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…
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Panthers continue rebuilding, add 3-point specialist to team
SB 256 has one clear target: Florida teachers
Is FIU’s Adam Smith Center really non-partisan?
Panthers add another top JUCO player to roster
Runway of Dreams shows all bodies are beautiful in 2023 campaign debut
Florida isn’t Twitter, as much as Governor DeSantis wishes
Why did FIU’s Investiture Ceremony ignore diversity?
Turnitin, ChatGPT and you: FIU’s response to AI in education
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 dropped their final home game of the…
FIU tennis comes up short against No. 7 Texas A&M, 4-1
Brian Olmo | Sports Director FIU tennis fell to No. 7 Texas A&M 4-1 on Friday, Feb. 24, at UTSA National Campus in Orlando, Florida….
Panther Preview: FIU men’s basketball vs. UTSA
William Duval | Contributing Writer FIU men’s basketball prepares for their final home game of the season, where they will be hosting the UTSA Roadrunners…
Are discussion posts worth it?
Heidi Cuevas | Contributing Writer Discussion boards are part of a large number of courses at FIU; However, it doesn’t mean they’re a constructive assignment…
Panther Preview: FIU women’s basketball vs. UTEP
Brian Olmo | Sports Director FIU women’s basketball clashes with the UTEP Miners on Thursday, Feb. 23, at Don Haskins Center in El Paso, Texas….
Panther Preview: FIU men’s basketball vs. UTEP
Brian Olmo | Sports Director FIU men’s basketball prepares for their last two home games of the season, opening the stretch against the UTEP Miners…
L’été circulaire: A book conversation in French
Natalie Gutierrez | Staff Writer Mystery, pregnancy, and more are the themes of the latest Book Club en Francais at FIU. Le Cercle Français and…
FIU orgs to hold protest against Governor DeSantis’ Higher Education Reform
Diego Diaz | Asst. News Director In opposition to Governor DeSantis’ proposed Higher Education changes, a coalition of student and faculty organizations have organized a…
FIU baseball obliterates Bethune Cookman in 12-2 beatdown
William Duval | Contributing Writer FIU baseball showed their talent, defeating the Bethune Cookman Wildcats 12-2 on Feb. 21, 2023 at the FIU Baseball Stadium….
“They are political ideologues,” inside Governor Desantis’ higher education reform (Part 1)
Diego Diaz | Asst. News Director Continuing his crusade against alleged ‘liberal indoctrination’ within Florida’s public institutions, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis unveiled a sweeping range…
FIU cannot survive without DEI funding
Alexandra Howard | Contributing Writer Ron DeSantis is poisoning education in our state and affecting FIU in the process. The Florida governor prohibited students from…
FIU Swimming and Diving stockpiles on new hardware, takes close second in program’s first AAC Championships
Theo Lozano | Contributing Writer FIU Swimming and Diving made its first ever appearance in the American Athletic Conference Championships from February 13th to 18th…
New FIU theatrical project Telepresence connects students across the world
Nicole Rodil | Contributing Writer FIU Theatre is breaking the barriers of distance and communication with a unique form of acting. For two consecutive weeks,…
FIU baseball endures sluggish start, goes 1-2 against George Mason
Brian Olmo | Sports Director FIU baseball drops the three-game opening series to the George Mason Patriots 1-2 on Feb. 19, 2023, at the FIU…
Panther Preview: FIU men’s basketball vs. Middle Tennessee
Brian Olmo | Sports Director The FIU men’s basketball team heads to Murfreesboro, Tennessee, to butt heads with their long-time rivals, the Blue Raiders, on…
FIU tennis clips Air Force Falcons’ wings in 4-0 sweep
Brian Olmo | Sports Director The FIU tennis team shot down the Air Force Falcons 4-0 on Thursday, Feb. 16 in Orlando, Florida, to improve…
Black History Month should celebrate all Black cultures
Dioslyn Oliva | Staff Writer Although I appreciate Black History Month, as an Afro-Latina, I want the month to acknowledge and celebrate other Black ethnic…
Panther Preview: FIU women’s basketball vs. Middle Tennessee
Allen Blumstein | Contributing Writer When the clock strikes noon this Saturday, Feb. 18, the FIU women’s basketball team will battle it out against the…
Elizabeth M. Bejar Appointed Next Provost and Vice President of FIU
By Alexander Luzula/Staff Writer FIU has appointed Elizabeth M. Bejar as its next Provost, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, after serving in the…
2023 elections bring new party and last-minute presidential switch
Elise Gregg | Editor-in-Chief For the first time since 2021, several parties will field candidates in the student government association elections in March – with…
FIU hosts community discussion on modern-day slavery and human trafficking
Paloma Pimentel | Contributing Writer In commemoration of National Human Trafficking prevention month, the Office of Social Justice and Inclusion at FIU collaborated with the…
FIU tennis comes up short against UCF Knights, 4-2
Loralei Gonzalez | Contributing Writer The FIU Panthers fought hard but came up short against the No. 21 UCF Knights 4-2, on Tuesday, Feb. 14…
FIU softball finishes Felsberg Invitational strong, goes 3-2
Brian Olmo | Sports Director The FIU softball team finished the Felsberg Invitational with a 3-2 record on Sunday, Feb. 12 at the FIU Softball…
BSU celebrates Culture Fest At the Bay with food, mocktails and a parade
Contributing Writer | Hennessy Sepulveda Photographer | Andres Rivera Island vibes were rolled out with carnival-themed entertainment and island-style food and beverages on Feb. 10…
SGA provides free menstrual products in Graham Center women’s restrooms
Alexander Luzula | Staff Writer The FIU Student Government Association, with the aid of the Graham Center, is providing free menstrual products in the womens’…
PantherNOW condemns YEisRIGHT
PantherNOW Editorial Board PantherNOW wholeheartedly condemns the behavior of Dalton Clodfelter, Tyler Russell and the rest of the YEisRIGHT group, who came to FIU’s Modesto…
FIU women’s tennis completes comeback over North Florida in home opener, 4-3
Brian Olmo | Sports Director The FIU women’s tennis team snatched a victory out of the jaws of defeat in a close match against the…
Panther Preview: FIU men’s basketball vs. Rice Owls
Richelieu Valery | Contributing Writer Saturday at 7:00 p.m. the Panthers face Rice University, ending a short two-game home stretch at the Ocean Bank Convocation…
Panther Preview: FIU women’s basketball vs. Rice Owls
Loralei Gonzalez | Contributing Writer The Panthers head into the Lone Star State with a vengeance, hoping to snap a four year losing streak. FIU…
FIU exhibit presents the history of Rosewood
Mariana Riano and Angela Alvarez | Contributing Writers In observance of the 100-year anniversary of the Rosewood Massacre, FIU’s Patricia and Phillip Frost Art Museum…
Panther Preview: FIU men’s basketball vs. LA Tech
Pablo Hernandez | Contributing Writer The FIU Panthers are back in town to host the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs on Thursday, Feb. 9 at Ocean Bank…
Panther Preview: FIU women’s basketball vs. LA Tech
Allen Blumstein | Staff Writer The stage is set in Ruston, Louisiana for a showdown between FIU women’s basketball and a hungry Louisiana Tech team…
AI Art: Why it’s hurting our artists
Mariantonia Mejia | Staff Writer Artificial intelligence, specifically the art it creates, is crossing the line between a fun experiment and a dangerous misuse of…
Future in Film festival spotlights student filmmakers at BBC
Mhyanif Lozada | Staff Writer Aspiring young filmmakers from South Florida thrilled guests and fellow students alike with exceptional storytelling at the Biscayne Bay Campus…
FIU Theatre’s new play will help you find the Airness within yourself
Nicole Rodil | Contributing Writer FIU Theatre returns to the stage with a production that will rock everyone’s world. From Feb. 17 – 26, FIU…
Panther Preview: FIU men’s basketball vs. UAB Blazers
Richelieu Valery | Contributing Writer The FIU men’s basketball team is on a quest to put out the flaming hot UAB Blazers on Saturday, Feb….
