Women’s basketball to face off with defensive-minded GSU
Will Duval | Sports Director The FIU women’s basketball team is taking on the Georgia Southern Eagles in the third of their six game home-stand…
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“Ceasefire Now!” resolution draws crowd but remains stuck in committee
Influencers aren’t the news – and they don’t owe us opinions
Housing scarcity calls FIU’s Commitment to International Students into question
Men’s basketball looks to bounce back from their losing streak vs. KSU
Florida reptiles and amphibians deserve respect
SGA resolution demanding ceasefire in Gaza likely stuck until spring
Football looks to snap three-game losing streak in their final game vs. WKU
Biologist and Professor with a Passion for Restoring Amphibians
GobbleNOW: A Very Panther Thanksgiving (and Black Friday)
Conor Moore and Kaysea Suzana | PantherNOW Staff Gobble until you wobble, Panthers, and keep the gravy train rolling, because Thanksgiving and Black Friday, two…
Adapting: Thanksgiving when the holidays get lonely
Heidi Cuevas| Assistant Opinion Director Whether we only have our immediate family or they’re on the other side of the world, Thanksgiving can quickly become…
The ongoing destruction of the Pine Rocklands
Mariantonia Mejia | Staff Writer As it stands, there is less than two percent of the already endangered Pine Rocklands remaining in South Florida. Miami…
Through success and failure: what comes next for football and MacIntyre?
Will Duval | Sports Director Sports and social media have become intertwined over the course of the past two decades. Platforms such as Instagram or…
Motorsports and vehicles “drives” FIU’s GearShifters
Natalie Gutierrez | Staff Writer FIU’s GearShifters allows vehicle enthusiasts to come together and pursue their passion for cars, trucks, motorcycles, and motorsports. President Gillian…
Diversity in Lights: South Asian students illuminate FIU with Diwali joy
Jonathan Davis | Contributing Writer On Saturday, Nov. 18, the Graham Center glowed as FIU celebrated Diwali, the Festival of Lights. Co-hosted by the Indian…
Decoding Event Inequality in MMC and BBC
Alba Rosa | Assistant News Director On Nov. 15, Vice Dean of the Chaplin School of Hospitality and Tourism Management Diann Newman sat alone while…
Exhibition Highlights Polish Ambassador Visit
Salma Ibrahim | Contributing Writer On Nov. 15, the Polish poster exhibition ‘Uncaptive Mind’ was inaugurated by the Ambassador of Poland to the United States…
Men’s basketball competes in the Cayman Islands Classic; loses first game 77-71 to Akron
Will Duval | Sports Director The FIU men’s basketball team traveled to Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands to participate in the Cayman Islands Classic tournament, which…
Letter to the Editor: “It’s time for Starbucks to stop union-busting”
Tim Aylsworth | Assistant Professor, Department of Philosophy Whenever I pass through the Green Library, I marvel at the long line of people queuing up to…
FIU Libraries Language Day: Understanding linguistic diversity
Afra Fairuz | Contributing Writer FIU Libraries, in collaboration with the Office of Global Learning Initiatives, the Latin American & Caribbean Center, and the students…
Richard Blanco: FIU Alumni, writer, professor and poet-laureate
Kaysea Suzana | Assistant Entertainment Director Poet laureate Richard Blanco writes about the intersection of home, being Cuban-American, class and sexuality within identity. Blanco was…
In the shadow of our parents’ ambitions
Benz De Marshall Pierre | Staff Writer It is common for parents to recommend or even command that their children embrace a certain profession. Reluctant…
Florida Feminist Friday lecture discusses academic repression in Hungary
Conor Moore | Assistant News Director To conclude International Education Week, FIU’s Center for Women’s and Gender Studies held a lecture to discuss a litany…
Football travels to Arkansas for final road game of the season
Jaymz Cosme | Staff Writer The FIU football team looks to emerge victorious in their final road game against the Arkansas Razorbacks on Saturday, Nov….
“Complacent Isolationism”: Polish Ambassador´s recount on US-European Relations
Carlos Ricaurte | Contributing Writer On November 16th, FIU received Marek Magierowski, the Polish Ambassador to the United States. This visit was part of a…
Celebrations of Caplin School of Journalism Inauguration
Alba Rosa and Samuel Larreal | Staff Writers Students, staff, and administration celebrated the inauguration of the Lee Caplin School of Journalism and Media at…
Volleyball looks to keep their season alive in the Conference USA tournament vs. No. 3 Middle Tennessee
Will Duval | Sports Director The FIU volleyball team looks to snap their four game losing streak and upset the No. 3 Middle Tennessee Blue…
Letter to the Editor: On The Left-Wing Establishment
Wayne Lela | Outside Community Member We used to be able to count on younger generations to challenge and question older generations, challenge and question…
FIU hosts first PridesGiving event
Isabella Polo | Contributing Writer The Pride Center and the Pride Student Union brought friendship and reflections at the first PridesGiving event. Both Pride members…
FIU women’s rugby club: a family on and off the field
Jaymz Cosme | Staff Writer Getting tackled might not seem like a family-type thing, but for Women’s Rugby at FIU, it’s what keeps them close….
Faculty senate approves psychology master’s degree within existing Ph.D program
Elise Gregg | Editor-in-Chief The last faculty senate of the fall approved a new psychology program for graduate students at FIU. Starting next fall, doctoral…
College dating has its quirks
Ariana Rodriguez | Staff Writer I don’t know about you, but the ding of a dating app sometimes inspires more dread than delight. Dating in…
FIU Language Day: Preview
Afra Fairuz | Contributing Writer In celebration of International Education Week, FIU will host its eighth annual Language Day in and around the Green Library…
“FIU is being greedy,” Student Senate addresses lack of housing priority for International and upper class students.
Samuel Larreal | Staff Writer The Student Government Senate approved a resolution calling for the FIU Department of Housing & Residential Experience to provide fair…
Men’s basketball looks to rebound from 0-3 start against HCU
Pablo Hernandez | Assistant Sports Director The FIU Panthers are looking to snap a three game losing streak against the Houston Christian Huskies in Houston,…
BOG Free Expression Statement mocks true freedom of expression
PantherNOW Editorial Board During the last faculty senate meeting of the fall on Nov. 14, senate chair Noel Barengo informed senators that the senate would…
Reptilians and ecological perspectives with the Herpetology club
Natalie Gutierrez | Staff Writer FIU’s Herpetology Club aims to foster an interest in this branch of zoology, which deals with amphibians and reptiles. Ashley…
Senate Leadership files first Writs of Removal
Samuel Larreal | Staff Writer Three student senators received writs of removal earlier this month due to frequent unexcused absences, highlighting a participation issue with…
Women’s basketball looks to continue perfect start against FGCU
Will Duval | Sports Director The FIU women’s basketball team is traveling to Fort Myers, Florida to take on the FGCU Eagles on Tuesday, Nov….
Surprisingly, singing can boost your mental health
Kailey Krantz | Staff Writer Singing may be a daunting task for students, as some may claim they can’t sing or they’re worried about embarrassing…
Caribbean Student Organizations liven up campus life
Susannah Diaz | Contributing Writer Caribbean culture cheerfully flowed from the Graham Center last week. The Caribbean Student Association has officially hosted its first Culture…
College student death should be a lesson for campus dining
Kailey Krantz | Staff Writer Campus dining is part of the college experience, which is why ingredient transparency is critical to staying alive and healthy….
SGA Amendment to Make Amendments Easier Passes; Will Move to Referendum
Alexander Luzula | Assistant News Director The Student Government Association is one step closer to simplifying its own constitutional processes and making it easier to…
Preview: Annual Veterans Appreciation Breakfast
Andres Davila | News Director As an annual celebration every Veteran’s Day, FIU will host a breakfast networking event on Nov. 13 to honor veterans…
Seas, storms, and swordfights with FIU Theatre’s Production of Pericles, the Prince of Tyre
Kaysea Suzana | Assistant Entertainment Director Marking the end of the 2023 season, the Theatre department presents the Shakespearean drama Pericles with an avant-garde twist. …
Football faces off with Middle Tennessee in their first of final three games
Jaymz Cosme | Staff Writer The FIU football team looks to find their footing heading into their final three games of the season and is…
Fawzia Koofi, Afghanistan’s Vice President of Parliament, discusses women’s struggles at panel
Conor Moore | Assistant News Director Afghanistan’s first female vice president of Parliament Fawzia Koofi spoke over Zoom at FIU. Her daughter, Sharzhad spoke as…
As books go up in flames
Benz De Marshall Pierre | Staff Writer Books are the repositories of knowledge and having their future on shelves vulnerable to the caprices of a…
Women’s basketball looks to continue hot start against Texas Rio Grande Valley
Will Duval | Sports Director The FIU women’s basketball team looks to build upon their first win, taking on the Texas Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros…
Men’s basketball looks to bounce back against Tarleton State
Pablo Hernandez | Assistant Sports Director FIU men’s basketball is playing their first home game of the new season against the Tarleton State Texans on…
Suggestibility and Mind Training: A deeper analysis into inner workings of disinformation
Carlos Ricaurte | Contributing Writer On November 7th, there was a doctoral dissertation carried out at FIU, aimed at understanding of the relation between theory…
Trial by fire: The experience of navigating college as a first-gen
Kaysea Suzana | Assistant Entertainment Director FIU defines a “first-gen” as a student whose parents had not earned a bachelor’s degree or higher. I fall…
Why does it feel like we forgot COVID?
Ariana Rodriguez | Staff Writer Almost 4 years later, is COVID even relevant? We all talk about the pandemic occasionally in reference to lockdown or…
FIU partners with Miami-Dade College’s Book Fair
Mhyanif Lozada | Entertainment Director Miami-Dade College is partnering with FIU for the 40th anniversary of its annual Book Fair. The Miami Book Fair invites…
Addressing the elephant in the womb: How rigorous control over reproductive rights will affect women moving forward
Natalie Gutierrez | Staff Writer The 2022 Supreme Court decision to overturn Roe v. Wade shifted the socio-political landscape. Now, regulations on abortion are more…
New research finds that some Hispanics suffer “acculturative” stress
Alba Rosa | Assistant News Director New research conducted by universities in Florida, Texas, New York, and more finds a term called “acculturative stress,” which…
DeSantis praises forced institutionalization: here’s why that’s dangerous
Mariantonia Mejia | Staff Writer In the wake of the Oct. 25 mass shooting in a Maine bowling alley, Gov. Ron DeSantis made some interesting…
Henderson and Hayes lead the way for women’s basketball’s new season
Pablo Hernandez | Assistant Sports Director The FIU women’s basketball team is preparing to tip-off their season against the Florida National Conquistadors on Monday, Nov….
“SOS: Saving Our Shores”: A Florida Keys seminar on the growing population
Nafiul Khalid | Contributing Writer On Nov. 3, in a resounding commitment to preserve the fragile ecosystem of the Florida Keys, a hybrid seminar on…
FIU alumni, former professor tell the story of Coral Gables founder George E. Merrick
The life of George E. Merrick, patron and poet of the South Florida community, was on full display on the theatre stage. “The Placemaker-Poet”, a…
School of Music Festival brings Spanish epics and Stephen Sondheim to the stage
Priscilla Pozo and Kaysea Suzana | Assistant Entertainment Directors From classical symphonies to modern jazz, the Wertheim School of Music & Performing Arts Music Festival…
Men’s soccer looks to defend their title against FAU in the AAC Tournament
Jaymz Cosme | Staff Writer The FIU Men’s Soccer team is set to host the FAU Owls for the American Athletic Conference tournament on Sunday,…
FIU student allegedly shot by father
Elise Gregg | Editor-in-Chief An FIU student was shot on the afternoon of Nov. 3 in his Westchester home, dead when officers arrived at the…
Student government changes are needed – urgently
PantherNOW Editorial Board Student government is critical to the functioning of a university and for students to have a stake in how their school operates….
