Intimate Apparel: Twists, talent, tightened corsets, and true love?
Emilie Gonzalez | PantherNOW Staff When was the last time that you saw a play that had more than one twist? Intimate Apparel, a play…
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Bill looks to stop DeSantis from picking university presidents
Painting Easter eggs with HEARTS Art Club
“They don’t feel safe, they don’t feel welcome” – Faculty Senate expresses outrage over FIU police granted immigration enforcement status
The Landscape of College Sports is About to Change
A staff writer’s farewell: the end of a special chapter
BREAKING: Trump revokes visas for international students
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Student Perspective: First-year student struggles
Kendall Moffett | Contributing Writer Growing up I watched all of the coming of age movies that romanticize the college experience to be thrilling, carefree…
FIU students wait for answers as Trump revokes temporary status for Cubans, Haitians, Nicaraguans and Venezuelans
Gabriella Mateo | Staff Writer FIU’s international status may be in jeopardy with 530,000 immigrants getting their CHNV humanitarian parole removed during President Trump’s latest…
Eight Policies to Keep in Mind While On-Campus
Melany Varela | Staff Writer From the long list of policies and regulations that the University drafts each year, students might skip out on one…
“A Minecraft Movie” could use some reconstruction– or maybe I’m just getting old
Sophia Noya | Staff Writer We take journalism seriously here at PantherNow, so obviously I’ve spent hours today thinking critically about Minecraft. Released last Friday,…
The uptick of scooter theft – and the mystery behind its rampant growth
Melany Varela | Staff Writer Scooter theft has become the most prevalent crime on campus, according to the university’s crime logs, raising concerns about security…
It’s trivia, not rocket science
Sophia Noya | Staff Writer Physics students and professors alike had some friendly competition at the Stocker Astroscience Center during the annual Society of Physics…
Reach for your corset and heartstrings: FIU Department of Theatre hosts “Intimate Apparel”
Emilie Gonzalez | PantherNOW Staff Are you ready to travel back in time? The FIU Department of Theatre makes it possible for you to do…
With “Based on a True Story”, Will Smith unsuccessfully trades rapping for tedious preaching
Dylan Masvidal | Staff Writer Nope, I’m not gonna do it. I refuse to waste a single word on the “thing” you all expect me…
WiTCON 2025: Where Women in Tech Thrive
Kelly Ho | Staff WriterOn Mar. 28, from 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., in the GC Ballrooms, students were introduced to workshops, discussion panels, and…
A journey through fun beats and strange soundscapes straight through the heart of Bjork
Bryan Baste | Staff Writer In 1992, The Sugarcubes [Bjork’s old band] had just gone on hiatus. Bjork, becoming more and more interested in the…
Dismantling the Department of Education would be a mistake
Jonathan Roman | Contributing Writer The dismantling of the Department of Education has been many students’ nightmare since the election. Now that nightmare is potentially…
Say bonjour to bookmarks
Sophia Noya | Staff Writer Le Cercle Francais and Pi Delta Phi, FIU’s two French organizations, encouraged students to get crafty at their DIY bookmark-making…
PSU hosts a poetry slam in honor of Transgender Day of Visibility
Allyson Ifergan | Staff Writer What better way to welcome Trans Day of Visibility than with poetry? On Mar. 11, 2025, the Pride Student Union…
Student Perspective: FIU online semi-prepared me for adulthood
Kailey Krantz | Staff Writer I’m one month away from walking across the stage as an online student after three years and I don’t know…
Bracelets come in handy for Healing Hands
Sophia Noya | Staff Writer Last Tuesday, FIU’s Healing Hands club encouraged all students to come and try their hand at bracelet making. The event…
Full STEM ahead for FIU, good luck to every other major
Ruth Santana | Staff Writer FIU is making big strides towards excellence, but it seems that some majors are being left out. In 2023, former…
Former FIU baseball players signs with New York Yankees
Bautista Samperi | PantherNOW J.C. Escarra never gave up on his dream. After years of struggling and fighting, the former FIU catcher will get his…
Amidst a host of disqualifications and controversy, Gold & Blue win SGA presidency
Danette Heredia | Staff Writer Yesterday, SGA announced the Gold & Blue party’s victory, led by current President Francesca Casanova and Vice President Wilken Caseres,…
Casino Night at the fabulous PHI MU
Bryan Baste | Staff Writer Last Tuesday, March 18, 2025, from 7 to 10 p.m., the Graham Center ballrooms hosted an extravagant event presented by…
Art thou ready for a starry night at the Architecture Building? Alpha Rho Chi hosts Art Night
Emilie Gonzalez | PantherNOW Staff Have you ever seen the architecture students outside of the studio? Figures, it is a delicacy to not see them…
Gushy R&B sentiment reigned supreme on Toni Braxton’s self-titled debut
Dylan Masvidal | Staff Writer It’s not cool to be emotional anymore. I can’t pinpoint exactly when this cultural shift occurred; maybe it was the…
Sneak Peak: Empowering Women in Tech Conference
Kelly Ho | Staff Writer On Friday, Mar. 28 from 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. in the GC Ballrooms, Women in Technology Conference (WiTCON), will…
Staying on top of the Media: Virgil and Joann Smith Thought Leaders Forum
Emilie Gonzalez | PantherNOW Staff How many times have you scrolled past something on your phone and did not take the time to fact-check that…
Paws up for pet adoption
Sophia Noya | Staff Writer In collaboration with the Miami-Dade Adoption Center, the Pre-Veterinary Society held a pet adoption event last Thursday on the Graham…
Panther Games Expo: Game and Conquer
Kelly Ho | Staff Writer The biggest gaming event this spring was held on Saturday, Mar. 8, in the GC Ballrooms, featuring multiple competitions, food,…
FIU’s “Got Luck?” event engages students in substance safety awareness
Karen Alava | Contributing Writer With St. Patrick’s Day just around the corner, FIU’s Healthy Living Program took a dynamic approach to student safety by…
Dr. Frederick “Fred” Bouma passes away at 91 years old
Christopher Madrid | Staff Writer Dr. Frederick “Fred” Bouma passed away on Wednesday, January 29, 2025. He was 91 years old, and served multiple roles…
Tennis Continues Winning
FIU’s women’s tennis team extended its winning streak to five with a 4-1 victory over Boston University on Tuesday afternoon at the PayCargo Tennis Center….
Women’s history should be celebrated all year round
Linette Garcia | Staff Writer It is ridiculous to minimize the importance of women’s history to a single month. As we celebrate the monumental legacies…
Tough Rivalry Week for FIU Baseball
Bautista Samperi | PantherNOW The FIU baseball team faced the Florida Atlantic Owls in a three-game series that began on Friday, March 7, at 6:30…
Men’s Basketball Survives First Round of Conference Tournament
Andres Rodriguez | Staff WriterThe FIU Men’s Basketball team ended its regular season on a three-game losing streak, capped off by an 18-point loss to…
PGX Pit Takeover: Unleash the Game
Kelly Ho| Staff Writer The lights are on, with the crowd watching, and where the stage is yours. Welcome to the PGX Pit Takeover, where…
Join the dark side: Geek Culture Club makes pop culture-inspired shadow puppets
Sophia Noya | Staff Writer The FIU Geek Culture Club invited panthers to come out of the shade and create their own shadow puppets at…
An international university won’t survive without its international students
Ruth Santana | Staff writer Students have protested for BLM, LGBTQ+ rights, women’s reproductive rights and most recently, against the new FIU Interim President-designate Jeanette…
Empowering women’s minds: The Kopenhaver Center for the Advancement of Women in Communication to host Leaders Forum
Emilie Gonzalez | PantherNOW Staff The entire month of March is Women’s History Month, which honors the contributions that women have within society. On Thursday,…
Women’s History Month Event Inspires Future Cybersecurity Professionals
Karen Alava | Contributing Writer On March 3, 2025, the Women in CyberSecurity (WiCyS) organization hosted a Women’s History Month event to promote inclusivity and…
Gold and Blue party accused of election fraud
Conor Moore | News Director Off the heels of election season, several senators have come forward alleging numerous instances of electoral fraud by the Gold…
2025 SGA Elections: The Disqualification of The Future Is You Party
Melany Varela | Staff Writer Hours before the start of the election season for SGA, the political party known as “The Future Is You” got…
Laughs, Community, and Tunes: Asian Student Union’s Karaoke Night Brings Students Together
Karen Alava | Contributing Writer About 50 students gathered at the College of Business Complex for the Asian Student Union (ASU) semesterly karaoke night, an…
Discipline, Strength, and Camaraderie: FIU’s MMA Club
Bryan Baste | Staff Writer MMA is as popular as ever with the UFC being one of the biggest sporting associations in the US. With…
The Women In Medicine Club was painting on WHAT?!
Allyson Ifergan | Staff Writer It’s not often that Women In Medicine find time to unwind. Thursday, Feb. 13th, the organization offered students a break…
19-year old FIU Student Gabriela Rios Flores dies at hospital after DUI crash
Christopher Madrid | Staff Writer On February 21, 24-year old Nicholas Robinson allegedly drove under the influence and crashed into a car containing Gabriela Alejandra…
FIU faculty presents TED Talk on advanced dementia research
Fariha Amir | Staff Writer In a recent TED Talk titled “How Pigs are Helping Us Fight Dementia,” founding faculty of the Neuroscience department at…
More students and faculty protest Jeanette Nuñez’s appointment as FIU’s Interim President
Aniela Cabrera | Staff Writer Florida International University students received an email from Jeannete Nuñez regarding her inauguration as Interim President. However, many students and…
Men’s Basketball Set To Face Liberty
Andres Rodriguez | Staff Writer The FIU Men’s Basketball team is set to face off against a familiar foe, the Liberty Flames, on Saturday, Feb….
FIU Softball Overpowered by Rival Owls
Bautista Samperi | PantherNOW The Panthers traveled to Boca Raton to take on the 25th-ranked Owls, who now hold a 10-2 record. After finishing 2-3…
FIU sued for racial discrimination — former employee speaks out
Alyssa Dominguez | Contributing Writer A former FIU employee is suing the university, alleging he was fired for speaking out against racial discrimination. David Byrd,…
FIU Continues Winning Streak After Dominant Sweep
Bautista Samperi | PantherNOW FIU baseball is on a roll. After sweeping their last series against Stonehill, the Panthers are hungry for more. FIU’s offense…
“Captain America: Brave New World” is a dreadful test of patience
Dylan Masvidal | Staff Writer Complacency is the death of creativity. Like it or not, the Marvel Cinematic Universe, or MCU, has become the poster…
Valentine’s Vibes with SSS
Kelly Ho | Staff Writer Hosted by Student Support Services, a Valentine’s social was held on February 13, 2025. Students were first greeted by different…
Pride is crystal clear at Quartz Queer Art Exhibition
Sophia Noya | Staff Writer FIU Pride Center invited LGBTQ and allied artists to display their work at the Quartz Queer Art Exhibition last Tuesday…
BOT approves Campus Master Plan Update 2015-2035
Danette Heredia | Staff Writer FIU Campus Master Plan Update 2015-2035 was recently approved through a unanimous vote by FIU Board of Trustees on Thursday. …
Students and faculty protest against the appointment of Lt. Governor Jeanette Nuñez as interim president
Gabriella Mateo | Staff Writer Florida Lt. Governor Nuñez was chosen as interim president on February 7th, 2025 in an nearly unanimous vote by the…
DUELING COLUMN: Valentine’s Day is the best day for love
Kailey Krantz | Staff Writer Seeing everyone around you in love this Valentine’s Day can sting when you’re single, but it shouldn’t keep us from…
DUELING COLUMN: Valentine’s Day sucks
Linette Garcia | Staff Writer The concept of Valentine’s Day has been twisted so much that I don’t see the point in the holiday anymore….
PHOTO: Students protest recent interim FIU president Jeanette Nuñez
Streak Snapped: FIU Men’s Basketball Wins in OT Thriller
Andres Rodriguez | PantherNOW The FIU Men’s Basketball team played back-to-back home games over the past week after snapping their seven-game losing streak during a…
FIU Softball Sets the Tone with Dominant Start
Bautista Samperi | PantherNOW FIU softball is off to an impressive start this season, posting a 4-1 record through its first five games. The Panthers…
Clean the bay and namaste
Emilie Gonzalez | PantherNOW Staff What is more relaxing than a day spent at the beach doing yoga? Students at the Biscayne Bay Campus could…
Asian Student Union celebrates culture, community, and Studio Ghibli
Sophia Noya | Staff Writer Last Friday, the Asian Student Union held a Studio Ghibli general body meeting, their second of the year. Held at…
FIU Women’s Basketball: What’s next?