FIU Tuesday Table Talk Rounds Up the Rising Issue of Antisemitism
Andres Davilas | Contributing Writer As part of the Holocaust & Genocide Awareness Week, FIU’s Office of Global Learning Initiatives dedicated Jan 24, Tuesday’s Time…
The toxicity of graduating early: It’s not worth it
Paola Manzano | Contributing Writer While graduating in three years sounds impressive, it’s a deceitful lure that affects students’ mental health, GPA and overall academic…
Panther Feud unexpectedly draws crowd during Blue and Gold Week
Ana Mancebo | Contributing Writer It’s only the first month of the year and Panthers are already feuding. On January 24th at the Graham Center…
After confirming nine members, SGA finally strikes down Checks and Balances Act
Will Sanchez | Contributing Writer It’s been a busy two weeks for FIU’s student government. On Monday, Jan. 23, senators confirmed nine new members: Alisha…
Panther Preview: FIU men’s basketball vs. Charlotte 49ers
Pablo Hernandez | Contributing Writer The FIU men’s basketball team is back on the road after a successful two-game home stand, as they visit the…
Cue The Laugh Track: Wild’n Out Comes To Biscayne Bay Campus
Andres Rivera | Contributing Writer Hennessy Sepulveda | Photographer The stars were shining at BBC on Jan. 25 as the Wild’N Out Cast members appeared…
The demise of academic freedom
PantherNOW Editorial Board The state of academic freedom in Florida is disheartening. Though we may not be living in Orwell’s Oceania, it’s nonetheless undeniable that…
Education students concerned over Florida legislation addressing teacher shortage
Paloma Pimentel | Contributing Writer As classroom instruction becomes an increasingly charged topic in Florida’s public schools and universities, the state’s public education system faces…
FIU grad students are organizing for a living wage amidst housing and food insecurity
Organizers at the Graduate Wages and Rights at FIU, LuLu Victoria-Lacy and Lee McLoughlin | Guest Writers The cost of living in South Florida rose…
Panther Preview: FIU men’s basketball vs. Middle Tennessee
Brian Olmo | Sports Director The FIU men’s basketball team hosts the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders on Saturday, Jan. 28 at Ocean Bank Convocation Center….
Panther Preview: FIU women’s basketball vs. Middle Tennessee
Brian Olmo | Sports Director The FIU women’s basketball team looks to bounce back into the win column in a tough matchup against the Middle…
NurseDebb and Psychedelic Club dive into the world of psychedelia
Natalie Gutierrez | Staff Writer The FIU Psychedelic Club is honing in on the intersection between traditional health treatments and alternative treatments involving psychedelics. To…
Panther Preview: FIU men’s basketball vs. WKU
Richelieu Valery | Contributing Writer For the Panthers, a win against Western Kentucky this Thursday would go down as smooth as a swig of Kentucky…
Panther Preview: FIU women’s basketball vs. WKU
Loralei Gonzalez | Contributing Writer High off a two-game winning streak, the FIU Panthers head to the Bluegrass State in hopes of extending it to…
Faculty Senate discusses CRI Panel and academic freedom
Elise Gregg | Editor-in-Chief Faculty Senate is back in session. At the top of a rather crowded agenda on Jan. 17 was something that happened…
SGA needs to shift its focus to student concerns, not procedural frivolities
Elise Gregg | Editor-in-Chief I’ve never watched Real Housewives before, but I imagine it to be somewhat similar to the last few sessions of student…
“I feel like I’m in Korea again”: Korean Clubs KCC and KLEC host the Year of the Rabbit festival
Cindy Claros | Contributing Writer Hanboks, dancing and food: FIU celebrated Lunar New Year in style. Members of the e-board from the Korean Culture Club…
Syllabi should be available to students before classes start
Dioslyn Oliva | Staff Writer I’m someone who heavily depends on course syllabi to better understand my professors and courses. But receiving them all on…
Panther Preview: FIU basketball vs. UTSA
Jay Butler | Contributing Writer FIU basketball will have another chance to prove themselves in the Lone Star State as they face the UTSA Roadrunners…
Greek Life and Healthy Living Program team up to combat start-of-semester stress
Ana Mancebo | Contributing Writer Week of Welcome had a lot of loud events, like UPROAR, Aux Cord Wars and more. But Thursday night in…
Panther Preview: FIU basketball vs. UTEP
Richelieu Valery | Contributing Writer They say everything is bigger in Texas, and nothing would be bigger than a win for the Panthers this Thursday…
The Center for Excellence in Writing: where tutors are made
Kaysea Suzana | Contributing Writer In a corner of the Green Library students can find the opportunity to learn as writers and help other students…
A step in the right direction: Rosenberg’s new position may be best for FIU
PantherNOW Editorial Board Former president Mark B. Rosenberg is returning to FIU, but no longer as a professor. Instead, he’ll retain his $376,000 working in…
FIU’s new Game Room is fun but funded irresponsibly
Jacqueline Flores | Staff Writer After over a year of anticipation, the game room is finally open. While the room seems inviting with a new…
A love of nature blooms at the FIU Garden Club
Gabriela Muse | Contributing Writer Not everyone knows where their food comes from before it hits grocery stores. FIU’s Garden Club gives its members a…
Demetrius Hill selected to prestigious Freshman All-America Team
Theo Lozano | Contributing Writer FIU defensive back Demetrius Hill was announced as part of the 2022 Football Writers Association of America (FWAA) Freshman All-America…
Former president Mark B. Rosenberg no longer returning as FIU professor
Arianna Otero | News Director Former president Mark Rosenberg is set to return to campus, though he won’t be stepping foot in the classroom. Rosenberg…
PERIOD.: Raising Menstrual Hygiene Awareness
Natalie Gutierrez | Staff Writer The privilege of accessible menstrual products is rarely seen as that – a privilege. PERIOD. at FIU aims to change…
Back from Break: FIU’s current basketball rankings
Brian Olmo | Sports Director As students pour back into campus for spring, FIU basketball is currently in the midst of what could be one…
FIU is limiting my exchange student experience
Paola Manzano | Contributing Writer My first semester at FIU as an exchange student was overwhelming. Although there’s plenty of opportunities at FIU, realizing that…
It’s back: SGA reopens renovated MMC Game Room
Elise Gregg | Editor-in-Chief About a year and $1 million later, the Modesto Maidique Campus finally has its renovated Game Room. Student Government hosted the…
“I thought the purpose of this was the book signing”: Unraveling FIU’s Cuban Research Institute’s chaotic “Cuban Privilege” panel
Diego Diaz | Asst. News director Chants, jeers, and comparisons to Communist Cuba engulfed FIU’s Wertheim Performing Art Center on Dec. 9 as the crowd…
PantherNOW Exclusive: Interview with LACC Director Anthony Pereira following inauguration of Lula da Silva in Brazil
Michael McEwen | PantherNOW Staff On Sunday, Jan. 1 Luis Inácio Lula da Silva was inaugurated as Brazil’s 39th President following a contentious campaign that…
Lose yourself in the world of The Duchy of the Shifting Tides LARP Community
Andres Rivera | Contributing Writer Imagine knights and archers running full force from the front. You and another soldier are the last line of defense…
This is how FIU’s Pride Center celebrates Trans Awareness Week
Paloma Pimentel | Contributing Writer The Biscayne Bay campus hosted the second year of the FIU Pride Center’s ‘Gender Chill’ fashion show event on Nov….