Volleyball looks to topple No. 23 Western Kentucky in a two game series
Will Duval | Sports Director The FIU volleyball team is traveling to Bowling Green, Kentucky to take on the Western Kentucky Lady Toppers in a…
It’s our responsibility to be mindful of our screen time
Ariana Rodriguez | Staff Writer Every time I walk through the Graham Center, people distracted by their phones bump into me and often aren’t looking…
Student perspective: FIU does a good job of supporting its creatives
Heidi Cuevas | Assistant Opinion Director No matter where you are in college, it’s never too late to take advantage of the opportunities FIU offers,…
US Army General discusses the importance of security in Latin America and beyond in panel discussion
Conor Moore | Assistant News Director General Laura J. Richardson, four-star army general and head of the United States Southern Command discussed geopolitics and US…
HEARTS Art Club draws in creative expression and community
Natalie Gutierrez | Staff Writer FIU’s HEARTS Art Club encourages students to create art as a means of self-expression while fostering feelings of community and…
The growing importance of soft skills
Benz De Marshall Pierre | Staff Writer I know many of us might hate the idea, but getting a decent-paying job is the most important…
Students for Justice in Palestine deactivation simply more censorship
PantherNow Editorial Board Last week, the Florida State University System issued a memo ordering the deactivation of two official chapters of Students for Justice in…
Women’s soccer faces off with Sam Houston in the CUSA Tournament
Will Duval | Sports Director The FIU women’s soccer team is taking on the Sam Houston Bearkats in the quarterfinals of the Conference USA Tournament…
FIU flashback: football spooks the Jacksonville Dolphins in their inaugural season
Jaymz Cosme | Staff Writer Sports got spooky on Oct. 31, 2002 and played their first Halloween football game in school history. Coming in the…
Staff Picks: PantherNOW’s Halloween Movie Guide
Priscilla Pozo | Assistant Entertainment Director Whether you’re looking for a good scare, psychological thriller, or just cozy fall movies, here are the top Halloween…
PantherBOO Halloween Special: Florida’s creepiest cryptid, the Skunk Ape
Kaysea Suzana and Conor Moore | Staff Writers Bigfoot beware, and get ready Panthers, because the Skunk Ape is America’s premier cryptid, right in our…
Cryptids: When spooky folk tales and myth become reality
Kaysea Suzana | Assistant Entertainment Director From strange shapes in a forest to giant fins in lakes, cryptids have lurked the Earth as long as…
Clubs celebrate renewability in the environment in Sustainability Fair
From the Geek Culture Club to the Herpetology Club, FIU’s campus life showed its love for sustainability on Oct. 24. Hosted at the Graham Center…
Finding your college niche is hard, but not impossible
Ariana Rodriguez | Staff Writer Trying to find your college niche is difficult, but stepping out of your comfort zone could be the answer. Moving…
Pumpkin guts, crime scene analysis and more with the multi-club Halloween Bash
Kaysea Suzana | Assistant Entertainment Director FIU got spooky this Halloweekend. The multi-club Halloween Bash, hosted by a collaboration of clubs such as the Garden…
Volleyball sweeps Jacksonville State in a two game series
Will Duval | Sports Director The FIU volleyball team swept the Jacksonville State Gamecocks in a two game series, reaching its conclusion with a 3-2…
White House correspondent Allie Raffa added to FIU’s “5 Under 35” list
Natalie Gutierrez | Staff Writer White House correspondent Allie Raffa has been added to FIU’s “5 Under 35”, which recognizes alumni with extraordinary career accomplishments…
Jack D. Gordon Institute Hosts Chat with U.S. Southern Command Admiral
By Carlos Ricaurte | Contributing Writer On Oct. 25, FIU received the retired US Navy Admiral Craig Faller for a fireside chat, discussing topics of…
DeSantis’ union-busting tactics are reprehensible
Mariantonia Mejia | Staff Writer Consistent with his labor-bashing administration, Ron DeSantis continues to attack unions. On May 9, 2023, the Florida governor signed Senate…
Walk on Water: The Race To $2,000 at FIU’s Green Lake
Hennessy Sepulveda | Staff Writer At FIU, architecture students innovate every year to do something once thought impossible: walking on water. This year’s annual Walk…
Hearts Writing Club brings out the best in students’ creativity through writing
Menah-Alla Ahmed | Contributing Writer Through imaginative prompts and creative freedom, the Hearts Writing Club spotlights students’ creative writing skills. The Hearts Writing Club’s current…
FIU students should know a movie theater is not a concert
Kailey Krantz | Staff Writer Students may go ga-ga for Taylor Swift in theaters. However, they should be conscious about the difference between a movie…
“We had a chance there in the fourth quarter”: football falls 41-16 to Jacksonville State
Jaymz Cosme | Staff Writer The FIU Football team celebrated “way back Wednesday” by honoring the 1970’s Sunblazers and took a 41-16 loss to the…
Campus Divided: Divergent perspectives clash in Israel-Palestine protest
Conor Moore and Samuel Larreal | PantherNOW Staff Graham Center Lawns became embroiled in protest when a large crowd of students demanded a ceasefire on…
Strength in numbers: the growth of football’s offense
Will Duval | Sports Director The FIU football team went through a major overhaul in the 2023 offseason and brought in a plethora of new…
Florida State University System deactivates Students for Justice in Palestine
Elise Gregg | Editor-in-Chief Students for Justice in Palestine at FIU organized a walkout on Oct. 25 to take place on the Graham Center Lawns…
Women’s soccer loses final home game 2-1 to LA Tech
Will Duval | Sports Director The FIU women’s soccer team played their final home game of the regular season and took a 2-1 loss to…
The maddening money-making culture
Benz De Marshall Pierre | Staff Writer In the United States, the dictates of money have been followed to the letter. These dictates are present…
“Hygiene is a human right”: SGA Sponsors Menstrual and Hygiene Drive
Alba Rosa | Assistant News Director From Monday, Oct. 23, to Thursday, Oct. 26, students can donate menstrual and hygiene products at the Modesto Maidique…
Students, take advantage of FIU resources
Ariana Rodriguez | Staff Writer Every week on campus there are academic seminars or conferences going on, yet nobody talks about it. These resources here…
“We over me”; what Coach MacIntyre has brought to the football team
Jaymz Cosme | Staff Writer FIU football’s head coach Mike MacIntyre has preached about building a competitive program and a winning culture, as his recurring…
Africa-Americas forum on China: World Powers seek investment opportunities in emerging nations
Jonathan Davis | Contributing Writer The Jack D. Gordon Institute for Public Policy at Florida International University hosted the first-annual Africa-Americas Forum on China, one…
A new identity for a new season: men’s basketball’s season approaches
Pablo Hernandez | Assistant Sports Director The FIU men’s basketball team is set to make their season debut against the UCF Knights on Monday, Nov….
“We’re all still girls in college:” Beauty and social trends with FIU’s HerCampus
Natalie Gutierrez | Staff Writer FIU’s chapter of HerCampus is a magazine that merges pop culture and current socio-political realities. Made up of over 400…
“We’re having to ask people to resign”: Judicial delays prevent removal of SGA senators
Elise Gregg | Editor-in-Chief Post-pandemic, student government has historically struggled with establishing its judicial branch. This time last year, they’d gone over a year without…
Joining workforce unions is a must for FIU students
Kailey Krantz | Staff Writer FIU students are sent out to join the workforce after graduation and while they are settling into the career of…
Tuesday Times Roundtable emphasizes global migration patterns
Andres Davila | News Director Following a re-emergence of the immigration debate in the United States, FIU’s Office of Global Learning Initiatives dedicated Oct. 17,…
Football snaps eight game CUSA losing streak, defeats Sam Houston 33-27 in a double-overtime shootout
Jaymz Cosme | Staff Writer The FIU Football team snapped an eight-game losing streak against Conference USA opponents and claimed a 33-27 victory over the…
Florida death penalty law for child rapists is a dangerous idea
Mariantonia Mejia | Staff Writer A controversial new law involving the death penalty went into effect in Florida on Oct. 1. Signed by Governor Ron…
UNFOLD Exhibition: Where visual art meets literature
Hennessy Sepulveda | Staff Writer Yi Chin Hseih’s UNFOLD exhibition takes guests on a journey to the “in-between.” The UNFOLD Exhibition is a curatorial project…
Men’s soccer wins second consecutive game, defeats FGCU 1-0
Will Duval | Sports Director The FIU men’s soccer team collected their second win in a row and claimed a 1-0 victory over the FGCU…
Letter to the Editor: Response to PantherNOW Editorial from Director of Hillel at FIU
Jon Warech | Executive Director, Hillel at FIU I am disappointed to see your editorial board condemn President Jessell’s statement regarding the terrorist attack in…
Sofia Hidalgo’s family legacy inspires Obama-Chesky scholarship win
Priscilla Pozo | Assistant Entertainment Director From passion to profit, there are many different reasons we push ourselves towards success. For Public Relations, Advertising and…
Cybersecurity webinar demonstrates Florida’s new policies for digital safety
Conor Moore | Staff Writer In today’s technology-dominant landscape, you can never be too secure on the internet. Owing to major upticks in cyber crime…
Roll back the Royces: Football needs grit before glamor
PantherNOW Editorial Board The last football game was a miss. “They’re going to the Lambo’ to celebrate?” said ESPN play-by-play announcer John Schriffen after UTEP’s…
Sanrio runways and character astrology with the Geek Culture Club
Priscilla Pozo and Kaysea Suzana | Assistant Entertainment Directors Hello Kitty and friends made their appearance at FIU with the Geek Culture Club’s Sanrio Takeover…
More than a game: eSports continues to level up
Will Duval | Sports Director The squeak of shoes on the basketball court has been replaced by fervent mouse clicking and the tap of buttons…
FIU’s response to the Israel-Hamas war was unnecessary
PantherNOW Editorial Board PantherNOW, in the clearest terms possible, stands with all FIU students, their families and friends impacted by the conflict in Israel, along…
Nobel Prize Winner from NASA at Physics Colloquium
Alex Castro | Contributing Writer Decades worth of research and discoveries lead us toward a new era of space exploration technology. Aided by the leadership…
Panther’s Market is a hit, but the prices aren’t.
Ariana Rodriguez | Staff Writer With a new semester comes a new tradition, and Panther’s Market is one of them. With delicacies such as guanabana…
No. 23 men’s soccer looks to add fifth win in six games against Saint Mary’s
Will Duval | Sports Director The FIU men’s soccer team plays their first non-conference match in five games against the Saint Mary’s Gaels on Saturday,…
HEAL at FIU shows “patients” and support for aspiring healthcare professionals
Natalie Gutierrez | Staff Writer Future doctors make their mark at FIU with HEAL. Health Education for Aspiring Leaders, or HEAL is a non-profit, student-led…
Women’s soccer ties 1-1 with New Mexico State, collects third tie in a row
Carla Mendez | Staff Writer Repeating the results from their previous two games, the FIU women’s soccer team took on the New Mexico States Aggies,…
One week later: Student community mourns loss of life in Israel and Palestine
Conor Moore | Staff Writer A series of attacks this past weekend by militant group Hamas against the state of Israel has left more than…
DUELING COLUMN: Trigger warnings don’t prepare you for the real world.
Heidi Cuevas | Assistant Opinion Director In a troubling age of electronics where disturbing content is shown randomly on our feeds, the warning helps advise…
DUELING COLUMN: Trigger warnings should be required, not an option.