John Weaver | PantherNOW The past few games for FIU without Junior Parris Atkins have been a mixed bag. Over the last four games, FIU…
FIU showcases 3D model of soon-to-be CasaCuba
Candela Maceda | Assistant News Director FIU showcased an architectural 3D model of the $40 million building that will provide a space for CasaCuba, a…
Political nepo babies: FIU bends the knee
PantherNOW Editorial Board After a fairly benign, apolitical presidency under Kenneth Jessell, our university capitulates, just like the rest of America, toward Trumpist whims by…
Future opportunities: The Spring career fair
Kelly Ho | Staff Writer In the Ocean Bank Convocation Center on Monday, Feb. 3, the career fair was in action. Employers like Ford Motor…
New interim president should terrify us
Heidi Cuevas | Opinion Director Lieutenant governor Jeanette Nuñez was named FIU interim president today, what does this mean for FIU? My biggest fear is…
Lt. Gov. Jeanette Nuñez to be announced as FIU Interim President
Christopher Madrid | Staff Writer Miami Herald sources revealed Florida International University’s Board of Trustees will announce a new interim president. This Friday, Lt. Gov….
A Place for All Panthers: RSOC and Student Experiences host spring 2025 organization fair
Emilie Gonzalez | PantherNOW Staff “No sleep, bus, club, another club, another club, another club.” Many students who attended the Organization Fair can relate to…
What Trump’s drastic attacks on diversity mean for students
Linette Garcia | Staff Writer President Donald Trump has always prioritized addressing DEI (diversity, equity, and inclusion) in his 2024 campaign. So, it’s no surprise…
FIU Falls Short Against No. 20 UCF
Bautista Samperi | PantherNOW The FIU women’s tennis team couldn’t overcome No. 20 UCF, falling 4-1 in a challenging road match. With the defeat in…
FIU Men’s Basketball on a Seven Game Losing Streak
Andres Rodriguez | Staff Writer The FIU Men’s Basketball team is currently on a seven game losing streak. This seven game losing streak, with losses…
Reel Big Fish’s cover of “Take On Me” remains proof of society’s need for ska-punk
Dylan Masvidal | Staff Writer Reel Big Fish’s cover of “Take On Me” is a drug, and I’ve been fiending for a fix for the last…
DUELING COLUMN: We need discussion posts
Cherish Lake | Staff Writer Discussion boards get a bad reputation, but we need them. Discussion boards allow for students to engage in meaningful conversations…
Former SGA Senate Speaker’s felony case dismissed
Danette Heredia | Staff Writer Alexander Stone was dismissed of second-degree felony charges during his hearing the morning of January 29th. He declined to give…
Preparing for summer in spring: A career fair sneak peek
Kelly Ho | Staff Writer On Monday, Feb. 3 from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. in the Ocean Bank Convocation Center, the career fair will…
Florida bill HB 19-A ends in-state tuition for “Dreamers” and certain students
Christopher Madrid | Staff Writer Sunday, during the special legislative session called by Governor DeSantis, Republican Senators filed a bill which would end in-state tuition…
Panthers crochet their HEARTs out
Sophia Noya | Staff Writer FIU’s HEARTS Crochet Club had its first Spring semester meeting this Monday, held at the Student Academic Success Center in…
Former faculty Marco Rubio becomes the nation’s 72nd Secretary of State
Gabriella Mateo | Staff Writer Florida junior Senator and former visiting professor Marco Rubio was officially sworn in as the first confirmed cabinet member of…
Trump signs executive order to end birthright citizenship for children born in the U.S. to non-citizens
River Jean-Noel | Assistant News Director On Inauguration Day, President Trump declared war on ending birthright citizenship for children of non-citizens. According to the 14th…
This just makes me want more from a man who doesn’t exist- “Balloonerism” album review
Bryan Baste | Staff Writer More than six years after his death by accidental overdose, Mac Miller continues to impress, even with decade-old music. “Circles”…
“It was a violation of our First Amendment rights”: FIU students react to the TikTok ban
Ledian Gonzalzez and Candela Maceda | Staff Writers On January 18th, TikTok users were met with a message announcing its removal from nearly all U.S…
FIU’s Union Faculty of Florida – what lies ahead?
Helen Capote | Contributing Writer Amid the several controversies involving Florida’s Board of Trustees, members of the FIU chapter of the United Faculty of Florida…
FIU Women’s Tennis Faces No. 19 UF in a Florida Showdown
Bautista Samperi | PantherNOW The Panthers faced the Gators on Saturday at 11 a.m. in Gainesville. The matchup was a test for FIU as they…
Panthers MBB Gear Up for Matchup Against Liberty to End Their Three Game Homestand
Andres Rodriguez | PantherNOW Staff Writer The FIU Men’s Basketball team is set to wrap up their three-game homestand on Saturday, Jan. 25, with a…
Panthers WBB Face Uphill Battle Against Liberty After Narrow Loss to UTEP
John Weaver | PanterNOW Last week, the Panthers Women’s Basketball team went down in a thriller against UTEP, losing 68-70 in the final seconds. It…
Terrorism is the worst joke I’ve ever heard
Kailey Krantz | Staff Writer Terrorism and comedy don’t mix, it’s common sense. On Jan. 6 Ronaldo Hernandez-Padron, an FIU honors student, was charged for…
FIU alum prosecution ended following President Trump’s Jan 6 pardons
Christopher Madrid | PantherNOW Staff Writer FIU alumni Barbara Balmaseda was one of approximately 1,583 rioters pardoned by President Donald Trump’s clemency. Balmaseda, a former…
GALLERY: FIU Men’s Basketball falls to 7-12 after disappointing loss to UTEP
Norman Mayorga, Yan Bi, Carolina Ballon Yan Bi | PantherNOW Yan Bi | PantherNOW Norman Mayorga | PantherNOW Yan Bi | PantherNOW Carolina Ballon |…
Florida State Senator files bill prohibiting illegal immigrants from attending Florida universities
Christopher Madrid | Staff Writer Florida State Senator Randy Fine recently filed a bill barring illegal immigrants from applying to a majority of Florida state…
Panthers Look to Bounce Back in Conference Play Against NM State
Andres Rodriguez | Staff Writer The FIU Men’s Basketball team is back at home on Thursday Jan. 16, to face the New Mexico State Aggies…
FIU Women’s Tennis Opens Season by Hosting FIU Invitational at PayCargo Tennis Complex
Bautista Samperi | PantherNOW The Panthers hosted players from Missouri, Houston, DePaul, and Florida Atlantic in the weekend-long FIU Invitational, with sophomore Valery Gynina emerging…
Panthers WBB Outlast Louisiana Tech
Jon Gonzalez | PantherNOW For the Panthers’ short return to Ocean Bank Convocation Center, they played a nail-biter and ultimately outlasted the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs…
Breaking: SGA’s Speaker of the Senate arrested for written threat to kill
Danette Heredia | Staff Writer On December 28th, 2024, FIU Police arrested Alexander Stone, former SGA Speaker of the Senate, for sending a written threat…
FIU honors student charged with alleged act of written terrorism
Christopher Madrid | PantherNOW Staff Writer This Monday, an 18-year-old FIU honors student was charged with allegedly writing an electronic threat of terrorism. The student,…
Combating winter blues during the spring semester
Linette Garcia | Staff Writer The holidays are over and we’re supposed to revitalize ourselves for this new year. But yet I have this lingering…
Trump announces appointment of FIU Donor as U.S. ambassador to Spain
Candela Maceda | Staff Writer President-elect Donald Trump nominated Cuban-American businessman and FIU CasaCuba donor Benjamín León Jr. to serve as the U.S ambassador in…
Student Perspective: Post-graduation sounds like a nightmare
Kailey Krantz | Staff Writer As someone graduating this spring, I’m haunted by the thought of what I will do after I toss up my…
Miami’s weather is always changing, how do we keep up?
Linette Garcia | Staff Writer The weather app promised a frigid day but when I stepped outside, I was hit with hot and humid air—…
Winter break is here, now what?
Stephanie Venedicto | Contributing Writer The semester has come to an end, what a relief. But what do we do with all this free time?…
End of the semester Koneko Bash event with Geek Culture Club
Kelly Ho | Staff Writer Hosted by the Geek Culture Club, the Koneko club was a refreshing break after finals week, with multiple fun activities…
PantherNOW: a semester in review
River Jean-Noel | Assistant News Director It’s been a busy semester. We’ve had visits from state government, anti-Semitism review committees in light of the Israel-Palestine…
FIU engineering research jumpstarts advancements in pressure-resistant concrete and hurricane preparation
Joseba Maruri | Staff Writer From 3D-printed concrete, category five hurricane simulations to advancements in artificial intelligence, FIU’s continues further research into sustainable solutions. PantherNOW…
Movie review: the good, the bad, and the Wicked
Sofia Bellon | Staff Writer No matter where you’ve been the past couple months, it seems everything is bathed in pink and green. From dolls,…
FIU Modern Language Professor Toshimi Abe-Janiga passes away after hit-and-run accident at 62
Christopher Madrid | PantherNOW Staff Writer On December 9th, Modern Language Professor Toshimi Abe-Janiga passed away at 62. Around 5:41am on her morning walk, Abe-Janiga…
Goodbye PantherNOW: The flame burns on
Brian Olmo | Editor-in-chief It’s time to say goodbye. I’ve been a member of PantherNOW for three years, and I can safely say that working…
Recycling at FIU: Fact or Myth?
Melany Varela and Anyelin Lemos | Contributing writers FIU’s recycling program presents itself as a step toward sustainability, but conflicting observations by PantherNOW staff of trash…
Dylan’s Dorm Episode 2: Ralphthemoviemaker talks student filmmaking
Dylan Masvidal, Hector Zumbado, Leonardo Hernandez | PantherNOW Staff In this episode of Dylan’s Dorm, PantherNOW entertainment reporter Dylan Masvidal interviews Ralph Sepe, known as…
Clubs struggle to procure funding as RSO is understaffed
Neil Bhandar and Alyssa Dominguez | Contributing Writers Due to the Registered Student Organizations chronic staff shortages, student organizations struggle to host on-campus events. The…
Coach MacIntyre allegations highlighted underlying problem affecting student-athletes
PantherNOW Editorial Board Football Head Coach Mike MacIntyre has been fired from the team. This is after Macintyre finished the season with a third consecutive…
Letter to the editor: Undergraduate Research is the Mark of a Serious Institution
By Nicholas R. Cabezas FIU’s Undergraduate Research Journal (URJ) has taken writers as far as Cambridge and Kyoto, capturing the school’s scholarship while indicating its…
Championship goals for FIU Football: FIU welcomes Coach Willie Simmons
Jonathan Suarez | Sports Director FIU Football announced the hiring of Coach Willie Simmons on Saturday, December 7th, and the community is buzzing with excitement…
Caribbean Student Association’s Christmas Banquet celebrates community and holiday spirit
Sofia Bellon | Staff writer Bringing holiday spirit with Caribbean flair to FIU on Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2024, FIU’s Caribbean Students Association (CSA) hosted an…
Second Half Surge Leads Men’s Basketball to Win Against NCF
Andres Rodriguez | Staff Writer The FIU Men’s Basketball team (2-6) faced off against the New College of FL Mighty Banyans (7-2) on Friday, December…
Football hires Duke RB coach Willie Simmons as Head Coach
Adrian Benitez | Staff Writer A new era has begun for FIU football. Duke running backs coach and former Florida A&M head coach Willie Simmons…
Celebrate the Holidays with these festive December events
Duvasana Bisoondial | Staff Writer FIU is in full swing with holiday and de-stress events before the fall semester wraps up. To de-stress from finals…
Building the Aquatic Center is a mistake
Kailey Krantz | Staff Writer The Board of Trustees approved the plan to build an aquatic center on Site 11, right by the Stocker AstroScience…
SGA invites BBC dining committee to discuss improving dining options
Danette Heredia | Staff Writer SGA brought to attention the struggles that BBC students face when it comes to a lack of food options on…
“Our Little Secret” is a lot of meh
Sophia Noya | Staff Writer Lindsay Lohan continues her successful comeback to Hollywood with Netflix’s “Our Little Secret“, her second Christmas movie for the streaming…
Test anxiety is a plague among students
Stephanie Venedicto | Contributing Writer Finals season is here and having an exam make or break our grade is a nightmare. The overwhelming pressure of…
Who’s next? Looking at all possible Football coach options
Brian Olmo | Editor-in-chief Coach Mike MacIntyre is out. After three consecutive 4-8 seasons, FIU Athletics is moving in a different direction. The team experienced…
Students need a community to survive
Kailey Krantz | Staff Writer Being lonely in college might be the death of me. As a fully online student, it isn’t as easy to…
Spirited December: FIU School of Music events ahead
Kelly Ho | Staff Writer With Thanksgiving coming to an end, vibrant musical performances in December pave the way. Featuring the Herbert and Nicole Wertheim…
FIU Ends Season with a Win: A Victory Overshadowed by Uncertainty
Adrian Benitez | Staff Writer As the FIU football team watched a last-gasp field goal attempt from Middle Tennessee sail wide left, they knew they…
“Smoke Signals”: An Entry Into Modern Native American Cinema
Duvasana Bisoondial | Staff Writer As Native American Heritage Month comes to an end, we turn to a comedy-drama film praised for its authenticity and…
Portal Pandemonium: Tracking football players leaving after coach MacIntyre’s dismissal
Adrian Benitez | Staff Writer The FIU football team has seen a flurry of players enter the transfer portal following the news that coach Mike…
Disabled Student Union presentation opens discussion for living as a disabled student
Alyssa Dominguez | Contributing Writer FIU’s Disabled Student Union (DSU) hosted Disability in Context: Visual Impairment, discussing what it means to be a disabled student…
Football fires Head Coach Mike MacIntyre
Jonathan Suarez | Sports Director FIU has fired Head Football Coach Mike MacIntyre, and the search for his replacement is underway. MacIntyre was dismissed after…
Football Looks To End The Year On A High Note Against Middle Tennessee
Adrian Benitez | Staff Writer The FIU football team is aiming to close out their season on a positive note when they face the Middle…
FIU Women’s Basketball Falls to FAU
Jon Gonzalez | Staff Writer The FIU Panthers have added to their losing streak with their loss to the FAU Owls at home on Saturday,…
A look into FIU’s Language Day Celebration
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GALLERY: Women’s basketball can’t complete comeback, falls to FAU
Christopher Maxey, Carolina Ballon | Staff Photographers Gallery: Christopher Maxey | PantherNOW Christopher Maxey | PantherNOW Christopher Maxey | PantherNOW Christopher Maxey | PantherNOW Christopher…
Discussion boards are a waste of time
Linette Garcia | Staff Writer I dread seeing the Canvas notification saying my professor added a new discussion board assignment. I don’t think I have…
“The fight is lost”: Board of Trustees push forward with constructing new aquatic center despite student and faculty protestations
Staff Writer | Gabriella Mateo As of Thursday, Nov. 21, the FIU Board of Trustees voted to approve the master plan until 2035 with the…
What’s causing bird deaths to soar on campus?