“The Green Bird” soars into everyone’s desired happily ever after
Nicole Rodil | Contributing Writer In this new and refreshing rendition of the classic play “The Green Bird”, FIU theater delves into the world of…
The Pride Center offers opportunities for LGBTQIA+ students
By Cindy Claros | Contributing Writer When Erica Freidman took on the position of Associate Director of the Pride Center in 2019, they didn’t hesitate…
SGA Senate’s Hurricane Ian resolution delayed due to inefficiency, lack of attendance
Arianna Otero|Asst. News Director On Sep. 28, Hurricane Ian made landfall in Southwest Florida as a near-category 5 storm, leaving widespread destruction across the region…
Meet your mentor with Panther2Panther
Kaysea Suzana | Contributing Writer Traverse the darkness of college no more– now with the guidance of the Panther2Panther Mentor Collective. The program pairs students…
Panthers lose control against Eagles, fall 80-68
Brian Olmo | Staff Writer In the absence of their leading scorer, FIU did what it could to fill the void, but it wasn’t enough…
This first semester of college has been nothing but underwhelming
Dioslyn Oliva | Staff Writer Like many freshmen, I came to college energized and excited for what was to come. Reflecting back on my first…
FIU Libraries ‘Language Day’ celebrates diverse community, cultures
Alexander Luzula | Staff Writer FIU Libraries, in conjunction with the MANGO Languages program and the Office of Global Learning Initiatives, hosted FIU’s seventh annual…
Panthers can’t capitalize on 20-point comeback, fall 33-28 to MTSU in final game of the season
Liam Rooney | Sports Director On a night that started with FIU honoring their veteran seniors, it was the play of the youth that stole…
SGA Senate discusses first legislative amendments of semester
Diego Diaz | Assistant News Director Legislation restructuring the balance-of-power in the Student Government Association passed a significant step Monday, Nov. 21, laying the groundwork…
Faculty Senate talks HB7 and post-tenure review with BOT
Elise Gregg | Editor-in-Chief In the midst of statewide concern over House Bill 7 and a post-tenure review regulation from the Board of Governors, FIU’s…
Panther Preview: FIU Basketball vs. Eastern Washington
Brian Olmo | Staff Writer A few days after stuffing themselves full of Thanksgiving turkey, the Panthers look to roast a different type of bird…
Panther’s Sweet Sixteen matchup with Duke gateway to first Elite Eight in decades
Liam Rooney | Sports Director On Thanksgiving the FIU Men’s soccer team got in the spirit and held a team feast, but now as the…
Panthers grasp much-needed win, decimate Stony Brook 83-50
Brian Olmo | Staff Writer On Wednesday, the FIU men’s basketball team punished a lifeless Stony Brook team that was already down on its luck,…
Panthers let it slip to Bryant Bulldogs, 85-91
Brian Olmo | Staff Writer There’s a well-known Greek myth that tells the story of Icarus, a young boy who used artificial wings to fly…
A cry for help: How Thanksgiving harms our planet
Alba Rosa | Assistant Opinion Director Even though Thanksgiving celebrates harvest and blessings with a feast, a problem arises. Food wasted during this time negatively…
The Department of English’s Exile Studies defines what it means to be an exile through African-American literature.
Kaysea Suzana | Contributing Writer Thunderous applause, cameras flashing, and a holler from the crowd set the scene for Dr. Shawn Christian’s dive into the…
Panthers top Wildcats in a thriller, move onto Sweet Sixteen for first time since 2003
Liam Rooney | Sports Director With the world’s gaze fixated on the World Cup over 7,000 miles away in the desert sands of Qatar, FIU…
Panther Preview: FIU Basketball vs. Bryant
Brian Olmo | Staff Writer After sustaining a black eye from their last game, FIU looks to bounce back in a major way against a…
Panther Preview: UTEP vs. FIU
Adrian Valdivia | Staff Writer After getting crushed by rivals Florida Atlantic and North Texas, giving up over 100 points in the process, the Panthers…
Faculty Senate special session braces for HB7, Board of Governors’ regulations
Michael McEwen | News Director FIU’s Faculty Senate convened for a special session on November 3 in response to recent legislation passed in the Florida…
FIU’s newest hire: Why he should be removed ASAP
Mariantonia Mejia | Staff Writer FIUPD crossed an ethical boundary with its newest hire, Yesid Ortiz. Ortiz, a former city of Miami police officer, resigned…
The one where Hubert Library is there for you
Gabriela Perez | Contributing Writer This year, librarians reminded students that they will always “be there” for them with any support they may need. The…
Seminar examines history and role of women in Haiti’s revolution
Alexander Luzula | Staff Writer The Kimberly Green Latin American and Caribbean Center, in part with the Millenium Fellowship, hosted a seminar titled “Between Feminism…
Tamiami Hall fools students into thinking it’s the best housing on campus
Jacqueline Flores | Staff Writer Tamiami Hall towers with sleek new windows and gorgeous views, but the high price for the same amenities and limited…
Panthers mauled by Wolfpack 107-74
Brian Olmo | Staff Writer The FIU Panthers were out-gunned Tuesday night 107-74 by an NC State team that just couldn’t miss. In enemy territory,…
FIU commute is marginalizing students, affecting mental health and undermining academic performance
Clarence Dodge and Lee Mcloughlin | Guest Writers FIU is the largest commuter campus in the U.S. with most students living off-campus. For a research methods…
Panther Preview: FIU Men’s Basketball v. NC State
Brian Olmo | Staff Writer If you’ve ever had the displeasure of seeing a cat and a dog fight each other, you know it gets…
Panthers decimate FNU Conquistadors 95-74
Brian Olmo | Staff Writer The FIU Panthers channeled their inner Disney channel movie bully and stuffed the Florida National University Conquistadors in a locker…
Panthers lose their sixth straight Shula Bowl, get blown out by the Owls
Liam Rooney | Sports Director On a night that began with heavy rain, FIU were not only washed away by the harsh conditions, but by…
Panther Preview: Shula Bowl XXI FIU vs FAU
Adrian Valdivia | Staff Writer Saturday marks the 21st annual ‘Shula Bowl’, a rivalry first introduced in 2002 at Hard Rock Stadium, then knows as…
Sexual harassment training for Rosenberg’s return will be ineffective
Dioslyn Oliva | Staff Writer One of the measures for Mark B. Rosenberg’s return to FIU was to undergo sexual harassment training. Yet, as a…
Panther Preview: FIU Basketball vs. FNU
Brian Olmo | Staff Writer The Panthers suit up to take on the FNU Conquistadors on Thursday, Nov. 10 at Ocean Bank Convocation Center. After…
Community leaders share experiences of spirituality
Mhyanif Lozada | Staff Writer Joined by FIU’s Global Indigenous Forum, FIU’s Spiritual Beings student group led a conversation on the nuanced practice of spirituality…
The Dave Grutman Experience offers real-world advice for all students
Fresa V. Straw | Contributing writer The David Grutman Experience is a class from FIU’s Chaplin School of Hospitality and Tourism and an amazing opportunity…
Architecture students make a splash with Walk on Water
Gabriela Perez, Cindy Claros, and Julian Davis, PantherNOW staff and Megan Lichtman, SFMN photographer and Aquiles Barreto, video editor.
Panther Preview: FIU Football vs North Texas
Jonathan Mayer / Assistant Sports Director Following a decisive 42-34 win over Louisiana Tech, FIU hits the road to the Lone Star State once again…
FIU Men’s Soccer Crowned Regular Season Champions of AAC, Beat FAU With Late-Game Goal
Ricky Dagand | Staff Writer The FIU soccer stadium was packed for the last game of the regular season on Wednesday, Oct. 2. All eyes…
Exercise your right to vote for a better environment
Alba Rosa | Assistant Opinion Director As the midterm elections on Nov. 8 approach, take the opportunity to elect the best candidates to address our…
FIU exhibition shows how Cuba remains the same
Cindy Claros | Contributing Writer When Elenys Iglesia migrated to the United States at 4 years old, she kept memories of her homeland fresh in…
Biden’s marijuana pardon is one step closer to ideal legalization
Bernardo Mandalho | Contributing Writer President Joe Biden pardoned people who’ve been convicted of marijuana possession under federal law on Oct. 6. Now with midterm…
“A greater threat than McCarthy ever was” UFF teach-in addresses HB7
Diego Diaz and Christian Miranda | PantherNOW Staff The United Faculty of Florida – FIU chapter, in collaboration with multiple student organizations, hosted a panel…
Writers on the Bay presents the poetic and imaginative Chen Chen
Natalie Gutierrez | Contributing Writer Connecting with a queer Asian-American audience fills poet Chen Chen with pride. “I share my identities, histories, and experiences because I…