Kailey Krantz-Diaz | Staff Writer No matter what class you take at FIU, you’re bound to come across sensitive topics, and a trigger warning must…
Football surrenders 21 point lead in first quarter, loses third game in a row against UTEP
Jaymz Cosme | Staff Writer The FIU Football team surrendered an early 21-point lead and couldn’t rally a comeback, losing 27-14 to the UTEP Miners…
History of the Beatles: Yesterday’s greatest hits
Katherine Mon | Contributing Writer Before One Direction, there were The Beatles. In the history of music, The Beatles take up a chapter marked by…
Unlocking Career Success: Insights from NBC Universal Talent Acquisition Manager, James Arroyave
Giada Balloch | Contributing Writer Hoping to inspire the next generation of journalists, a talent acquisition manager at NBC Universal offered advice to students in…
Dorming on campus is becoming impossible
Ariana Rodriguez | Staff Writer The university dorms cannot accommodate the growing student population. With the shifting of housing, such as reserving University Towers for…
Football looks to return to form against UTEP on Vice Night
Will Duval | Sports Director The FIU football team looks to find their footing after two consecutive losses, taking on the UTEP Miners on Wednesday,…
Economics Conference Held to Expand More upon Research
Andres Davila & Conor Moore | Staff Writers The Department of Economics hosted the 5th annual Workshop in Applied and Theoretical Economics conference on Friday,…
The Big World Exhibition at the Wolfsonian Museum Reimagines the Past for a Better Future
Jonathan Davis | Contributing Writer Modern artists warn of industrialization with once lush landscapes in the Wolfsonian Museum’s The Big World exhibition. A new exhibition…
SGA, the sky’s the limit – but the bare minimum comes first
Elise Gregg | Editor-in-Chief In the three years I’ve worked in student media and interacted with student government professionally, I’ve seen a lot from SGA…
We control technology. It does not control us.
PantherNOW Editorial Board Most of us procrastinate on our assignments until the last hour it’s due. You can either submit a poorly-written paper or do…
No. 25 men’s soccer team facing off with No. 3 SMU
Carla Mendez | Staff Writer The FIU men’s soccer team looks to protect their four-game win streak against the No. 3 SMU Mustangs on Sunday,…
Latin American Dance Club teaches culture through dance
Parsa Sadjadi | Contributing Photographer (Check out our video coverage below! Pause to cycle through clips.) Sorry, your browser doesn’t support embedded videos, but don’t…
Volleyball looks to bounce back against UTEP
Will Duval | Sports Director The FIU volleyball team looks to bounce back from their first Conference USA loss of the year in a two-game…
There’s not enough on-campus housing for international students. An SGA committee wants to change that.
Samuel Larreal | Contributing Writer The Student Government Committee for International Students launched a petition in late September demanding the Department of Housing and Residential…
New Honors College Building in the Works
Gabriela Danger | Contributing Writer A new Honors College building is currently being conceptualized, with construction estimated to begin around 2026. PantherNOW interviewed Honors College…
Writers on the Bay 2023 series presents poetic pair
Kaysea Suzana | Staff Writer Gracing the podium of the Biscayne Bay bookstore were married poets Barbara Hamby and David Kirby. Hamby and Kirby, who…
Miami Beach’s homeless ordinance is counterproductive and cruel.
Mariantonia Mejia | Staff Writer The growing issue of homelessness is one that the United States, and Florida especially, is all too familiar with. With…
Navigating task paralysis
Kailey Krantz-Diaz | Staff Writer In a fast-paced world where we’re getting assignment after assignment, it’s pretty hard to wait for “the perfect moment” to…
Navigating Business Innovation and Leadership with Robert Hacker
Giada Balloch | Contributing Writer In the ever-evolving landscape of innovation and entrepreneurship, Robert Hacker stands as a beacon of inspiration and leadership. As the…
The support of the new tenure review is insulting to students and faculty alike
PantherNOW Editorial Board The Florida Board of Governors’ post-tenure review disappointed us when it was approved earlier this year. We had hoped that our trustees…
Abortion, voting rights and gun control: Here’s the recap of Kamala Harris’s visit to FIU
Conor Moore | Staff Writer Vice President Kamala Harris spoke at FIU as part of the “Fight for our Freedoms College Tour”, in order to…
Volleyball looks to continue historic start against MTSU
Will Duval | Sports Director The FIU volleyball team looks to protect home court, as they host the MTSU Blue Raiders in a two-game series…
Society for Sustainable Souls pursues global sustainability
Natalia Gutierrez | Staff Writer FIU’s Society for Sustainable Souls leads conversations about the biggest environmental concerns, from fast fashion to the “zero waste” approach….
Volleyball remains perfect in conference play, sweeps Sam Houston in a two-game series
Will Duval | Sports Director The FIU volleyball team traveled to Huntsville, Texas and swept the Sam Houston Bearkats in a two-game series, reaching its…
Murder Mysteries reenacted with the Theatre Department’s The Mousetrap
FIU Theatre’s The Mousetrap production immerses audiences into a British 1950’s murder mystery. Originally written by Agatha Christie, well known for her novels and scripts…
A Mako Shark rescue restores my faith in humanity
Kailey Krantz-Diaz | Staff Writer Sharks have a bad reputation for being the “bullies of the deep,” which has led to people becoming afraid of…
The Trish and Dan Bell Chapel to be a Multi-faith Space
Anler Cabrera | Contributing Writer Rising imposingly on a central lakeside location, the soon-to-be Trish and Dan Bell Chapel promises to be one of the…
Men’s soccer opens up three game win-streak, defeats USF 2-1
Carla Mendez | Staff Writer In a display of dominance, the FIU men’s soccer team triumphed over the USF Bulls, securing a hard-fought 2-1 victory…
Volleyball looks to defend undefeated conference record against Sam Houston
Will Duval | Sports Director The FIU volleyball team is traveling to Huntsville, Texas to take on the Sam Houston Bearkats in a conference matchup…
Post-Tenure Faculty Review a threat to academic freedom, Faculty Senate says
Samuel Larreal | Contributing Writer Florida International University will now require tenured professors to undergo a performance review process every five years following new state…
Panther Preview: FIU women’s soccer vs. Western Kentucky
Jaymz Cosme | Staff Writer The FIU women’s soccer team is taking on the Western Kentucky Lady Toppers on Friday, Sep. 29, 2023 in Bowling…
FIU Students Speak Out on New Miami Beach Homeless Ordinance
Gabriela Danger | Contributing Writer This past week, the city of Miami Beach has been working on passing a new ordinance meant to deal with…
Parking is a nightmare, but not just for students
Heidi Cuevas | Assistant Opinion Director Parking is a nightmare for anyone who has a car at FIU. Whether you are a student or staff,…
Family and fútbol: Eduardo Mustre’s experience with FIU men’s soccer
Will Duval | Sports Director After spending nearly four years in the Pachuca academy system, junior forward Eduardo Mustre brought his talents to the FIU…
A novel approach to reading with BookTok
Natalie Gutierrez | Staff Writer BookTok at FIU offers a space to escape into literary worlds for aspiring and avid readers. The term “BookTok” originated…
A Voice for the Wild: FIU Student raises environmental awareness about controversial development
Paloma Pimentel | Contributing Writer The environmental concerns that sparked the fierce advocacy of Michael Perez’s movement are once again at the forefront of one…
A new season and new expectations for FIU swimming and diving
Will Duval | Sports Director The FIU swimming and diving team is opening up their season in a dual-meet against the Miami Hurricanes on Wednesday,…
FIU women’s soccer falls 2-0 to the FAU Owls on senior night
Carla Mendez | Staff Writer The FIU women’s soccer team couldn’t leave their senior night victorious and fell 2-0 to the FAU Owls on Sunday,…
Is a right-wing dystopia forming in Florida?
Mariantonia Mejia | Staff Writer On September 6th of this year, the Miami-Dade school board voted to designate October as LGBTQ History Month. Those there…
FIU volleyball sweeps LA Tech in a two-game series
Will Duval | Sports Director The FIU volleyball team swept the LA Tech Bulldogs in a two-game series, reaching its conclusion with a 3-0 victory…
Panther Pride stays strong at the 2023 Homecoming game
Priscilla Pozo | Assistant Entertainment Director (Check out our photo coverage below! Click and drag to scroll.) The Cage rattled with screams and cheers as…
“We have a long way to go” following FIU football’s loss 38-6 to Liberty
Jaymz Cosme | Staff Writer The FIU Football team showed life early but couldn’t find sustainable offense, taking a blowout 38-6 loss to the Liberty…
Scientists have found a way to fight plastic pollution in Biscayne
Ana Cedeno | Contributing Writer Scientists at FIU have come up with a project that would help reduce plastic waste in Biscayne Bay. By using…
The show must go on: Panthers unite under rain or shine in the Uncaging
Alejandra Ayala | Photographer (Check out our photo coverage below! Click and drag to scroll.) The spirit of Homecoming surrounded Panthers as the Uncaging moved…
A pardon for Enrique Tarrio is a betrayal of our democratic system
PantherNOW Editorial Board Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has hinted that he may be open to pardoning Proud Boy’s leader Enrique Tarrio, who has been sentenced…
FIU panel shines light on the Nagorno-Karabakh Conflict
Anler Cabrera | Contributing Writer On Sept. 19, 2023, the conflict between Armenia and Azerbaijan in the Nagorno-Karabakh region was felt on a global scale….
FIU Names Kenneth C. Hall as New Advancement VP
Alexander Luzula | Assistant News Director The Pennsylvania State University administrator Kenneth C. Hall has been named as the new Senior Vice President of University…
Panther Preview: FIU Football vs. Liberty
Jaymz Cosme | Staff Writer The FIU football team is playing their homecoming game against the Liberty Flames on Saturday, Sep. 23, 2023 in Miami,…
Nature reclaims its land, but the fight is far from over
PantherNOW Editorial Board The hugely debated creation of a waterpark near Zoo Miami is now considering “other sites,” as per Mayor Daniella Levine Cava. We…
Panther Preview: FIU volleyball vs. LA Tech
Will Duval | Sports Director The FIU volleyball team looks to defend their home court as they take on the LA Tech Bulldogs in a…
FIU alumni make New York Times’s Top 50 restaurants
Elise Gregg | Editor-in-Chief Its barbeque has been lauded by the Miami Herald and PBS’s Check, Please!. Now, this local restaurant run by FIU alumni…
Taste at the Bay: Fueling up for Homecoming with local vendors
Alejandra Ayala | Photographer (Check out our photo coverage below! Click and drag to scroll.) Delicious food and a sense of community reigned in the…
Students rise to stardom at Panther’s Got Talent
Parsa Sadjadi | Photographer (Check out highlights from the talent show below! Pause through cycle through clips.) Sorry, your browser doesn’t support embedded videos, but…
Florida’s New College Entrance Exam: The CLT
Gabriela Danger | Contributing Writer There is a new standardized testing option for incoming college students, and it may put Governor Ron DeSantis at odds…
Renewed fears loom as DACA is declared illegal
PantherNOW Editorial Board As a federal judge concluded that the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals was illegal, circumstances beyond Dreamers’ control placed them at the…
Faculty Senate Names New Chair, Noël Barengo
Alexander Luzula | Assistant News Director The Faculty Senate has voted in Professor Noël C. Barengo as its new chair during the most recent meeting…
Graduating early: Do what feels right
Andres Davila | News Director Graduation is something college students desire the most. However, Paola Manzano wrote about the disadvantages of shortening your undergraduate career,…
Panther Preview: FIU women’s soccer vs. Sam Houston
Carla Mendez | Staff Writer The FIU women’s soccer team is facing off with the Sam Houston Bearkats on Thursday, Sep. 21, 2023 in Huntsville,…
The Crown pageant lets Homecoming court candidates shine
Katherine Mon | Contributing writer Homecoming candidates captivated guests at the Crown with their dance moves and speeches. On Saturday, Sep. 16 in the Student…
University rankings: We’re cautiously optimistic
PantherNOW Editorial Board It was the object of FIU’s pride when the Wall Street Journal released a new college ranking that ranked the university fourth…
Shell Hacks: Florida’s largest hackathon event
Hennessy Sepulveda | Staff Writer The best in tech from all over Florida came together to show off their skills at Shell Hacks. Shell Hacks…
Sean Gazitua: Leading WTDC to Global Logistics Success
Giada Balloch | Contributing Writer Sean Gazitua, President and CEO of World Trade Distribution Center (WTDC), is a driving force in the world of global…
FIU women’s soccer run away with late lead, defeat UTEP 3-1
Carla Mendez | Staff Writer In their first Conference USA matchup of the year, the FIU women’s soccer team took a 3-1 victory over the…
Millionaire DeSantis donor to serve on BOT
Conor Moore | Staff Writer Last Tuesday, Sept. 12, Governor Ron DeSantis appointed another candidate to serve on FIU’s Board of Trustees. The appointee in…
FIU football dominates first half, take 24-17 win against UConn
Will Duval | Sports Director The FIU football team carved out a massive first half lead and took home a 24-17 win against the UConn…
Panther Preview: FIU men’s soccer vs. Temple
Carla Mendez | Staff Writer The FIU men’s soccer team looks to defend their American Athletic Conference championship as they face off against the Temple…
The current cultural war and the victors
Benz de Marshall Pierre | Staff Writer For a while now, we have had a sense of a cultural war that blurs the thin line…
Panther Preview: FIU Football vs. UConn
Will Duval | Sports Director The FIU football team is traveling to the Northeast to take on the UConn Huskies on Saturday, Sep. 16, 2023…
Student Protests and DeSantis Appointee Surprise Visit: Sept. 14 BOT Recap
Samuel Larreal | Contributing Writer The Board of Trustees faced student criticism on post-tenure review and lackluster funding for overseen sports programs on Thursday, Sept….