Helen Capote and Melany Varela | Contributing Writers Students might have noticed an increase in the number of deceased birds around campus, especially around PG6,…
Over a hundred came to celebrate Japanese Autumn Festival with FIU’s Japan Club
Kelly Ho | Staff Writer Hosted by the Japan Club at FIU, students had the opportunity to experience Japanese culture in a flavorful and lively…
FIU Falls Short in 75-70 Loss to Howard
Ellie Cardelle | Staff Writer In a nail-biting contest that lasted until the final seconds of the game, the Florida International University men’s basketball team…
FIU faculty oppose volunteering on anti-Semitism committee reviews
Aniela Cabrera | Staff Writer The State of Florida has been an epicenter of academic issues and obstructions, and now, these issues are making a…
Football’s Week Goes from Bad to Worse After Lose to Kennesaw State
Adrian Benitez | Staff Writer The FIU football team had been mired in off-field drama since Thursday, and it was hoping to find some respite…
“For Peace Together” event seeks cultural and religious unity
Neil Bhandari | Contributing Writer Despite a tense political and social climate across the globe, a collection of on-campus clubs decided to join together for…
Football looks to get back in the win column against Kennesaw State
Adrian Benitez | Staff Writer The FIU football team is traveling north to face the Kennesaw State Owls on Saturday, Nov. 23 in Kennesaw, Georgia….
EXCLUSIVE: Reggie Peterson speaks with PantherNOW on MacIntyre allegations, FIU administration responds
Brian Olmo | Editor-in-chief Former football team captain Reggie Peterson made allegations of verbal abuse, deception and possible assault against Head Coach Mike MacIntyre in…
Former football captain accuses Coach MacIntyre of verbal abuse, throwing chair at player
Adrian Benitez | Staff Writer Former FIU football linebacker and team captain Reggie Peterson has made several allegations against Head Coach Mike MacIntyre, including verbal…
Greeksgiving 2024: friends and fraternity
Sophia Noya | Staff Writer FIU Greek life came together to celebrate at the second annual Greeksgiving event, where members bonded over dinner and found…
FIU alum killed by private school bus identified as 22-year-old Anjali Persaud
Brian Olmo | Editor-in-chief Police have identified the victim of the bus collision on Nov. 20, 2024 as 22-year-old FIU alum Anjali Persaud. The collision…
Howl’s Moving Castle– does it hold up 20 years later?
Sophia Noya | Staff Writer It’s been 20 years since Hayao Miyazaki’s classic “Howl’s Moving Castle”, based on the novel by Dianne Wynne Jones, was…
Coach MacIntyre’s comment on football’s history draws ire from former players
Adrian Benitez | Staff Writer FIU football head coach Mike MacIntyre is facing some heat from former players and fans after a comment he made…
PantherNOW Comics Roundup: November
Sophia Noya, Ashley Santoro, Elizabeth Montenegro, Riannah Hammond, Michael Viciedo Sophia Noya | PantherNOW Ashley Santoro | PantherNOW Michael Viciedo | PantherNOW Riannah Hammond |…
GALLERY: Volleyball defeats Sam Houston on Senior Day
Yan Bi & Lilimarie Quintanal | Staff Photographers Lilimarie Quintanal | PantherNOW Lilimarie Quintanal | PantherNOW Lilimarie Quintanal | PantherNOW Lilimarie Quintanal | PantherNOW Lilimarie…
Project 2025: our new reality?
Danette Heredia | Staff Writer Although President-elect Trump condemns Project 2025, the country is anxious to see what the Department of Education will look like…
Football fights hard but falls short against Jacksonville State
Adrian Benitez | Staff Writer With less than three minutes to go, the FIU football team was engaged in an offensive shootout. Playing against the…
“A voice for the voiceless”: AESOP’s FIU chapter spreads hope for Afghan women
Candela Maceda | Contributing Writer The Afghan Education Student Outreach Project Chapter at Florida International University hosted a touching panel discussion, “Voices of Hope: With…
Don’t toy with your mental health this holiday season
Kailey Krantz | Staff Writer The holidays are meant to be celebrated with your closest friends and family, but there is a lot of pressure…
Close Calls: Women’s basketball loses to ACU & JU
Jon Gonzalez | Staff Writer The FIU Panthers would end their third game of the season with a loss to the Jacksonville University Dolphins, bringing…
Football looks to create a win streak against Jacksonville State
Adrian Benitez | Staff Writer The FIU football team is traveling to face the Jacksonville State Gamecocks on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024 in Huntsville, Alabama….
On and off campus safety: the reality for women in college
Linette Garcia | Staff Writer Walking down GC in the dark with my phone on emergency speed dial and a mini pepper spray keychain in…
FIU Theatre preview: Finding the light in “Uncle Vanya”
Gabriela Danger | Assistant Entertainment Director For its next production, FIU Theatre is taking on “Uncle Vanya”, an 1897 Russian play written by Anton Chekhov…
DUNK-A-THON: Men’s basketball flys high in home opener against FNU
Delaney Haymes | Contributing Writer The FIU men’s basketball team (1-2) went nuclear against the Florida National Conquistadors (0-5) on Thursday night, winning 110-55 at…
November events: get into the Thanksgiving spirit at FIU
Duvasana Bisoondial | Staff Writer Thanksgiving at FIU is right around the corner, with each club putting their own spin on the holiday festivities. Celebrate…
Trump’s win will not stop change
Ariana Rodriguez | Staff Writer Donald Trump’s victory has left millions of Americans disheartened and for those of us who wanted a more inclusive and…
Trump won. What does this mean for higher education?
Heidi Cuevas | Opinion Director The election results are in: Donald Trump has won and while some see this as a victory, we need to…
GALLERY: Volleyball spiked down by FGCU
Yan Bi | Staff Photographer Yan Bi | PantherNOW Yan Bi | PantherNOW Yan Bi | PantherNOW Yan Bi | PantherNOW Yan Bi | PantherNOW…
“Lunch Break”: A Feast for the Mind, Body, and Soul
Melany Varela | Contributing Writer A great initiative founded by IWitness, an institute for Visual Journalism at FIU, invites students and faculty to participate in…
CHAMPIONS: Women’s soccer wins first-ever conference title, earns automatic berth to NCAA Tournament
Bautista Samperi | Staff Writer It was the penalty heard around MMC. FIU defeated the Liberty University Flames to win its first-ever Conference USA championship….
The Mysterious Game Night where the Game is a Mystery
Kelly Ho | Staff Writer Hosted by the Geek Culture Club, a mysterious game night was held on Tuesday, Nov. 5. Featuring a mysterious game…
Delayed FAFSA sparks worry from students
Ruth Santana | Staff Writer The FAFSA application history of late disbursement leaves students with no other choice but to wait anxiously to see what…
Five big questions for football coming out of the bye week
Adrian Benitez | Staff Writer With three games left in the season, the FIU Football team sits with a 3-6 record, needing to run the…
New train station at BBC expected to transform Miami transit
Fariha Tasnim Amir | Staff Writer FIU’s BBC campus is getting a brand new metro rail station following the $389.5 million funding approved by the…
Weekend shuttles from MMC to BBC expected soon in respect to new resolution
Danette Heredia | Staff Writer SGA commits to supporting the extension of the shuttle schedule between MMC and BBC through a new resolution, S.R. 05…
Beyond the field: Noemi Paquin’s international journey to collegiate soccer stardom
Bautista Samperi | Staff Writer Up 1-0 with another half to play, the Panthers were on the verge of making history. While the defense had…
ADVANCES: Men’s soccer soars above FAU, moves on to AAC Semi-Finals
Brian Olmo | Editor-in-chief The FIU men’s soccer team advances past No. 4 seed FAU on Friday, Nov. 9, off a stellar defensive performance and…
FINALS BOUND: Women’s soccer faces Liberty in first-ever CUSA finals match
Bautista Samperi | Staff Writer The FIU women’s soccer team keeps rolling as it is one win away from being crowned Conference USA champions. The…
Pete Rock & CL Smooth’s “The Main Ingredient” is tasty 90s hip-hop seasoning
Dylan Masvidal | Staff Writer When first glancing at “The Main Ingredient” cover, what do you see? A crate-digging producer alongside his microphone-wielding MC. This…
Vincent Connor Shapes the Future of Musical Theatre at FIU
Dennisse Diaz | Contributing Writer Vincent Connor, a dynamic figure in the world of musical theater, has established himself as both a dedicated educator and…
Strong start: Women’s basketball routs FNU by 107 in season opener
Jon Gonzalez | Staff Writer The FIU women’s team opened the season at home in the Ocean Bank Convocation Center with a splash on Monday,…
Tournament Preview: Is this the year for women’s soccer?
Brian Olmo | Editor-in-chief One year ago, the FIU women’s soccer team’s season ended with more questions than answers. A middle-of-the-pack finish and an…
VIDEO: On The Spot Ep. 4: The Fight For America Leaders Talk Podcast
Video by Conor Moore, Carla Mendez
New train station at BBC expected to transform FIU transit
Fariha Tasnim Amir | Staff Writer FIU’s BBC campus is getting a brand new metro rail station following the $389.5 million funding approved by the…
GALLERY: Men’s soccer ends with draw in final home game of the season
Lilimarie Quintanal | Staff Photographer The men’s soccer team played the No. 1 Memphis Tigers to a 2-2 draw last Friday night, Nov. 1, 2024…
DeSantis hosts press conference at FIU on Amendment 3 before Election Day
Brian Olmo | Editor-in-chief Florida Governor Ron DeSantis held a roundtable press conference encouraging people to vote against Amendment 3 in the Graham Center Ballroom…
Season preview: How will the men’s basketball team bounce back?
Brandon Gonzalez | Staff Writer The FIU men’s basketball season is about to kick back into gear on Tuesday, Nov. 5 against a familiar foe,…
Global First Year is potentially hindering International students
PantherNOW Editorial Board PantherNOW has published its investigation into Global First Year, a partnership between FIU and the higher-education company Shorelight— and the results are…
Season preview: Does women’s basketball continue its turnaround?
Brandon Gonzalez | Staff Writer The women’s basketball season is about to get under way at home in the Ocean Bank Convocation Center against the…
Dinosaur egg excavations, Freddy Kreuger and more with the Geology Club Halloween Social
Sophia Noya | Staff Writer Halloween totally rocks! The Geology Club met last Wednesday on Oct. 30 to celebrate Halloween with pizza, games, and miniature…
Champions: Women’s soccer clinches first ever regular season title
Bautista Samperi | Staff Writer On a day that’s associated with frights and horror, the Panthers faced down their fears and made history. …
The Hispanic community isn’t the punchline to your “jokes”
Kailey Krantz | Staff Writer Even if it’s no longer surprising, I’m tired of Republicans using the Hispanic community as the punchline to a bad…
Foro Juventudes: Fostering Democracy and Human Rights
Candela Maceda | Contributing Writer “Sin democracia no hay desarrollo,” – without democracy, there is no development. The United Human Rights Foundation, alongside Foro Juventudes,…
Is FIU’s Global First Year a Pathway to Success—or a Financial Pitfall?
