Abdul Djabbour// Staff writer St. Patrick’s Day is an Irish celebration held every March 17th. St. Patrick is the patron saint of Ireland, so…
Gov. Ron DeSantis Plans to Expand Ban on ‘Sanctuary Cities’ in Florida
Andres Davila / Contributing Writer As Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis continues to make immigration enforcement a priority in his agenda, the House State Affairs Committee…
“Art Creates Life” – Phillip Church Recounts his Time Teaching at FIU
By Angeles Hernandez // Staff Writer In 1980, a young theater professor came to Miami looking to follow his passion for the arts. There was…
“It Ends With US” – A Novel About Overcoming Domestic Abuse
By Jessica Reem Abilmouna// Staff Writer Colleen Hoover has gained a lot of popularity over the past few months with her novel “It Ends With…
FIU Baseball Swept by Jacksonville, Has Lost Nine Straight
Jonathan Mayer / Assistant Sports Director The FIU Baseball team extended their losing streak to nine games by getting swept against the Jacksonville Dolphins this…
FIU Unveils Statue of Bridge Collapse Victim on Campus
Kelly Diaz-Rios and Maya Washburn / PantherNOW Staff Four years after the FIU pedestrian bridge collapse, the university unveiled a statue in honor of an…
FIU Announces New Interim Faculty Positions
Julia Gomez / Opinion Director FIU’s interim provost sent an email to the Division of Academic and Student Affairs announcing who will take over as…
Colombia Legalizes Abortion
Kelly Diaz-Rios / Contributing Writer Colombia is now one of the few countries in Latin America to decriminalize abortion in the first 24 weeks of…
FIU Loses Season Finale Doubleheader Against Rival FAU
Adrian Valdivia / Staff Writer The FIU Men’s basketball team took on their rivals the Florida Atlantic Owls this past weekend, playing the first game…
FIU Women’s Basketball End Their Regular Season With Wins Over FAU
Ricky Dagand / Staff Writer The FIU Women’s Basketball team returned to their winning ways before the end of the regular season taking down the…
FIU’s Museums Contain the History of Miami
By Carolina Villagra // Staff Writer Florida International University values the knowledge and insight that art brings to the community. Creativity stems from the minds…
SGA Member Leaks Proposed Condemnation of PantherNOW
A copy of the drafted Senate Resolution provided to PantherNOW via a confidential source. Michael McEwen and Elise Gregg / Assistant News Directors An anonymous…
SGA Senate Unanimously Rejects 2022-23 Budget Committee Allocations
Elise Gregg / Assistant News Director SGA rejected the Budget Committee’s decision for the 2022-23 Activity and Service Fees Allocation / Elise Gregg Three days…
FIU Softball Takes Four out of Five in Stetson Invitational
Paula Silva/Staff Writer The FIU Softball (14-10) team had a successful weekend during the Stetson Invitational, winning four out of five games in the weekend. …
Vigilante, Detective, or Superhero? A Look Into Pattinson’s Batman
By Elena Key // Staff Writer Robert Pattinson’s portrayal of Batman will be the staple of the superhero’s persona from now on. The acting, cinematography,…
Blue Garage to Close after Student Accident
Elise Gregg / Assistant News Director Portions of the Blue Garage (PG2) are closed after a student crashed into one of the walls on the…
PantherNOW attends The Batman Roundtable
Elena Key/Staff Writer The Batman glides his way into theaters once again. The cast and filmmakers of 2022’s The Batman sat down with Tiffany Smith…
Unraveling the Investigation into Former President Rosenberg’s Misconduct Allegations
Michael McEwen and Diego Diaz / PantherNOW Staff After two months of investigation, FIU released the independent report detailing former President Mark B. Rosenberg’s unwanted…
FIU Women’s Basketball Drops Two at Home Against Charlotte and ODU
Ricky Dagand / Staff Writer The FIU Women’s Basketball team dropped both games of a two-game homestand against the Charlotte 49ers and Old Dominion Monarchs…
FIU Swimming and Diving Captures Eighth Straight Conference Crown
Carlton Gillespie / Contributing Writer For the eighth consecutive year, the FIU Women’s Swimming and Diving team are Conference USA Champions. The Panthers 131.5 points…
FIU Softball Goes 4-2 in Final Invitational at Home
Paula Silva / Staff Writer The Panthers welcomed their FIU Softball Invitational with two straight losses on Friday against the South Dakota Coyotes and Stony…
Community and Connection: The Heart of Tony Galaska’s Gold Medallion Award
By Natalie La Roche // Staff Writer FIU Associate Professor Tony Galaska was recognized for his contributions to the theater community with a Gold Medallion,…
The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time – Review
By Thomas Marin // Staff Writer Adapted from the best-selling novel by Mark Haddon, director Victoria Collado makes the best of the screenplay by Simon…
Breaking News: Russia Begins Large Scale Invasion of Ukraine
Michael McEwen and Diego Diaz / PantherNOW Staff In the early hours of Thursday morning, Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered a “special military operation” targeting…
Multiple Former FIU Football Players drafted into USFL
Brian Olmo / Contributing Writer As the United States Football League begins to prepare for its inaugural season in a couple months, it recently held…
Breaking News: FIU Men’s Soccer Coach Signs Five Year Extension
Liam Rooney / Staff Writer FIU men’s soccer head coach Kyle Russell has agreed to sign a five year contract extension that’ll keep the Conference…
February Brings New SGA Members
Elise Gregg / Assistant News Director The Student Government Association confirmed two new associate justices, two new Biscayne Bay Campus cabinet members and two new…
FIU Baseball Begins 2022 Season With Five Straight Wins
Jonathan Mayer / Assistant Sports Director It was a weekend full of good spirits for the FIU Baseball team as they took all four games…
FIU Returns to the 2022 Miami Beach Parade
By Abdul Djabbour // Staff Writer After two years, FIU returns to the Miami Beach Pride Parade for its 10th anniversary following COVID-19 restrictions. This…
Roaring News Spring Ep. 5: News Round-Up
Producers: Diego Diaz, Valentina Palm and Michael McEwen, Hosts and Writers: Maya Washburn, Elise Gregg, Jacqueline Flores, Ailish Fontanez, Ian Lares-Chacín and Samuel Larreal Thank you for tuning…
FIU Appeals Court Decision in Pandemic Fees Lawsuit
Elise Gregg / Assistant News Director FIU has a long way to go to reach the end of a lawsuit over student fees paid during…
Death on The Nile – A Forgettable Case. Dir. Kenneth Branagh
By Thomas Marin // Staff Writer Kenneth Branagh’s second adaptation of the iconic Hercule Poirot begins with the backstory of his equally iconic mustache. Set…
FIU Women’s Basketball Drops Two, Rebounds at Home Against Marshall
Ricky Dagand and Marc Zakharov / Staff Writers The FIU Women’s Basketball team lost two games of a three-game road trip this past week against…
Four New Fraternities to Arrive at FIU, SGA Allocates $250,000
Maya Washburn / News Director The Student Government Association approved a quarter of a million-dollar fund increase for Greek life as it expects four new…
Faculty Senate Discusses Future of University
Maya Washburn / News Director University faculty expressed concerns over abrupt changes in FIU administration and what that means for the university during the Feb….
FIU Addresses Sexual Harassment and Misconduct in Community Dialogue Meeting
Maya Washburn / News Director Six percent of respondents to a university-wide survey sent out in October 2021 said they had been sexually harassed and…
FIU Men’s Basketball Splits Conference Games at Home
Carlos Serradilla / Contributing Writer After losing two games on the road last week, FIU returned back home to the Ocean Bank Convocation for a…
“Shameless” At The Wolfsonian
By Jessica Reem Abilmouna // Staff Writer The Wolfsonian-FIU strives to focus on innovation as well as contemporary production. “Shameless,” a new exhibit which opened…
“Moonfall” Review: The Virtue of Excess
By Thomas Marin // Staff Writer The first scene of “Moonfall” is a good microcosm of what the rest of the movie is going to…
FIU Vice President of Engagement Ends Tenure
Yansall Rasquides / Staff Writer After seven years at FIU, Saif Ishoof, former vice president of engagement at FIU, resigned on Jan. 28 to pursue…
How the “Jackass Forever” Crew Never Learns
By Ailish Fontanez // Staff Writer After a 12 year gap, the “Jackass” crew has made a return that many fans did not expect to…
The Claw – Episode 12 Feat. Mike MacIntyre
On this episode of The Claw… Newly appointed FIU Football head coach Mike MacIntyre joins the show to talk all things FIU Football, including the…
PantherNOW TV Episode 6
Elena Key (Anchor), Elise Gregg (Anchor & Editor), Francine Canelo (Editor & Producer), Ethan Toth (Producer), Julian Davis (Producer), Juliana Narvaez (Editor) NEWS SGA Hurries…
Roaring News Spring Ep. 4: News Round-Up
Producers: Diego Diaz, Valentina Palm and Michael McEwen, Hosts and Writers: Maya Washburn, Elise Gregg, Jacqueline Flores and Ailish Fontanez Thank you for tuning into Roaring News! Refer…
FIU Inaugurates Strike Magazine at Miami Launch Party
By Manuela Caldas / Staff Writer Photo from Strike FIU event at Unbranded Brewing co. / Manuela Caldas Founded in 2016 at Florida State University,…
A Goal for the Pitch: The Story of Tyler Hogan
Liam Rooney / Staff Writer Before he was one of Conference USA’s top keepers and a star in between the sticks for the FIU Men’s…
“The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time” is coming to FIU
By Natalie La Roche/ Staff Writer FIU Theater gears up for another attention-grabbing play with “The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time,” based…
Running on the Right Track: The Story of Filippa Miller
Paula Silva / Staff Writer Filippa Miller is an FIU track star who has recently broken the school’s pole vault record in a recent event….
FIU Men’s Basketball Loses Two Straight in Texas Swing
Adrian Valdivia / Staff Writer FIU took a trip to the Lone Star State this past week, losing both games against the Texas-San Antonio Roadrunners…
FIU Women’s Basketball Secures Two Straight Wins Over C-USA Contenders
Marc Zakharov / Staff Writer The FIU Women’s Basketball team found their way back into the win column this week after blowing out both the…
Panther Preview: 2022 FIU Baseball
Jonathan Mayer / Assistant Sports Director As we near the start of the 50th season of FIU Baseball, the Panthers are trying to bounce back…
Panther Preview: 2022 FIU Softball
Paula Silva / Staff Writer The 2022 FIU Softball season is set to begin in the month of February. The team will face 15 rivals,…
PantherNOW Sits Down with Licorice Pizza Star Alana Haim
By Elena Key // Staff Writer Paul Thomas Anderson’s 70s set Licorice Pizza film made its way to theaters on November 26th, 2021. Over a…
Final Settlement Marks the End of FIU Bridge Collapse Litigation
Diego Diaz / Asst. News Director After nearly two years of litigation, the family of one of six people killed in the 2018 FIU bridge…
Upcoming FIU and Community Events This Week
By Francine Canelo // Staff Writer Why Shouldn’t I Use a Google Resume Template? How to Write a Killer Resume Workshop for Business Majors from…
PantherNOW TV Episode 5
Anchor: Elena Key, Elise Gregg, Richard GibsonWriter: Jessica Reem Abilmouna, Francine caneloProducer: Ethan TothEditor: Elise Gregg
SGA Hurries to Fill Judicial Branch as Elections Loom
Maya Washburn / News Director With positions unfilled since April 2021, Student Government Association’s judicial branch has for all intents and purposes ceased to exist….
