By Charles Salom | Staff Writer “No Other Choice”, directed by the legendary South Korean filmmaker Park Chan-Wook, delves into masculinity, labor exploitation, and the human need to survive. It’s a brilliant display from a filmmaker who has truly mastered his craft in writing, cinematography, and editing. It also easily stands out as one of […]
Plans for FIU’s CasaCuba cultural center move forward as questions emerge over the future of the former FIJI House, which is included in the project. Shane Miller | Staff Writer CasaCuba, a cultural and historic center dedicated to preserving and celebrating Cuban-American heritage, is slated to break ground on the MMC Campus in 2026. The […]
Linette Garcia | Staff Writer Every semester, I log in to my myFIU portal to check my financial account and see the estimated costs the university has decided to charge me based on my enrollment status. Without fail, the same list of mandatory fees appears on my balance, and I can’t help but roll my […]
Ginevra Gil | Staff Writer The FIU women’s basketball team is starting to find some momentum as they have secured three victories in a row including back-to-back road wins. The Panthers currently have a 10-6 record for the season and 3-2 in CUSA play. The first of their two game road games was in New […]
By Karen Alava | Staff Writer After nearly four years out of the studio spotlight, Harry Styles has officially announced his fourth solo album, Kiss All The Time. Disco, occasionally, is set to release on 6 March 2026, sparking huge excitement across the music world. For fans around the world, often called “Harries,” the wait […]
Christopher Rodriguez | Staff Writer FIU men’s basketball is looking for a victory to put an end to a current four-game losing streak. The Panthers are 2-5 in Conference USA, ranking them #10 in the conference only just ahead of University of Texas at El Paso and Delaware. The Panthers will face UTEP on Thursday, […]
Staff Writer| Sonia Stolar Transparency is what’s been requested from FIU police in the light of their agreement with ICE, however it has not been delivered to the extent students need. Since the finalization of the agreement, there have been no updates as to how the partnership has been progressing. The Faculty Senate meeting that […]
“FIU is drifting toward right-wing political dominance. Unfortunately, most students and faculty won’t notice until it’s too late.” | Courtesy of Conor Moore, PantherNOW PantherNOW Editorial Board FIU is drifting toward right-wing political dominance. Unfortunately, most students won’t notice until it’s too late, despite the faculty’s continued efforts to raise awareness of the issue. Two […]
Coastal conservation project emphasizes year-round civic engagement. Sophia Baltodano | PantherNOW On Saturday, January 17, Florida International University students, faculty, staff, and community partners gathered for the annual FIU MLK Day of Service, transforming Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s vision of a national day dedicated to active service and civic engagement into meaningful action. Among […]
Isabella Fernandez | Contributing Writer FIU enters the 2026 season with returning leadership and talent as it prepares for the Conference USA game. The Panthers released their full 2026 season schedule of 56 games, including 27 Conference USA games. They’ll open the season with a three-game home series against Villanova from Feb. 13-15. From there […]
University hosts annual breakfast, Day of Service, and youth forum to honor King’s legacy. Gabriella Mateo | Staff Writer Celebrating his legacy of civil leadership, FIU hosted its 35th Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Annual Commemorative Breakfast on Jan. 16, with Grammy-nominated poet and human rights advocate Kevin Powell as the keynote speaker. In […]
By Jessica Hayek | Staff Writer Rawayana predicts Venezuela’s future on their eighth album, ¿Donde esta el after?, days after its release. The album, released on January 1st, begins with the sounds of traditional Tambores Venezolanos. In celebration of the new year, they sing in Spanish: “Rawa wishes you a happy new year, and may […]