Panthers come from behind to beat LA Tech in Overtime, move to 4-4 on the season
Liam Rooney | Sports Director When the final pass from LA Tech sailed out of bounds, FIU head coach Mike MacIntyre rushed the field and…
III Points festival celebrates local Miami bands
Mhyanif Lozada | Staff Writer Miami’s local bands played their hearts at the annual III Points music festival, showing attendees the unique blend of cultures…
Faculty Senate examines BOG proposals surrounding discrimination and post-tenure review
Elise Gregg | Editor-in-Chief Two presentations made up the bulk of October’s faculty senate meeting as discussion surrounding the Florida Board of Governors’ recently proposed…
Panther Preview: Louisiana Tech vs FIU Football
Adrian Valdivia / Staff Writer Coming off a big win against the Charlotte 49ers, the FIU Panthers come back home to take on the Louisiana…
Halloween events for FIU students
By: Andrea Garcia // Staff Writer FIU students will celebrate Halloween with multiple festivities happening on campus, from karaoke to a fashion show all taking…
On a literary journey with the Panther Book Club
Natalie Gutierrez | Contributing Writer For those who feel that reading is always a solitary activity, the Panther Book Club is bringing students and alumni…
No, Rosenberg, you haven’t “earned it”
PantherNOW Editorial Board The news about Mark B. Rosenberg stepping down as president in January sent ripples through the FIU community. One wave after another,…
The Future is Female: Women in communication talk leadership and diversity
Elise Gregg | Editor-in-Chief From journalism to public relations, FIU’s Lillian Lodge Kopenhaver Center hosted a panel on Oct. 20 discussing the role of women…
Law school ranks first in bar passage rate for eighth consecutive year
Alexander Luzula | Staff Writer FIU’s College of Law ranked first in the Florida bar exam passage rate for the eighth year in a row. …
FIU Men’s Soccer Bag Another Home Victory, Defeating UAB
By Paula Silva / Staff Writer FIU Men’s Soccer claim another victory on home ground, defeating the University of Alabama at Birmingham Blazers 2-1 on…
Grooming: What it is and what to look out for
Mariantonia Mejia | Staff Writer Grooming is disturbingly normalized within our culture. It’s so prevalent that it could’ve even happened to you. There are many…
It’s Lights Out and Away We Go With F1 at FIU
By Paula Silva What started as one FIU student being passionate about F1 turned into an international community of racing fans With a community of…
It’s time to talk about our food’s impact on the environment
Alba Rosa | Assistant Opinion Director The food we eat, although delicious, is a dangerous environmental polluter. The food industry has contributed to rising greenhouse…
Rosenberg set to return as SIPA faculty Spring 2023
Michael McEwen | News Director Nearly nine months after resigning as FIU president amid a misconduct investigation, Mark Rosenberg will return to working at the…
MAST students give BBC high school vibes
Dioslyn Oliva | Staff Writer Students leave high school not wanting to back. Yet sharing FIU’s Biscayne Bay Campus with high schoolers makes it feel…
Pandemic fee lawsuit continues as court mulls FIU appeal
Elise Gregg | Editor-in-Chief Attorneys presented oral arguments at the Third District Court of Appeals last week in the case that will settle a dispute…
Gym bros, make way for Girl Gains
Elena Key | Staff Writer What started as seeing a video on Tik Tok has turned into the student fitness organization, Girl Gains, with more…
Presidential Search Committee holds general community sessions
Arianna Otero and Alexander Luzula | PantherNOW Staff The Presidential Search Committee held several Community Sessions last week, allowing the FIU community to engage, speak…
FIU Men’s Soccer Draw in Tampa vs USF
Ricky Dagand | Staff Writer The FIU men’s soccer team traveled to Tampa on Sunday, Oct. 16, facing conference foes and state rivals, the USF…
Colonization myths dismantled at indigenous forum
Mhyanif Lozada | PantherNOW Staff On Oct. 12, FIU’s Global Indigenous Forum marked the annual Dia de la Raza by hosting a virtual conversation honoring…
The Varos: Miami-based band presents the art of indie
By Gabriela Perez | Contributing Writer A deep connection for music shared between four strangers formed a strong bond allowing them to vibe and express…
Slow Offensive Game: FIU Loses on Vice Night to UTSA
Jonathan Mayer | Assistant Sports Director On a vice-themed night at Ricardo Silva Stadium, the FIU football team was looking to make a statement against…
Panther Preview: FIU vs UTSA
Adrian Valdivia / Staff Writer After a devastating 33-12 homecoming loss to the UConn Huskies, FIU looks to bring back momentum in a second straight…
SGA Working to Fill Vacant Seats
Arianna Otero | Asst. News Director For the first time in over a year SGA has a functioning judicial branch, marking the fulfillment of one…
Want to Bring your Art to Life? Consider EMAC.
Andres Rivera | Contributing Writer The Entertainment and Media Arts Club (EMAC) at the Modesto Maidique Campus became an impactful hotspot for creativity and blossoming…
Tailgating and Tiaras: The 2022 Homecoming Game
Priscilla Pozo | Staff Writer Despite losing the game against UConn, the FIU community came out in full swing to show their panther pride at…
Panther’s Got Talent: The Ultimate Showcase of Panther Pride
Andrea Garcia | Staff Writer Panther pride beamed all over the Ocean Bank Convocation Center at Panther’s Got Talent, a homecoming event that exhibited the…
FIU Men’s Soccer Team Win on the Road, Lose at Home
Ricky Dagand | Staff Writer The FIU men’s soccer team had a busy week, playing two games in four days, winning one and dropping the…
Venezuelan Student Alliance hosts El Arepazo
Abdul Djabbour | Staff Writer The smell of Venezuelan food lingered through Modesto Maidique Campus from the Venezuelan Student Alliance’s annual arepa event. VSA presented…
Outrushed at home: FIU drops homecoming game against UConn
Liam Rooney | Sports Director In a sea of white shirts, FIU football was outrushed by the snowy white jerseys of the Connecticut Huskies, dropping…
Embracing island culture at Caribbean Bash
Mhyanif Lozada | Staff Writer Vibrant music, island kitchen staples, and cultural pride surrounded students in this year’s Caribbean Bash. Caribbean Bash took place on…
Students Participate in FIU’s Annual Uncaging
Elena Key | Staff Writer Florida International University hosted its annual Uncaging event at the Graham Center lawns on October 6th. This homecoming event occurred…
Homecoming Panther Preview: FIU Football vs UConn
Adrian Valdivia | Staff Writer Coming off a big 21-7 road victory against New Mexico State, FIU heads into Saturday with a ton of momentum…
Coming up at the 2022 FIU Music Festival
Rochelle O’Donnell | Staff Writer The FIU Music Festival returns, featuring seven concerts that emphasize versatility, collaboration, and diversity across the South Florida community. “Audiences…
PantherNOW accepting donations for areas of SWFL impacted by Hurricane Ian
In the wake of Hurricane Ian’s widespread impact on southwest Florida, the PantherNOW staff will be collecting donations in the form of non-perishable food, clothing,…
‘Community sessions’ involving Presidential pick Jessell announced for next week
Michael McEwen | News Director Months after the stunning resignation of former university president Mark B. Rosenberg in January, a university-wide email on Tuesday announced…
Panthers shine in FIU Football’s 21-7 win over New Mexico State
By: Jonathan Mayer | Assistant Sports Director It has been a combined 2,447 days since the FIU football team won a road game and beat…
FIU Women’s Soccer Tie Louisiana Tech, The Second Straight Draw for The Panthers
Paula Silva | Staff Writer The FIU Women’s Soccer team traveled to Ruston, Louisiana, to battle Louisiana Tech on Oct 2, ending in a 1-1…
FIU Men’s Soccer Team Score in the Dying Minutes to Win against #22 Memphis
Ricky Dagand | Staff Writer The FIU men’s soccer team hosted another fierce competitor in the American Athletic Conference on Saturday, Oct 1, taking on…
Female weightlifters are an empowering community at FIU
Jacqueline Flores | Staff Writer Last year, I stepped into the gym for the first time as an overweight woman, anxious about my appearance and…
Car catches fire in Gold Garage Saturday night
Elise Gregg | Editor-in-Chief The acrid smell of smoke hung around the Gold Garage long after FIU police gave the all-clear for a car fire…
FIU Athletics Fall 2022 Midterm Study Guide: A Review Of The Football and Soccer Seasons So Far
Liam Rooney | Sports Director & Jonathan Mayer | Assistant Sports Director With midterms around the corner, it’s time to study and reflect on what…