Where are the South Florida lesbians?
Mariantonia Mejia | Staff Writer There are 27 remaining lesbian bars/clubs in the United States. None of those are in Florida. As a newly out…
Panther Preview: FIU volleyball hosts the 305 Challenge
Will Duval | Sports Director The FIU volleyball team is hosting three teams in the 305 Challenge, beginning on Friday, Sep. 15, 2023 in Miami,…
Gov. Ron DeSantis is setting a bad example for Floridians
Kailey Krantz-Diaz and Benz de Marshall Pierre | PantherNOW Staff Hurricane season is nothing new in South Florida, but it doesn’t mean it should be…
Disabled Student Union joins Panthers in advocating for accessibility
Ana Mancebo | Staff Writer FIU’s new Disabled Student Union unites people in the journey of creating inclusivity and accessibility on campus and beyond. The…
PantherNOW thrives at 2023 SPJ Sunshine State Awards
Andres Davila | News Director PantherNOW captured awards for the six nominations received at this year’s Society of Professional Journalists Sunshine State Awards, which took…
Board of Trustees Sept. 14 Meeting: What to expect
Alexander Luzula | Assistant News Director FIU’s Board of Trustees is set to meet in person for the first time this semester on Sept. 14…
FIU named a top college by several rankings
Alexander Luzula | Assistant News Director FIU has been ranked as one of the best public universities in both Florida and around the nation, according…
Shifting the narrative of legality with FIU’s Immigrant Scholars Organization
Natalie Gutierrez | Staff Writer FIU’s Immigrant Scholars Organization seeks to nurture the academic ambitions of immigrant and non-immigrant students alike. ISO’s mission is to…
Leadership spaces in FIU mediate the Nation’s initiative to create safer infrastructure
Paloma Pimentel | Contributing Writer Each year, our world experiences climate-driven threats that intensify over time, such as record-breaking hot temperatures, devastating natural disasters, and…
FIU men’s soccer surrenders early lead, fall 2-0 to Akron
Carla Mendez | Staff Writer The FIU men’s soccer team surrendered an early lead and fell 2-0 to the Akron Zips on Monday, Sep. 11,…
FIU women’s soccer held scoreless, fall 1-0 to FGCU
Will Duval | Sports Director The FIU women’s soccer team couldn’t score in a highly contested match, falling 1-0 to the FGCU Eagles on Sunday,…
Letter to the Editor: What Freedom of Speech Implies
Antonio Gimenez | Senior majoring in Journalism The legal precedent of the U.S. Supreme Court that prohibits shouting fire falsely in a crowded theater is…
FIU football has offensive eruption, defeats North Texas 46-39
Jaymz Cosme | Staff Writer The FIU football team showed their resilience, defeating North Texas Mean Green 46-39 on Saturday, Sep. 9, 2023 at the…
FIU’s Pride Center hosts a holistically queer Vogue and Bounce class
(Check out our photo coverage below! Click and drag to scroll.) Alejandra Ayala | Photographer The FIU Pride Center helped students embrace authenticity and holistic…
The continuous parking problem
PantherNOW Editorial Board As our previous parking editorial suggested, any student who has parked on campus at least once is likely enraged by the terrible…
Senioritis and the will to continue forward
Benz de Marshall Pierre | Staff Writer For seniors, the four years of painstakingly pursuing a degree are inches closer to an end. The rush…
FIU panel discusses the future of aging in Cuba
Conor Moore and Kaysea Suzana | Staff Writers Cuba is on track to becoming one of the world’s oldest countries. On Sept. 7, Cuban expert…
Panther Preview: FIU Football vs. North Texas
Will Duval | Sports Director The FIU football team is playing their Hispanic Heritage Kickoff game against the North Texas Mean Green on Saturday, Sep….
Home: Everywhere, but nowhere at the same time
Andres Davila | News Director Until I was 19, Miami was the only place I had known and considered as “home.” From the culture to…
YouTubers arrested for dorm prank gone wrong
Elise Gregg | Editor-in-Chief What started as a prank went south for a pair of YouTubers, ending with an arrest by FIU police this week. …
FIU women’s soccer overcome the Miami Hurricanes, claim a 1-0 victory
Carla Mendez | Staff Writer The FIU women’s soccer team protected their home turf, claiming a 1-0 victory over the Miami Hurricanes on Thursday, Sep….
Our trackless track team deserves better
PantherNOW Editorial Board Discolored water. Broken, run-down facilities and equipment. These are some things the PantherNOW staff found during our investigation into the issues the…
FIU’s Meteorology Club forecasts academic growth and student involvement this fall
Natalie Gutierrez | Staff Writer FIU’s Meteorology Club teaches students to navigate the field of climatology and become researchers in their own right. Created in…
Panther Preview: FIU volleyball takes on the Husky Invitational
Will Duval | Sports Director The FIU volleyball team is traveling to the Pacific Northwest, taking on three teams at the Husky Invitational starting on…
Completion of SIPA Phase 2: What to look forward for FIU’s School of International & Public Affairs
Anler Cabrera | Contributing Writer The completion of FIU’s School of International & Public Affairs school phase II brings to fruition an old promise for…
FIU men’s soccer escapes from jaws of defeat, ties 2-2 with UCF
Will Duval | Sports Director The FIU men’s soccer team narrowly escaped defeat, ending their match in a 2-2 tie against the UCF Knights on…
FIU’s groundbreaking research sparks a conversation about sex and gender
Paloma Pimentel | Contributing Writer A lab in FIU’s Global Forensic and Justice Center released the first research of its kind that allowed scientists to…
The buses from MMC to BBC are not living up to their potential
Dioslyn Oliva | Staff Writer FIU provides its students, faculty and staff shuttle service between its Modesto Maidique and Biscayne Bay campuses. As a student…
Panther Preview: FIU Men’s Soccer vs. UCF
Carla Mendez | Staff Writer The FIU Men’s soccer team is facing off with one of their long-standing foes, the UCF Knights on Tuesday, Sep….
FIU Students React To New Anti-Transgender Bill
Ana Cedeno | Contributing Writer Gov. Desantis has signed bill HB 1521 into effect, which prohibits people from using bathrooms that do not align with…
The university unfairly cut graduate program funding
Kailey Krantz-Diaz | Staff Writer Some undergraduate students may want to continue their studies at FIU through their graduate program. However, they’ll have second thoughts…
FIU’s Latin American Dance Club welcomes all dancing enthusiasts
FIU’s brand new Latin American Dance Club invites students to enjoy the art of dance. In over just two weeks of the club’s existence, the…
FIU Volleyball goes 1-2 at the UCF Challenge
Will Duval | Sports Director The FIU volleyball team went 1-2 at the UCF Challenge, reaching its conclusion against the Wake Forest Demon Deacons on…
FIU Football wins first home game, defeats Maine 14-12
Jaymz Cosme | Staff Writer The FIU football team bounced back, defeating the Maine Bears with a 14-12 score on Saturday, Sep. 2, 2023 in…
The Trump Indictments: What can we as students do?
Alexandra Howard | Staff Writer Even when you’re a star – or the 45th President of the United States – The Justice System can’t let…
Panther Preview: FIU Football vs. Maine
Will Duval | Sports Director The FIU football team is taking on the Maine Bears in their home-opener on Saturday, Sep. 2, 2023 at the…
Late night laughs with Campus Life’s comedy stand-up show
Kaysea Suzana | Assistant Entertainment Director Campus Life sought out to relieve student’s start-of-semester stress with an evening of stand-up routines. Stand-up comedians A. G….
FIU women’s soccer continues dominance, defeats Stetson 4-0
Carla Mendez | Staff Writer The FIU women’s soccer team showcased their skills, securing a 4-0 victory against the Stetson Hatters on Thursday, Aug. 31,…
The Deltas of a New Directorship – a conversation with KFSCIS’s new director, Dr. Jason Liu
Isabel Rivera | Contributing Writer After experiencing a surge in enrollment by more than 1,000 students since 2018, the booming Knight Foundation School of Computing…
Overconsumption and how it affects the environment
Ariana Rodriguez | Contributing Writer Influencers promoting “useful” gadgets run rampant on social media. However, overconsumption has always been a problem. We can stop this…
‘It’s all about the culture’ for the FIU men’s rugby club
Brandon Cosme | Contributing Writer Opposing sides interlock in a violent fight for dominance and possession. When seeing this, the first thought that would cross…
Panther Preview: FIU Volleyball vs. UCF
Pablo Hernandez | Contributing Writer The FIU volleyball team will be facing off against the UCF Knights on Thursday, Aug. 31, 2023 in Orlando, Florida….
Board of Trustees Holds August Meeting, Approves Additional $100K for Wertheim College
Alexander Luzula | Assistant News Director The Wertheim College of Nursing is on track to receive a significant increase of funding, following the approval of…
“We need to keep moving the needle”: Athletic director addresses athlete concerns
Brian Olmo | Summer 2023 Sports Director Andrea Loizidou is a mathematics master’s student and track runner at FIU. She’s from Cyprus – a country…
Values to vision: Student government addresses threats to DEI, school spirit and SGA reform
Elise Gregg | Editor-in-Chief From Tallahassee to MMC, student government is eager to make some changes. During the State of the Student Body address on…
Biscayne Bay Campus presents exhibit on Warhol’s Journey through China
Angela Alvarez | Staff Writer Pop artist Andy Warhol visited China and Hong Kong in 1982, and he was fortunate to have his camera…
Celebrating over a century of feminine suffrage with Women’s Equality Day 2023
Hennessy Sepulveda | Staff Writer To celebrate 103 years of the ratification of the 19th amendment, FIU’s Women’s Center hosted the Women’s Equality Day anniversary…
Panther Preview: FIU Men’s Soccer vs. VCU
Carla Mendez | Staff Writer The FIU Men’s Soccer team is set to face the VCU Rams tonight at the FIU Soccer Stadium in Miami,…
FIU Football can’t hold on, falls to LA Tech 22-17 in season-opener
Brandon Cosme | Contributing Writer In the earliest start to a season in school history, FIU football fell to the LA Tech Bulldogs in a…
Should FIU’s Theatre Students continue acting despite their uncertain future?