Roaring News Spring Ep. 3: News Round-Up
Producers: Diego Diaz, Valentina Palm and Michael McEwen, Hosts and Writers: Maya Washburn, Elise Gregg, Jacqueline Flores and Ailish Fontanez Thank you for tuning into Roaring News! Refer…
PantherNOW TV Episode 4
Elena Key (Anchor), Richard Gibson (Anchor), Ethan Toth (Producer), Francine Canelo (Producer)
February Concert Calendar
By: Francine Canelo // Staff Writer PantherNOW rounded up the most anticipated concerts of February through South Florida. Plenty of musicians are coming back from…
Experience the Everglades with these 5 activities
By: Manuela Caldas // Staff Writer Only 45 minutes from FIU lies a complex, unique ecosystem – The Everglades. It’s home to multiple endangered species…
Rosenberg May Return to Teaching at FIU Following Resignation
Elena Key, Diego Diaz, Maya Washburn and Valentina Palm/ PantherNOW Staff Former FIU President Mark B. Rosenberg may return to teaching at the University according…
Provost Kenneth Furton Affirms Decision to Step Down
Elise Gregg / Assistant News Director Dr. Kenneth Furton announced that he is stepping down shortly after Tuesday’s Faculty Senate motion to reappoint him as…
FIU Men’s Basketball Snaps 3-Game Skid, Wins Two Straight
Carlos Serradilla / Contributing Writer The FIU Men’s Basketball team has rebounded following three straight losses on the road, winning two straight games at home…
FIU Women’s Basketball Drops Two C-USA Games on the Road
Marc Zakharov / Staff Writer The FIU Women’s Basketball team lost two straight games on the road this week facing off against two Conference USA…
FIU Faculty Senates Motions to Reappoint Dr. Kenneth G. Furton as Provost, Condemns Sexual Harassment.
Valentina Palm/ Editor-and-Chief The FIU Faculty Senate passed a motion on Jan. 25 to reappoint Dr. Kenneth G. Furton as provost until a permanent university…
SGA Senate Discusses Possible Budget Cuts, Rosenberg Resignation
Michael McEwen / Asst. News Director FIU student organizations might face budget cuts ranging from 5 to 15 percent next year. The university’s Student Government…
SGA Cannot Remain Silent
SGA needs to comment on the the allegation made against FIU’s former president.
Bayview Residents Concerned Over Fire Alarms
Elise Gregg / Asst. News Director An emergency evacuation at Biscayne Bay Campus housing has left residents concerned about their safety. Smoke from a resident…
The Claw – Episode 11 Feat. David Drucker
On this episode of The Claw… David Drucker joins the show! A current writer for FIU News and the host of Panther Personalities, Drucker gives…
Rosenberg Resigns Amid Sexual Harassment Investigation
Michael McEwen / PantherNOW Staff Two days after Mark B. Rosenberg’s abrupt resignation from FIU, a sexual harassment complaint has challenged both the University’s and…
FIU to Announce New Interim President of University
Maya Washburn, Elise Gregg, Diego Diaz, Michael McEwen and Valentina Palm / PantherNOW Staff Kenneth A. Jessell, FIU’s chief financial officer and senior vice president…
Roaring News Spring Ep. 2: News Round-Up
Producers: Diego Diaz, Valentina Palm, and Michael McEwen, Hosts and Writers: Maya Washburn, Elise Gregg, Jacqueline Flores, Lourdes Gomez, Ailish Fontanez Thank you for tuning into Roaring News! Refer…
Campus Residents Await Late Laundry Machine Replacement
Maya Washburn / News Director Students living at the Modesto Maidique Campus dorms are losing money and time as they await replacements for out-of-order washing…
Breaking News: Retired Naval Admiral Joins School of International and Public Affairs
Michael McEwen / Staff Writer Craig Faller, a retired U.S Navy Admiral, will be joining the School of International and Public Affairs (SIPA) as a…
Poetry Collection Vol. 4
This Little Loft By: Paprika Poe If only I can indulge in this simple little loft where the jewels of the sky can watch me…
FIU Men’s Basketball Struggles on the Road, Drops Three Straight
Adrian Valdivia / Staff Writer The FIU Men’s basketball team has now officially started Conference USA play, dropping three straight games on the road against…
Upcoming FIU and Community Events This Week
By Francine Canelo // Staff Writer The week of Jan. 17 to Jan. 23 is packed with different events taking place all over South Florida….
Roaring News Spring Ep. 1: News Round-Up
Producers: Diego Diaz, Valentina Palm, and Michael McEwen, Hosts and Writers: Maya Washburn, Elise Gregg, Jacqueline Flores, Nicole Ardila, Ailish Fontanez, Angeles Hernandez Thank you for…
Poetry Collection Vol. 3
Bird in Miami By: Paprika Poe The citric acid bellows neatly – half-shaped and observative of the gaggles of tanned skin talking about the next…
FIU Students Sue University for Pandemic Fees
Elise Gregg / Staff Writer FIU students are back on campus with a new semester, new classes and a lawsuit against the university seeking reimbursement…
SGA Senate Looks to Fill Seat Vacancies
Maya Washburn / Asst. News Director On the first day of the spring semester, FIU’s Student Government Association (SGA) Senate urged members to help fill…
FIU Students Return to Campus Amid Winter COVID-19 Surge
Arianna Otero / Contributing Writer FIU Students returned to campus on Jan. 10 following a winter break where Miami-Dade had a total of 210,367 reported…
FIU Women’s Basketball Overwhelms Ave Maria in Two-Game Homestand
Ricky Dagand / Staff Writer The FIU Women’s Basketball team ringed in the new year with two straight wins in a two-game home series versus…
FIU Women’s Soccer 2021 Recap: Focused and Steady for 2022
Paula Silva / Staff Writer The FIU Women’s Soccer team ended their season with a defeat at home. The Panthers qualified sixth place in the…
FIU Men’s Soccer 2021 Season Recap: Among The Nation’s Best
Liam Rooney / Staff Writer In the first full regular season since COVID-19 turned the collegiate athletics world on its head, the FIU Men’s Soccer…
Here’s What Happened at the 2021 Game Awards
By Francine Canelo // Staff Writer This year the 2021 Game Awards took place in person at the Microsoft Theatre in a show over three…
Winners of the 2021 Game Awards
By Francine Canelo // Staff Writer At the Game Awards Show this Thursday, Dec. 9, the category winners were listed off in speed-runs to prioritize…
PantherNOW TV Epiosde 3
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PantherNOW TV Episode 2
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The Claw – Episode 10 Feat. Scott Carr
On this week’s episode of The Claw… To celebrate our tenth episode of the show we have a very special guest with us- the newly…
TechTogether Miami: A Woman-Led Hackathon Directed by FIU Panther
By Danielle Haller // Staff Writer What is a Hackathon? There is a common misconception that “hack” is a bad word. We are taught that…
BREAKING NEWS: Mike MacIntyre Announced as FIU Football’s Next Head Coach
Richard Gibson / Sports Director Mike MacIntyre has been announced as the next head coach of the FIU football program. MacIntyre has been among a…
FIU and Community Events for the Week of Dec. 6
By Francine Canelo // Staff Writer Late Night Breakfast Monday, Dec. 6 Enjoy a late night breakfast during finals week. SGA is having the late…
FIU Athletes and Their Superstitions
Ricky Dagand / Staff Writer According to six time NBA champion and, arguably, the best basketball player to ever set foot on the hardwood, Micheal…
Breaking News: Former Student Arrested at FIU for Concealed Weapon
Elise Gregg / Staff Writer A former university student was arrested twice in two days, on Dec 2 and at FIU on the third. Captain…
Roaring News Ep. 5: News Round-Up
Producers: Diego Diaz and Valentina Palm, Hosts and Writers: Michael Grinchenco, Elise Gregg, Maya Washburn and Michael McEwen Thank you for tuning into Roaring News!…
Bottoms Up! FIU Launches New Hospitality Class About Non-Alcoholic Beverages
By Elena Key // Staff Writer Coffee, tea, and water make their way into FIU’s Chaplin School of Hospitality and Tourism Management by now offering…
A Symposium By The Moonlight: All About Bob Dylan
By:\ Michael Grichenco // Staff Writer Last night on campus, an exclusive soiree was hosted by the Patricia & Frost Art Museum in celebration. With…
FIU Women’s Basketball Wins Two Straight in Thanksgiving Classic
Marc Zakharov / Contributing Writer The FIU Women’s Basketball team was home this week during the annual FIU Thanksgiving Classic, beating both the Chicago State…
FIU Men’s Basketball Continues Six Game Win Streak At Home
Adrian Valdivia / Staff Writer FIU Men’s basketball kicked off their third week of the regular season playing two straight home games and winning both…
Panther Inspires Sustainability Initiatives Through Winning Miami Film
By Danielle Haller // Staff Writer Taina, pronounced (Thai-eena) Adam, recalls the first time she felt she needed to do something about climate change. In…
BREAKING NEWS: Scott Carr announced as the next FIU Athletic Director
Jonathan Mayer / Staff Writer FIU announced on Tuesday afternoon that Scott Carr will become the next athletic director for Florida International University, effective on…
Breaking News: FIU Announces First ‘World Centers’ in Italy and Colombia
Michael McEwen / Staff Writer A university-wide email on Tuesday announced the designation of two ‘World Centers’ in Italy and Colombia, the first of it’s…
Breaking News: Cooler Catches Fire at MMC
Maya Washburn / Asst. News Director A cooler at the vending area on the first floor of the Green Library (GL) caught fire at FIU’s…
A Change in Leadership: Meet The Wolfsonian-FIU’s new Director Casey Steadman
By Michael Grichenco // Staff Writer The Wolfsonian-FIU has appointed a new director to lead the museum and its programs. Casey Steadman, who began his…
FIU Football Loses to Southern Miss in Regular Season Finale
Richard Gibson / Sports Director In their last game of the season, FIU football suffered a 37-17 rout by the Southern Miss Golden Eagles in…
SGA Senator Absences Delay Initiatives
Michael McEwen and Maya Washburn / PantherNOW Staff FIU Student Government Association (SGA) senators have missed Senate meetings, delaying legislative initiatives and possibly future elections….