Debating with the Panther Dialectics Club
Natalie Gutierrez | Contributing Writer Contrary to popular belief, political debates do not always have to be vociferous—and FIU’s Panther Dialectics proves just that. The…
Panther Preview: FIU Football vs New Mexico State
By: Jonathan Mayer / Assistant Sports Director FIU football’s three-game road trip finishes out this Saturday as the Panthers travel 1,645 miles to Las Cruces…
Geek Culture Club eases students into Junji Ito’s work
Mhyanif Lozada | Staff Writer Junji Ito’s grotesque horror stories both fascinated and unsettled students at the Geek Culture Club’s takeover this week. Takeovers are…
Faculty senate concerned over proposed tenure review policy
Elise Gregg and Michael McEwen | PantherNOW Staff A contentious document presented to the Faculty Senate at the Sep 20 meeting could mark yet another…
Panel discusses climate change and the future of resiliency in south Florida
Jonathan Casaverde-Maimon | Staff Writer FIU’s Maurice Ferre Institute for Civic Leadership hosted a virtual panel on Sep 22 addressing efforts to make south Florida…
King tides are a sign of a massive climate emergency
Alba Rosa | Assistant Opinion Director As we approach King Tide and hurricane season, Miami will be subject to terrible flooding in our streets and…
Live Hurricane Updates: FIU to close due to effects of approaching hurricane Ian
Michael McEwen | News Director A university-wide email circulated this afternoon announced that the university will be closed beginning today, Sep 27 at 5pm through…
Breaking News: Panthermonium canceled due to ‘unforeseen circumstances’
Milena Malaver | Contributing Writer The annual Panthermonium homecoming concert that was scheduled for October 1 has been canceled, according to an official statement released…
Homecoming, you’re outdated
Dioslyn Oliva | Staff writer Homecoming Court has been a long, established tradition in Homecoming celebrations. Here at FIU, it’s been one of the most…
FIU celebrates 50th ‘Pantherversary’ in Green Library
Christian Miranda | Contributing Writer On Monday Sep 19, FIU students and faculty gathered in the Green Library to celebrate the university’s 50th anniversary. The gathering…
Panel Discusses Causes and Effects of Flooding Crisis in Pakistan
Alexander Luzula | Staff Writer The FIU Mohsin and Fauzia Jaffer Center for Muslim World Studies held a panel discussing the ongoing flooding crisis in…
FIU in ’72 commemorates 50th anniversary
By Gabriela Perez | Contributing Writer FIU celebrated their 50th anniversary by showcasing an exhibition dedicated to the school’s opening day on Sep 14, 1972. …
Panther Preview: FIU Football vs Western Kentucky
By: Jonathan Mayer / Assistant Sports Director Following a bye week, the FIU football team hist the road for the second of three consecutive road…
FIU Police Chief Hush on Controversial Hire
Elise Gregg | Editor-in-Chief In July, FIU Police hired Yesid Ortiz, a former city of Miami police officer who resigned after an incident of excessive…
Veterinary Forensic Sciences Program Announced for Fall 2023
Alexander Luzula | Staff Writer FIU’s Global Forensic and Justice Center announced it will begin offering the Veterinary Forensic Science Master’s Program next fall semester. …
Breaking News: Interim President Kenneth Jessell recommended to become new FIU president
Arianna Otero | Asst. News Director The Presidential Search Committee released a statement earlier today in which they announced an official vote recommending Interim President Kenneth…
FIU Women’s Soccer Kicks Off Conference Play with a Draw and a Loss
By: Paula Silva / Staff Writer FIU Women’s Soccer opens up Conference USA play with a draw and a loss during their road trip to…
Experience the ocean with the Scuba and Freediving at FIU Club
Hannah Kosoff | Contributing Writer FIU is a unique university in its proximity to the water and its subtropical climate. People travel from all around…
Student debt forgiveness is a disaster waiting to happen
Fresa V. Straw | Contributing writer We don’t need student debt forgiveness. The fact that this is even on the table is completely far-fetched and…
Forgiving student loans is the way to eradicate student debt
Jacqueline Flores | Staff writer President Biden’s loan forgiveness plan is the relief that millions of Americans need as debt burdens individuals and families across…
SGA Passes first legislation of fall
Arianna Otero | Asst. News Director SGA approved their first pieces of legislation for the fall session, passing both the Paying for Pantherversary Bill and…
South Florida commemorates Hispanic Heritage Month
Abdul Djabbour | Staff Writer Numerous unique events, initiatives, exhibitions, and websites honor the remarkable achievements made by Latinos/Hispanics as well as their ancestry, culture,…
FIU Men’s Soccer win AAC debut vs Tulsa, 3-0
Ricky Dagand | Staff Writer FIU dominated in their debut in the American Athletic Conference with a statement win over tenth ranked and defending conference…
Homecoming Calendar for 2022
Starting Sept 30, FIU celebrates their Homecoming. This year is the 50th anniversary of FIU. Check out the calendar for FIU’s Homecoming events for Fall…
FIU Flashback: Isiah Thomas’ cautionary tale of why not all players should be coaches
Brian Olmo / Staff Writer What hell looks like varies from person to person. For some, it’s the classic depiction of a red-horned devil poking…
Heart Home: exploring my roots through FIU’s study abroad
Vittorio Parravano | Guest writer My grandmother died at the age of 88. Born and raised in Rome, she spoke broken Spanish which got worse…
Charlie Crist discusses gun violence at FIU on first stop on Giffords Bus Tour
Arianna Otero and Alex Lazula | PantherNOW Staff Democratic gubernatorial candidate Charlie Crist spoke at FIU on Sep 12 as part of a bus tour with the…
Back on air: Tech Conversations podcast returns for a fourth season
Gabriela Muse | Contributing Writer As the Miami tech revolution expands, FIU’s Tech Conversations podcast soars onto the air to capture progress and intersectionality. The…
FIU Men’s Soccer Fall to New Hampshire Wildcats, Ending their Win Streak
The FIU Men’s Soccer team lost 3-0 to the New Hampshire Wildcats on Sept. 10, at Wildcat Stadium in Durham, New Hampshire. The loss resulted…
FIU Struggles In First Road Game Of The Season, Lose 41-12 To Texas State
Adrian Valdivia/Staff Writer The FIU Panthers find themselves sitting at 1-1 after a 41-12 loss to the Texas State Bobcats, their first road loss of…
Panther Preview: FIU Football vs Texas State
Adrian Valdivia/Staff Writer Coming off a comeback victory against Bryant University, FIU looks to take the momentum into their next game, as they go on…
Former Polish President Lech Walesa speaks at FIU about global democracy, war in Ukraine
Alexander Luzula | Staff Writer Former Polish President and revolutionary political leader Lech Walesa spoke at FIU on September 6th in an event co-sponsored by…
FIU Men’s Soccer defeat UNF 2-0, extending win streak
Ricky Dagand | Staff Writer Returning to Miami fresh off two straight road wins against ranked opponents, the FIU men’s soccer team hosted the University…
Activism through acting: professor promotes socially conscious theater
Priscilla Pozo | Contributing Writer When Russia declared war on Ukraine in February 2022, FIU Professor Phillip Church knew that he had to do something…
The key to a successful semester: Balance
Alba Rosa | Assistant Opinion Director As we students return to the hectic class schedules once again, most of us tend to feel overwhelmed, anxious…
National trend of catalytic converter theft hits FIU first week of fall semester
Maya Washburn | Contributing Writer Two confirmed cases of catalytic converter thefts during the first week of the fall semester may portend the arrival of…
Sleepwalking’s inaugural issue: how art creates connections
Hannah Kosoff | Contributing Writer Most people can admit that self-expression is a crucial part in the world of art. But many have a hard…
Late Dean Stack’s lasting legacy in highly successful Model United Nations program
Jonathan Casaverde-Maimon | Staff Writer One of the most prized accomplishments of late SIPA Dean John F. Stack was the success of FIU’s Model United…
FIU Men’s Soccer Strike Back with Wins over Top-25 Opponents
By: Paula Silva / Staff Writer The 24th ranked FIU Men’s Soccer team picked up two major road wins, beating St. Johns and the University…
FIU Football Starts the Macintyre Era with Overtime Comeback Win
Liam Rooney | Sports Director A “new day” has finally arrived for FIU football as the Panthers kick off their 2022 season with a 38-37…
SGA Finally Begins Judicial Branch Confirmations
Arianna Otero/ Asst. News Director After a slow summer semester, SGA has started the fall by filling several judicial branch positions, as well as filling…