Magali Zoghaib | Investigative Director A decade-old FIU program aimed at supporting international students may be setting them up for failure through the ease of…
Rivers breaks a record in football’s dominant win against New Mexico State
Adrian Benitez | Staff Writer Junior wide receiver Eric Rivers had no idea he would be mentioned in the same breath as FIU football legend…
SGA to increase social media presence, supporting student awareness
“Whereas, through engaging discussions with the student body, it has become evident that many are unaware of the various distinguished positions and roles within the Florida International University Student Government Association,” reads S.R. 05 005.
Women’s soccer looks to end regular season with a win
Bautista Samperi | Staff Writer The Panthers will face Jacksonville State at 7 p.m. on Thursday at Leyva Family Field at FIU Soccer Stadium as…
FAFSA has been delayed yet again – How will this affect students?
Helen Capote | Contributing Writer For most students, FAFSA gave out loans and grants in August. However, many have yet to be able to receive…
Women’s soccer claims 2-0 win over UTEP, fight to intense draw with Western Kentucky
Ellie Cardelle | Contributing Writer The Panthers took on the UTEP Miners and secured a 2-0 win after a display of strong offensive pressure and…
New Aquatic Center will “essentially kill our observatory”
Conor Moore | News Director Renowned FIU astrophysicist James Webb is fighting the placement of the new aquatic center to protect the on-campus observatory, the…
Voting as a college student can make a difference
Kailey Krantz | Staff Writer I’m tired of being disappointed by politics and I am not the only one. There needs to be decisions made…
Football tries to stop its skid against New Mexico State
Adrian Benitez | Staff Writer The FIU football team is returning to Pitbull Stadium to face the New Mexico State Aggies on Tuesday, Oct. 29,…
The Dance of Death: Ryan Chan chimes chills to FIU through organ performance
Kaysea Suzana | Entertainment Director Last Sunday afternoon on Oct. 27, famed Ryan Chan graced FIU’s Wertheim School of Music with organ pieces of the…
FIU athletics is more than a football team and it’s time we acknowledge it
Ariana Rodriguez | Staff Writer It’s time to address a major misconception about FIU, the idea that our entire athletics program is a lost cause…
“The mind virus of the radical left”: Laura Loomer, Ryan Fournier and Alex Stein speak at FIU
Conor Moore and Carla Mendez | PantherNOW Staff Disclaimer: This article was fact checked to correct certain claims, particularly those made about the 2020 election….
The Soothing Sounds of Your Nightmares: Exploring Five Essential Halloween Jams
Dylan Masvidal | Staff Writer What is it about fear that’s so enticing, so provocative? Once Halloween season enters the fray, we as audiences begin…
Football’s losing streak continues against Sam Houston
Adrian Benitez | Staff Writer For being the game in which the FIU football team wore their 2024 FIU Vice uniforms, even bringing a yacht…
Women’s soccer seeks redemption against UTEP at home
Bautista Samperi | Staff writer After suffering a tough loss, the FIU women’s soccer team looks to get back on track when they face the…
Early voting at FIU: when, where, why?
Candela Maceda | Contributing Writer FIU students, staff, and the general public are coming to campus to cast their ballots. The university’s early voting site,…
“It’s the First Amendment, stupid:” Florida’s censorship of Amendment 4 is alarming
PantherNOW Editorial Board It’s becoming more and more dangerous to hold an opinion and voice it in Florida. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and the Florida…
Football goes up against Sam Houston Bearkats on Vice Night
Adrian Benitez | Staff Writer The FIU football team returns to Pitbull Stadium to take on the Sam Houston Bearkats on Tuesday, Oct. 22, 2024…
Rain on parade: Men’s soccer drops match against FAU
The FIU men’s soccer team lost a decisive match against division rival Florida Atlantic 2-1 on a rainy Sunday night at home, dropping the team’s…
When women speak out, DeSantis shuts them down
Ruth Santana | Staff writer Election season is here and to kick things off, Florida is trying to criminalize TV stations running pro-abortion ads. Cease…
VIDEO: On The Spot Ep 3: Students for Justice in Palestine Walkout
Christopher Madrid, Alejandra Bendana, Danette Heredia
Finding Your Voice: a (virtual) national conversation, coming October 23rd
Conor Moore | News Director The Lillian Lodge Kopenhaver Center for the Advancement of Women in Communication is hosting a virtual event on October 23rd,…
Football falls in a stunner at the Sun Bowl
Adrian Benitez | Staff Writer Junior quarterback Haden Carlson didn’t expect to have the FIU football team’s season on his back. The quarterback hailing from…
Letter to the editor: The climate crisis could ruin student housing
Lael Licht | Earth and Environment Lab Technician On October 9th, hurricane Milton blew through central Florida, narrowly missing Miami and FIU. This time around,…
Student Senate passes resolution to fight Haitian hate
Danette Heredia | Staff Writer FIU’s student government voted for a resolution circling the recent rise in Haitian hate on the internet nationally, passing with…
Censorship is killing higher education
Ariana Rodriguez | Staff Writer Censorship is putting higher education on life support, and Florida is the ICU. As a psychology major minoring in English,…
Football goes out west to play the UTEP Miners
Adrian Benitez | Staff Writer The FIU football team plays the UTEP Miners on Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2024 at the Sun Bowl in El Paso….
One year later, students protest Israel-Hamas war
Christopher Madrid and Danette Heredia | PantherNOW Staff Yesterday, dozens of students gathered in front of GC Lawns to protest the Israel-Hamas War, which began…
Festive October: Performances this month from the School Of Music at FIU
Kelly Ho | Staff Writer After a chaotic month of hurricanes, the school of music brings a refreshing taste of festival spirit to pave the…
VIDEO: Oct. 15th Palestine walkout
Students chat in solidarity with Palestine outside of GC Lawns | Conor Moore, PantherNOW Dozens of students came out to protest the ongoing Israel-Hamas War,…
A review for the movie about the club I shouldn’t talk about
Sophia Noya | Staff Writer I’m not even supposed to be talking about this, but somebody had to write the article. David Fincher’s Fight Club,…
Volleyball falls to Western Kentucky over the weekend
Delaney Haymes | Contributing Writer From Oct. 12-13, the FIU’s women’s volleyball team hosted Conference USA opponent Western Kentucky. This was the first match the…
FIU Hillel hosts memorial vigil for victims of October 7
Carla Mendez | Staff Writer In an afternoon of remembrance, Hillel at FIU, in collaboration with Chabad on campus and Students Supporting Israel (SSI), organized…
“Useless” college degrees are a myth
Kailey Krantz | Staff Writer Everyone believes their major will give them the best opportunities, so why are we judgemental about which majors are deemed…
Football takes it down to the wire against Liberty Flames
Adrian Benitez | Staff Writer No one thought this game would make it to overtime. The FIU football team was going on the road to…
Heavy rain, flooding and wind: a storm of nightmares for commuters
Ruth Santana | Staff Writer Hurricane season is upon us and as a commuter, it’s time to shed some light on the issues and dangers…
Top 5 Latin food spots around MMC and BBC!
Duvasana Bisoondial | Staff Writer FIU, a university steeped in Latin culture, is already halfway though Hispanic Heritage Month! The Hispanic population in Miami has…
Breaking: FIU shuts down campuses from 5 p.m. Tuesday to Thursday ahead of Hurricane Milton
Brian Olmo | Editor-in-chief FIU has announced in an email that all campuses will be closed starting 5 p.m. Tuesday through Wednesday in anticipation of…
Football goes on the road for a midweek showdown against Liberty
Adrian Benitez | Staff Writer The FIU football team is traveling up the east coast to face the Liberty Flames on Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2024,…
Celebrating cultural connections: LSU hosts panel discussing Afro-Latino culture and challenges
Emilie Gonzalez | Contributing Writer Afro-Latino culture was celebrated and honored in a panel hosted by the Latin Student Union on Friday, Oct. 6, to…
SAVE repayment plan rescinded, leaving students in limbo
Christopher Madrid | Contributing Writer Last June, the Biden-Harris administration, with the help of the Department of Education, developed the SAVE plan to combat America’s…
Paquin, women’s soccer team extends unbeaten streak
Bautista Samperi | Staff Writer The women’s soccer team extends its win streak to five games, beating New Mexico State 3-0 at Leyva Family Field…
Comer y sonreír: LSU and PRSSA potluck and karaoke celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month
Gabriela Danger | Assistant Entertainment Director Boasting a canorous karaoke, The Latin Student Union and FIU Public Relations Student Society of America hosted a potluck…
FIU’s on the rise and our expectations are going up with it
Ruth Santana | Staff Writer Once upon a time, FIU’s reputation was nothing spectacular and now it has reached its best ranking yet. In 2023,…
October events: celebrating Hispanic Heritage and spooky season!
Duvasana Bisoondial | Staff Writer Fall semester is in full swing as we head into Hispanic Heritage Month and Halloween season! Here are some October…
“Cypress Hill III: Temples of Boom” turns funky raps into frightening realities
Dylan Masvidal | Staff Writer If De La Soul declared three to be the “magic number,” Cypress Hill saw it as witchcraft, moving them closer…
Riding our elevators is a downer
PantherNOW Editorial Board For students, staff and faculty riding our elevators in recent years, the experience has gone down, down, down. FIU needs to be…
Elevator certificates remain expired despite maintenance completed – are they still safe?
Conor Moore | News Director Nearly a dozen elevators at FIU display expired certificates, despite completed inspections. However, some elevators, like the ones in Primera…
Panther prayers answered: Football gets a pivotal win against Louisiana Tech
Adrian Benitez | Staff Writer The Panthers’ defense had a lot of weight on their shoulders. Though the FIU football team was leading the Louisiana…
Football opens Conference USA play against Louisiana Tech
Adrian Benitez | Staff Writer The FIU football team is playing the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs on Saturday, Sep. 28, 2024, at Pitbull Stadium in Miami….
FIU celebrates status as official top 50 university
Anika Chowdhury | Contributing Writer Florida International University recently celebrated a major achievement on campus, honoring its recognition as one of the Top 50 public…
FIU Theatre Preview: mystery and intrigue in “John Proctor is the Villain”
Gabriela Danger | Assistant Entertainment Director Even a place like a high school English classroom can be full of twists and turns. Or so that’s…
“Megalopolis”: an amusing headache rather than an enlightenment piece
Dylan Masvidal | Staff Writer “What planet am I on? Is this truly Francis Ford Coppola’s swan song? Why does Shia LaBeouf have no eyebrows?” …
Cut down on ridiculous job requirements
Kailey Krantz | Staff Writer As I scroll through Handshake, I realize that I’m not qualified for half of these jobs— and that is terrifying. …
2024-27 Collective Bargaining Agreement ratified, granting all faculty a series of raises and one-time bonus
Danette Heredia | Staff Writer FIU’s Faculty Senate and Board of Trustees ratify the new BOT-UFF Collective Bargaining Agreement, ensuring raises for all faculty and…
Catastrophe in the cage: football falls to Monmouth
Adrian Benitez | Staff Writer The fans that packed Pitbull Stadium for homecoming week were probably not expecting the FIU football team to be trailing…
FIU Alum Gabriel Rhenals Showcases New Film “Death Cleaning”, Recorded on $55 Camcorder
Cosette Lipscomb | Staff Writer Art can be expressed in many different forms, but all serve one purpose: to inspire. Gabriel Rhenals, a Florida International…
School Spirit Soars at Pitbull Stadium – Homecoming Game 2024
Emilie Gonzalez | Contributing Writer Do you remember this 21st night of September? Students, faculty, and alumni were able to cheer on their very own…
Spiked down: Women’s volleyball comes up empty in 305 Challenge
Ellie Cardelle | Staff Writer Women’s volleyball fell short against Texas Tech, Arkansas and the University of Miami in a three-day, three-game series taking place…
The Uncaging: Panthers Ignite the Spirit of Homecoming
Jonathan Davis | Staff Writer FIU hosted its annual Uncaging event, a vibrant celebration that embodies the essence of Panther spirit and community engagement. The…
Former DEA agents speak to their experiences capturing Pablo Escobar
Christopher Madrid | Contributing Writer Retired DEA agents Steve Murphy and Javier Peña once helped bring down Pablo Escobar. Now, they’re speaking across the country…
Why did FIU take so long to announce bridge reconstruction?
Ruth Santana | Staff Writer FIU has swept discussions to build a new bridge under the rug and students are just finding out about it…
VIDEO: On The Spot: What did students think about the most recent presidential debate?