FIU Men’s Basketball Goes Undefeated In Jersey Mike’s Classic
Adrian Valdivia / Contributing Writer The FIU Men’s basketball team won three straight games in the Jersey Mike’s Classic, defeating the likes of Ball State,…
FIU Men’s Soccer Falls Short Against Wake Forest in Second Round of NCAA Tournament
Liam Rooney / Staff Writer The FIU men’s soccer team dropped out of the NCAA tournament after a 3-2 loss to the Wake Forest Demon…
FIU and Community Events for the Week of Nov. 22
By Francine Canelo // Staff Writer During the week of Nov. 22 to Nov. 28 there are multiple community events to take part in. The…
PantherNOW TV Episode 1
FIU Football Falls to North Texas on Senior Night
Jonathan Mayer / Staff Writer The FIU Panthers extended their season losing streak to ten games as they were trounced by the North Texas Mean…
FIU Women’s Basketball goes 1-1 against Kennesaw State and Georgia Southern
Marc Zakharov / Contributing Writer The FIU Women’s Basketball team traveled to Georgia to take on the Kennesaw State Owls on November 15 and Georgia…
The Claw – Episode 9
On today’s episode of the Claw… With the wake of Butch Davis’ comments on the state of the football program as well as Pete Garcia…
How FIU Alumnus Is Making It In the Music Industry
By Jessica Reem Abilmouna // Staff Writer For many students at FIU, their passions often lie in what happens after lectures end. For 23 year-old…
Student Allegedly Assaults Roommate with Knife at Bayview Hall
Elise Gregg / Staff Writer An assault with a knife at Bayview Hall on Oct. 9 led to a student arrest, according to reports from…
FIU’s Very Own Superhero: Dr. Jennifer Thompson AKA Dr. Spidey
By Michael Grichenco / Staff Writer A pediatric resident at the Nicklaus Children’s Hospital known as Doctor Jennifer Thompson aka “Dr. Spidey,” adores saving the…
The Nominees for the 2021 Game Awards
By Francine Canelo / Staff Writer On Nov. 16, 2021, Geoff Keighley announced in a livestream the nominees for all the categories of The Game…
Nationwide Labor Shortage Impacts Dining on Campus
Maya Washburn / Asst. News Director FIU is experiencing a staffing shortage at its dining locations, with a rush to reopen restaurants and hire workers…
FIU Men’s Basketball Falls in Season Opener, Rebounds at Home
Adrian Valdivia & Carlos Serradilla / Contributing Writers FIU Men’s Basketball kicked off their season opener with a loss in Athens against the Georgia Bulldogs,…
FIU Football Dismantled by MTSU, Extends Losing Streak to Nine Games
Jonathan Mayer / Staff Writer The FIU football team extended their losing streak to nine games, losing in major fashion to the Middle Tennessee Blue…
FIU Women’s Basketball Starts Season 1-1 After Two-Game Home Stretch
Ricky Dagand / Contributing Writer The FIU Women’s Basketball team split their two-game home opener of the 2021-2022 season against the George Mason Patriots and…
Wells Fargo Awards $75,000 Grant to StartUP FIU Food
Ian Lares-Chacín / Contributing Writer Wells Fargo awarded FIU $75,000 to launch a virtual platform for StartUP FIU Food, a small business incubator which helps…
Roaring News Ep. 3: News Round-Up
Producers: Diego Diaz and Valentina Palm, Hosts and Writers: Michael Grinchenco, Maya Washburn and Michael McEwen Thank you for tuning into Roaring News! Refer to…
Breaking News: US Army Awards $22.9 Million Grant to FIU’s College of Engineering & Computing
Diego Diaz / Asst. News Director FIU’s College of Engineering & Computing announced on Nov. 8, its acquisition of a five-year, $22.9 million grant courtesy…
Butch Davis Out as FIU Football Head Coach, Blames Administration for Sabotaging Football Program
Richard Gibson / Sports Director FIU Football Head Coach Butch Davis will not be returning to the team next season. Multiple media outlets, including NBC…
BREAKING NEWS: Pete Garcia to Step Down as FIU Athletics Director
Richard Gibson / Sports Director FIU Executive Director of Sports Pete Garcia announced earlier today that he is stepping down from his position. While no…
Students Report Unexpected Rent Increases at Bayview Hall
Elise Gregg / Staff Writer Bayview Hall residents did not expect to apply for emergency financial aid this semester. An unannounced increase in rent at…
FIU MFA Alumni’s Share Inspirations and Helpful Tips to Students
By: Ailish Fontanez FIU MFA English Alumni discuss their inspirations and their journeys as writers. Bri Griffith is a poet who focuses on writing about…
FIU Football Blown Out by Old Dominion, Falls to 1-8
Richard Gibson / Sports Director The FIU football team has now lost eight games in a row, this time against the Old Dominion Monarchs by…
Celia Cruz’s Legacy Lives on at FIU
Elena Key / Staff Writer Celia Cruz’s salsa music has influenced people all over the world. Now hundreds of her pieces can be accessed by…
#19 FIU Men’s Soccer Dominates #1 Marshall, Win C-USA Regular Season Title
Liam Rooney / Staff Writer The FIU men’s soccer team dominates the #1 ranked Marshall Thundering Herd on Friday, November 5, winning 4-1 to claim…
BREAKING NEWS: Conference-USA Announces the Addition of Four New Members
Jonathan Mayer / Staff Writer Conference USA announced on Friday afternoon that four schools will join the conference and are as follows: Jacksonville State Gamecocks…
FIU Student Breaks Record at Walk on Water Race
By: Rochelle O’Donnell // Contributing Writer Architecture students splashed into the Green Library (GL) lake yesterday and waddled their way to victory, or moreso, a…
Roaring News Ep. 2: News Round-Up
On this week’s Roaring News, catch up on our weekly round-up featuring FIU, local, national and international news. Thank you for tuning into Roaring News!
University-Wide Power Outage at MMC
Maya Washburn / Asst. News Director FIU’s Modesto Maidique Campus (MMC) experienced a power outage this morning due to a downed powerline nearby. The outage…
Panther Preview: 2021 FIU Women’s Basketball
Marc Zakharov / Contributing Writer The FIU Women’s basketball team returns this semester with full force for the first normal season since the Fall of…
FIU Professor Launches Global Initiative to Study Benefits of Cannabinoids
Ana Cedeno / Contributing Writer An FIU professor partnered with leading state and national hemp affiliates to study the medicinal benefits of cannabinoids, and students…
Panther Preview: 2021 FIU Men’s Basketball
Adrian Valdivia / Contributing Writer As college basketball season begins next month, the FIU men’s basketball team will prepare to have a bounce back year,…
FIU Women’s Soccer Drops Final Game of Season against Techsters
Paula Silva / Contributing Writer The FIU Women’s Soccer team was shutout against the Louisiana Tech Techsters, who scored four goals in the final game…
FIU Joins Partnership To Launch Hospitality School in Jamaica
Elena Key / Staff Writer FIU recently partnered with leading hospitality institutions in the Caribbean to create a new school in Montego Bay, Jamaica. The…
FIU Football Stumbles at Marshall, Eliminated From Bowl Game Contention
Richard Gibson / Sports Director The FIU football team was shut out 38-0 in Huntington against the Marshall Thundering Herd, to drop their season record…
#12 FIU Men’s Soccer Held Scoreless Against #13 Clemson
Liam Rooney / Staff Writer The 12th ranked FIU men’s soccer team were defeated 4-0 by the 13th ranked Clemson Tigers in the Panthers worst…
Breaking News: FIU Police Investigating Shooting Threat at BBC
Elise Gregg / Staff Writer FIU Police are investigating a shooting threat at the Biscayne Bay Campus (BBC) from a note found in the library….
Gov. Ron DeSantis Appoints Vaccine Executive to FIU Board of Trustees
Maya Washburn / Asst. News Director Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis recently appointed Carlos Duart – an FIU accounting alum and executive of a leading U.S….
FIU Women’s Volleyball Sweeps ODU, Has Won Past Three Games
Ricky Dagand / Contributing Writer The FIU Women’s Volleyball team traveled to Norfolk, Virginia to play the Old Dominion Monarchs in a two-game series this…
FIU to Offer Moderna and Pfizer Vaccine Boosters
Ian Lares-Chacín / Contributing Writer FIU will offer single booster doses of the Moderna vaccine starting this week, according to a university-wide email. The announcement,…
Breaking News: Dead Body Found Near FIU Biscayne Campus
Elena Key / Staff Writer A dead body was found near the entrance of FIU’s Biscayne Bay Campus (BBC) this afternoon, police say. FIU and…
FIU Women’s Soccer Upsets ODU, Snaps 11-Game Losing Streak
Paula Silva / Contributing Writer The FIU Women’s Soccer team made a comeback victory against the Old Dominion Monarchs on the road for the first…
FIU Men’s Soccer Defeat Old Dominion, Stay Unbeaten in C-USA
Liam Rooney / Staff Writer FIU men’s soccer defeated the Old Dominion Monarchs 3-2 on October 22 to claim their tenth win of the season…
FIU Football Drops to 1-6 in Homecoming Game against WKU
Richard Gibson / Sports Director Needing a win to turn their season around, the FIU football team fell short in their Homecoming game against the…
Homecoming Preview: FIU Football vs Western Kentucky
Richard Gibson / Sports Director The final day of Homecoming for FIU will end with a 7pm matchup at the Riccardo Silva Stadium between the…
Student Reports Dead Birds on Campus Killed by Light Pollution
Emiliana Fawley-Puello / Staff Writer Birds are falling from the sky due to South Florida’s deadly light pollution and toxic plants. An FIU student is…
BREAKING NEWS: Six C-USA Programs to Officially Join AAC
Jonathan Mayer / Staff Writer The American Athletic Conference (AAC) announced yesterday that they will be expanding their league to 15 total teams, with six…
From JUCO Transfer to FIU Panther: The Story of Tyrese Chambers
Jonathan Mayer / Staff Writer Three years ago, Tyrese Chamber slept in a laundry room at his junior college in Kansas, not knowing if he…
#14 FIU Men’s Soccer Remains Perfect at Home Against Chanticleers
Liam Rooney / Staff Writer The 14th ranked FIU men’s soccer team defeated the Coastal Carolina Chanticleers 2-1 in a dramatic comeback Conference USA victory…
Students Report Ants at Barnes & Noble Cafe on Campus
Ian Lares-Chacín / Contributing Writer Since the start of the fall semester, students have reported the presence of an ant colony in the seats of…
Students Protest ‘Petitioner Intimidation’
Maya Washburn / Asst. News Director University students protested against petitioner intimidation last week, following allegations of harassment by petitioners at the Modesto Maidique Campus….
Breaking News: Maduro Ally Extradited to the United States, Halting Venezuelan Political Negotiations
Michael McEwen / Staff Writer Alex Saab, a Colombian businessman and dealmaker of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, was extradited to the United States on Saturday…
FIU Women’s Soccer Falls 2-3 in Overtime Against WKU
Paula Silva / Contributing Writer The FIU Women’s Soccer Team fell at home against a game Western Kentucky Hilltoppers on Friday, October 15 by a…
#14 FIU Men’s Soccer Tops South Carolina For 3rd C-USA Win
Liam Rooney / Staff Writer The FIU men’s soccer team steamrolled the South Carolina Gamecocks 4-1 on Saturday October 16th. The Panthers now hold a…
FIU Honors the Fallen at Surfside Memorial
Maya Washburn / Asst. News Director Four months after the Surfside condominium collapse, FIU commemorated the lives lost by the tragedy with a memorial at…
Breaking News: FIU Student Found Dead in University Apartments
Jesse Fraga / News Director and Maya Washburn / Assistant News Director An FIU student was found dead at University Apartments (UA) on the Modesto…
Students Demand University Action Following Alleged Sexual Assault on Campus
Jesse Fraga / News Director Two weeks ago, a Miami FC professional soccer player allegedly sexually assaulted a woman in a classroom on FIU’s Modesto…
#20 FIU Men’s Soccer Ties #8 Kentucky after Double OT
Liam Rooney / Staff Writer The 20th ranked FIU men’s soccer tied the 8th ranked Kentucky Wildcats for the second year in a row on…
FIU Graduate Assistants Demand Better Pay
Lara Coiro / Staff Writer University graduate assistants who felt underpaid and ignored started a petition calling for higher stipends, reduction of graduate fees, a…
Former FIU Alum Competes at the U.S Open
Carlos Mascaró Serradilla / Contributing Writer Andrea Lázaro, a Spanish tennis player and a former FIU Panther, completed a recent set at the U.S. Open…
FIU Women’s Soccer Falls to North Texas, Loses Two Straight
Paula Silva / Contributing Writer FIU’s Women’s Soccer team headed to Denton, Texas to play against North Texas Mean Green on October 8, 2021. During…
FIU Football Extends Losing Streak to Five in Loss to Charlotte
Jonathan Mayer / Staff Writer Looking to snap a four game losing streak, the Panthers returned home against Charlotte trying to get back to their…
Precision Medicine: The Future of Healthcare
Danielle Haller/Contributing Writer When the average time for a patient to get diagnosed with a rare disease is 12 years, it’s time to ask those…
Panther Preview: FIU Football vs Charlotte
Jonathan Mayer / Staff Writer FIU football will look to end a four game losing streak as they take on the Charlotte 49ers on Friday,…
Students Report Cases of Harassment by Petitioners on Campus
Maya Washburn / Asst. News Director Petitioners at FIU have harassed and coerced students to obtain fake and repeated signatures, according to some students. The…
Homecoming Week: Proceed With Caution
Gabriela Enamorado/Opinion Director Being back at FIU has been great. The campus is bustling with life again and things are starting to feel slightly better….