Kailey Krantz-Diaz | Staff Writer FIU Theatre students are witnessing history in the making. The Screen Actors Guild joined the Writers Guild of America in…
Luaus, ice cream and glowsticks: FIU Welcomes Panthers to the Fall 2023 semester
Katherine Mon | Contributing Writer Parsa Sadjadi | Contributing Photographer As a new semester starts, FIU brings both old and new traditions to welcome students…
Panther Preview: FIU Football vs LA Tech
Jaymz Cosme | Staff Writer The FIU football team is set to make the earliest start to a Football season in school history, as they…
FIU Men’s Soccer claims a 2-1 victory in their season-opener
Carla Mendez | Staff Writer FIU men’s soccer kicked off their season with a 2-1 victory against the Oregon State Beavers on Thursday, Aug. 24,…
FIU BSU presents its annual State of the Union address
Natalie Gutierrez | Staff Writer FIU’s Black Student Union will host its State of the Union address on Aug. 25 at 6:30 p.m. in the …
Investigation shows that coral reef sharks are in danger of extinction
An FIU-led investigation reveals that coral reef sharks are in more danger of extinction than previously thought. The recent research paper published in Science revealed…
Running in circles: Track and field athletes speak out over state of facilities
Brian Olmo | Summer 2023 Sports Director Andrea Loizidou is a mathematics master’s student and track runner at FIU. She’s from Cyprus – a country…
New Engineering Building Expected by Spring 2024
Andres Davila | News Director Construction continues at FIU. In September 2021, FIU broke ground to construct a “121,000-square-foot, six-story building that will house makerspace…
FIU Women’s Soccer cruise past Nicholls State in a 7-0 victory
Jaymz Cozme | Staff Writer The FIU women’s soccer team took on the Nicholls State Colonels on Sunday, August 20, 2023 in Thibodaux, Louisiana. Coming…
Retail therapy isn’t real therapy
Heidi Cuevas | Assistant Opinion Director Finding a healthy way to cope with new changes can be difficult, especially when we have a lot on…
“I’m mortified”: FIU stalker raises concerns for campus residents
Izzy Canizares | Contributing Writer When third-year English student Emma Brewer was reading in bed, the last thing she expected was a strange man looking…
No skin off my four-year degree: Don’t rush through university
Elise Gregg | Editor-in-Chief From AP classes to dual enrollment to 4+1 programs, students have plenty of opportunities to further their education. It starts early…
Florida’s ban on AP Psychology is hypocrisy at its finest
PantherNOW Editorial Board Politicians in Tallahassee continue to outdo themselves to make Florida even more of a national laughingstock than it is now. This time,…
Transfers, departures and more: Everything you need to know for the new football season
William Duval | Assistant Sports Director As the fall semester draws near, so does another season of FIU football, where the Panthers are looking to…
FIU Theatre reflects on past productions, shares 2023-2024 season for 50th anniversary
Kaysea Suzana | Assistant Entertainment Director From air guitar solos to Agatha Christie mysteries, FIU Theatre’s 50th anniversary reflects on what has been and what’s…
From too few spaces to inefficient practices, FIU students deserve better parking
PantherNOW Editorial Board By the headline alone, we’re sure you already know what we’re about to say. But it’s worth mentioning again – parking is…
Hurricane season is on the horizon – here’s how to prepare
Conor Moore | Staff Writer Nobody wants to be caught empty-handed when their power goes out during a storm, and that time of year is…
My freshman year; A journey worth taking
Dioslyn Oliva | Staff Writer I’ve been at FIU for a year, officially ending my time as a college freshman. It’s been a long year…
“I wish they were able to have more”: Graduate student funding officially decreases
Elise Gregg | Editor-in-Chief Budgets keep getting tighter at FIU. Last week, the Graduate and Professional Students Committee officially announced decreased funding for the new…
Beach volleyball hires second head coach in program history
Carla Mendez | Staff Writer Terri Del Conte has been appointed as the new head coach of beach volleyball by Athletic Director Scott Carr this…
Greek Life: Fall 2023 Recruitment Events and More from FIU’s Panhellenic Councils
Priscilla Pozo | Assistant Entertainment Director There’s always room to think Greek with FIU’s Fraternity and Sorority Life. While starting a new semester is always…
Panthers Fan Fest Returns for the 2023 Season
Brandon Cosme | Staff Writer With the 2023 football season just weeks away, FIU football’s Fan Fest returns on Saturday, Aug. 12, as the Panthers…
How to manage our stress during difficult times
Eli Loriga | Contributing Writer With our current political climate and typical college stress, it’s easy to spiral into the negatives stemming from bad grades…
FIU Surf Club makes waves for student surfers
Ana Mancebo | Staff Writer Panthers are catching waves and sunshine rays with the FIU Surf Club. The club, created in the Fall 2022 semester,…
A threatening shadow drapes over DEI clubs and organizations
Alexandra Howard | Staff Writer A dark blanket of uncertainty draped the shoulders of multicultural clubs and organizations that promote diversity, equity and inclusion on…
Northwestern Athletics’ atrocities highlight the need for student media
PantherNOW Editorial Board Warning: This article contains mention of sexual abuse. One of the biggest sports scandals in recent history shows us why student journalism…
Practicing sustainability is challenging but not impossible
Ariana Rodriguez | Contributing Writer As each year goes by, the climate crisis worsens. We’re now seeing heat index numbers reaching triple digits and it…
Miami-Dade proclaims“Geographies of Trash Day” at FIU’s Ratcliffe Art + Design Incubator
sabel Rivera | Contributing Writer Art, environmentalism and the Miami-Dade County administration collided on Monday, July 17 as the FIU Ratcliffe Art + Design Incubator…
Panthers second baseman Dante Girardi enters the transfer portal
William Duval | Assistant Sports Director Panthers second baseman Dante Girardi entered the transfer portal, as announced on Twitter on June 27, 2023. The six…
Miami-Dade police director hospitalized following self-inflicted gunshot wound
Diego Diaz | Interim Editor-in-Chief Miami-Dade Police Director Alfredo “Freddy” Ramirez III is ‘critical but in stable condition’ after reportedly shooting himself Sunday night while…
Supreme Court wetlands ruling highlights the importance of FIU’s Role in Florida’s water management
Paloma Pimentel | Contributing Writer With the recent fish kills and wall of seaweed surrounding Florida, human-led environmental degradation came to the forefront of Florida…
How the DeSantis anti-LGBTQ+ ad debacle affects the community
PantherNOW Editorial Board At the end of Pride Month, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ presidential campaign team launched a bizarre, embarrassing and stomach-churning anti-LGBTQ ad on…
FIU Alumni Jesus Dobbins creates the Selfie Band, a new way to take selfies everywhere
Andres Rivera | Staff Writer Inventor, model and FIU alumni Jesus Dobbins is shaping the selfie game with a convenient alternative. Dobbins developed the Selfie…
A School in transition- An interview with SIPA’s new dean, Shlomi Dinar
Alexander Luzula|PantherNOW. The Green School of International and Public Affairs has found itself in a time of significant change. The opening of the new SIPA…
Panthermonium, the victim of budget cuts
Mariantonia Mejia | Staff Writer For the second year in a row, the Homecoming Council canceled Panthermonium, the (previously) annual fall homecoming concert. While the…
Headlines, deadlines and loving what we do for FIU
Elise Gregg | Editor-in-Chief The Miami heat has nothing on the Southwest scorch. This summer, I went to Arizona for a fellowship with news outlet…
Frost Art Museum’s “Allegories for Learning” exhibition draws past ages to life
Angela Alvarez | Staff Writer Drawing is as old as humankind, yet an underrated one when compared to other arts in the Middle Ages. The…
New high school grads shouldn’t steer away from college
Dioslyn Oliva | Staff Writer Following the pandemic, there’s an alarming decrease in college enrollment from graduating high schoolers. To any recent high school grad…
Former FIU QB Alex McGough wins USFL Championship, eyes potential NFL return
William Duval | Assistant Sports Director Former FIU football quarterback Alex McGough is a champion. After having an MVP season with the Birmingham Stallions, McGough…
Best places to study in FIU’s Modesto Maidique campus
Emily Martinez | Staff Writer Whether you like closed off, quiet rooms or open spaces with ambient sounds, there’s a study spot for everyone at…
FIU hosts panel discussing former Pakistan Prime Minister arrest and subsequent political fallout
Conor Moore | Staff Writer Two months following the arrest of former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan, the country is still reeling from the political…
Letter to the Editor: I benefited from the Adam Smith Center’s diverse program offerings
Francisco Gamez | Guest Writer I am writing to offer my perspective as a student who has benefited from the Adam Smith Center’s diverse program…
Panthers land commitment from three-star QB
William Duval | Assistant Sports Director After receiving eight division I offers, class of 2024 quarterback Clayton Dees announced his commitment to FIU football on…
The Miamian dialect and its emerging issues
PantherNOW Editorial Board Above all of Florida’s thousand colors, its newly discovered Miamian dialect crowns the Sunshine State with a unique cultural attribute. This new…
Researching your anxiety? According to FIU researchers, those internet searches could be making worse
Alba Rosa | Opinion Director Students curious enough to research their mental health concerns often turn to social media for answers. But a recent FIU…
Author and immigrant Anna Qu shows FIU students how to heal in her book “Made in China”
Kaysea Suzana | Assistant Entertainment Director After immigrating to the U.S. from China as a teenager, author Anna Qu learned how to grow and overcome…
Analyzing the emptiness of rainbow capitalism
Mariantonia Mejia | Staff Writer When I came across Ash + Chess’s Instagram post in early May announcing that they designed merchandise for Target’s new…
The Supreme Court just struck down Biden’s student loan forgiveness plan. Here’s why that’s (sort of) a good thing
Conor Moore | Staff Writer The Supreme Court axed Biden’s student loan forgiveness plan on June 30. Regardless of my somewhat positive feelings towards Biden…
Chasten Buttitgieg’s “I Have Something to Tell You” reveals his LGBTQ+ youth experience in 1980s Midwest
Mhyanif Lozada | Entertainment Director In an uncertain time for LGBTQ+ youth, teacher and author Chasten Buttitgieg stresses the importance of sharing joy with loved…
Best places to eat near FIU’s Modesto Maidique Campus
Andres Rivera | Staff Writer As FIU students get caught up in projects and homework, they can forget the most crucial assignment: to eat. From…
Don’t let the SCOTUS decision distract from the importance of diversity
PantherNOW Editorial Board Yesterday, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that affirmative action violates the U.S. Constitution in the case of Harvard and the University of…
BREAKING: Homecoming concert canceled – again. Should Panthers expect fewer concerts in coming semesters?