Carla Mendez, Aniela Cabrera, Conor Moore | PantherNOW
Football faces Monmouth Hawks for homecoming week
Adrian Benitez | Staff Writer Two people will be honored as homecoming king and queen this Saturday, but only one team can be crowned the…
Food, Culture, and Panther Pride Flood BBC
Emilie Gonzalez and Sofia Bellon | PantherNOW Staff Writers The Taste of the Bay, hosted by FIU’s Homecoming council at the Biscayne Bay Campus, featured…
Homecoming Court Dazzles at the 2024 Crown Event
Sophia Noya | Staff Writer All eyes were on the Homecoming court at the annual Crown event as they answered trivia, strutted runways, and flaunted…
Rising Stars! 2024 Panther’s Got Talent
Kelly Ho | Staff Writer Original raps, angelic singing, and dance competitions. Panther’s Got Talent went off with a bang! Taking place on Sept. 15…
Overworking ourselves isn’t the only way to succeed
Linette Garcia | Contributing Writer I’ve been romanticizing hustler culture for a few years, but it’s putting me in a severe burnout state. There’s a…
In case you missed it: FIU and Alienware open the doors to the future of FIU Esports
Sofia Bellon | Staff Writer In a celebration of esports on National Video Game Day, FIU came together with computer hardware company Alienware on Sep….
“Timecop” Turns Back the Clock to a Better Time for the Action Genre
Dylan Masvidal | Staff Writer Suppose you’ve hung around me for longer than a nanosecond. In that case, the deranged ramblings of a man longing…
SGA Senators voice mixed response toward recent Board of Governors actions
Danette Heredia | Staff Writer FIU’s Student Senate recently passed on a resolution dedicated to their appreciation towards everyone involved in the journey of the…
Men’s soccer scrapes by UCF, 4-3
Brian Olmo | Editor-in-chief Men’s soccer took down the #10 UCF Knights 4-3 in a thrilling back-and-forth match on Wednesday, Sep. 11, 2024 at Leyva…
Hispanic Heritage Month is the time to reclaim our culture
Kailey Krantz | Staff Writer To anyone who grew up as the “no sabo” kid, you don’t have to miss out on Hispanic Heritage Month….
Football heads north to face FAU in the Shula Bowl rivalry
Adrian Benitez | Staff Writer The FIU football team travels to Boca Raton to play the Florida Atlantic Owls on Saturday, Sep. 14, 2024, at…
Alienware Esports Lounge is a game-changer for students
Ariana Rodriguez | Staff Writer When I heard about the opening of the new Alienware Esports Lounge at the Graham Center, I was excited. This…
GALLERY: Women’s soccer takes down SEMO 3-0 for second-straight win
Luke Hall | Photographer Women’s soccer defeated Southeast Missouri State 3-0 on Thursday, Sep. 12 at Leyva Family Field at the FIU Soccer Stadium. Senior…
Football, faith and fatherhood: the journey of Jeramy Passmore
Adrian Benitez | Staff Writer Senior Jeramy Passmore knows what it means to hit hard. He’s a defensive lineman for the football team which means…
Books & Books Welcomes FIU Creative Writing Alumni
Sophia Noya | Staff Writer Jemercis Lazo reads her writing to the audience | Sophia Noya, PantherNow As part of the annual Writers on the…
Defense rules the day in football’s 52-16 win over Central Michigan
Adrian Benitez | Staff Writer The FIU football team recorded a 52-16 win in its home opener against the Central Michigan Chippewas on Saturday, Sep….
Starting the Fall 2024 Semester Strong: Here are Some Stupendous September Events!
Duvasana Bisoondial | Staff Writer The 2024 fall semester has officially begun! As classes start picking up the pace, here are some September events to…
“Hopeful”: FIU students relieved as Bangladesh enters a new political era
Fariha Tasnim Amir | Staff Writer Following the end of the deadly student-led protests of Bangladesh, the country’s political landscape takes a refreshing turn with…
Women’s soccer dominates SLU in home opener
Bautista Samperi | Contributing writer The FIU women’s soccer team won its first home game of the season 6-1 against the Southeastern Louisiana Lions. After…
And so it continues: FIU faculty navigate statewide anti-Semitism review
Carla Mendez | Staff Writer As Florida’s statewide review of course material at public universities continues, FIU finds itself at the center of controversy. The…
Enrollment up, advisors down: FIU’s growing problem
Ruth Santana | Staff Writer It’s recommended to meet with an advisor at least once every semester, but it’s nearly impossible. The last time I…
Women’s soccer hosts Southeastern Louisiana in home opener
Bautista Samperi | Contributing writer The Panthers are itching to make a statement against Southeastern Louisiana as they face the Lions for the first time…
Football kicks off the Pitbull Stadium era against Central Michigan
Adrian Benitez | Staff Writer The FIU football team is going up against the Central Michigan Chippewas in its home opener on Saturday, Sep. 7,…
Homecoming 2024– What to Keep an Eye Out for
Kaysea Suzana | Entertainment Director Florida humidity make way–the next thing hot for FIU is Homecoming 2024! Starting off our calendar is the culture-driven culinary…
“Killers” director Laura Banguero finds her calling at FIU
Duvasana Bisoondial | Staff Writer While many end their educational journey after their undergraduate years, the curtains have not closed on Laura Banguero. After recently…
Football loses star linebacker ahead of home season opener
Brian Olmo | Editor-in-chief FIU football linebacker Reginald Peterson announced via Instagram on Sep. 4 that he will be stepping away from football. …
Breaking news: collapsed FIU bridge set to be rebuilt in October
Gabriella Mateo | Staff Writer Six years ago, a pedestrian bridge built by FIU collapsed and killed six people, including university student Alexa Duran. At…
“The Crow” Remake Alternates Between Uninspired Schlock and Narrative Desecration
Dylan Masvidal | Staff Writer Regarding rancid studio-driven “reimaginings,” few feelings come close to the high one gets as they let loose a proverbial pit…
Pickleball club brings students together
Brandon Gonzalez | Contributing writer A chorus of clacks sounds as a rainbow of colored paddles hits a yellow ball over a net. The honks…
FIU Theatre– What’s in Store for 2024-25?
Gabriela Danger | Assistant Entertainment Director With fall semester beginning again, FIU Theatre has announced its major productions for its 2024-2025 season, its 51st one. …
Despite controversy last year, FIU runners march on
Aniela Cabrera | Contributing Writer Last year, FIU runners reported poor conditions and a lack of facilities to train. A year later, here is what’s…
GALLERY: First Night clubs, performances and more at Pitbull Stadium
Cherish Lake | Contributing Writer First Night was this past Monday at Pitbull stadium, and many of FIU’s clubs, student organizations, and teams came out…
Student Perspective: Online students are missing out on everything
Linette Garcia | Contributing Writer As the new school year kicks off, I find myself with an extreme case of FOMO as an online student. …
Nostalgic memories and the true essence of Parannoul
Bryan Baste | Staff Writer Parannoul is a shoegaze, noise pop, emo artist from South Korea, and while they are a recent success, with their…
FIU Roundnet Club: Friendly game meets high-intensity competition
Bautista Samperi | Contributing writer Four friends circle around a trampoline-like net. Their quick, sharp breaths are drowned out by the sound of a ball…
Why didn’t FIU have any printers last summer?
Magali Zoghaib | Staff Writer Since June 1, 2024, FIU has been without on-campus printing services due to the permanent closure of Ricoh which operated…
GALLERY: Men’s soccer drops to Seton Hall in season opener
Norman Mayorga | Contributing Photographer The FIU men’s soccer team dropped its season opener 1-0 to Seton Hall on Thursday, Aug. 22. Here’s some snapshots…
The Beastie Boys became undeniable on III Communication
Dylan Masvidal | Staff Writer 30 years is a mighty long time. One second, the Knicks are making the NBA Finals; the next, it becomes…
Anxiety is more serious than you think
Megan Long | Contributing Writer Mental health has been disregarded long enough and even though society is becoming more accepting, there is still much to…
The Pitbull Stadium collab is shallow
Kailey Krantz | Staff Writer While a celebrity endorsement sounds great, this partnership rubs me the wrong way. The FIU Stadium being dedicated to Pitbull…
Beabadoobee, riding on the tail end of a summer full of new releases
Aniela Cabrera | Contributing Writer August 9th marked the release of Beabadoobee’s third album “This is How Tomorrow Moves” and I think it’s her best…
Alleged anti-Semitism controversy at FIU ignites statewide review of course material
Carla Mendez | Staff Writer As state authorities undertake a targeted review of university curriculum across Florida, attention has been drawn to all courses statewide….
Fashion micro-trends are killing our identities
Linette Garcia | Contributing Writer Bloke-core, mob wife, office siren, indie sleaze, “Sawako-core” — fashion trends seem to come and go at lightning speed these…
FIU is setting graduate students up for failure
Andrea Rodriguez Romero | Contributing Writer As an upcoming senior with hopes of staying at my Alma Mater for my Master’s degree, to find out…
Deadpool & Wolverine is a bloodbath of fun
Sophia Noya | Staff Writer Thank goodness for Marvel and their endless sequels! Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman join forces in director Shawn Levy’s Deadpool…
The booted cars apocalypse is never-ending
Cherish Lake | Contributing Writer We all know the struggle of driving all over campus for a decent parking spot, but to see a perfect…
Donald Trump is weird – I can’t wait to vote for brat
Conor Moore | News Director Last year, I saw Kamala Harris speak at FIU and I wasn’t particularly impressed – the event was disorganized and…
Here’s everything you need to know about the Pitbull-FIU partnership
Brian Olmo | Editor-in-chief On Aug. 6, American rapper Armando Christian Perez, known as Pitbull, held a press conference in Tamiami Hall on Modesto Maidique…
Florida revises labor laws, allowing teens to work full-time
Danette Heredia | Staff Writer Florida passed 167 new bills targeting proper overtime compensation and teens in the workplace to accommodate for the rising prices…
Trap is a hoot of a tour inside the Shyamalan funhouse
Dylan Masvidal | Staff Writer What does it mean to embody the duality of man? For M. Night Shyamalan, that answer came in the form…
Breaking: FIU Stadium to be renamed “Pitbull” Stadium
Brian Olmo | Editor-in-chief American rapper Armando Christian Perez, professionally known as Pitbull or “Mr. Worldwide,” announced a special collaboration between himself and FIU Athletics…
FIU swimmers Nicole Frank and Oumy Diop compete in 2024 Paris Olympics
Will Duval | Summer 2024 Sports Director While the Olympics only happen every four years, two FIU swimmers came across a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. Junior swimmers…
Jump into the School Year with These Awesome August Events
Liana Estenoz | Contributing Writer The summer semester has come to a close, and the campus is getting ready for the fall semester to start….
We’re allowed to spoil ourselves
Megan Long | Contributing Writer Life shouldn’t be spent behind a computer, wasting away and never having life experiences. It’s an expensive world out there,…
DeSantis’ $32 million art budget veto is disgraceful
PantherNOW Editorial Board On June 12, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis vetoed the state’s $32 million art funding from the legislature-approved 2024-2025 budget. Nearly two months…
Is creativity in danger?
Ruth Santana | Staff Writer As AI is being pushed on us more and more, how will it affect creatives? There are already legal disputes…
Political violence is getting out of hand
Kailey Krantz | Staff Writer It’s getting more and more dangerous to be involved in politics. The division between parties is keeping us from discussing…
Dylan’s Dorm: A Talk with Tajai Massey
In this PantherNOW exclusive interview, entertainment writer Dylan Masvidal chats with Tajai Massey, one of the founding members of the underground hip-hop group Souls of…
Bass Drop University: Disappointed, but not surprised
Ariana Rodriguez | Staff Writer From allowing students in for free in 2022 to now charging students over $40 for a glorified parking lot concert,…
The Bando Stone: the final hurrah for Mr. Gambino
Bryan Baste | Contributing Writer Bringing a bombastic ending, Childish Gambino bangs out his final album. Donald Glover is a multi-talented individual, with numerous TV…
“Simply Inhumane”: Bloody protests in Bangladesh leaves FIU students distressed
Fariha Tasnim Amir | Staff Writer With the ongoing quota protest in Bangladesh taking a violent turn, international students here on campus are expressing their…
Enter: FIU’s Summer Theatre Camp
Kelly Ho | Contributing Writer Celebrating its eighth anniversary, the FIU Summer Theatre Club takes this opportunity to reflect on the journey it has undertaken…
Police Chief Casas returns from leave
Brian Olmo | Editor-in-chief FIU Police Department Chief Alexander Casas returned to duty on July 1 after being placed on leave by the university back…
Coffee lovers united at FIU’s Biscayne Bay Campus for a caffeineted close to the summer term
Dennisse Diaz | Contributing Writer Housing robust flavors, the Coffee Guild hosted a tasting event last Thursday, July 18th, at Biscayne Bay Campus to teach…
Clairo’s “Charm” flirts with a new sound
Allyson Ifergan | Staff Writer Clairo’s latest album, “Charm” is a new lease on her sound, exponentially adding to the discussion of shaky beginning stages…
Tourism in Miami is a problem
Kailey Krantz | Staff Writer Miami is one of the hottest vacation destinations to visit during the summer, but its allure comes with a price….