FIU Men’s Soccer Dominates Charlotte in C-USA Home Opener
Liam Rooney / Staff Writer The FIU Men’s soccer team demolished the Charlotte 49ers 4-0 on Saturday, October 2 in front of a near capacity…
FIU Football Falls to FAU for the Fifth Straight Year
Richard Gibson / Sports Director The FIU Football team started off strong, but the Panthers defense couldn’t contain the Florida Atlantic Owls in what became…
FIU Women’s Soccer Falls at Home to Charlotte
By: Paula Silva / Contributing Writer The FIU Panthers were defeated at home by the Charlotte 49ers on Friday night in a 1-4 blowout. The…
Breaking News: Miami FC Soccer Player Sexually Assaults Woman in FIU Classroom, FIU Police Say
Jesse Fraga / News Director FIU Police arrested a Miami FC soccer player on Tuesday, Sept. 28 for allegedly sexually assaulting a woman at the…
Panther Preview: Shula Bowl XX
By: Richard Gibson / Sports Director One of college football’s newest yet classic rivalries is set to begin again this Saturday, November 2, as FIU…
Judge Strikes Down Florida’s Anti-Riot Law
Emiliana Fawley-Puello / Staff Writer A U.S. district judge blocked Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ anti-riot law on Sept. 9, five months after being signed into…
CasaCuba Begins Plans for $35 Million Cultural Facility
Elena Key / Staff Writer FIU’s CasaCuba initiative recently announced plans for the university’s first Cuban cultural center on the Modesto Madique campus, a $35…
FIU Men’s Soccer Steamrolls Jacksonville, Wins C-USA Opener against UAB
Liam Rooney / Staff Writer The FIU Men’s Soccer responded to their first defeat of the season against the Bowling Green Falcons by blanking the…
FIU Women’s Soccer Ties With Marshall, Overall Record is 1-8-2
Paula Silva / Contributing Writer Last Friday, the FIU Panthers competed against the Marshall Thundering Herd in Marshall University’s Stadium and neither team was able…
FIU Football burns 17-point lead in loss to Central Michigan
By: Jonathan Mayer / Staff Writer The FIU Football team lost on the road in Mount Pleasant, Michigan by a score of 31-27 against the…
Breaking News: FIU to Offer Pfizer Booster and Flu Vaccines
Emiliana Fawley-Puello / Staff Writer FIU now offers the single booster dose of the Pfizer vaccine on campus. Students, faculty, staff, retirees and members of…
State Affirms Gov. DeSantis’ Mask Mandate Ban
Emiliana Fawley-Puello / Staff Writer and Jesse Fraga / News Director Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ ban on mask mandates in Florida public schools was found…
Panther Preview: FIU Football vs Central Michigan
By: Jonathan Mayer / Staff Writer FIU football is set to hit the road to Mount Pleasant, Michigan for their final non-conference opponent as they…
FIU Women’s Soccer Goes 0-1-1 in C-USA Play
Fabio Lopez / Assistant Sports Director FIU Women’s Soccer began life in Conference USA in dramatic fashion- losing 3-2 in double overtime against the Middle…
FIU Men’s Soccer Goes 1-1-1 in Three Game Set
Liam Rooney / Staff Writer The 13th ranked FIU men’s soccer team played three games from September 7th to the 17th, finishing with a record…
FIU Football’s Defense Struggles in Blowout Loss to Texas Tech
By: Jonathan Mayer / Staff Writer The FIU Football team fell to the Texas Tech Red Raiders in a 54-21 blowout in Lubbock, Texas. The…
Breaking News: SGA Approves $660,000 Game Room Renovation
Maya Washburn / Asst. News Director The game room in the Graham Center will undergo a $660,000 renovation, following an executive order signed by the…
Panther Preview: FIU Football vs Texas Tech
By: Jonathan Mayer / Staff Writer Coming off a 1-1 record to open up the season, FIU football is set to visit the Texas Tech…
FIU Women’s Volleyball Loses Doubleheader at Eagle Invitational
Ricky Dagand / Contributing Writer The FIU Women’s Volleyball team traveled to Georgia this past Friday to play in the Eagle Invitational against the Murray…
FIU Women’s Soccer Stumble Against UM and App State
Fabio Lopez / Assistant Sports Director FIU Women’s Soccer concluded its non-conference matches after losing 3-0 against the Miami Hurricanes and 0-1 against the Appalachian…
Breaking News: Haiti Prime Minister Fires Justice Minister Following Murder Accusation
Diego Diaz / Asst. News Director Haiti’s political crisis intensifies as Prime Minister Ariel Henry continues to impede the investigation of former President Jovenel Moïse’s…
Breaking News: Board of Trustees Approves Location in Downtown Miami
Maya Washburn / Asst. News Director The FIU Board of Trustees (BOT) approved the opening of an FIU location in downtown Miami today. It was…
FIU Football Stumbles in Overtime Loss Against Texas State
By: Jonathan Mayer / Staff Writer After a dominant season-opening victory by a score of 48-10 against LIU, the Panthers were looking to make it…
Panther Preview: FIU Football vs Texas State
Jonathan Mayer / Staff Writer FIU football is set to host the Texas State Bobcats on Saturday, September 11 at 7pm. Last Thursday, the Panthers…
FIU Women’s Soccer Extends Winless Run vs Murray State
Fabio Lopez / Assistant Sports Director FIU Women’s Soccer fell 2-1 at home against Murray State Racers on Sunday, September 5th, to extend their losing…
BREAKING NEWS: McKibbon Foundation Makes $5 Million Donation To FIU’s Chaplin School of Hospitality & Tourism Management
Elena Key & Emiliana Fawley-Puello / Staff Writers The McKibbon Family Foundation, a Christian non-profit, donated $5 million to FIU’s School of Hospitality and Tourism…
Breaking News: FIU to Offer Moderna Vaccine
Yansall Rasquides / Staff Writer FIU will offer the Moderna vaccine starting this Thursday, according to a university-wide email. The announcement, sent on Tuesday Sept….
19th Ranked FIU Men’s Soccer Topples 12th Ranked VCU
Liam Rooney / Staff Writer FIU men’s soccer opened up their home campaign with a statement 1-0 victory over the 12th ranked Virginia Commonwealth Rams…
The Claw – Episode 8
The Claw returns as the Fall semester kicks off! Both FIU football and FIU men’s soccer have begun their seasons on a high note! We…
FIU Football Routs Long Island to Begin 2021 Campaign
Richard Gibson / Sports Director The FIU football team began their 2021 campaign on a high note, blowing out the Long Island Sharks by a…
FIU Men’s Soccer Dominates in Opening Weekend
Kevin Calcagno / Staff Writer #13 Central Florida Knights FIU is off to a strong start to their 2021 campaign, routing the 13th ranked Central…
Breaking News: FIU Accepted into Prestigious International Relations Program
Diego Diaz / Staff Writer FIU’s Steven J. Green School of International & Public Affairs (SIPA) was recognized as a member of the prestigious Association…
Panther Preview: 2021 FIU Football
Richard Gibson / Sports Director As the Fall semester has kicked off for FIU, the beginning of the college football season is right around the…
FIU Men’s Soccer Dominates in Preseason Matches
Liam Rooney / Staff Writer After a quick summer break the FIU men’s soccer team kicked off their preseason with a set of three games…
FIU Women’s Soccer Split Opening Games of the Season
Fabio Lopez / Staff Writer FIU Women’s soccer opened its season with its first home win of the year with a dominant 2-0 victory over…
Breaking News: Hundreds of Maskless Students Crowd Greek Life Party
Jesse Fraga / News Director Hundreds of FIU students gathered for a crammed party on campus as the Delta variant surges through the county. No…
Breaking News: FIU Will Pay $150 to Students, Faculty and Staff Who Get COVID-19 Vaccine
Maya Washburn / Asst. News Director and Jesse Fraga / News Director FIU will pay $150 to all university students, faculty and staff who get…
FIU Attempts Pre-COVID Operations
Jesse Fraga / News Director Social distancing was scarce as thousands of students swarmed campus this week, for the first time since March 2020. FIU…
Breaking News: Miami-Dade Mayor Promotes COVID-19 Vaccinations at FIU
Maya Washburn and Valentina Palm / PantherNOW Staff Mayor Daniela Levine Cava met FIU students on the second day of class to promote the COVID-19…
Panther Playlist: What FIU Athletes Are Listening To
Paula Silva / Contributing Writer Music is one of the few things that connects and unites people around the world, allowing us to communicate and…
Panther Preview: 2021 FIU Men’s Soccer
Liam Rooney / Staff Writer Just four months after the conclusion of the Spring season brought upon by COVID-19, the FIU Men’s soccer team is…
A Panther’s Guide to 2021 Homecoming
Paula Silva / Contributing Writer As the Fall semester approaches once more, so do the football and soccer seasons, with basketball right around the corner….
Carlos Arroyo: An FIU Alumni Success Story
Fabio Lopez / Staff Writer For virtually every FIU athlete, it’s a dream to play in the big leagues. Whether it’s football, basketball, or soccer,…
Panther Esports – Shaping the Future of FIU Gaming
Richard Gibson / Sports Director The future of the sports market in the US and across the world is becoming more diverse as more athletes…
Panther Preview: 2021 FIU Women’s Soccer Season
Paula Silva / Contributing Writer The 2021 season for FIU Women’s Soccer is set to begin in a week, and this season will mark the…
The Basketball Journey of Panther Alumni Osasu Osaghae
Jonathan Mayer / Staff Writer In FIU Basketball history, there have been only two Panthers who have made it to the NBA- Carlos Arroyo and…
Two Men Arrested for 2016 Murder of FIU Student Michael Zaldua
Elise Gregg / Staff Writer Two men have been arrested for the murder of Michael Zaldua, an FIU student who was shot to death in…
FIU’s Student Organizations Gear Up for In-Person Fall Semester
Elise Gregg / Staff Writer Since March of 2020, FIU students have had to work, learn, and meet online. Now, students, faculty, and staff are…
“Patria y Vida Numero 1”: Cubanos se Dirigen a Washington D.C.