Alex Luzula and Dioslyn Oliva | PantherNOW Staff FIU’s annual fall homecoming concert has been canceled this year, with the rising cost of performing artists…
‘This is a dialect like any other’: How Miami’s Latinos shaped emerging English dialect
Isabel Rivera | Contributing Writer Miami is famous for being a majority-minority city in which the Latino community makes up over 70 percent of the…
FIU director saves over two dozen poached hatchlings from wildlife trafficking scheme
Ana Cedeno | Staff Writer Paul Reillo was ready to start his weekend when he received a call from the US Fish and Wildlife Services…
Banning TikTok is not a solution, but a problem
Heidi Cuevas | Assistant Opinion Director The government’s decision to ban TikTok and FIU’s decision to follow is not the solution we should be happy…
Last 2022-2023 Faculty Senate starts search for new chair, sets stage for 2023-2024
Diego Diaz | Interim Editor-in-Chief Three weeks before the implementation of Florida’s recently passed higher education bill, the faculty senate gathered for their last meeting…
Cuban Research Institute panel outlines community’s historic impact on Miami
Alexander Luzula | Asst. News Director The economic and cultural impact of Miami’s Cuban population was the center of discussion during the Cuban Research Institute’s…
Juneteenth Freedom Day proudly celebrates Black culture
Kaysea Suzana | Assistant Entertainment Director Undeterred by pouring rain, FIU hosted a colorful Juneteenth celebration honoring Black history and culture. Held in the Dotson…
Student Spirit Shines in the Nova Star Scholarship Competition
Priscilla Pozo | Assistant Entertainment Director Students contestants embodied resistance and strength with their creativity in the Nova Star Scholarship Competition. Marking the beginning of…
FIU is number one in Board of Governors’ ranking
Diego Diaz | Interim Editor-in-Chief Out of Florida’s 12 public universities, FIU is number one. In a Thursday email, FIU president Kenneth Jessell announced that…
Need a new fit? FIU alumni Ivan Faraldo’s MIA Thrift has you covered
Andres Rivera | Staff Writer Ivan Faraldo is making thrifting accessible and fashionable for students at FIU. Ivan Faraldo, an FIU Alumni with a bachelor’s…
The SB 254 bill is a war against authenticity
Benz Marshall Pierre | Contributing Writer The United States may not be perfect, but the values we embrace make up for them. Among those values…
Panthers add three-star wide receiver Semaj Demps
William Duval | Assistant Sports Director After receiving scholarship offers from Indiana, Pittsburgh and Purdue, wide receiver Semaj Demps officially signed with FIU football on…
PantherNOW snags six nominations for the 2023 SPJ Sunshine State Awards
Alba Rosa | Opinion Director PantherNOW received six nominations for this year’s Society of Professional Journalists Sunshine State Awards, including Best Student Publication. The nominations…
Juneteenth: The celebration of delayed freedom
Benz Marshall Pierre | Contributing Writer Juneteenth, a day all slaves finally dared to dream of freedom to come, bears great significance to the overall…
Watson-Riggins: FIU’s gravity-defying star takes one final jump for the Panthers
Carla Mendez | Contributing Writer Queshun Watson-Riggins stares down the track knowing that this next jump might be the one. Thousands of hours of practice…
“How We Remember”: The Frost Museum Exhibition Making Photographs into Memories
Angela Alvarez | Staff Writer The Frost Museum’s “How We Remember” exhibition by various artists captures ephemeral moments and preserves them as lasting memories. The…
FIU hosts discussion on the significance of the Black vote
Conor Moore | Staff Writer Just a week shy of Juneteenth, FIU’s Division of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion hosted a panel at the MARC Pavilion…
Global Shakespeares Course Studies the Bard Beyond England
Ana Mancebo | Staff Writer FIU’s Global Shakespeares course shows that Elizabethan classical drama has room for multiculturalism. First taught by professor Vernon Dickson in…
Dr. Beach sounds the alarm: Florida to be swarmed by a 5,000-mile-long belt of seaweed
Ana Cedeno | Staff Writer Known as Doctor Beach, Earth and Environment professor Stephen Leatherman has received national coverage over his annual beach rankings. Recently,…
You are no better than the people in the South
Mariantonia Mejia | Staff Writer A worrying trend always cropping up during times of civil unrest is resurfacing. Northerners, even those in any liberal state,…
FIUGOP President responds to DeSantis backed higher education bill
Conor Moore | Staff Writer Last May, Gov. Ron Desantis signed Senate Bill 266 into law, a controversial legislation set to restructure the Florida Higher…
Camille Plummer: Mother of nine, innovator and FIU alumna
Kaysea Suzana | Assistant Entertainment Director Biochemistry major and rising senior Camille Plummer ambitiously tackles parenthood and pharmaceutical tech. Plummer immigrated from Jamaica with her…
Vacation Violence event brings attention to tourism’s impact
Alexander Luzula | Asst. News Director Cultural erasure, violence and sex trafficking were all topics of discussion during Vacation Violence, a virtual panel hosted by…
The Board of Trustees should stand with those they serve, the students
Dioslyn Oliva | Staff Writer Our university’s Board of Trustees has no choice but to enforce Tallahassee’s new higher education laws. As a student, I…
Panthers continue rebuilding, add 3-point specialist to team
William Duval | Assistant Sports Director After an extreme rise in scoring and minutes since transferring from Jacksonville University to Polk State College, incoming junior…
SB 256 has one clear target: Florida teachers
Benz Marshall Pierre | Contributing Writer The organization of unions and their ability to collect dues is an important feature of fairness in any capitalist…
Is FIU’s Adam Smith Center really non-partisan?
Alexandra Howard | Staff Writer For being named after the father of economics, FIU’s Adam Smith Center reveals more of a political stance than expected…
Panthers add another top JUCO player to roster
William Duval | Assistant Sports Director After a breakout scoring season with Lakeland Community College, combo-guard Jaidon Lipscomb committed to FIU men’s basketball on June…
Runway of Dreams shows all bodies are beautiful in 2023 campaign debut
Mhyanif Lozada | Entertainment Director Diverse models captivated Wynwood with confidence and showed the power of the adaptive fashion revolution. The Runway of Dreams foundation,…
Florida isn’t Twitter, as much as Governor DeSantis wishes
PantherNOW Editorial Board It’s official. Gov. Ron DeSantis is running for president, to no one’s surprise, unveiling the campaign through a “groundbreaking” Twitter stream that…
Why did FIU’s Investiture Ceremony ignore diversity?
Kailey Krantz-Diaz | Contributing Writer The greatest treasure known to FIU’s university life is having the largest, and most diverse student body in South Florida….
Turnitin, ChatGPT and you: FIU’s response to AI in education
Conor Moore | Staff Writer According to a recent study from Intelligent, nearly one in three college students have used ChatGPT to assist them in…
Online classes may be convenient but the fee isn’t
Dioslyn Oliva | Staff Writer In this digital age, it’s no surprise that students at FIU take online classes. Online classes are appreciated for many…
“Fashion is for everyone”: FIU Pride Center’s GenderChill Fashion Show
Andres Rivera | Staff Writer The Pride Center and guests show off their styling skills in an inclusive fashion show at FIU’s Modesto Maidique campus. …
As Florida cracks down on the LGBTQ community, students prepare themselves for a tumultuous future
Diego Diaz | Interim Editor-in-chief When Ness Cruz checked their email on May 19, a sense of dread had seeped in. Like countless others in…
DeSantis’ newest target: pregnant people
Mariantonia Mejia | Staff Writer My doctor asked when my last period was at my recent doctor’s appointment. For the first time in my life,…
FIU Alumna and designer Jerchovia Moxey strives for style and sustainability
Hennessy Sepulveda | Contributing Writer For designer Jerchovia Moxey, sustainability and upcycling are always in vogue. For the FIU alumna, shopping for clothes was always…
Panthers earn spots on 2023 Athlon Sports Preseason All-Conference USA Team
Jaymz Cosme | Contributing Writer 10 players from FIU football were selected for the 2023 Athlon Sports Preseason All-Conference USA Team on Thursday, May 25. …
FIU men’s basketball Early Season Outlook: Dean, Krivokapic lead the way
William Duval | Staff Writer After a disappointing 14-18 season in 2022-2023, FIU men’s basketball has many things they need to address heading into next…
FIU Business hosts webinar on Central American entrepreneurship
Alexander Luzula | Asst. News Editor The Center for International Business Education and Research hosted a webinar on, May 22 at 11 a.m. titled “Entrepreneurship…
Find out who you are with FIU’s Personality Theory Club
Ana Mancebo | Staff Writer FIU’s new Personality Theory Club brings students together to learn about themselves and each other through personality typology. By attending…
Communism: FIU event discusses Soviet influence in Cuba and the Caribbean
Andres Davila | Asst. News Director The Soviet influence on Cuba and the Caribbean is not to be forgotten as the Cuban Research Institute hosted…
Warning: You’re probably addicted to your phone
Heidi Cuevas | Staff Writer I caught myself reacting to an imaginary iMessage ping as an unconscious excuse to look at my phone, but denial…
Panthers drop to Rice, fail to qualify for C-USA Tournament
Jaymz Cosme | Contributing Writer FIU baseball loses 2-1 in its final series of the season against the Rice Owls at Reckling Park in Houston,…
FIU investiture ceremony of Kenneth Jessell celebrated with former presidents, hopes for university development
Diego Diaz | Asst. News Director Under an atmosphere of uncertainty regarding the future of higher education in Florida, FIU President Kenneth A. Jessell was…
Degree inflation is coming for us
Ariana Rodriguez | Contributing Writer While browsing Indeed, you might’ve noticed job listings require advanced experience. A bachelor’s is now mandatory for entry-level jobs, causing…
Panthers toppled by Miami in final home game
Brandon Cosme | Contributing Writer The Panthers sought vengeance on the Miami Hurricanes in their final home game of the season on May 16, 2023,…
Student writers might need to take a few lessons from A.I.
Kailey Krantz-Diaz | Contributing Writer Writing is a creative endeavor. But at the end of the day, like most careers in the arts and entertainment…
Essential social media and digital platforms all students should have
Amelia Orjuela Da Silva | Special to PantherNOW From Canvas to Instagram, students depend on technology to get an education, have fun, and network with…
New trustees appointed amid uncertainty for the future of academic freedom
Will Sanchez | Contributing Writer At the end of spring semester, FIU announced its two newest members to take their seats at FIU’s Board of…
Florida educators file federal lawsuit in response to state “union-busting” bill
Elise Gregg | Editor-in-Chief In the midst of a slew of state legislation impacting higher education, the Florida Education Association and United Faculty of Florida…
Panthers take series against Charlotte after blowout and walk-off wins
Brandon Cosme | Contributing Writer FIU Baseball clashed with the Charlotte 49ers in a three-game series, taking the first two games before being defeated on…
Panthers fall to Auburn in first round of NCAA Tournament
No. 36 FIU women’s tennis fell to No. 18 Auburn in the first round of the NCAA Tournament in a hotly contested 4-3 match on…
Hacker Nation: StartUP FIU’s marketplace of ideas
Mhyanif Lozada | Entertainment Director To stay ahead of the technological curve and foster innovation, StartUP FIU brings entrepreneurial minds together in Hacker Nation. Hacker…
Florida passes permitless carry – what does that mean for FIU?