Social skills aren’t an option, it’s a necessity
Ariana Rodriguez | Staff Writer Here’s the hard truth, our tech savviness doesn’t cover the fact that we lack social skills for the real world….
salvia palth’s “last chance to see”, and his allergy to capitalizing titles
Kaysea Suzana | Entertainment Director Consisting of a tactful trifecta of identities: salvia palth; Adore,1996, and his own identity: Daniel Johann Lines, this New Zealand…
FIU Faculty Senate approves modifications of UCC Social Science Courses in accordance to new Florida statute
Danette Heredia | Staff Writer FIU Faculty Senate met on Zoom Tuesday to vote on the approval or rejection of numerous courses, and whether they…
Knowing lie from truth is imperative
Ruth Santana | Staff Writer Election day is approaching and the dangers of misinformation and censorship are spreading like wildfire. It makes sense that politicians…
All you need is confidence: A look through The Wizard of Oz
Kelly Ho | Contributing Writer “The Wizard of Oz” is a nostalgic yet timeless classic that captured the hearts of generations, through the trials and…
Miami Dade sheriff elections – new beginnings?
Fariha Tasnim Amir | Staff Writer With the Miami-Dade Sheriff election coming up, FIU hosted an official town hall event on campus for the 5…
Temperature extremes are making it challenging to survive this heatwave
Magali Zoghaib | Staff Writer It’s official: 2024 will most probably outrank 2023 as the hottest year since record-keeping began in 1850. There is a…
Public transportation shouldn’t be hard to get right
Cherish Lake | Contributing Writer Miami public transportation is an issue that is long overdue for a solution. In a city that heavily depends on…
Hard Seltzers or handcrafted? Students compare cocktails at FIU Bartender’s Guild meeting
Sofia Bellon | Contributing Writer In a joint workshop and general body meeting on Tuesday, July 2, the Bartenders Guild engaged attendees in a lively…
Performative activism isn’t enough to make a change
Ruth Santana | Staff Writer Injustices aren’t a trend and they shouldn’t be treated as one. Though all activism is important, the main goal is…
We’re losing the human touch and it’s depressing
Megan Long | Contributing Writer The human touch is disappearing before our eyes as we grow dependent on technology. If you’re anything like me, you…
It’s recruiting season in college football: Recapping football’s June commitments
Adrian Benitez | Staff Writer In the thick of the 2024 offseason, the FIU football team continues to build out their roster by adding depth…
The debate was a joke but the issues aren’t
Heidi Cuevas | Opinion Director The long-awaited presidential debate was last Friday and no less than 24 hours after was my feed filled with jokes…
Nearly 200 new state laws just went into effect – here’s what some of them are
Fariha Tasnim Amir | Staff Writer With governor Ron DeSantis signing 200 new laws into action, a plethora of issues are expected to be addressed,…
Grant / McGuire/ Flaherty: Pre-war Blues, 21st century rags
Conor Moore | News Director Grant / McGuire / Flaherty harkens back to–and sounds like–the time in American history when songs were recorded with tin…
The debate made me lose faith as a voter
Kailey Krantz | Staff Writer Thanks to the disastrous presidential debate, our confidence in either candidate is waning fast. Voting for the 2024 presidential candidate…
Seize the day, make your lives extraordinary: A look at Dead Poets Society
Sophia Noya | Contributing Writer Dead Poets Society celebrated its 35th anniversary this month. Peter Weir’s film follows a New England boarding school in the…
Coffee Hour: The poetry of the Caribbean sparks necessary conversations
Yamila Lascano | Contributing Writer As we come to a close on Caribbean Heritage Month, The CSE hosted a unique version of their series titled…
FIU rewarded $25 million in funding after becoming Preeminent State Research University
Danette Heredia | Staff Writer Florida International University is now considered the youngest of the four schools to join the prestigious group of Preeminent State…
Women deserve better in the workplace
Kailey Krantz | Staff Writer To any woman who has been harassed at work, you’re not the only one. It’s far too common and it…
From letters to social action: FIU class partners with Exchange for Change
Carla Mendez | Staff Writer Writing is a pillar of sharing the human experience. It has the power to connect, educate, and transform lives. At…
Top Events to Check Out on Campus in July
Kelly Ho | Contributing Writer With July around the corner and the summer hitting its peak, the time to have fun has never been clearer. …
The 2024 Hurricane Season is On: Will History Repeat Itself?
Magali Zoghaib | Staff Writer Was the recent catastrophic flooding in south Florida a precursor to an intense hurricane season? The National Oceanic and Atmospheric…
Stress management is hard but doable
Kailey Krantz | Staff Writer Getting stressed out isn’t a gain in life, it’s a vice. Students need to take care of their stress levels…
Ignacio Font’s art exhibition paints the canvas for self-reflection and healing
Isaac Campos | Contributing writer Ignacio Font’s solo exhibition “Self Care: Mineral Spirits, Elixirs & other Home Remedies” opened on June 20th at the Green…
Higher education can not overlook pride month
Ariana Rodriguez | Staff Writer Pride Month serves as a powerful reminder of the progress made towards equality, while also highlighting the work that remains…
Drums and dances echo the closing ceremony of Juneteenth
Sophia Noya | Contributing Writer The last in a string of celebrations, the Juneteenth closing ceremony at the Biscayne Bay Campus honored the holiday’s history…
Juneteenth should be an official state holiday
PantherNOW Editorial Board Despite its significance and recognition at the federal level for the last four years, Juneteenth is not an official holiday in the…
Amidst the storms, Juneteenth celebration powers on
Isaac Campos | Contributing Writer In a long line of Juneteenth festivals FIU presented, alongside the Department of Access, Compliance, and Equal Opportunity(ACEO), the June…
brat, but it’s actually just a review for the album, and I liked it, by the way.
Bryan Baste | Contributing Writer I don’t listen to a ton of EDM-type pop in my free time so the names of SOPHIE and A.G…
On 93 ’til Infinity, Souls of Mischief championed eccentricity with syllables and style
Dylan Masvidal | Contributing Writer To say standing out as an MC during the 90s was a daunting task would be a massive understatement. Being…
Juneteenth – its history in Florida and at FIU
Carla Mendez | Staff Writer Juneteenth, the oldest celebration commemorating the abolition of slavery in the United States, has yet to be officially recognized in…
FIU BBC and I-75 campuses closed due to flooding
Conor Moore | News Director After a week of heavy rain and flooding, FIU has announced via e-mail that they have decided to close evening…
Can Isnelle Natabou push women’s basketball over the top?
Brandon Gonzalez | Contributing Writer In the midst of their 2024 offseason, the FIU women’s basketball team added size to their frontcourt and signed senior…
Men’s mental health shouldn’t be ignored
Kailey Krantz | Staff Writer Our mental health is just as important as our physical health, so why do men neglect it? No matter what…
Vampire Weekend, their “good” return, and how they left a lot on the table
Bryan Baste | Contributing Writer Vampire Weekend is a band that doesn’t need a huge introduction. The band started in 2008 and since then has…
St. Vincent brings a flamethrower and a troubled conscience to the party on all born screaming.
Dylan Masvidal | Contributing Writer How does the saying go again? Dance like no one’s watching? Well Annie Clark, the enigmatic tour de force behind…
Offensive highs and defensive lows: the baseball team’s 2024 season
Adrian Benitez | Staff Writer After reaching the second round of the Conference USA Championships, the FIU baseball team’s season came to an end with…
GLAM Fashion Show narrows lens on student body
Isaac Campos | Contributing Writer The Glam Fashion Show on May 15, at Biscayne Bay Campus is an attempt from the Pride Center at FIU…
Light pollution is only getting worse
Kailey Krantz | Staff Writer In Miami, light pollution can be a silent yet deadly problem in our glowing cityscapes. The health and safety issues…
FIU censoring students is oppressive and disgraceful
Ariana Rodriguez | Staff Writer At an international public university that prides itself on its global relations, it sure doesn’t feel that way. Shutting down…
The Marías paint an understated portrait of love lost on submarine
Dylan Masvidal | Contributing Writer The things we do for love. Or as sung on “Submarine,” the things love does to us. Three years after…
Cancer treatments and 3D-printing bones: FIU’s accomplishments in STEM
River Jean-Noel | Contributing Writer FIU faculty and students have been making headlines for strides in STEM research. Here are their most recent achievements. In…
Summer’s here! June FIU events to kick off the new season
Duvasana Bisoondial | Contributing Writer Summer is officially here at FIU! With the semester well on its way, here are some June events to keep…
Alum indicted over ties to January 6 Capitol riot
Conor Moore | News Director FIU alumni and Proud Boys-affiliate Barbara Balmaseda has been indicted by a grand jury on five counts for actions taken…
Can Ashton Williamson be the Arturo Dean replacement?
By Brandon Gonzalez | Contributing Writer Guard Ashton Williamson announced his commitment to play for Coach Jeremy Ballard and the Panthers in the upcoming 2024-2025…
Erasing climate change is out of touch with reality
Kailey Krantz | Staff Writer Governor Ron DeSantis continues to surprise Florida with how asinine he can be by twisting the law to fit his…
How to prepare for this year’s hurricane season
River Jean-Noel | Contributing Writer Atlantic coast residents: prepare to be slammed by hurricanes this year. According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, or…
Don’t continue higher education blindly
Kailey Krantz | Staff Writer There is no universal appeal of staying in college for every student. But if students decide to continue pursuing higher…
The cultured meat ban is inane
Sim Sitzer | Contributing Writer Governor Ron DeSantis signed the nation’s first ban on cultured meat, outlawing its production and sale in Florida. If somehow…
FIU Police Chief placed on leave
Brian Olmo | Editor-in-Chief FIU Police Department Chief Alexander Casas has been placed on leave as announced in a statement released by the university. “James…
Silencing of law school speaker “distressing and ironic”
Jose Gabilondo & David Walter | FIU Law Professors As faculty members of the law school, we are disappointed that one of the two elected…
FIU’s APIDA movie night spotlights Asian- American heritage and experiences
Sofia Bellon | Contributing Writer Presented by the Centers for Student Engagement on Tuesday, May 21, a panel of speakers discussed representations of Asians and…
Bringing the stars back: an interview with Dr. James Webb
Conor Moore | News Director Dr. James Webb is a professor, astronomer, musician and director of the Stocker AstroScience Center. When not researching quasars and…
Top 5 Asian Food Spots Around Modesto Maidique Campus
Duvasana Bisoondial | Contributing Writer Miami is well-known for its Hispanic cuisine. However, more and more people are becoming drawn towards the city’s Asian food…
Setting the record straight
Daniel Salup-Cid | SGA CASE Senator A few weeks ago, the Panther Now Editorial Board posted an article on the third writ I faced coming…
Arts degrees have worth and that should be recognized
Ariana Rodriguez | Staff Writer From our studios to our performing arts centers, FIU has amazing arts programs that deserve more recognition. With the future…
Golf’s season comes to an end at CUSA championships
Adrian Benitez | Staff Writer The FIU golf team’s season has concluded after a fourth place finish in the CUSA championships in Magnolia, Texas. This…
Hogtying: Cruel, barbaric and needs to go
PantherNOW Editorial Board Hogtying is the practice of tying together the hands and feet of a person or all four legs of an animal, rendering…
How FIU Alumni Became Board Members of a Theatre organization
Sofia Bellon | Contributing Writer As the South Florida theater scene evolves, three FIU Alumni are playing key roles in keeping an iconic South Florida…
Celebrating Black Legal Icons with Allison Matulli
Magali Zoghaib | Staff Writer The Maurice A. Ferré Institute for Civic Leadership hosted another successful event of their Black Women in Law series featuring…
Marching on – May events for the summer to come
Kaysea Suzana | Entertainment Director Though the heat is stifling, summer classes march on. In the wake of the summer semester, here are some events…
Political influence in education is getting out of hand
Kailey Krantz | Staff Writer The political influence in the classroom is getting ridiculous. If it continues, it’s only going to lead to harmful policies…
Can baseball snap losing streak against Miami?
Will Duval | Sports Director The FIU baseball team is playing their final home game of the regular season against the Miami Hurricanes on Tuesday,…
Building for the future: a summary of upcoming FIU construction projects
Brian Olmo | Editor-in-chief Recently, several major construction projects have been proposed to the Board of Trustees for consideration. Each building aims to fulfill a…
DeSantis bans lab-grown meat in Florida despite lack of market concern
River Jean-Noel | Contributing Writer Florida governor Ron DeSantis has signed a bill banning lab-grown meat products, the first of its kind in the United…
FIU Online is wasted potential
Sim Sitzer | Contributing Writer FIU offers the largest number of online bachelor’s programs in the state, but charging online students more than in-person students…
Baseball looks to get back on track against Sam Houston
Adrian Benitez | Staff Writer The FIU baseball team is playing in the second game of a three game series against the Sam Houston Bearkats…
Finish in four or more, there’s no shame
Ariana Rodriguez | Staff Writer With graduation season coming to an end, it can be easy for undergraduates to begin worrying about when they’ll graduate….