Valentina Palm and Jordan Coll / PantherNOW Staff El 25 de Julio antes que saliera el sol, un grupo de 47 cubanos en Miami se…
Civil Rights Leader and FIU Professor Robert Moses Passes Away at 86
Elise Gregg / Staff Writer FIU professor and influential civil rights leader Robert Moses passed away on July 25 at the age of 86, with…
FIU Swimmers Splash in Tokyo Olympics
Yansall Rasquides / Staff Writer Two FIU student athletes are set to compete in the 2021 Tokyo Olympics, both are a part of the university’s…
Gay Man Denied Entrance at Wynwood Club, Sparks Concern for Miami Queers
Jesse Fraga / Assistant News Director Machismo, police and gendered double standards may be threatening Miami’s nightlife for queer people. Felipe Wallis, 23, recently fell…
Breaking News: FIU Alum Recovered at Surfside
Maya Washburn / Asst. News Director FIU alumnus Andres Levine, 26, was recovered on July 11 as a victim of the Surfside building collapse. He…
FIU Outfielder Justin Farmer Signs With San Diego Padres
Liam Rooney / Staff writer FIU baseball outfielder Justin Farmer has signed a free agent deal with the San Diego Padres and is now the…
FIU Pitcher Tyler Myrick Drafted by San Francisco Giants
By: Jonathan Mayer / Staff Writer In the 14th round of the 2021 MLB Draft as pitcher Tyler Myrick was selected by the San Francisco…
The Story of FIU Alumni & MLB Champion Mike Lowell
Liam Rooney / Staff Writer A journey that started in Puerto Rico led infielder Mike Lowell from playing high school baseball in Miami to finding…
Why FIU’s Most Successful Team Deserves More Recognition
Fabio Lopez / Staff Writer With a record-breaking seventh-straight Conference-USA title in their 2021 season, the FIU Women’s Swimming & Diving team continues to establish…
Breaking News: FIU Prepares for Hurricane Elsa, Closes COVID Testing Sites
Emiliana Fawley-Puello / Staff Writer Hurricane Elsa became the first Atlantic hurricane of the 2021 storm season as it strengthened today. FIU’s emergency operations center…
Update: Surfside Rescue Efforts Continue, Past Inspection Reveals Major Structural Errors
Maya Washburn / Asst. News Director As the seventh day of search and rescue efforts continues, the death toll from the building collapse tragedy at…
Breaking News: FIU Professor Detects Land Subsidence Underneath Champlain Towers, Death Toll Rises
Maya Washburn / Asst. News Director An FIU professor found that the ground underneath the Champlain Towers South condominium was sinking in a study he…
Breaking News: FIU Ranks #1 in Performance-Based Funding
Tiana Henry / Contributing Writer FIU made its way up the rankings, earning first place among Florida public universities for performance-based funding (PBF), according to…
Breaking News: Surfside Building Collapses
Maya Washburn / Asst. News Director Part of a condominium building collapsed this morning around 1:30 a.m. in Surfside in North Miami, leaving some residents…
Breaking News: Supreme Court Rules in Favor of Student Athletes over NCAA
Michael McEwen / Contributing Writer The Supreme Court unanimously ruled the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) can no longer prevent college athletes from receiving some…
FIU Women’s Soccer 2021 Recap: Hope for the Future
Kevin Calcagno / Staff Writer The FIU women’s soccer team’s disappointing season has come to an end, finishing sixth out of the seven teams in…
Breaking News: FIU Addresses its ‘Next Normal’ at In-Person Town Hall Meeting
Maya Washburn / Asst. News Director The university’s return back to campus life without COVID-19 restrictions and the consequences of a $40 million donation directed…
MacKenzie Scott Donates $40 Million to FIU in Effort to Create Pathways to Opportunity
Elena Key / Staff Writer FIU received a $40 million donation today from MacKenzie Scott, the ex-wife of Founder and Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos, who…
The Claw – Episode 7
On this week’s episode of The Claw… There’s not much FIU sports going on, but it’s time we speculate on the upcoming football season in…
The Shula Bowl: How it Began & How it Fell
Richard Gibson / Sports Director In college football, rivalries are what define key moments of a team’s season year in and year out. It doesn’t…
Breaking News: FIU to Return to Pre-COVID Operations for Summer B and Fall 2021
Yansall Rasquides / Staff Writer As FIU transitions into summer B and fall 2021 terms, the university community will return to a new normal implementing…
COVID-19 Dashboard Update: FIU has Administered Over 11,000 Vaccines
Jordan Coll / News Director According to FIU’s COVID-19 dashboard 12,222 vaccinations have been administered by the university’s clinic so far. FIU has also administered…
Breaking News: Alumnus Dies on Campus Last Night
Maya Washburn / Asst. News Director A recent alumnus died at the Modesto Maidique Campus on Saturday evening, according to an email sent out to…
FIU Women’s Tennis Ends With Another Impressive Season
Jonathan Mayer / Staff Writer The FIU Women’s Tennis Team finished off a great 2021 season with an overall record of 12-2, and concluded the…
BREAKING NEWS: Jeff Conine announced as Associate Head Coach for FIU Baseball
On Friday morning, FIU Head Baseball Coach Mervyl Melandez announced the hiring of Former MLB All-Star and World Champion Jeff Conine as the Panther’s new…
FIU Softball 2021 Recap: A Long, Disappointing Campaign
Fabio Lopez / Staff Writer The FIU Softball team has finished another disappointing season with a losing record for the second straight year, which hasn’t…
FIU Baseball 2021 Recap: A Underachieving Season
Jonathan Mayer / Staff Writer For the FIU Baseball Team in 2021 there was a lot of hope for the direction this team was heading….
At FIU, Concern Grows Over Colombian Protestors Marching In The Streets Over Tax Reform Proposal
Michael McEwen / Contributing Writer For over a month, anti-government demonstrators and police have clashed in the streets of Colombia over an array of social…
COVID-19 Dashboard Update: FIU has Administered Over 11,000 Vaccines
Jordan Coll / News Director According to FIU’s COVID-19 dashboard 11,822 vaccinations have been administered by the university’s clinic so far. FIU has also administered…
FIU Men’s Soccer 2021 Recap: Some Room for Improvement
Liam Rooney / Staff Writer Faced with cancelations, schedule reworks, and being pushed back an entire semester due to COVID-19, it felt like a miracle…
Far Too Soon: Rolling Loud Music Festival
Hayley Serpa/Staff Writer A staple of the Miami festival and rap scene, Rolling Loud would recently announce their first in-person concert in Miami since the…
COVID-19 Dashboard Update: FIU has Administered Over 11,000 Vaccines
Teresa Schuster / Asst. News Director According to FIU’s COVID-19 dashboard 11,510 vaccinations have been administered by the university’s clinic so far. FIU has also…
The Claw – Episode 6
On this week’s episode of The Claw… With the FIU Spring semester of sports wrapping up, we look into the highs and lows of every…
Vaping Has Gained Control Over The Youth
Nicole Ardila/Staff Writer Are you experiencing any shortness of breath, cough, fevers, chills, nausea, vomiting, rapid heartbeats or chest pain? If you answered yes, well,…
Amidst Airstrikes, Hillel Hosts Panel to Discuss Israel-Hamas Conflict
Diego Diaz / Staff Writer Recent airstrikes and clashes between Israeli and Hamas forces have sparked a new wave of discussion on social media among…
FIU Softball Split Final Series Against Middle Tennessee
Jonathan Mayer / Staff Writer The FIU Softball team finished off the regular season with splitting their four game series over the Middle Tennessee Blue…
FIU Baseball Split Shortened Series Against 14th Ranked Louisiana Tech
Liam Rooney / Staff Writer The FIU Men’s Baseball team split two games against the fourteenth ranked Louisiana Tech Bulldogs in what was originally scheduled…
FIU Will Be Given $120 million under the American Rescue Plan In Response To COVID-19
Jordan Coll/ News Director FIU will receive $120 million in federal aid providing direct financial relief to students according to an announcement made today by…
FIU Baseball Repeats Struggles Against FAU, Drops Three of Four
Richard Gibson / Sports Director The FIU Baseball team dropped three out of four against the Florida Atlantic Owls in Boca Raton on Friday, April…
FIU Softball Drops Three Out of Four Against WKU
Liam Rooney / Staff Writer The FIU Softball team couldn’t top the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers, only claiming one victory in their four game conference series…
Pro Panthers: FIU Alumni Finding NFL Success
Kevin Calcagno / Staff Writer The FIU football program isn’t always in the spotlight, but some of their alumni have recently made a huge splash…
FIU Baseball Downs Stetson, Stumbles Against FAU
Liam Rooney / Staff Writer The FIU Baseball team defeated the Stetson Hatters on Wednesday, April 21st and came away with a sole win against…
The Claw – Episode 5
On a special Thursday episode of The Claw… We detail the end of the season for FIU men’s soccer, and highlight the last few games…
FIU Softball Falls Flat, Loses 3-1 Series Against Marshall
Richard Gibson / Sports Director The FIU Women’s Softball team couldn’t keep up with the Marshall Thundering Herd, losing three out of their four matches…
FIU Hosts First In-Person Graduation Since Start of Pandemic
Jordan Coll/News Director and Jesse Fraga/Assistant News Director “We are back! We are back! We are back!,” shouted FIU President Mark B. Rosenberg, as 2020…
Alumn Gives Back to the Community By teaching them How to Manage their Money
Laura Yanes / Contributing Writer FIU alumni and financial expert K. Ferne is determined to celebrate his 15 years in finance by giving freeconsultations at…
Season Recap: FIU Women’s Basketball Conclude Historic Season
Fabio Lopez / Staff Writer The FIU women’s basketball team had a momentous 2020- 21 season as head coach Jesyka Burks-Wiley led the Panthers’ to…
FIU Baseball Splits Four-Game Series Against Marshall
Fabio Lopez / Staff Writer The FIU Baseball team split their four-game conference series at home against the Marshall Thundering Herd on April 16th-18th. The…
FIU Men’s Soccer Splits Final Two Games of Season
Fabio Lopez & Jonathan Mayer / Staff Writers The FIU Men’s Soccer team finished their season with a 1-1 record against the Charlotte 49ers and…
Alumna Run Company Helps Student Entrepreneurs
Marina Alonzo – Staff Writer FIU alumna Marie Capita is running her own sauce company with students at Immokalee High School. “Taste of Immokalee” does…
Former Minneapolis Officer Derek Chauvin Found Guilty For The Death Of George Floyd, FIU President Rosenberg Addresses University Community
Jordan Coll / News Director After almost three weeks of court deliberations, former Minneapolis officer Derek Chauvin was found guilty on all three charges; second-degree…
FIU Fully Evacuated Nicole Wertheim College of Nursing and Health Sciences On Unidentified “Natural Gas leakage”
Jordan Coll/ News Director Video provided by FIU student Paula Ulerio Update 7:36 p.m. No traces of gas leakage was found by Miami-Dade Fire Rescue,…
Paula’s Final Weekly Round-Up For the Spring Semester
Sophia Medina // Assistant Entertainment Director It is the last week of the spring semester, and this means we have reached the hecticness of Finals…
Breaking News: FIU Had 29 New Cases Last Week
Jordan Coll / News Director FIU reported 29 new COVID-19 cases last week. 17 students and 12 faculty or staff members according to the university’s…
FIU Will Now Offer COVID-19 Vaccines Through A Mobile Vaccine Bus
Elena Key / Staff Writer A vaccination mobile bus will be distributing doses of the Pfizer vaccine this week at the Modesto Maidique campus starting…
Honor Society Receives Community Recognition For Their Volunteer Work
Elida Velado // Staff Writer Phi Alpha Honor Society is receiving recognition for their volunteer work and community service contributions in the Miami community. The…
FIU Women’s Basketball Impresses in C-USA Tournament, Post-Tournament Invitational
Kevin Calcagno / Staff Writer The FIU Women’s basketball team concluded their historic 2020-21 season with a successful postseason campaign and invitational. The Panthers’ season…
FIU Women’s Soccer Falls Against FAU, Season is Officially Over
Richard Gibson / Sports Director The FIU Women’s soccer team’s season has come to a crashing end after an 0-3 shutout loss in Boca Raton…
FIU Men’s Soccer falls to Gamecocks in Final Home Game
Daniela Manzo / Staff Writer The FIU Men’s Soccer team fought to the end but fell short at home against the South Carolina Gamecocks on…
FIU To Partner With Jackson Health System To Vaccinate Students
Jordan Coll / News Director Jackson Health System has partnered with FIU and several South Florida colleges and universities to launch its first COVID-19 vaccination…
Who’s Wearing A Mask Correctly At FIU?