Victor Garcia | Contributing Writer In a historic victory for gun rights groups, Florida has become the most recent state to pass permitless carry, following…
BREAKING: FIU OL Lyndell Hudson Jr. commits to University of Florida
Brian Olmo | Sports Director FIU offensive lineman Lyndell Hudson Jr. will be taking his talents to the University of Florida after entering the transfer…
Panthers suffer blowout loss to Miami, aims for rebound against Charlotte
William Duval | Staff Writer After traveling across town, FIU baseball fell to the Miami Hurricanes in a 10-0 seven-inning rout on May 10, 2023,…
DeSantis’ frightening new immigration law will endanger Floridians
Mariantonia Mejia | Staff Writer Gov. Ron DeSantis is becoming an enemy to all Florida citizens, with his newest targets being the undocumented as he…
The Adam Smith Center: FIU’s newly certified college with an increasingly apparent political stance
Diego Diaz | Asst. News Director It’s been a historic year for FIU’s fast-growing Adam Smith Center for Economics. Just in Spring 2023, the political…
FIU softball ends season with sweep of UTEP, face Western Kentucky in C-USA Tournament
Richelieu Valery | Staff Writer FIU softball finished its regular season with a series shutout against the UTEP Miners this past weekend on May 7,…
“How To Buy A House”: Wells Fargo hosts financial literacy fair at the College of Business
Victor Garcia and Kaysea Suzana | PantherNOW Staff In the midst of a Miamian housing crisis, banking company Wells Fargo came to FIU’s College of…
FIU social media bans threaten to isolate international students
Alexander Luzula | Assistant News Director Back in April, FIU banned several social media apps from the university’s network and devices. The ban followed a…
FIU’s live entertainment should be inclusive for online students
Kailey Krantz-Diaz | Contributing Writer I started my FIU journey through a computer screen. While being online allows me to be flexible with my class…
Panthers dominate series opener against WKU, fall short in last two games
Jaymz Cosme | Contributing Writer FIU baseball squared off against the WKU Hilltoppers in a thrilling three-game series, winning the opener before falling in the…
Foreign Security, Allyship, and Challenges: FIU hosts eighth annual Hemispheric Security Conference
Andres Davila | Assistant News Director Issues regarding foreign security and allyship were central topics to FIU’s eighth annual Hemispheric Security Conference, hosted by the…
Oyinlomo Quadre wins C-USA Freshman and Player of the Year
Brian Olmo | Sports Director After another stellar season, it’s time for FIU women’s tennis to reap in what its sowed. Freshman Oyinlomo Quadre becomes…
FIU baseball can’t handle FAU, gets swept in 3-game series
William Duval | Staff Writer FIU baseball took on the FAU Owls and got swept in a three-game series, reaching its conclusion on Sunday, April…
Higher education restructuring imminent as Florida House passes SB266
Diego Diaz | Asst. News Director Making good on their word, the Republican-led Florida House passed Senate Bill 266, a bill with far reaching consequences…
FIU women’s beach volleyball falls just short of C-USA title, drops final to FAU
Brian Olmo | Sports Director FIU women’s beach volleyball rattled off four straight wins in the Conference USA tournament before falling in the finals to…
FIU’s Geology Club: Stepping stones to environmental awareness
Natalie Gutierrez | Staff Writer FIU’s Geology Club shows its passion for education with a down-to-earth approach by trekking into the wilderness and letting members…
Hoax shooter alert briefly interrupts MMC activity during commencements and Hemispheric Security Conference
Elise Gregg | Editor-in-Chief False reports of an active shooter in the College of Nursing led to some evacuations at Modesto Maidique Campus on Tuesday…
Miami Clásico shatters attendance record, brings soccer fans across city to FIU
Brian Olmo | Sports Director While FIU soccer doesn’t officially start until the fall, that doesn’t mean students still can’t catch an exciting game on…
Student musicians scale to the top at the GRAMMY U Conference
Ana Mancebo | Staff Writer Headshots, photo booths, and famous musicians: GRAMMY U shows its members how to navigate an ever-changing music industry. On Saturday,…
Making moves with new tech at eMerge Americas
Allen Blumstein | Staff Writer Robot assistants served artisan coffee at eMerge Americas, the premier convention for new business in the technological sector. eMerge Americas…
Resistance continues as students and faculty speak out at last spring BOT meeting
Will Sanchez and Elise Gregg | PantherNOW Staff The last Board of Trustees meeting of the semester was met with the continuing efforts by students…
Panthers steal series finale from Roadrunners, fall 2-1
William Duval | Staff Writer FIU baseball finished 1-2 in a three-game series against the UTSA Roadrunners, reaching its finale on Sunday, April 23, 2023,…
Classes shouldn’t depend on financial stability
Paola Manzano | Assistant Opinion Director While reminiscing about my exchange student experience, I’ve found an immense lack of consideration for a student’s financial stability….
UNF forward Jonathan Aybar commits to FIU
William Duval | Staff Writer After spending three years at the University of North Florida, forward Jonathan Aybar announced his commitment to FIU basketball on…
FIU women’s tennis wins second C-USA Championship in history, earns autobid for NCAA Tournament
Brian Olmo | Sports Director No. 38 FIU women’s tennis routed No. 58 Rice 4-1 at the Waranch Tennis Complex in Denton, Texas, to win…
All or nothing: FIU women’s tennis faces Rice in C-USA Finals
Brian Olmo | Sports Director All eyes are on one team to bring a championship home for the Blue and Gold this season. After sweeping…
Panthers escape with narrow win over Ospreys
Richelieu Valery | Staff writer The Panthers clawed their way back into a late victory against the North Florida Ospreys after being down 3-1 through…
BBC needs more food options
Dioslyn Oliva | Staff Writer The Biscayne Bay Campus administration tried over the years to address student concerns regarding meal options. Yet through constant food…
Panthers steal win from jaws of defeat, take down FGCU
William Duval | Staff writer After their previous matchup was canceled due to poor weather, FIU baseball defeated the FGCU Eagles 5-4 on April 19,…
FIU’s Bowling Club has talent to spare
Natalie Gutierrez | Staff Writer FIU’s Bowling Club shows students that bowling is not as laid back as it seems. The club started at FIU’s…
New permitless carry law puts Floridians in danger
Mariantonia Mejia | Staff Writer As a US citizen, I already live with a sense of fear. Any open area feels like a shooting range….
Panther Esports plays to win at the 2023 Game Expo
(Click and drag image to scroll through photo gallery!) Alejandra Ayala | Photographer From competitive tournaments to nostalgic games and consoles, FIU’s Game Expo had…
Letter to the Editor: SGA Reform Is Coming — And It’s Long Overdue
Alexander Sutton, Student Body President-elect | Guest Writer Changes are coming to the SGA Constitution and Statutes. My first action as Student Body President will…
Rest and recoup: Getting ready for Finals Week at FIU
Mhyanif Lozada | Entertainment Director Among the endless study halls and review sessions, clubs at FIU are helping students refresh their bodies and minds before…
FIU Athletics receives $2 million donation
Brian Olmo | Sports Director FIU Athletics has received a $2 million donation from four donors, making it the largest one-time philanthropic gift in the…
FIU men’s basketball lands elite JUCO talent
By William Duval After receiving offers from Memphis, Maryland and Kansas State, JUCO star Okechukwu Okeke has signed with FIU, as announced by head coach Jeremy…
Recent SGA elections exemplify stark entrance of outside politics
Arianna Otero | PantherNOW Staff This year’s student government elections was one of the more active and engaged in recent years, boasting two political parties…
Panthers fall to FAU, UCF in four straight games
Richelieu Valery | Staff Writer The Panthers got a taste of their own medicine as they failed to secure a single win against FAU in…
Geek Culture Club brings anime villains to life
Andres Rivera | Staff Writer The villains were taking over campus, and they were here to stay. On Friday, Apr 8, the Geek Culture Club…
Construction crew ruptures gas line near SASC, causing a brief evacuation
Alexander Luzula | Asst. News Director A construction crew accidentally ruptured a gas line on Modesto Maidique Campus Friday, April 15, forcing several buildings to…
I paid for that spot – why am I being asked to move?
Elise Gregg | Editor-in-Chief Parking at FIU is a nightmare. It’s annoying going through constantly crowded lots, the confusing 30-minute parking spots for residents and…
Dreaming in Multiverse: Impressions of dreams from Chitra Ganesh
Mariana Riano | Contributing Writer “Dreaming in Multiverse,” Chitra Ganesh’s traveling multimedia experience, mixes comic book graphics with painting and animation to create a surreal…
FIU community protests HB999 and administration complacency
Conor Moore and Diego Diaz| PantherNOW Staff Despite threatening weather, a couple hundred students, faculty and staff turned out Thursday to denounce potential threats to…
FIU Pride Student Union’s Intergalactic Drag Show
Ana Mancebo | Staff Writer Amidst Florida’s stifling legislation, drag artists spark vibrancy into the Graham Center Ballrooms in an evening of flashing lights, cheering…
Faculty Senate Chair plans to resign after vote of no-confidence
Elise Gregg | Editor-in-Chief FIU’s Faculty Senate chair is stepping down after months of discontent among faculty senators and a narrow vote of no-confidence at…
FIU Theatre’s Necessary Targets shares a powerful message about resilience
Nicole Rodil | Staff Writer FIU Theatre ends the Spring semester with a topical drama, in contrast to their lighthearted comedies earlier this semester. On…
Young girls have the right to say period in Florida
Alexandra Howard | Contributing Writer Periods are not embarrassing, or sexual. Periods are normal. Young girls don’t choose when they get their periods, but legislators…
Panthers finish 1-2 against FAU Owls
William Duval | Staff writer FIU baseball finished 1-2 in a three-game series against the FAU Owls, reaching its conclusion on Saturday, April 8, 2023,…
Commuters, here are some FIU perks you should know about
Heidi Cuevas | Contributing Writer Students, particularly commuters, often miss out on the benefits FIU provides which results in them not receiving their money’s worth….
Prisoners’ rights activist shares his story of wrongful imprisonment
Conor Moore | Contributing Writer On March 30, speaker and advocate for prisoners’ rights Darren Tinker spoke at the Ryder Business Building about his experiences…
Breaking: Denver Jones commits to Auburn
Richelieu Valery | Staff Writer A decision has finally been made. Sophomore guard Denver Jones announced via Twitter that he intends to transfer to Auburn…
FIU tennis ends regular season on high note, wallops FAU
Brian Olmo | Sports Director No. 38 FIU women’s tennis ends the regular season with a statement win over the FAU Owls, 6-1, on April…
Another look into female safety, inside and outside of campus
Alba Rosa | Opinion Director In my first article for PantherNOW, Women should feel safe wherever they go, I discussed my struggles feeling unsafe on…
A music marathon and raving marked Transgender Visibility Day at FIU
Allen Blumstein | Staff Writer From the top floor of the library, you could hear echoes coming from FIU’s trans day of visibility celebration on…
Renowned primatologist Jane Goodall speaks to FIU community about hope and action
Alexander Luzula | Staff Writer World-renowned primatologist, anthropologist, and conservationist Dr. Jane Goodall spoke at FIU on Friday, March 31 from 7 to 9 p.m….