Track and field to compete in CUSA Championships
Will Duval | Sports Director The FIU track and field team is traveling to El Paso, Texas to participate in the Conference USA Championships, beginning…
Songs You Should Listen to During Summer 24′
Allyson Ifergan | Staff Writer On May 6 FIU students were welcomed back to campus for the summer semester, and what better way to kick…
FIU graduate student hogtied by police
Brian Olmo | Editor-in-Chief An FIU graduate student was hogtied by North Miami Beach police in February, as shown by body camera footage. Matteo Falcinelli,…
Gender dominated majors have no place in higher education
Ruth Santana | Contributing Writer No matter how much we try to fight it, gender prejudice follows us everywhere. Out-of-date stereotypes still affect how women…
Students aren’t the aggressors and we shouldn’t be painted as such
Kailey Krantz | Staff Writer Universities are quick to blame students for protest violence, but that couldn’t be further from the truth. Colleges should worry…
SGA’s legal back-and-forth does little for the student body
PantherNOW Editorial Board In a stunning turn of events, this week two senators were removed by the judicial branch, and just as quickly put back…
SGA executive board reinstates disqualified senators, members beef over decision
Elise Catrion Gregg | Investigative Director In a lightning-quick turnaround, Thursday’s disqualified student government senators have been put back in place. Mere days before they…
FIU alumni take audiences to the Caribbean with a revolutionized play of “Don Juan”
Kaysea Suzana | Assistant Entertainment Director FIU grads may have finished their time in university, but for the board administering “Don Juan: Pride and Paradise”,…
Mastering the FAFSA: the new application process explained
Carla Daniela Mendez | Staff Writer During the shift from the spring semester to summer break, students face the recurring challenge of filling out the…
DeSantis’s Title IX defiance is a disaster waiting to happen
PantherNOW Editorial Board Gov. Ron DeSantis’s conservative agenda is jeopardizing the safety of university students and employees in Florida by rejecting one of the most…
Tennis looks to continue historic run against Miami
Will Duval | Sports Director The FIU tennis team is traveling to Gainesville, Florida to face off with the Miami Hurricanes in the first round…
Student government senators disqualified for election infractions
Elise Catrion Gregg | Investigations Director Two student government senators were disqualified from their positions yesterday after the judicial branch found them guilty of falsifying…
Post-grad living situation is a nightmare
Ariana Rodriguez | Staff Writer After years of living on-campus, graduating students are limited to University Apartments or lease agreements with off campus housing which…
A heist at the Panther Mock Trial Banquet
Allyson Ifergan | Contributing Writer Ending with extravagant outfits and a masked ball, Panther Mock Trial hosted an end of year gala on April 27…
DeSantis says Florida will not comply to new Title IX expansions
Danette Heredia | Staff Writer After President Joe Biden passed new expansions to Title IX, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis accused Biden of “injecting gender ideology…
Baseball looks to snap losing streak against FGCU
Will Duval | Sports Director The FIU baseball team is looking to snap their losing streak and is traveling to Fort Myers, Florida to take…
Ignoring your digital footprint can ruin your life
Kailey Krantz | Staff Writer Whether it’s a like or a comment, there is a footprint being left behind and once it’s out there on…
Artificial Intelligence courses should be incentivized more
Sim Sitzer | Contributing Writer FIU is a leading institution for artificial intelligence education, however there needs to be more initiative for students to take…
Former linebacker Donovan Manuel signs deal with the Minnesota Vikings
Will Duval | Sports Director After spending two seasons with the FIU football team, former linebacker Donovan Manuel signed with the Minnesota Vikings, as announced…
Men’s basketball adds size in frontcourt through transfer portal
Will Duval | Sports Director The FIU men’s basketball team added depth into their frontcourt and signed junior center Vianney Salatchoum, as announced by the…
FIU Board of Trustees holds final meeting to discuss future plans
Carla Mendez | Staff Writer To conclude an eventful semester, the Board of Trustees met for a final time to discuss and plan for the…
Internship experience is needed but getting it is impossible
Ruth Santana | Contributing Writer It’s internship season and as always they are hard to find and even harder to get into. Experience is a…
Breaking: Arturo Dean transfers to Oklahoma State
Brian Olmo | Editor-in-Chief After two seasons with FIU, point guard Arturo Dean announced via X on Wednesday, April 24 that he intends to transfer…
Tournament time: No. 2 seed beach volleyball take on No. 7 seed Missouri State
Brian Olmo | Editor-in-Chief The FIU beach volleyball team enters the Conference USA Tournament the two seed and are set to face off against the…
Climate change is upending our oceans
Kailey Krantz | Staff Writer Climate change is a never-ending issue which means constant efforts need to be made. Our beautiful ecosystems are at risk…
Can softball gain momentum against Stetson?
Brian Olmo | Editor-in-Chief The FIU softball team will fight to stay in the win column against the Stetson Hatters on Wednesday, April 24 in…
Social media breaks are vital for student health
Ariana Rodriguez | Staff Writer With apps like Instagram connecting us and Canvas dependency growing as online classes continue to be in high demand, it…
Board of Trustees to meet April 25, updates regarding campus plans
Andres Davila | News Director The Board of Trustees will meet for the last time this semester on April 25th at 9:30 a.m. in the…
Letter to the editor: SGA brought back your Homecoming concert
Alexander Sutton, Student Body President 2023 – 2024 Santana Way, Student Body Vice President 2023 – 2024 Promise made, promise kept. When we campaigned for…
Stepping into the summer semester with FIU
Mhyanif Lozada | Entertainment Director Just like Panthers, FIU bounces back after finals by keeping campus life active well into the summer. Whether you’re commuting…
Student Literary Awards: What the winners had in common
Kaysea Suzana | Assistant Entertainment Director The Student Literary Awards capped off the creative writing department’s Writers on the Bay events for the 2024 spring…
Making the most out of a conference
Andres Davila | News Director Out-of-state conferences are an underrated experience that students need to take advantage of. Throughout my last year of university, I…
SIPA department presents Democracy Conference exploring democratic and authoritarian structures globally
Danette Heredia | Staff Writer The School of International & Public Affairs presented its second annual Conference on Global Democracy where eight different panelists broke…
Students need to be aware of global conflicts
Ariana Rodriguez | Staff Writer College students need to realize that international conflicts and global affairs are not just what we write our academic papers…
Baseball to take on New Mexico State in a three game series
Will Duval | Sports Director The FIU baseball team is traveling to Las Cruces, New Mexico to face off with the New Mexico State Aggies…
Seminar Discusses Mental Health in Latinx Communities
Carla Mendez | Staff Writer Those who are a part of the Hispanic community understand the pervasive stigma behind mental health at an intimate level…
SJP-organized march to Presidential House met with FIU Police blockage
Danette Heredia | Staff Writer Students for Justice in Palestine at FIU organized their final march of the semester to the front of the Presidential…
Finals Week 2024: Studying for the end of spring
Mhyanif Lozada | Entertainment Director While Panthers study for their finals, campus life hosts events to keep stress levels low. Here’s some events around campus…
No. 27 tennis to host Conference USA Championships
Will Duval | Sports Director The FIU tennis team prepares for the playoffs as it’s set to host the Conference USA Championships and begin their…
Seminar delves into understanding life in academia
Gabriela Danger | Assistant News Director A career in academic research is something that many students interact with on a college campus, whether they consider…
FAFSA is a nightmare for students
Kailey Krantz | Staff Writer Students depend on financial aid to pay their way through college, but lately it’s been a nightmare. FAFSA has been…
Former FIU defensive tackle inks one year deal with Dolphins
Will Duval | Sports Director After spending four years in the National Football League, former Panthers’ defensive tackle Teair Tart signed a one year contract…
FIUPD Sends Alert Regarding Fake Employment Schemes
Ram Praneeth | Staff Writer The FIU Police Department, in collaboration with the FIU Division of Information Technology, has issued a crucial alert on Wed….
Football shines in annual Spring Showcase
Will Duval | Sports Director After practicing throughout the spring semester, the FIU football team’s displayed their roster for the 2024 season in their Spring…
Keeping the flame alive: my promise to PantherNOW
Brian Olmo | Editor-in-Chief Before PantherNOW, I had no idea if I was cut out to be a leader. I transferred to FIU in the…
Neither left nor right can handle the demands of liberalism
Benz De Marshall Pierre | Staff Writer Everyone is entitled to their own opinion, but part of living in a civilized and modern society requires…
Softball prepares for slugfest against New Mexico State
Brian Olmo | Investigative Director The FIU softball team will go blow-for-blow against the New Mexico State Aggies in a three-game series starting on Friday,…
New Resolution fights back on the “War on Woke”
Danette Heredia | Staff Writer In light of Gov. Ron DeSantis’s ‘war on woke’, Senate President Kaily LaChapelle sponsors the resolution “Can’t Ban Us 2.0”,…
SGA passes act, advocating mental support for students
Danette Heredia | Staff Writer As the Israeli-Palestinian conflict persists and students grow more anxious by the day, student government passes the “Student Support and…
We can’t live without degrees — but we can’t afford them, either
Ruth Santana | Contributing Writer Having a degree is a necessity when entering today’s job market, but at what cost? The consequences of pursuing a…
Students nitpick more than study
Conor Moore | Assistant Opinion Director If I had a nickel for every time a student complained about a minor class issue in a WhatsApp…
Seminar discusses the socioeconomic impact on children’s emotional growth
Fariha Tasnim Amir | Contributing Writer Not all children come from the same social and financial background and it heavily impacts their cognitive development while…
Former White House Press Leaders Debate on Today’s Media Landscape and its Connection to Political Polarization
Danette Heredia | Staff Writer The Office of Public Policy Events, with the support of our Lee Caplin School of Journalism and Media and the School…
A Panther’s Prose: The visionary world of FIU alum Alex Segura
Jonathan Davis | Staff Writer In the bustling corridors of FIU, amidst the vibrant energy of academia, one student’s passion for storytelling ignited a literary…
Stop glamorizing therapy speak
Ariana Rodriguez | Staff Writer As we hit an all-time high in mental health awareness, it’s important to remind ourselves that not everyone is a…
Online classes need higher standards for communication
Kailey Krantz | Staff Writer Online classes are a necessary option for students, but the ability to communicate from student to professor needs attention. FIU…
Eclipse watch party and safety tips with the astronomy department
Mhyanif Lozada | Entertainment Director The Astronomy department is over the moon to watch a once-in-a-lifetime lunar eclipse with students. Hosted by astronomy and astrophysics…
FIU Student Killed In Doral Shooting
Alexander Luzula | Assistant News Director An FIU student died early Saturday morning at a shooting in a Doral shopping mall that injured seven others….
What does the future hold for the men’s basketball team?