Written by: Angela Rivas Graphics by: Elise Gregg and Angela Rivas. Reported by: Kimberly Aldunate, Jordan Coll, Diego Diaz, Jesse Fraga, Richard Gibson, Sophia Medina,…
FIU No Longer Has Vaccine Appointments Available For Students, Faculty, and Staff
Jordan Coll / News Director FIU has already run out of Pfizer vaccine appointments as of right now there are no slots available for students,…
FIU Starting Again, To Vaccinate Students, Faculty, and Staff
Jordan Coll / News Director FIU has received a limited number of Pfizer vaccines for students, faculty and staff. “Vaccine appointments are now open and…
Paula’s Weekly Round-Up: All the Events Happening This Week
Sophia Medina / Assistant Entertainment Director Monday, April 12 SAAM 2021 – My Body, My Choice: Then and Now Counseling & Psychological Services hosts a…
The Claw – Episode 4 Feat. Brett Shweky
On this episode of The Claw… Guest speaker Brett Shweky joins the show! Currently the Editorial Assistant of the Sun Sentinel and a former director…
FIU Baseball falls to UM, Rebounds against WKU
Jonathan Mayer / Staff Writer The FIU baseball team played four games in five days, losing to the Miami Hurricanes on March 31st, but bouncing…
FIU Relay For Life Raises Thousands In First Fundraising Event Amidst the Pandemic
Marina Alonzo, Cristina Gonzalez/PantherNOW Staff Each year, organizations across the country come together to host the national Relay for Life event in an effort to…
Alumna Discusses her New Book on the Immigration Experience
Amanda George / Contributing Writer In a novel inspired by the difficulties of immigration on families, one FIU alumna shares her story living as an…
FIU Men’s Soccer Ties 18th Ranked Kentucky In 2OT Thriller
Liam Rooney / Staff Writer The FIU Men’s Soccer team tied 1-1 against the Kentucky Wildcats, the 18th ranked team in the nation, at home…
LGBTQA Initiatives Office Rebrands to Serve Wider Community
Jesse Fraga / Assistant News Director For nine years, the FIU LGBTQA Initiatives office merely addressed six gender and sexual identities in its acronym. Last…
FIU Softball Splits Four-Game Series Against FAU
Fabio Lopez / Staff Writer The FIU Softball team split a four-game series against the Florida Atlantic Owls on March 21st at home, and on…
Paula’s Weekly Round-Up: List of Events Happening This Week
Sophia Medina / Assistant Entertainment Director This week, we got a whole list of events happening at FIU including those celebrating PRIDE month and fun…
The Claw – Episode 3 Feat. Jason Grioua
On the latest episode of The Claw… Our very first guest speaker, Jason Grioua, joins the show! A member of the E-Sports program, he’s here…
Banana Chant is “Paying Off Student Loans” With New Music Video “Bluu”
Sophia Medina / Assistant Entertainment Director Banana Chant is back with the release of their latest music video “Bluu,” one of the tracks from the…
Breaking News: SGA Election Results Released
Teresa Schuster / Asst. News Director Following two days of elections, the SGA elections board released results for this year’s elections through an Instagram livestream….
FIU Men’s Basketball 2020-21 Recap: A Season to Forget
Liam Rooney / Staff Writer The 2020-21 season was always going to be a battle for the FIU Men’s Basketball team due to the changes…
FIU Women’s Soccer Gets Shut Out Against Middle Tennessee
Liam Rooney / Staff Writer FIU Women’s Soccer was shut out at home by the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders on Friday, March 26th by a…
FIU Baseball Nabs Solo Win in ODU Four-Game Series
Fabio Lopez / Staff Writer The FIU Baseball team opened their Conference USA campaign with one win in their four-game series against the Old Dominion…
DUELING COLUMN: Summer Semester Should Remain Remote
Sergey Podlesnykh/Staff Writer Summer registration is right around the corner, and FIU is struggling with its repopulation urges. With the number of new COVID-19 cases…
DUELING COLUMN: “Back-to-School” Summer Semester More Important Than Ever
Nicole Ardila/Staff Writer I lost my freshman year of college, I can’t handle losing another. It’s time to return to campus. If you’re like me,…
Paula’s Weekly Round-Up: List of Events Happening This Week
Sophia Medina / Assistant Entertainment Director Monday, March 29 SPC Takes It Out West The Student Programming Council will be hosting a pop-up event to…
The Claw – Episode 2
On the latest episode of The Claw… The Women’s Basketball team has completed their Invitational, and the future of the team is in check. Updates…
FIU Women’s Soccer Defeats Marshall in Rescheduled Match
Daniela Manzo / Staff Writer During a rescheduled match at home against the Marshall Thundering Herd, the FIU Women’s Soccer team earned their first ever…
Meet an FIU Student Who Has Turned Her Passion for Dance Into a Business
By: Thaniuska Vivas / Staff Writer FIU public administration senior Catalina Nemmi has turned her passion for dance into her own business. From dance styles…
FIU Men’s Soccer Cools Off Blazers With 4-0 Win
Liam Rooney / Staff Writer The FIU Men’s Soccer team completed a 4-0 shutout at home over the Alabama-Birmingham Blazers on Saturday, March 20th. The…
Breaking News: FIU Men’s Soccer Game Against the Charlotte 49ers Postponed
Fabio Lopez / Staff Writer The FIU Men’s Soccer team’s fourth Conference USA match against the Charlotte 49er’s has been postponed due to Covid-19 concerns…
FIU Women’s Soccer Continues Losing Streak Against Charlotte
Jonathan Mayer / Contributing Writer The FIU Women’s Soccer team lost their sixth straight game of the season against the Charlotte 49ers by a score…
Breaking News: Goodbye Remote Learning, FIU Plans In-Person Summer and Fall Semesters
Elena Key/ Staff Writer FIU will remove remote learning beginning this summer and fall semesters, expecting a full in-person return. “Remote and HyFlex options developed…
FIU Professor Dives Into the World of Comic Book Journalism
Dante Nahai/ Staff Writer Comic book journalism is a niche commonly unheard of among journalists. While there are media outlets that talk about the latest…
Paula’s Weekly Round-Up: List of Events Happening This Week
Sophia Medina / Assistant Entertainment Director Monday, March 22 SGA World Water Day The Student Government Association will be giving away metal straws in honor…
The Claw – Episode 1
On the inaugural episode of The Claw… We discuss the sudden success of both the FIU Swimming and Women’s Basketball teams, along with dissecting Men’s…
FIU Softball Falls to UCF, Blows Out South Dakota
Daniela Manzo / Staff writer The FIU Softball team lost to the Central Florida Knights in Orlando on Thursday, March 11, but rebounded at home…
FIU Women’s Soccer Held Scoreless Against Miami Hurricanes
Kevin Calcagno / Staff Writer The FIU women’s soccer team was shut out in Coral Gables against the Miami Hurricanes on March 14th, extending their…
FIU Baseball Splits Four Game Weekend Series against Coastal Carolina
Jonathan Mayer / Contributing Writer The FIU baseball team split their four game series in Conway, South Carolina against the Coastal Carolina Chanticleers on March…
Paula’s Weekly Round-Up: List of Events Happening This Week
Sophia Medina / Assistant Entertainment Director Monday, March 15 Pollo Tropical Grand Opening The Student Government Association kicks-off the grand reopening of FIU’s Pollo Tropical…
FIU Women’s Soccer Losing Streak Continues Against ODU
Liam Rooney / Staff Writer The FIU Women’s Soccer team was defeated at home in a Conference USA matchup against the Old Dominion Monarchs 2-0…
Breaking News: FIU to Vaccinate Eligible Faculty, Staff, and Student Employees
Jordan Coll / News Director FIU received a short supply of Pfizer COVID-19 vaccines from the Florida Department of Health to be administered to faculty,…
A.I. and African Art Meet at New Frost Museum Exhibit
Jonathan Fields / Asst. Entertainment Director The swirling, kaleidoscopic imagery of Dr. Nettrice Gaskins, with vibrant, vernal color, spearheads a burgeoning new genre in African…
FIU Men’s Soccer Shuts Out Florida Atlantic
Kevin Calcagno / Staff Writer The FIU Men’s Soccer team held the Florida Atlantic Owls scoreless in their 2-0 victory at home on March 6. …
FIU Baseball Stumbles in Tripleheader against Indiana State
Daniela Manzo / Contributing Writer The FIU baseball team was defeated in a tripleheader against the Indiana State Sycamores on Friday, March 5th and Sunday,…
FIU Softball Swept at FAU Invitational in Boca
Liam Rooney / Staff Writer The FIU Softball team had a weekend to forget at the FAU Invitational in Boca Raton. The panthers got swept…
Bystander Effect Threatens Victim Safety
Maya Washburn/ Staff Writer Sexual assault is at risk of being overlooked due to the bystander effect, according to FIU’s Women’s Center. Nashira Williams, director…
Breaking News: Study Abroad Cancelled, Again.
Jordan Coll and Valentina Palm/ PantherNOW Staff FIU cancelled all in-person study abroad programs, again. This time, for this year’s summer terms. FIU planned on…
BREAKING NEWS: FIU Will Host In-Person Graduation This Semester, Includes 2020 Grads
Jordan Coll/ News Director FIU will be hosting its first in-person graduation ceremony, for the first time since fall of 2019. FIU President Mark B….