Meet the band that plays on top of Red Parking Garage
Abdul Djabbour | Staff Writer A love of nature and passion for music has made seven FIU students combine their talents to form a new…
Former FIU student charged with indecent exposure
Alexander Luzula | Staff Writer A former FIU student was arrested on Aug 30 after exposing himself to a female student in the Chemistry and Physics Building. …
FIU Women’s Soccer Find Success Ahead of Road Matchup
By: Paula Silva / Staff Writer Winning their last two games, FIU’s Women’s Soccer are on a win streak for the first time since the…
Taking a look into 8th Street Kitchen
Rochelle O’Donnell | Staff Writer Kicking off the start of the semester, Panther Dining hosted an 8th Street Kitchen tasting tour on Wednesday, Aug. 24…
Off the hook— SGA ignores checks and balances for over a year
Bernardo Mandalho | Contributing Writer SGA unacceptably operated without a judicial branch established for over 15 months. In the absence of one of the powers,…
Panther Preview: 2022 FIU Football
By: Jonathan Mayer / Assistant Sports Director A New Day approaches for the FIU Football program as a new era of Panther athletics begins. After…
The Stop WOKE Act is a burden to us all here at FIU
Dioslyn Oliva | Contributing Writer As a public policy student in the School of International and Public Affairs, I expect my classes to cover sensitive…
Season Opener Ends in Defeat for No. 18 FIU Men’s Soccer
Ricky Dagand / Staff Writer The No. 18 ranked FIU men’s soccer team fell to the Akron Zips at home in their season opener on…
Letter to the Editor: It’s time to stand up against SGA corruption
David Luis | Guest Writer Recently, there have been various articles about Student Government and I have felt the need to speak up and tell…
SPC helps students chill with ice cream to learn about campus life
Mhyanif Lozada | Contributing Writer Though student life may be a rocky road, the Student Programming Council ensures that campus life is a well-paved path…
The social impact immigrants have on Miami culture
Alba Rosa | Assistant Opinion Director From stories of immigration to those of queerness and identity, immigrant artists are making impacts through their art. Because…
Tri-Guild Kickoff Introduces the Art of Beverage
Mhyanif Lozada and Francine Canelo | PantherNOW Staff Bottoms up: from coffee to wine to other cocktails, FIU Hospitality had plenty to choose from at…
“First Night”: A new FIU tradition
Elise Gregg | Editor-in-Chief The line wrapped around half the Ricardo Silva Stadium and the music could be heard booming across the quad. Filled with…
FIU Women’s Soccer Drops Opening Two Matches, Face Stetson and Southern Next
Paula Silva | Staff Writer The FIU Women’s Soccer season kicked off in Lafayette, Louisiana on Aug. 18, as the Panthers fell to the University…
FIU Men’s Soccer Season Preview: Eyes on a National Title
Paula Silva | Staff Writer The 18th ranked FIU men’s soccer team is gearing up for their first season as part of the American Athletic…
FIU Medina Aquarius Program Courses Dive into Underwater Research
Gabriela Muse / Contributing Writer Aquarius is the only operational underwater science lab in the world, and now its FIU program offers students diving courses. …
Fall 2022 Promising Panthers: Nine Athletes To Watch
As the sweltering heat of the South Florida sun beams down on FIU athletics practice fields, Panther athletes are turning up the intensity to prepare…
A pandemic-proof production: FIU alumnus creates film using webcams
Priscilla Pozo | Contributing Writer After filming his first feature film For My Sister (2019) entirely on his Samsung Galaxy S9+, filmmaker and FIU alumnus…
FIU Football player dies Wednesday night
Elise Gregg | Editor-in-Chief An FIU football player died Wednesday night after being taken to the hospital from University Towers. FIU Communications stated that a…
FIU receives $2 Million for new medical imaging system
Samuel Larreal | Asst. News Director FIU received $2 million in federal funding to acquire a new medical imaging system allowing researchers to better study…
The FIU Women’s Soccer Team Are Ready To Fight For Redemption
Ricky Dagand | Staff Writer Following last season’s disappointing results, the FIU Women’s soccer team is coming into this season with new faces, seasoned veterans…
Are FIU graduates really getting jobs?
Jacqueline Flores | Staff Writer The pandemic left lasting scars that make it difficult for Gen Z graduates to find jobs corresponding to their well-earned…
Coffee Guild Completes Trinity of FIU Guilds
Francine Canelo / Entertainment Director Introduced after a fall 2021 course, the Coffee Guild at FIU launched earlier this year with the help of two…
SIPA Announces Second Interim Dean as Search Continues
Alexander Luzula | Contributing Writer FIU’s School of International and Public Affairs announced Professor Shlomi Dinar as its new interim dean in an email circulated…
A call for action: The art department deserves more
Alba Rosa | Assistant Opinion Director From rat infestations to outbreaks of black mold, art students feel hopeless. Because of the lack of care, maintenance…
Meet the New Club Trying to Reshape the Meaning of Artificial Intelligence
Priscilla Pozo / Contributing Writer There is a new club at FIU bringing together students with a passion for artificial intelligence and computer technology. The…
Executive orders aren’t legislation, they’re decrees
PantherNOW Editorial Board It’s been nearly a year and we’re still waiting for the Graham Center game room renovation to finish. But the backing of…
Presidential Search Continues into Fall Semester
Arianna Otero | Asst. News Director The presidential search has lasted the entirety of the summer. With a loose timeline, it looks like it will…
Students deserve senators who show up
Dioslyn Oliva | Contributing writer Throughout the summer term, some senators from our Student Government Association have not done their jobs, not doing the bare…
Vice President Harris Announces $1 Billion for Climate Resiliency During FIU Visit
Samuel Larreal | Staff Writer Vice President Kamala Harris visited Modesto Maidique Campus on Aug. 1 to announce $1 billion in federal funding for climate…
NFTs Are a Danger to Emerging Artists
Carlos Pino/ Staff Writer Cryptocurrency and non-fungible tokens, also known as NFTs, have been a growing trend in the past few years. But it is…
Reaching for the Stars: Astronomy Club at FIU
Mhyanif Lozada / Contributing Writer The Astronomy Club at the Modesto Maidique Campus started 10 years ago, and started off as something else entirely. Dr….
New State Legislation to Limit Staff and Faculty Language Around Social Justice Issues
Samuel Larreal | Staff Writer On July 26 Kenneth Jessell, interim president of FIU, notified faculty and students of new legislation expanding the official definition…
FIU Launches its First Undergraduate Research Journal
Milena Malaver | Contributing Writer FIU is launching its first undergraduate research journal, an interdisciplinary research journal aimed at publishing undergrad students. Xuan Jiang, assistant…
Cats on Campus, the OG Panthers of FIU
Alexa Velez / Contributing Writer If you’ve ever been on Modesto Maidique Campus, there’s a possibility you’ve seen some cats roaming around. Well, these cats…
FIU BBC Health Clinic Relocates Temporarily for Renovations
Samaria Clair | Contributing Writer The Student Health Center at Biscayne Bay Campus will be closed on July 29 for about three to four weeks,…
Emigrants Should Freely Express Their Views Without Fear
Bernardo Mandalho / Contributing Writer Moving to the U.S. from Brazil was a drastic change but experiencing new cultures gave me a fresh perspective on…
Historian by Day, Ballerina by Night
Elena Key / Staff Writer Pointe shoes and books. Studios and libraries. Studying and dancing. What started as a five-year-old kid looking for a solution…
Senate Absentees Continue to Delay Key Judicial Confirmations
Jazmine Santillana / Contributing Writer The Student Government Association continues to push back its agenda after not being able to meet quorum twice during the…
FIU SummerFest Returns After Two Years, Restarts After Pandemic
Alexander Luzula / Contributing Writer After two years of lockdowns, quarantines, and a halt on in-person events, FIU SummerFest returned with a bang on July…
FIU Student Caught In Crossfire Still Recovering After Two-Week Coma
Samuel Larreal | Staff Writer On Monday, June 13, FIU psychology student Ashley Rodriguez was shot in her car while driving home from work and…
Piece of Advice: We Need More Advisors
Elise Gregg/ Editor-in-Chief With my current advisor leaving FIU this month, I’m not sure I’ll even have one this fall. But I’m not the only…
BREAKING: FIU P Patrick Pridgen selected by the Detroit Tigers in the 2022 MLB Draft.