FIU baseball cold streak continues, drop sixth straight to Stetson
William Duval | Staff writer After five consecutive losses, FIU Baseball’s losing streak continues, losing 6-4 to the Stetson Hatters on April 4, 2023, at…
FIU to prohibit TikTok, and other services on campus network
By Alexander Luzula | Staff Writer FIU has announced that it will be prohibiting access to the Chinese social media app TikTok, as well as…
WiTCON paves the way for women in technology
Mhyanif Lozada | Assistant Entertainment Director Industry professionals shared their expertise in career workshops at FIU’s first-ever Women in Technology conference. On March 24, WiTCON…
New anti-LGBT bill puts trans youth at risk
Mariantonia Mejia | Staff Writer Attacks on LGBT, and particularly, trans youth are at an all-time high following a new anti-queer legislation. Senate Bill 254…
Roarthon 2023: “Stronger Than I Look”
Emily Martinez | Contributing Writer At FIU’s Roarthon, physical activity and endurance is key in funding a good cause. Roarthon is an annual fundraiser where…
FIU softball sweeps UTSA Roadrunners, ending four-game losing streak
By Richelieu Valery The Panthers brought out the brooms over the weekend, sweeping the UTSA Road Runners in a three-game series starting March 31 at…
Panel Discusses Education in the Prison System
Alexander Luzula | Staff Writer The FIU Center for Humanities in an Urban Environment, in collaboration with the Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, hosted…
Faculty Senate passes motion of no-confidence in Chair
Elise Gregg | Editor-in-Chief A divided faculty senate narrowly voted no-confidence in its chair on Tuesday afternoon as part of a larger effort to maintain…
FIU Weekly Wrap-Up: Women’s tennis has its 10-match winning streak snapped
By Brian Olmo and William Duval FIU women’s tennis closes out the week with wins over Houston and USF before dropping to Rice from March…
Faculty Senate to vote on motion indicating no confidence in Chair
Elise Gregg | Editor-in-Chief In the midst of fighting back against potentially drastic restrictions to higher education from Tallahassee, the faculty senate will decide on…
Frost art exhibit paints a picture of Haitian culture
Mariana Riano and Angela Alvarez | Contributing Writers The Frost Art Museum is home to one of the largest collections of Haitian paintings in the…
Letter to the Editor: UGS’ springtime bonus and ‘subsidized’ on-campus housing is a joke
LuLu Victoria-Lacy and Randi Spiker | Grad Wages and Rights at FIU Life in Miami as a graduate student is a financial struggle. After paying…
Governor, leave those kids (and professors) alone
PantherNOW Editorial Board Let us learn. We don’t want the higher education reforms coming out of Tallahassee. We’re not worried about indoctrination, we’re not intimidated…
Indomitable: FIU tennis sweeps Houston, wins nine straight
Brian Olmo | Sports Director According to the laws of thermodynamics, it’s impossible to build a genuine perpetual motion machine – a contraption that will…
Letter to the Editor: The Governor is attacking trans rights, but all Panthers have a stake in fighting back
Maria Franzblau | Guest Writer On a hot afternoon in February, 200 students and faculty gathered on Graham Center lawns for a demonstration against Governor…
Fly-in seminars are key to the FIU experience
Dioslyn Oliva | Staff Writer During spring break, I was selected alongside other students to participate in the Black Student Union’s Fly-In seminar. It was…
So close, yet so far: FIU baseball falls to Miami in rematch
William Duval | Staff writer After fighting through much adversity, FIU Baseball came up short, losing 6-5 to the Miami Hurricanes on March 28, 2023,…
Kopenhaver Center presents “The Power of Giving Voice” for women in journalism
Natalie Gutierrez | Staff Writer FIU’s Kopenhaver Center will host a webinar on female empowerment and leadership success in the workplace this afternoon from 1…
“Teach me Happiness”: Building new narratives at World Happiness Fest
Sound therapy gurus, artists, and scientists shared expertise on good living in the World Happiness Fest. The World Happiness Fest was held at the BBC…
Local artists, dance-offs and zorbs: Bayfest 2023
Allen Blumstein | Staff Writer Miami has Ultra. FIU has Bayfest. On March 25, party animals assembled at the Biscayne Campus and at 4 p.m….
SGA speaks out against current state legislation
Arianna Otero | News Director After weeks of back-and-forth discussions, guest speakers and consistent pressure from student organizations, the senate passed a resolution on Mar….
FIU Weekly Wrap-Up: Denver Jones enters transfer portal, Football commences Spring Practice
Brian Olmo | Sports Director Basketball: After a sensational 2022-23 campaign, sophomore guard Denver Jones announced on March 20 that he plans to enter the…
Earth League International: meet the CIA of wildlife trafficking
Conor Moore | Contributing Writer An organization dedicated to protecting wildlife from trafficking gave a presentation on the day-to-day workings of their operations and their…
Panthers fall to UAB in three-game series
William Duval | Staff Writer FIU baseball finished 1-2 in a three-game series against the UAB Blazers, reaching its conclusion on Sunday, March 26 2023,…
The 2024 presidential election: Why you should start caring now
Alexandra Howard | Contributing Writer As new and old contenders emerge throughout the race, each candidate’s stance on human rights will either benefit or damage…
Camaraderie and Cuisine at Caribbean Culture Night
Kaysea Suzana | Staff Writer The exciting music of the Caribbean Culture night brought life to the Graham Center pit last Wednesday. Hosted on March…
FIU Parking Garage Safety Certificates Finally Updated
Alexander Luzula | Staff Writer FIU’s parking garage elevators are finally certified as safe, with new safety certificates going up after being out of date…
Game Night: A student’s duality of academic and fun
Kaysea Suzana | Staff Writer Sounds of friendly banter and joy ruled the Graham Center during Wednesday’s game night. The event held at the Modesto…
FIU Weekly Wrap-Up: Baseball falls to Miami, Swimming and Diving finish top-25 in NCAA Championships
Brian Olmo | Sports Director FIU Athletics had an eventful week, headlined by women’s swimming and diving competing in the NCAA tournament and a cross-town…
2023 Relay For Life raises $40,000 for the American Cancer Society
Emily Martinez | Contributing Writer FIU hosted Relay for Life to honor people impacted by cancer on March 10 at the Modesto Maidique Campus, with…
UCC courses are your small steps to big dreams
Heidi Cuevas | Contributing Writer The first two years of colleges and universities around the world consist of completing the university core curriculum — it…
Debut film iMordecai is a love letter to Miami’s iconic scenes
Nicole Rodil | Staff Writer The Miami scene creates a perfect atmosphere for director Marvin Samel’s newest film– iMorecai. As of February 24th, director Marvin…
Panthers guard Denver Jones enters transfer portal
Brian Olmo | Sports Director Denver Jones has announced on Twitter that he plans to enter the transfer portal after a sensational sophomore campaign. The…
FIU Chess Club: Board Warriors
Allen Blumstein | Staff Writer The School of International and Public Affairs is fairly quiet on Monday and Friday nights. It’s where the FIU Chess…
The story of Prof. John Jebian: A rocky journey to a deaf-friendly campus
Paola Manzano | Assistant Opinion Director From having no interpreters, to ASL classes and deaf professors, FIU’s progress on becoming deaf-friendly is a noticeable one….
FIU softball falters on the road, losing series to Charlotte
Brian Olmo | Sports Director FIU softball falls 2-1 in its three-game series against the Charlotte 49ers on March 11 at Sue M. Daughtridge Stadium…
FIU baseball drops to Miami, snapping eight-game win streak
Brian Olmo | Sports Director FIU baseball falls short to Miami, 7-3, on Wednesday, March 15 at the FIU Baseball Stadium. The loss snaps the…
FIU community gathers to observe fifth anniversary of bridge collapse
Alexander Luzula | Staff Writer Students, faculty, administration and community members gathered March 15 to observe the fifth anniversary of the fatal 8th Street bridge…
FIU tennis unstoppable, wins fifth and sixth straight against Kennesaw and Columbia
Elise Gregg | Editor-in-Chief FIU women’s tennis can’t be beat, winning its fifth and sixth straight game by defeating Kennesaw State and Columbia at the…
Preparation with Conviction: FIU’s Empowering Women in Law
Natalie Gutierrez | Staff Writer The legal profession may be male-dominated, but Empowering Women in Law (EWIL) aims to help young women find their footing…
Strike, Parry, Thrust: FIU’s Fencing Club
Angela Alvarez | Contributing Writer FIU is home to many clubs with all sorts of interests, especially when it comes to sports. One stands out…
It’s time for the Biscayne Bay Campus to be independent
PantherNOW Editorial Board With a heavy heart, we must say it’s time for the Biscayne Bay and Modesto Maidique campuses to go their separate ways…
FIU tennis rolls MTSU 4-0, notches fourth consecutive win
Brian Olmo | Sports Director FIU tennis continues to annihilate opponents as they sweep Middle Tennessee 4-0 on Wednesday, March 8 at the FIU Tennis…
FIU women’s basketball ends season with 72-59 loss to Charlotte in C-USA Tournament
Brian Olmo | Sports Director Despite their best efforts, the FIU women’s basketball team couldn’t find their rhythm against the Charlotte 49ers, dropping out in…
FIU softball splits games with Holy Cross, 1-1
Brian Olmo | Sports Director FIU softball split a pair of games with the Holy Cross Crusaders in a doubleheader on Tuesday, March 7, at…
Tuesday Table Talks rounds up first amendment interpretations for students
By Andres Davila | Assistant News Director The ongoing debate about DeSantis’ attempts to reduce free speech in Florida has been an influence on March…
Japan Club hosts competitive noodle slurping contest
Emily Martinez | Contributing Writer Gathered in Panther Suite, guests of the FIU Japan Club eagerly honored Japanese traditions by participating in their inaugural noodle…
FIU tennis wins third straight, routs Michigan State in 4-1 victory
Brian Olmo | Sports Director FIU tennis keeps the rackets blazing hot, as they scorch the Michigan State Spartans 4-1 for their third straight victory…
The 2023 SGA Elections: Make your voice heard
Dioslyn Oliva and Alba Rosa | PantherNOW Staff The student government elections are here. With dozens of candidates and a variety of platforms, it’s been…
FIU men’s and women’s basketball set to face LA Tech, Charlotte in C-USA Tournament
Brian Olmo | Sports Director Every basketball fan’s favorite time of year is finally here: playoff time. The FIU men’s and women’s basketball teams are…
Elections start today: here’s what you need to know
Elise Gregg | Editor-in-Chief Student government elections start today, running from March 7 to the 8. With a last-minute executive switch-up and heavy competition, there’s…
South Florida community members protest at FIU as part of “Stand For Freedom” day
Kaysea Suzana and Diego Diaz | PantherNOW Staff Chanting “you can’t ban us” and “Black history matters,” students, faculty, and community members joined in protest…
FIU baseball sweeps Harvard, finishes with three walk-off victories
Brian Olmo | Sports Director FIU baseball swept the Harvard Crimson in a four-game series, wrapping it up with a finale on Sunday, March 5,…
Military Veterans Certification legislation is unfair to students and teachers alike
Mariantonia Mejia | Staff Writer A friendly relationship between the military and public schools is incredibly reckless and dangerous. The newest legislation, the Military Veterans…
FIU tennis collects dominant win over No. 36 Maryland, 4-0
Brian Olmo | Sports Director FIU tennis brought out their brooms and swept No. 36 Maryland in a dominant 4-0 win on March 4 at…
2023 FIU Brew Miami Beer Fest soaks crowd in fun
Andres Rivera | Staff Writer | Photographer The night was young and the crowd was ready for a beer at FIU main campus on Feb….
Panther Preview: FIU men’s basketball vs. Rice
Brian Olmo | Sports Director Tumbleweeds roll by as two teams stand on opposite sides, anxious to open fire. As trigger fingers start to twitch,…
Panther Preview: FIU men’s basketball vs. LA Tech
Brian Olmo | Sports Director FIU men’s basketball embarks on a two-game road stint to wrap up the season, starting with a matchup against the…
Panther Preview: FIU women’s basketball vs. LA Tech
Brian Olmo | Sports Director FIU women’s basketball returns home to face the Louisiana Tech Lady Techsters on March 2, 2023, at Ocean Bank Convocation…
FIU needs to remove former president Mark B. Rosenberg memorabilia
Noemy Esther Diaz-Burgos | Contributing Writer Former FIU President Mark B. Rosenberg may not be returning to FIU in a teaching capacity, yet his presence…
FIU women’s basketball fumbles final road game of season to UTSA, 85-79
Brian Olmo | Sports Director Despite four Panthers putting up double digit points, FIU women’s basketball was left in the dust by the UTSA Roadrunners…
Literary legacy lives on through students’ public reading of Black authors
Kaysea Suzana | Staff Writer In the cozy hall of room 220 at the Green Library, the A Litany for Survival: Public Reading series unearthed…
A Journey From Past to Present: Sigma Lambda Gamma and the Black Student Union Explore Black Culture
Ana Mancebo | Contributing Writer In honor of Black History Month, FIU sorority Sigma Lambda Gamma and the Black Student Union explored the culture with…
Transgender activist, actress and author discusses intersectionality for BSU’s Speaker Series
Kaysea Suzana | Staff Writer Black Student Union celebrated Black History Month by exploring intersectionality in race and gender with transgender actress Amiyah Scott for…
FIU men’s basketball ends final home game on bitter note, loses to UTSA, 95-91
William Duval | Contributing Writer After leading by as many as 16 points in the first half, FIU