Breaking News: FIU Men’s Basketball Out Of C-USA Tournament
Liam Rooney / Staff Writer The FIU Men’s Basketball team is out of the Conference USA Championship in Frisco, Texas, due to COVID-19 protocols within…
Paula’s Weekly Round-Up: List of Events Happening This Week
Sophia Medina / Assistant Entertainment Director Monday, March 8 Race, Censorship, Civility, and More: The Road Ahead For this speaker series, CARTA welcomes many industry…
FIU Swimming & Diving Win 7th Consecutive Conference USA Championship
Daniela Manzo / Contributing Writer The FIU Swimming and Diving team has done it again! They have earned their seventh straight Conference-USA championship this past…
FIU Softball Falls Short During Spring Games Tournament
Daniela Manzo / Contributing Writer The FIU’s softball team fell short at the Spring Games Invitational in Clermont as they only won the final match…
FIU baseball splits weekend series against Miami-Ohio Redhawks
Jonathan Mayer / Contributing Writer The FIU baseball team split their four game series against the Miami-Ohio Redhawks played at home this past weekend. FIU…
FIU Men’s Basketball Swept in Regular Season Finale Against WKU
Jonathan Meyer / Contributing Writer The FIU Men’s Basketball team finished their regular season by getting swept against the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers. The Panthers lost…
Five Amazing Sci-Fi Novels You Probably Have Never Heard Of
Dante Nahai/ Staff Writer Sci-fi novels are one of the most popular forms of literature. There are countless series that either expand on already established…
The Hidden Gems Of FIU’s Study Abroad Program
Manuela Caldas/ Contributing writer Study abroad programs typically may conjure to mind the sidewalk cafes of Paris, with Eiffel tower views or the changing of…
FIU Women’s Basketball Splits Doubleheader Against Western Kentucky
Fabio Lopez / Staff Writer The FIU women’s basketball team capped off their Conference USA campaign by splitting their doubleheader against the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers…
FIU Relay Life: Here’s What You Need to Know
Marina Alonzo/Staff Writer This week, the annual “Relay for Life” event is back, uniting the FIU community to support the American Cancer Society for its…
Paula’s Weekly Round-Up: List of Events Happening This Week
Sophia Medina / Assistant Entertainment Director March has just begun and another week of events is set in store for students. Here is the list…
Former FIU Running Back Finding Success with Fan Controlled Football
Richard Gibson / Sports Director When the National Football League finished their 2020 season with Super Bowl LV on February 7th, it once again began…
FIU Softball Loses Four Straight in Fort Myers Road Trip
Kevin Calcagno / Staff Writer The FIU Softball team lost four out of their five games in their Fort Myers road trip last weekend against…
Nomadland is a Rough, Reflective Journey Through an Unknown American Lifestyle
Mathew Messa/Staff Writer Chloe Zhao gives a revelatory account of the lives of a community of nomads through a series of breathtaking landscapes and heartfelt…
FIU Women’s Soccer falls to FGCU Eagles in Fort Myers
Jonathan Mayer / Contributing Writer The FIU women’s soccer team fell to the Florida Gulf Coast Eagles by a score of 3-0 in Fort Myers…
Panther Preview: Men’s Basketball takes on WKU in Season Finale
Jonathan Mayer / Contributing Writer The FIU men’s basketball team will play against the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers this weekend in Bowling Green, Kentucky for their…
Panther Preview: Women’s Basketball to Finish Regular Season Against WKU
Fabio Lopez / Staff Writer The FIU women’s basketball team will finish their regular season, before the Conference USA Championships in Texas, with a doubleheader…
FIU Alumnus’ Food Blog, “Succulent Bite” Takes Off
Manuela Caldas / Contributing writer FIU alumnus Nicolas Norena has come a long way from eating breezeway cookies in the Modesto A. Maidique campus cafeteria. …
FIU Men’s Basketball Losing Streak Continues Versus Southern Miss
Liam Rooney / Contributing Writer The FIU Men’s Basketball Team extended their Conference USA losing streak to 12 games after another loss last weekend against…
FIU Swimming Gears Up for Conference USA Championship
Daniela Manzo / Contributing Writer The FIU Swimming Team prepared for the upcoming Conference USA Championship while competing with the Miami Hurricanes in the First…
FIU Global Learning and New York Times Journalist Host Climate Change Discussion
Thaniuska Vivas / Staff Writer From mass floods caused by intensifying storms to low levels of oxygen in Biscayne Bay, Miami is facing climate change…
FIU Wants Faculty Back on Campus Next Week, They Oppose
Teresa Schuster and Valentina Palm / PantherNOW Staff FIU announced faculty and staff are expected to return to campus next week, but the decision sparked…
FIU Men’s Soccer Suffers First Loss of Season to UNF
Jonathan Mayer / Contributing Writer The FIU men’s soccer team lost their first game of the season to the University of North Florida Ospreys by…
Breaking News: BOT Approved Second Pedestrian Bridge Project
Valentina Palm and Jordan Coll/ PantherNOW Staff FIU is moving forward with the construction of a second pedestrian bridge. This time, the Florida Department of…
FIU Baseball Begins Season with 2-1 Series Win Over UIC
Richard Gibson / Sports Director The FIU Baseball Team won two games of their first tripleheader of the season against the Illinois-Chicago Flames at home…
COVID-19 Dashboard Update: FIU Had 32 New Cases Last Week
Jordan Coll/ News Director FIU reported 32 new COVID-19 cases last week. 21 students and 11 faculty or staff members reported having the virus the…
Paula’s Weekly Round-Up: List of Events Happening This Week
Sophia Medina // Assistant Entertainment Director It’s that time again! Another week has gone by and another is just beginning. That means we have another…
FIU Women’s Soccer Falls in Deland to Stetson Hatters
Kevin Calcagno / Staff Writer The FIU women’s soccer team was bested by the Stetson Hatters last Thursday in Deland, losing by a score of…
Breaking News: FIU Mens Basketball’s Game Against Southern Miss Cancelled
Liam Rooney / Contributing Writer The FIU Men’s Basketball team’s second matchup against the Southern Miss Golden Eagles was cancelled due to COVID-19 issues with…
Panther Preview: 2021 Men’s Baseball Season
Kevin Calcagno / Staff Writer The FIU men’s baseball team is set to kick off the 2021 season with a 3 game home series against…
Panther Preview: Men’s Basketball to host Southern Miss Golden Eagles
Liam Rooney / Contributing Writer The FIU Men’s Basketball team returns to South Florida this weekend for a doubleheader against the Southern Miss Golden Eagles…
Panther Preview: Women’s Basketball to Face off Against Southern Miss
Daniela Manzo / Contributing Writer The FIU Women’s basketball team will be heading on the road to Hattiesburg, Mississippi this upcoming Friday and Saturday to…
FIU Model United Nations Awarded Highest Distinction within the US’ most Prestigious Conference
Diego Diaz / Contributing Writer FIU’s Model United Nations team took home the Best Large Delegation Award at the Harvard National Model United Nations (HNMUN)…
Music Playlists That Made The Pandemic Survivable
In order to cope with the stressful situation that was 2020, escapism was very heavy on people’s minds. Here is a list of the playlists…
Judas and the Black Messiah is a Thrilling Retelling That Fearlessly Exposes Government Ills
Mathew Messa/Staff Writer Daniel Kaluuya and LaKeith Stanfield are at their finest in Shaka King’s Judas and the Black Messiah, offering riveting suspense and timely,…
FIU Sweeps Felsberg Invitational with Wins over FAU and Winthrop
Richard Gibson / Sports Director The FIU Softball team began their 2021 season with three straight wins in the Felsberg Invitational against the Florida Atlantic…
FIU Women’s Basketball Swept at Home by UTEP Miners
Richard Gibson / Sports Director The FIU women’s basketball team was swept at home by the Texas-El Paso Miners this past Friday and Saturday by…
FIU Men’s Basketball Falls Short Against UTEP
The FIU Men’s basketball team continues their losing streak after coming up short this weekend against the Texas-El Paso Miners. The Panthers kept both games…
FIU Men’s Soccer Beats FGCU to Open the 2021 Season
Fabio Lopez / Staff Writer The FIU men’s soccer team earned their first victory of the 2021 season with a 3-2 win at home over…
Professor Discusses Her Children’s Book and Black Representation for Young Kids
Juliana Narvaez/Contributing Writer Representation in movies, T.V. shows and books play an important role in portraying minorities and giving these individuals a space to feel…
COVID-19 UPDATE: FIU Had 33 New Cases last week
Valentina Palm and Jordan Coll / PantherNOW Staff FIU had 33 new COVID-19 cases last week. 22 students and 11 faculty or staff self-reported having…
Paula’s Weekly Round-Up: List of Events Happening This Week
Sophia Medina / Assistant Entertainment Director Valentine’s Day is finally over, but it doesn’t mean that the events are slowing down from here. Things are…
Top Eight Valentine’s Day Movies on Disney+
Marina Alonzo/Staff Writer During the pandemic watching movies with friends and family across the country has never been easier with streaming services offering group watch…
FIU Humanities LAB Receives Grant for Community Data Curation
Dante Nahai/ Staff Writer Miami and South Florida have a wealth of history and cultural artifacts from the diverse communities they contain. However, connecting communities…
Movie Review: ‘One Night in Miami’ A Historic Retelling
Elida Velado Salazar/Contributing Writer Golden Globe-nominated One Night in Miami recreates the fabled meeting of four legends of the civil rights era in the aftermath…
Former FIU VP Self-Publishes Novel After Almost 30 Years in the Making
Angela Rivas/Staff Writer A passion for writing since the age of 10 and a long journey through FIU has led Dr. Larry Lunsford, former vice…
Paula’s Weekly Round-Up: List of Events Happening This Week
Sophia Medina / Assistant Entertainment Director This week kicks-off another series of FIU events, many celebrating the Valentine’s Day holiday. This guide features events such…
Transgender Military Ban Repeal Saved an FIU Student’s Dreams
Jesse Fraga / Assistant News Director For years, an FIU senior and navy reservist, battled between fighting for himself and his country, until last week….
10 Self-Love Songs To Remind Yourself of Your Worth
Thaniuska Vivas / Staff Writer Valentine’s Day is not everyone’s favorite holiday. While the spirit of love is in the air, not everyone has a…
Student Launches Her Own College Thrift Platform
Liberty Littman / Contributing Writer If you’ve ever wanted to rep your university with some fresh gear but then found yourself cringing at the heavy…
Report Finds Calculation Errors in FIU Bridge Collapse
Jordan Coll / News Director The investigation on the FIU pedestrian bridge collapse in 2018 continues, as a report by the National Road Safety Commission…
New Photo Project Brings the Community Together Amid the Pandemic
Elida Velado Salazar/contributing writer While the COVID-19 pandemic has brought on a wave of isolation for everyone, a visual research project created by two FIU…
Roary’s Weekly Round-Up: List of Events Happening This Week
Sophia Medina / Assistant Entertainment Director FIU is known to have a multitude of diverse events, held by hundreds of student organizations. With plenty of…
New Constitution Approved for SGA, Following Controversy
Teresa Schuster / Asst. News Director “We have a new constitution,” said Alexandra Valdes, the president of the Student Government Council at the Modesto Maidique…
COVID-19 Dashboard Update: FIU Had 44 New Cases Last Week
Jailene Feliciano / Contributing Writer FIU had 44 new COVID-19 cases last week. 30 students and 14 faculty or staff members self-reported having the virus…
Changing Careers: Advice From Those Professionals Who Did
Marina Alonzo/Staff Writer Changing majors and transitioning from career paths is something college students often think about but also struggle with how they should get…
Six Tips for Avoiding Burnout This Semester
Marina Alonzo/Staff Writer Feeling burnt out is normal for students, but during another virtual semester and working from home can cause increased stress. We put…
Breaking News: Student Dies in University Towers
Teresa Schuster / Asst. News Director An FIU student was found dead at University Towers at the Modesto Maidique Campus, according to an email sent…
‘Anger, Hate Only Destroys You,’ Holocaust Survivor Shares Her Story of Survival
Cristina Gonzalez/Entertainment Director Overcrowding, disease, famine, loss, utter horror. That’s what 80-year-old Suly Chenkin recalls when she speaks about her childhood. It’s what she calls…
Frost Art Museum Honors MLK’s Legacy Through New Exhibit
By: Thaniuska Vivas/Staff Writer In celebration of the Black History Month and in honor of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Day, the Frost Art Museum…
FIU Honors Victims During Holocaust Awareness Week
Cristina Gonzalez/Entertainment Director As part of Holocaust and Genocide Awareness Week, FIU will host a series of events to honor Jewish resilience and the memory…
SGA Hosts Women Empowerment Segment With Former Florida Senator
Staff Writer / Sophia Medina For women looking to kick start their careers, a new empowerment series looks to teach them how to pursue their…
Wale and Ari Lennox to Headline This Year’s UPRoar Concert
Olivier Lafontant / Staff Writer FIU’s annual UPRoar concert is set to return this week as the 2021 Spring semester is now underway. Due to…
Welcome the Semester with a Week of Events
Marina Alonzo/Staff Writer The first day of the semester has arrived and FIU has planned a whole week of fun and engaging virtual events to…
CARTA Professor Uses Art Studio to 3D Print Face Shields
Angela Rivas / Staff Writer Miami Beach Urban Studios is home to one of the biggest 3D printing laboratories of its type in the United…
‘We Should Get Out of the Prediction Business’ Local Newscaster Talks Covering the Election
Cristina Gonzalez/Entertainment Director In a time where public trust in the media is already at an all-time low, the latest presidential election has only fueled…
Alumna Loses Everything in House Fire, Finds Hope in her Art
Cristina Gonzalez/Entertainment Director For two months, Tammy Gammon sat in a Marriott hotel room with her three sons, her vision board, and a shower curtain…
Former NBA Champion Discusses the Holocaust For Diversity Day
Thaniuska Vivas / Contributing Writer Former NBA champion and Miami Heat player, Ray Allen, spoke about the importance of remembering the Holocaust and recalled his…
Magic Show Brings Suspended Disbelief and Theatrics to Zoom
Valenti Govantes/ Staff Writer Typically, magic and illusions are best enjoyed as live theatre. Nevertheless, magician Tom Pesce made full creative use of the Zoom…
8 Films to Watch Throughout Hispanic Heritage Month
Thaniuska Vivas/Contributing Writer What began as a month to honor Hispanic veterans has shifted as a celebration of Hispanic trailblazers that have shaped our society….