Jonathan Mayer / Assistant Sports Director For the 12th consecutive year, the Panthers have another man heading to the big leagues. FIU baseball pitcher Patrick…
FIU Women’s Soccer Announces 2022 Schedule
Paula Silva/Staff Writer The FIU Women’s Soccer team have announced their schedule for the 2022 season, hosting seven of the eighteen games at the FIU…
FIU Launches First Ever Open-Access Forensic Research Library
Diego Diaz / Asst. News Director FIU has announced the creation of the Global Forensic and Justice Center’s open-access Forensic Research Library. A world first,…
Student Government’s Executive Powers Continue to Expand
Last week, PantherNOW published an article about the Graham Center game room renovation – how it was funded and how it has far surpassed the…
You’ve Misjudged FIU’s Common Reading Program and So Have I
Dioslyn Oliva/ Contributing Writer FIU freshmen are introduced to the Common Reading Program and while most of us roll our eyes at the thought of…
Graham Center Game Room Renovation Incomplete Nearly a Year after Funding
Michael McEwen | Investigations Director One of the first projects undertaken by former SGA President Alexander Rubido was the renovation of the game room in…
SGA’s Judicial Branch Continues to Remain Unfilled and Unused
Jazmine Santillana / Contributing Writer The Student Government Association still has no judicial branch. The seven positions for the judicial branch have gone unfilled for…
SGA Confirms First Seats in Cabinet
Arianna Otero/Assistant News Editor Senate is picking up as they near the end of their legislative session for the summer. After two weeks of low…
Find Another Spot: PG6 Under Maintenance
Samaria Clair / Contributing Writer On July 11, FIU’s Parking and Transportation announced that Parking Garage 6 will be partially closed due to ongoing maintenance…
FIU Student Creates Website for Rare Disease Advocacy
Alexa Velez / Contributing Writer For patients with rare diseases, a timely diagnosis is often a matter of life or death. Misdiagnoses often hinder the…
Gen-Z Can Help Advance Democracy but Also Undermine it
Jacob Aguirre/ Contributing Writer It’s without a doubt that the pandemic heightened social tensions and strengthened the divisions and tribalistic culture in America. Even though…
PantherNOW TV Episode 14
Nicole Ardila (Script Writer), Alba Rosa (Script Writer & Anchor), Juliana Narvaez (Script Writer & Video Editor), Paula Silva (Script Writer), Francine Canelo (Editor and…
FIU Police Department Warn Against Phishing Scam Attempts
Samuel Larreal / Staff Writer FIUPD is currently investigating four phishing cases affecting FIU community members. On Friday, July 1 Florida International University Police Department…
Tuition and Presidential Search: Here’s What You’ve Missed from the Board of Trustees
Arianna Otero / Assistant News Director The FIU Board of Trustees has unanimously voted on major changes to the Nurse Anesthesiology Doctor of Nursing Practice…
E-sports Department Debuts with Eventful Launch Week
Alexander Luzula/Contributing Writer FIU’s Panther E-sports Department celebrated its launch as an official school-sanctioned competitive organization with a launch week packed with events. Lasting from…
Judge Issues Block on Florida’s 15-Week Abortion Ban
Jonathan Casaverde-Maimon / Contributing Writer A Florida judge has announced his intent to temporarily block Florida House Bill No.5. FHB5, which will still take effect…
FIU students protest SCOTUS overturn of Roe v. Wade
Samuel Larreal, Julian Davis and Michael McEwen / PantherNOW Staff Samuel Larreal and Julian Davis / PantherNOW On Monday, June 27, FIU students and members…
Greenhouse Play Program Makes Summer Debut with “While We Wait”
Alexander Luzula / Contributing Writer FIU’s Greenhouse Play Program made their 2022 summer season debut with the premiere reading of Miami playwright Rudi Goblen’s newest…
FIU Alumnus Shares Journey from Student Radio to Univision
By Nicole Ardila // Opinion Director Every day at 4 a.m., FIU alumnus Lukas Alzate clocks in as the associate producer of one of Hispanic…
L’Dor Va-Dor Vs. DeSantis & State of Florida: A Synagogue’s Fight for Religious Freedom
Jonathan Casaverde Maimon/Contributing Writer Following Friday’s Supreme Court decision to overturn Roe V. Wade, the United States entered a turbulent period. The decision allows for…
The Copper IUD is Not Your Solution to the Overturn of Roe v. Wade
Francine Canelo/ Entertainment Director It took me six months to get the copper IUD and my body rejected it within a month. I’m terrified knowing…
SGA Sets Out Requirements for New FIU President
Arianna Otero/Staff Writer The Student Government Association Senate passed the PRES Act, a list of characteristics the SGA would like to see in the future…
Faculty Senate Approves Changes in Incomplete Grade Policy
Elise Gregg / Editor-in-Chief The faculty senate unanimously approved changes to FIU’s incomplete grade policy, with more detailed guidelines and specific rules for graduate students. …
FIU Art Students Stand Against Poor Building Conditions
Izzy Canizares / Contributing Writer Black mold and rats have been found in several art buildings on the Modesto Maidique Campus since fall 2021. The…
Herstory: Stories of FIU Women – Kristin Gallagher
By Danielle Haller // Staff Writer Here’s part two of Herstory, a series about FIU panthers changing the world and making history. Kristin Gallagher, a…
Founding Dean of the Green School of International and Public Affairs dies at 71
Jonathan Casaverde-Maimon / Contributing Writer School of International and Public Affairs Founding Dean John F. Stack Jr. passed away yesterday, June 23 at 71 years…
Supreme Court Strikes Down Roe v Wade After 50 years
Samuel Larreal / Staff Writer The Supreme Court on Friday voted 6-3 to overturn the landmark ruling on Roe v. Wade, officially ending the constitutional…
Identifying the Signs: Gym Culture and Eating Disorders in Men
By Alba Rosa/Assistant Opinion Director Young men are falling for suspicious lifestyle changes that will lead them to develop eating and mental disorders in the…
History Through Gaming – A Look Into FIU’s New History Course
Thomas Marin/Staff Writer “History Through Gaming” will be the first course at FIU focused on the relationship between history and video games. Students will learn…
BREAKING NEWS: FIU hires Virginia Commonwealth University’s Rich Wittens to be the new head coach of baseball.
By: Jonathan Mayer/Assistant Sports Director After a month-long search, FIU has finally found the baseball program’s newest head coach as they hired Virginia Commonwealth University…
FIU Commemorates Second Annual Juneteenth Celebration
Alexander Luzula / Contributing Writer FIU celebrated Juneteenth this past week for the second year in its history, observing it through a week of festivities,…
On Campus Dining Options for Students this Summer
By Juliana Narvaez // Entertainment Assistant Director & Will Smith // Staff Writer With the slowed down pace of the summer semester, many on-campus dining…
Breaking: Robbery Suspect Apprehended at Green Library
Elise Gregg / Editor-in-Chief A car chase that began in Homestead ended at MMC Sunday afternoon as Miami-Dade Police apprehended a robbery suspect at the…
Pride Center Holds Vigil in Remembrance of Pulse Victims
Arianna Otero/Staff Writer Pride Center hosted a vigil to honor the lives lost in the Pulse nightclub shooting on June 12, 2016. The vigil, which…
FIU Flashback: The Panther, the Ibis, and the Pigskin: When FIU and UM went to war
Brian Olmo / Staff Writer Everyone knows that cats and birds do not get along. It’s common sense. One is a predator and the other…
FIU’s New Pedestrian Bridge Set to Start Construction in 2024
Elise Gregg / Editor-in-Chief The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) has released designs for a new pedestrian bridge four years after the previous one collapsed…
Learning About Japanese Culture Through The Japan Club
By Abdul Djabbour // Staff writer The Japanese at FIU club started more than 5 years ago for all those who were interested in Japanese…
Wertheim Conservatory to Reopen in 2023
Samuel Larreal / Staff Writer FIU’s Wertheim Conservatory is projected to be open to the public by spring 2023 after six years of pending repairs. …
PantherNOW TV Episode 13
Elena Key (Anchor and Script Writer), Nicole Ardila (Anchor and Script Writer), Paula Silva (Anchor and Script Writer), Ethan Toth (Producer and Video Editor), Juliana…
Student Transmits Her Latinx Culture Through Art
By Abdul Djabbour // Staff Writer Moving to a new country without speaking the language or understanding the culture is a challenge many South Florida…
FIU Flashback: “FI…who?” A Rewind to the Panthers’ first NCAA Basketball appearance
Brian Olmo / Staff Writer Who doesn’t love a good old David versus Goliath story? In a time punctuated by the start of the ‘dot-com’…
Biscayne Bay Marine Health Summit Discusses Bay State of Emergency
Samuel Larreal / Staff Writer The Biscayne Bay Marine Marine Health Coalition held its 2022 Marine Health Summit at FIU’s Kovens Conference Center on May…
As End to Roe v. Wade Looms, FIU and Community Responds
Samuel Larreal and Michael McEwen / PantherNOW Staff Following the leaked Supreme Court draft decision portending an end to the landmark Roe v Wade ruling…
FIU Hosts Cuba Panel Discussing Possible Legal Paths to a Democratic Cuba
Diego Diaz / Assistant News Director After a year defined by massive inflation, COVID-19 outbreaks, protest and the subsequent crackdown, FIU experts and Cuban activists…
New Faces in SGA
Arianna Otero / Staff Writer A brand new executive board has been appointed within Student Government Association, all with the unifying goal of coming together…
Love and Queer Representation Shine in Director Andrew Ahn’s “Fire Island”
By Andrea Garcia // Contributing Writer From the inspiration of Jane Austen’s classic novel “Pride and Prejudice” comes “Fire Island,” a story of identity, intimacy,…
Tom Cruise Soars in “Top Gun: Maverick”
By Andrea Garcia // Contributing Writer Disclaimer: This post may contain spoilers “Top Gun: Maverick” is not just a story that jabs at nostalgia to…
Meet Life-Style and Student YouTuber at FIU
By Alexa Velez // Contributing Writer Hannah Kossoff, a 20-year-old Junior at FIU, wanted to try something new and follow in the footsteps of her…
FIU Global Learning Initiative Hosts Panel highlighting the Experience of Students in Ukraine
Diego Diaz | Asst. News Director With the Russo-Ukrainian war continuing to ravage Eastern Ukraine, FIU’s Office of Global Initiatives hosted a panel platforming student…
Upcoming Community Events This Week
By Carolina Villagra // Staff Writer The beginning of the semester can be a stressful time for students, but June is right around the corner…
PantherNOW TV Episode 12
Elena Key (Anchor and Script Writer), Nicole Ardila (Anchor and Script Writer), Brian Olmo (Anchor and Script Writer), Ethan Toth (Producer and Script Writer), Juliana…
FIU Student Email Migration to Microsoft 365 to begin June 5
Samuel Larreal / Staff Writer Through a university-wide email, FIU’s Division of Information Technology announced on May 26 that student email accounts will start migrating…
“Harry’s House” Album Review – A Home for His Fans
By Elena Key // Staff Writer Another era has begun for Harry Styles after the release of his third solo album “Harry’s House” on May…
“The Impact of Cybersecurity on Western Hemisphere Security” Panel Wraps Up Day One of FIU’s Hemispheric Security Conference
By Andres Davila / Contributing Writer As day one of the Seventh annual Hemispheric Security Conference came to a close on Tuesday, May 17th, it…
FIU Beach Volleyball Season Recap: An impressive season ends just short of silverware
Noel Cabrera / Contributing Writer Life’s a beach and FIU Beach Volleyball loves playing in the sand, finishing the season with a record of 22-11,…
Breaking News: FIU Baseball HC Mervyl Melendez Will Not Return Following Season’s End.
By: Jonathan Mayer / Assistant Sports Director After six seasons with the Blue & Gold, FIU Baseball Head Coach Mervyl Melendez announced on Wednesday afternoon…
FIU Men’s Basketball adds firepower for upcoming season
Brian Olmo / Staff Writer The 305 Takeover is in full effect for FIU Basketball. After a disappointing performance last season, FIU men’s basketball has…
Upcoming Community Events This Week
By Carolina Villagra // Staff Writer South Florida is offering a variety of events during the week of May 16 to May 22. Comedy clubs,…
The Message that Transcends Time in “Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind”
By Andrea Garcia // Contributing Writer As the sun sets and the projector screen turns on outside of the MARC building, the cinematic world of…
FIU’s Children’s Creative Learning Center Provides Students with Unique Educational Experience
Milena Malaver / Contributing Writer A typical day begins with students discussing with one another how they feel and what they will learn about. But…
FIU women’s tennis earns spot in 2022 NCAA Championship
Brian Olmo / Staff Writer It’s often said that lightning never strikes the same spot twice, but for the electrifying FIU women’s tennis team, it…
FIU Softball Swept Against Charlotte 49ers
Paula Silva/Staff Writer The FIU Panthers took on the Charlotte 49ers for their final home series of the season, getting swept in all three games….
In the Name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit: Mark Walhberg Sits Down With PantherNOW To Discuss his Film “Father Stu”
By Elena Key // Staff Writer Hollywood star Mark Walhberg sat down with three journalists in a small roundtable, to share his experience through the…
FIU P Tommy Heatherly Stays In The 305, Signs UDFA Deal with the Dolphins
Jonathan Mayer / Assistant Sports Director Another FIU Football star is getting an NFL opportunity as punter Tommy Heatherly signed a undrafted free agent deal…
BREAKING: Former FIU RB D’Vonte Price signs with Indianapolis Colts
Brian Olmo / Staff Writer One team has placed their bet on the phenom from Punta Gorda. FIU RB D’Vonte Price, 6’2, 210 lbs, has…
PantherNOW TV Episode 11
Elena Key (Anchor and Script Writer), Nicole Ardila (Anchor and Script Writer), Richard Gibson (Anchor and Script Writer), Ethan Toth (Producer and Script Writer), Juliana…
FIU Softball Loses Two of Three Games Against FAU Owls
Paula Silva / Staff Writer The Panthers faced the Florida Atlantic University Owls over the weekend, losing two out of the three games scheduled from…
Entrepreneurial resident paints new mural for FIU’s Art and Design Incubator
South Florida Media Network Wire Service Vittorio Parravano / Writer, SFMN A new mural was spray-painted last week at Florida International University’s Ratcliffe Art +…
Student Literary Awards – A Celebration of Student Written Artistic Expression
By Thomas Marin/ Staff Writer FIU’s Creative Writing Program hosted the annual Student Literary Awards this past Thursday, Apr. 21, at the Biscayne Bay Campus….
FIU Softball Stumbles on the Road, Loses Three to Marshall
Article by Paula Silva / Staff Writer The FIU Softball team lost all three games to the Marshall Thundering Herd over the weekend in Huntington,…
“Sleepwalking” Art Zine Coming to FIU
By Natalie La Roche // Staff Writer FIU students can expect a fun addition to the art community coming soon. “Sleepwalking” is an art zine…
“The House of Bernarda Alba” – Review
By Thomas Marin // Staff Writer Translated by Michael Dewell and Carmen Zapata, this new iteration of the classic Spanish play by Federico Garcia Lorca…
Breaking: Antisemitic Flyer found at Modesto Maidique Campus
Elise Gregg / Editor-in-Chief An antisemitic flyer was found on FIU’s Modesto Maidique Campus on Friday around the Ziff Educational Building. The flyer was found…
“Everything Everywhere All at Once” – Film Review
By Rochelle O’Donnell // Staff Writer Throwing all caution to the wind, or rather into the bagel, the second film from directing pair Daniels, “Everything…
Breaking News: Former FIU Student Charged with Hate Crime
Maya Washburn / News Director A former FIU student has been charged with a violent hate crime against a man over the victim’s sexual orientation….
FIU Baseball Drops First Two, Takes Game Three Over Western Kentucky
Jonathan Mayer / Assistant Sports Director The FIU Baseball team (11-20) hit the road this past weekend for a three-game series against Conference rival the…
Board of Trustees Reveals its Presidential Search Committee
Arianna Otero / Staff Writer The presidential search committee had their first meeting to discuss the process ahead of them. They featured special guest William…
FIU Softball Takes Two of Three Over Middle Tennessee
Paula Silva / Staff Writer The FIU Softball team won two out of the three games scheduled for the weekend against the Middle Tennessee Blue…
FIU at Miami Beach Pride Parade
By Abdul Djabbour // Staff Writer Miami Beach Pride is back to honor all members of the LGBTQ+ community and establish a safe space for…
Breaking News: FIU Student and Faculty Information Allegedly Leaked in Cyberattack
Samuel Larreal / Contributing Writer 1.5 terabytes of FIU student and faculty information was allegedly leaked today, Apr. 8, at 1:33 p.m. in a cyberattack…
US Labor Department Funds Construction Safety Training at FIU
Kelly Diaz-Rios / Contributing Writer The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) donated $360,000 in grants in September 2021 to the…
“What Can Words Add to Images?” Poet of the Airplane
By Angeles Hernandez // Staff Writer The Wolfsonian-FIU Museum hosted the exhibition “Aerial Vision,” which explores some of the most impactful human achievements of the…
Take a Peek: “The House of Bernarda Alba” at FIU
By Natalie La Roche // Staff Writer FIU Theater is preparing for a production of “The House of Bernarda Alba.” Written by Spanish playwright and…
FIU Women’s Basketball Season Recap: Optimism Looking Ahead Into 2022-2023
Ricky Dagand / Staff Writer The 2021-22 season for the FIU Women’s Basketball team was action-packed with many ups and downs throughout. Coach Jesyka Burks-Wiley…
FIU Men’s Basketball 2021 Season Recap: Started Hot, Cooled Off to the End
Adrian Valdivia / Staff Writer After one of the most historic starts in program history, and going an impressive 11-5 at home, the FIU men’s…