Diplo Announced as Panthermonium 2020 Headliner
Cristina Gonzalez/Entertainment Director Students who were highly anticipating DJ Steve Aoki’s virtual performance tonight will be disappointed to find out the headliner will no longer…
Frost Art Museum Reopens Amidst COVID-19 Pandemic
Guido Gonzalez / Assistant Entertainment Director. Faculty, staff and students can enjoy the latest collection of artworks at the re-opened Frost Art Museum so long…
No Update On FIU’s COVID-19 Cases From Last Week
Valentina Palm Editor-In-Chief / Jordan Coll News Director The FIU COVID-19 dashboard hasn’t been updated with lasts week’s newly reported cases, as of 1 p.m….
FIU Professor Develops Prosthetic Hand Invention Nominated Cade Prize Finalist
Dr. Ranu Jung and her teamwork in the lab to create a prosthetic hand. Photo courtesy of Andres Pena Audio story of FIU professor who…
Seize the Day: Professor Visits an Empty Paris Louvre
Irina Barneda/Staff Writer Picture visiting the most recognizable landmarks on earth without the hordes of tourists, walking amid empty halls, and being in such proximity…
Movie Screens Replace Carnival Rides at the Miami-Dade Youth Fair
By Cristina Gonzalez/Entertainment Director If 15-cent tickets aren’t enough to convince you to sit in a theater again, you can always enjoy a classic film…
FIU Scientists Try To Save Biscayne Bay
Audio Story: “Biscayne Bay is dying” conversation with FIU scientist Piero GardinaliProduced by: Valentina Palm Valentina Palm/Editor in Chief Dead fishes, stingrays, and seahorses washed…
Panthers Wide Receivers Coach Aubrey Hill Passes Away at Age 48
Richard Gibson/Staff Writer On August 16th, FIU Athletics announced that their wide receivers coach, Aubrey Hill, had passed away from a long battle with cancer….
Design Workshop Discusses the Power of Protest Art with Local Artists
Katerina Rodriguez// Staff Writer In the midst of global protests against police brutality, FIU Wolfsonian Museum Curator, Shoshana Rsniikoff, came together with Dale Zine artists…
Virtual Reality Program Submerges Students in Underwater Learning Environment
Felipe Cisternas/Staff Writer As climate change continues to change the face of our planet, South Florida faces the ongoing threat of sea level rise. Now…
Students Report Unfinished and Dirty Rooms At The One Apartments
Teresa Schuster / Staff Writer FIU students were surprised by unfinished construction, bad wifi, and trash in their new apartments called The One at University…
A Final Love Letter to PantherNOW
Anna Radinsky / Former Entertainment Director and FIU 2020 Graduate Dear PantherNOW, It has been almost three years since we first met. We have been…
Law Clinic Protects Immigrants From Detention And Deportation Despite Challenges
Camille Orquera / Staff Writer The coronavirus pandemic and White House immigration policies have caused difficulty for FIU’s Carlos A. Costa Immigration and Human Rights…
New Video Series Gives an Inside Look Into Hurricane Research
Sebastian Alsina/Contributing Writer As the summer season comes into full swing in Florida, so does the start of the 2020 hurricane season. While Floridians are…
PantherHacks 2020 Seeks to Foster Innovation During Uncertain Times
Jonathan Fields/Staff Writer Stacked pizza boxes, paper plates, energy drinks and two-liter bottles of Mountain Dew are the mainstays which are typically found at weekend-long…
FIU and Bacardi USA Launch New Online Learning Platform on Alcohol Spirits
Maritza De Armas/Staff Writer Anyone can now learn about hospitality entrepreneurship and different alcoholic beverages thanks to a new online learning platform, BacardiTeach. The hospitality…
During A Pandemic Is Graduate School Really An Option?
Nicole Heller / Staff Writer A conversation on whether or not to pursue graduate school in the midst of a pandemic has been a question…
COVID-19 Hackathon Will Focus On Community Challenges
Teresa Schuster / Staff Writer Hackathons aren’t just for computer science majors. PantherHacks, a COVID-19 themed hackathon organized by Upsilon Pi Epsilon at FIU, welcomes…
ICE Rescinds Online Enrollment Rule For International Students
Neeraj Konanthan/ Staff Writer On July 14, 2020 the Trump administration has agreed to bring down the rule that was issued last week pressuring international…
Here’s What International Students Need To Know For Fall 2020
Teresa Schuster/ Staff Writer FIU will ensure that international students are able to stay in the US and take the classes they need in the…
Professor And Artist Creates Postcards About Life In Isolation
Irina Barneda/Staff Writer People are currently experiencing a shift in everything they have ever known. Isolation is the new normal and with it comes different…
FIU Town Hall Meeting Discusses On What The Fall Semester Will Look Like
Nicole Heller/ Staff Writer More than 1,000 students joined a virtual town hall meeting hosted by FIU to discuss what coming to school in the…
Alumnus Becomes Bestselling Author of “Shutter Island”
Dante Nahai / Staff Writer Critically acclaimed films like “Shutter Island,” “Gone Baby Gone” and “Mystic River” all have one thing in common. They were…
UPDATE: Only 1/3 of Fall Classes Will be Face-To-Face, Due to Increasing COVID-19 Cases
Teresa Schuster / Staff Writer FIU will be operating under “uncertain conditions” in the fall, according to an email president Mark Rosenberg sent to students…
How to Celebrate the Fourth of July: Pandemic Patriot Edition
Sophia Medina / Contributing Writer The Fourth of July is just around the corner and that means it is almost time to celebrate. As the…
Free Virtual Mixology Course Teaches You How to Make Cocktails
Christopher Ramirez/Staff Writer Although 2020 has been a stress-filled year, it’s given us plenty of time to pick up some new skills and hobbies. Now…
FIU Newest Construction Projects: Parkview II and MAST
Staff Writer/ Neeraj Ren FIU is expanding its huge portfolio of buildings with a new 13-story residence hall called “Parkview II and Marine Academy of…
Weekly Sessions Explore Meditation and Mindfulness During Stressing Times
Nicole Heller/ Staff Writer Ellen Campos Sousa, a business doctoral student, meditation practitioner, and facilitator suggests that mindfulness and meditation have proven to reduce anxiety…
Alumni’s Latest Film Gains Popularity on YouTube During Pandemic
Dante Nahai/ Staff Writer As the pandemic continues to confine us to our homes, many people have taken up watching films they’d never seen before,…
Black Student Union President Hosts The People’s Platform To Discuss Racial Inequality
Muriel Almedia/ Staff Writer Black Student Union President, Artrice Shepherd, hosted a people’s platform on Friday, June 19th through Zoom, to talk about racial inequality…
6 Ways to Celebrate PRIDE Month at Home
Valenti Govantes/Staff Writer The coronavirus may have cancelled parades and festivals but that doesn’t mean you can’t celebrate Pride Month right from your home. Here…
Rosenberg Aims To Curve Systematic Racism Stated In An Email
FIUSM Contributing Writers “Equality, dignity, inclusion, and belonging” this is what FIU President Rosenberg assured students this would be advocated for through a core advisory…
Here’s How SGA Is Supporting Racial Justice
Teresa Schuster/ Staff Writer The Student Government Council at Modesto Maidique Campus has said they plan to use their platform to combat racial bias and…
Where Does Bisexuality Fit In LGBTQAI+? Somewhere In The Middle
Staff Writer/ Laura Antunez Although the influence of the LGBTQAI+ has become more prominent and accepted, there is still a lot of work to be…
Puerto Rico Stands In Solidarity With Black Lives Matter Movement and LGBTQ Community
Staff Writer/ Sarai Leon In the wake of nationwide protests for the Black Lives Matter movement, Puerto Rico’s Afro Latinx community have taken to the…
FIU Town Hall Meeting Discusses Systematic Change At University Level
By: Muriel Almeida / Staff Writer FIU hosted its first town hall meeting to discuss how the university plans to address diversity and unity among…
FIU Alum Behind Upcoming Miramar Protest Against Police Brutality
By: Victor Jorges / News Director A protest will be held in Miramar this Saturday, June 6, in reaction to the death of George Floyd….
Rosenberg Addresses University, Amid National Racial Unrest
Tamica-Jean-Charles/ Staff Writer In light of recent events of protests happening nationwide President Mark B. Rosenberg makes a statement to the FIU community. “I see…
Coronavirus Has Highlighted Some Industries and Harmed Others. How Will Students Respond?
Teresa Schuster / Staff Writer New and current FIU students face choices about their future careers, as their jobs, internships, and classes have been halted…
FIU Student Has Virtual Graduation Ceremony With Telemundo
Fabian Osorio / Staff Writer Nayeli Lomeli was selected by Telemundo to be one of the eight Class of 2020 graduates whose virtual graduation was…
FIU Expert and Ph.D. Student Delve Into Upcoming Hurricane Season
Tamica Jean-Charles / Staff Writer The upcoming hurricane season, which begins June 1, suggests high activity, producing storms capable of catastrophic damage worse than hurricanes…
Graduate Combines Art & Chemistry to Create Unique Masterpieces
Irina Barneda/Staff Writer Paola Gracey aspired to be both an artist and a chemist, and even though chemistry and art are two subjects that rarely…
Gallery: The Salty Donut Pops Up At MMC
The Salty Donut opened it’s pop-up location at FIU on Tuesday, Feb. 4 and will be stationed outside of DM at MMC every Tuesday. They…
Gamer Alert: Global Game Jam Returns To FIU
By Mathew Messa/Staff Writer Students with a passion for gaming, coding, and creation will be thrilled to learn that this year’s Global Game Jam is…
Lawsuits filed against FIU Bridge design team, citing negligence
Following the pedestrian bridge collapse that killed six people on Thursday, March 15, two parties are suing the design team involved in the construction of the bridge.
Reproductive Freedom: Why Florida Needs to Take Cues From Colombia
By Mariantonia Mejia/ Contributing writer Most Colombian citizens who chose to have abortions before March 2022 faced anywhere from one to three years in prison….
‘Don’t Say Gay’ is a Dangerous Talking Point
The Parental Rights Education Bill, better known as the ‘Don’t Say Gay’ bill, is a conservative talking point that could cause issues for schools and…