Will Duval | Sports Director After taking a 78-59 loss to the Sam Houston Bearkats in the Conference USA Championships on March 13, 2024, the…
Students shouldn’t have to partake in the stereotypical college diet
Ariana Rodriguez | Staff Writer With food insecurity at an all-time high and barely functional vending machines providing unhealthy food options, it can be difficult…
Women’s basketball looks to retool following postseason elimination
Will Duval | Sports Director The FIU women’s basketball team’s season came to its’ conclusion in the second round of the Postseason WNIT, where they…
Seminar mentions innovative strategies for HIV Care
Joud Shaat | Contributing Writer Dr. Allison Ober’s presentation at FIU focused on improving treatment access for substance use disorder and HIV in South Africa,…
FIU researcher lawsuits demonstrate evils of SB 846
PantherNOW Editorial Board After FIU’s hiring pause on university workers from “countries of concern,” it’s not surprising that the university community has quickly responded. Two…
T.D. Allman Revisits Miami’s Evolution at FIU Book Talk
Maria Matos | Contributing Writer Acclaimed author and former Vanity Fair foreign correspondent T.D. Allman recently visited FIU to discuss his notable work “Miami: City…
FIU Theatre ends off the 2024 Spring term productions with Clybourne Park
Kaysea Suzana | Assistant Entertainment Director Performed from April 4 through April 15, FIU Theatre presents their last production of the semester Clybourne Park, a…
FIU’s Human Rights Law Association Panel Raises Awareness on The Crisis
Karyne Martins Araujo | Contributing Writer Human Rights Law Association and the Community Police Relations Foundation hosted at a Human Trafficking Crisis Panel to educate…
SGA Launches WRC Training Zone Following $24,000 Funding
Fariha Tasnim Amir | Contributing WriterThe Wellness and Recreation Center at MMC debuts a new and improved Functional Training Area following the generous investment of…
Harlem Rennaisance comes to South Beach with SGA and English Department
Allyson Ifergan | Contributing Writer Students made their way to South Beach on March 30 for a night of dancing, poetry and jazz with the…
Delving into tobacco cessation: Insights from Dr. Catherine Nawaga’s seminar
Carla Mendez | Staff Writer Dr. Catherine Nagawa is paving the way to provide treatment to individuals who suffer from tobacco use, specifically among those…
Gun violence solutions should not be a campaign strategy
Kailey Krantz | Staff Writer Gun violence has a devastating effect on our community and as politicians begin announcing their long-lasting policies that could stop…
Two Students Fired From Positions, Suing the State
Alexander Luzula | Assistant News Director Two international students are suing state authorities after being dismissed from their position as graduate assistants at FIU following…
Baseball looks to build momentum against FGCU
Will Duval | Sports Director The FIU baseball team is traveling to Fort Myers, Florida to take on the FGCU Eagles on Tuesday, April 2,…
Student body to vote on revamped student government constitution
Elise Gregg | Editor-in-Chief Update: The new constitution was voted in as of April 4, with 299 “yes” votes and 151 “no” votes. The story…
The choices we make in this presidential election are dire
Benz De Marshall Pierre | Staff Writer From MAGA extremism and some of the highest political partisanship in decades, the upcoming election cycle is poised…
FIU Student Receives Inaugural Guy Harvey Fellowship for Marine Research
Ram Praneeth | Staff Writer This past month, in Fort Lauderdale, FIU Ph.D. student William Sample was selected as one of the inaugural recipients of…
So long, farewell: it’s been fun, PantherNOW
Elise Gregg | 2022 – 2024 Editor-in-Chief When I started as editor-in-chief of PantherNOW, I had a lot of big dreams for the newsroom. After…
Letter to the Editor: The revised SGA Constitution is beneficial
Alexander Sutton, Student Body President 2023 – 2024Kaily LaChapelle, Senate President 2023 – 2024Alexander Stone, Housing Senator 2022 – 2025 The student body will be…
A season of highs and lows: men’s basketball’s 2023-2024 campaign
Andres Rodriguez | Contributing Writer The FIU men’s basketball team’s season came to a conclusion in the quarterfinals of the Conference USA Championships, where they…
Baseball looks to return to form in three game series against LA Tech
Mohamed Elbahlool | Contributing Writer The FIU baseball team looks to reestablish their momentum and are hosting the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs in a three game…
Percy Jackson joins FIU’s choral orchestras and symphonic bands in April
Kaysea Suzana | Assistant Entertainment Director It’s the beginning of the end for the Wertheim School of Music’s performances this spring term with April’s catalogue…
Empowering Rural Communities with Blue Missions
Maria Matos | Contributing Writer FIU’s Tuesday Times Roundtable hosted Leslie Ramos, Chief Experience Officer of Blue Missions and FIU alumni, to discuss empowering rural…
You’re entitled to have fun during the summer semester
Kailey Krantz | Staff Writer As the summer semester approaches, students need to find a way to balance a carefree summer while committing to their…
Award-winning crime novelist Walter Mosley set to visit Biscayne Bay
Kaysea Suzana | Assistant Entertainment Director Celebrated mystery thriller author Walter Mosley will be awarded FIU’s 2024 Lawrence A. Sanders’ award, netting him an invitation…
FIU maintenance needs to be taken more seriously
Ariana Rodriguez | Staff Writer As students flock to FIU for its promising educational opportunities, they need to beware the deteriorating state of dorms, malfunctioning…
Women’s basketball to face off with Troy in the WNIT
Will Duval | Sports Director The FIU women’s basketball team is traveling to Troy, Alabama to take on the Troy Trojans in the second round…
AI is unavoidable in the classroom
Ariana Rodriguez | Staff Writer The use of artificial intelligence is growing now more than ever and has found its way into the classroom. From…
Students should be more open about their finances
Kailey Krantz | Staff Writer It seems as if struggling to be financially independent is built into the college experience – which shouldn’t be the…
As Haiti plunges, seeds of future instability are being planted
Benz de Marshall Pierre | Staff Writer If you follow international events at all, news coming out of Haiti has been difficult to dodge. The…
Aural Art Show Brings Aestheticism to Architects
Allyson Ifergan & Kaysea Suzana | PantherNOW Staff Alt pop brought an art show to life at the Paul Cejas School of Architecture, bringing together…
Senate Passes Resolution Against Substance Abuse Crisis
Ram Praneeth | Contributing Writer To address the growing addiction crisis, senators Kaily LaChapelle, Hua Hui Vogel, Erika Noel, and Ness Cruz have introduced a…
We shouldn’t sound victory bell for “Don’t Say Gay” settlement yet
Mariantonia Mejia | Staff Writer Queer rights groups in Florida have begun to celebrate in response to the newest settlement of Florida’s highly criticized “Don’t…
Swimming and diving to compete in NCAA Championships
Carla Mendez | Staff Writer For their thirteenth consecutive season, the FIU swimming and diving team will compete in the NCAA Women’s Swimming & Diving…
Panthers guard Arturo Dean enters the transfer portal
Will Duval | Sports Director On Monday, March 18, 2024, The Portal Report announced on X that sophomore guard Arturo Dean intends on departing from…
Student Dietetics Association feeds students nutrition and health advice
Kaysea Suzana | Assistant Entertainment Director If you’re hungry for nutritional knowledge, the Student Dietetics Association is at FIU to educate students in the way…
We need to rethink Women’s History Month
Heidi Cuevas | Opinion Director Every March, we have the chance to learn about women, their struggles and how we can all work together to…
Home sweet home: former FIU tight-end inks deal with Dolphins
Will Duval | Sports Director After spending seven years in the National Football League, former Panthers’ tight-end Jonnu Smith signed a two year contract with…
FIU is in dire need of more diverse food options
Ariana Rodriguez | Staff Writer From options like The Salty Donut or Chick-fil-A, it can be difficult for students to stay within their diet or…
PantherJIG: a St. Patrick’s Day special
Conor Moore and Kaysea Suzana | PantherNOW Staff Ireland, the land of Galway, Guinness and gingers. The Emerald Isle has long been a source of…
We can make a change through SGA – but it must be thoughtful
Benz De Marshall Pierre | Staff Writer From the failed “Ceasefire Now!” movement, to the abysmal voting rates of the student body during SGA elections,…
Seminar Aims to Engage Youth in Nepal’s Economic Development
Karyne Martins Araujo | Contributing Writer In recent years, Nepalese society has experienced a significant transformation with progressive growth in the younger generation opting to…
CASE Club Fair makes networking easy for students
Information and networking was the name of the game with CASE’s club fair, coordinated and planned by SGA senator Alexandra Barriga. The National Society of…
Empowering Future Leaders: Insights from Maribel Perez Wadsworth
Carla Mendez | Staff Writer Women’s History Month honors the significant accomplishments of female leaders in the realm of many underrepresented fields, such as journalism….
The one where they put a pool in the weirdest place possible
PantherNOW Editorial Board We had to spend a few minutes puzzling at a map of the Modesto Maidique Campus before we wrote this one –…
Panel reflects on implications and history of Black Marxism
Safi Ullah | Contributing Writer Black Marxism is a theoretical framework within Marxist thought that examines the intersections of race, class, and capitalism, emphasizing Black…
Board of Trustees discuss locations for new Aquatic Complex for MMC
Brian Olmo | Investigative Director The Board of Trustees discussed three different locations for a new aquatic complex to be built on the Modesto Maidique…
Case closed: no runoff for SGA executive ticket
Elise Catrion Gregg | Editor-in-Chief After several days of waiting, the student government judicial branch has finally handed down an opinion on the highly-contested results…
Faculty senate approves new master’s programs, emphasizing artificial intelligence
Fariha Tasnim Amir | Contributing Writer FIU is launching a handful of new master’s programs with a focus on strengthening the students’ AI literacy to…
No. 9 men’s basketball to take on no. 1 Sam Houston in the Conference USA Championships’ quarterfinals
Andres Rodriguez | Contributing Writer The FIU men’s basketball team is traveling to Huntsville, Alabama to take on the first seeded Sam Houston Bearkats in…
No. 3 women’s basketball to take on no. 6 New Mexico State in the Conference USA Championships’ quarterfinals
Will Duval | Sports Director The FIU women’s basketball team is traveling to Huntsville, Alabama to compete in the quarterfinal round of the Conference USA…
SGA senate calls for inclusive restroom policies
Ram Praneeth & Elise Gregg | PantherNOW Staff Amid the growing discourse surrounding gender-neutral restroom accessibility on campus, Senator Daniel Salup-Cid sponsored the “ERA: Equal…
Panthers, the low voter-turnout is a disappointment
Kailey Krantz | Staff Writer No matter our political beliefs it’s always important to go out and vote, so why was there a low turnout…
2024 SGA Elections: Wins, Losses and Possible Draws
Alexander Luzula and Elise Gregg | Assistant News Director After a contentious election season filled with allegations and campaign violations, FIU’s student body turned out…
Letter to the Editor: Anti-Jewish Hate running rampant at FIU
Yishmael Columna | Vice-President of Students Supporting Israel (SSI) I never expected to say this about FIU. This university has been very supportive of our…
In Florida, all things blue must burn
Benz De Marshall Pierre| Staff Writer The Republican-controlled legislature in Tallahassee clearly has not had its fill of gutting the slightest liberal endeavor, as is…
New academic proposals for data science as workforce demand increases
Andres Davila | News Director As the demand for data science jobs increases in the job market, college campuses are leaning more toward data science…
Board of Trustees approves construction of new student resident and dining facilities
Brian Olmo | Investigative Director The FIU Board of Trustees approved plans for the construction of a new student resident and dining facility at Modesto…
UCLA Doctor Discusses Racial Disparities in Children’s Mental Health Care
Gabriela Danger | Assistant News Director Dr. Anna Lau of the University of California, Los Angeles, came on Mar. 8 to give a talk about…
SJP members protest IDF soldiers at Hillel Shabbat dinner
Karyne Martins Araujo | Contributing Writer Students for Justice in Palestine at FIU organized a new protest to voice their opposition to the invitation extended…
Softball sets sights for winning record against Liberty
Brian Olmo | Investigative Director The FIU softball team hopes to march back into the win column in a three-game series against Liberty Flames, beginning…
Men’s basketball looks to continue hot shooting against UTEP
Will Duval | Sports Director The FIU men’s basketball looks to close out the regular season on the road and are traveling to El Paso,…
Musical March: Performances this month for the FIU School of Music
Kaysea Suzana | Assistant Entertainment Director March right into the month of March with the Werbert and Nicole Wertheim School of Music and their exciting…
YDSA candidates face another campaign ban on last day of voting
Elise Catrion Gregg | Editor-in-Chief On the last day of voting for student government, three socialist candidates are facing yet another campaign ban. Mere hours…
Job security is a thing of the past
Ariana Rodriguez | Staff Writer With massive layoffs across numerous industries, it’s now a necessity for students to have backup plans for their post-graduation journey. …
FIUPD: If you’re going to arrest students, do it in public
PantherNOW Editorial Board Last month, an FIU student was arrested for alleged battery against an FIU police officer during a protest for Palestine, attempting to…
Panthers, don’t underplay the importance of vaccines
Kailey Krantz | Staff Writer Never did I think we would have a repeat of Florida’s government’s callousness toward vaccines, but I was sorely mistaken….
Baseball looks to open a three-game win streak vs. Bethune-Cookman
Will Duval | Sports Director The FIU baseball team is playing the final game of their nine-game homestand against the Bethune-Cookman Wildcats on Tuesday, March…
“Preposterous”: YDSA-sponsored SGA candidates accused of defamation and campaign misconduct
Elise Gregg | Editor-in-Chief Over spring break, several legislative candidates for student government found themselves stuck in a 72-hour rut following yet another round of…
New Online Drug Handling Course for First Responders
Maria Matos | Contributing Writer FIU’s Global Forensics and Justice Center has recently developed a 45-minute online drug handling safety course, available for free to…
“Che Bello!”: Italian Club hosts exciting conversation circles
Cosette Lipscomb | Contributing Writer “Buona sera a tutti” might be a phrase you hear when meeting with the Italian club at FIU. Members of…
Tennis looks to win seventh consecutive match against Middle Tennessee
Will Duval | Sports Director The FIU tennis team looks to keep their win streak alive and are taking on the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders…
Our education should be on par with present challenges
Benz De Marshall Pierre| Staff Writer The state of US higher education should cause us to pause and meditate about the level of preparedness of…
Net literacy is vital for college students
Ariana Rodriguez | Staff Writer In today’s internet-dominated world, being digitally literate is more than knowing how to use technology but understanding what we’re looking…
Spring 2024 Commencement: A Comprehensive Graduate Handbook
Carla Mendez | Staff Writer As the anticipation for the Spring 2024 Commencement Ceremony builds, students prepare to gear up for graduation. For many, this…
Baseball looks to continue scoring against Seton Hall
Will Duval | Sports Director The FIU baseball team is continuing their nine game homestand and hosting the Seton Hall Pirates for a four game…
Aquatic preserves are not real estate
Kailey Krantz | Staff Writer Florida’s aquatic life is a cornerstone of its identity and is home to some of the world’s most diverse ecosystems….
Japan Club encourages immersion with Japanese culture
Jasmine Ayanna Garcia | Contributing Writer FIU’s Japan Club invites students to reach beyond pop culture and take a deeper look at the country’s rich…
Panthers, it’s time to get out the vote!
PantherNOW Editorial Board Panthers, election season is here and it’s time to vote. No matter your major, year or general interest in politics, we at…
Miami Beach is finally making a change
Benz De Marshall Pierre | Staff Writer The City of Miami Beach is putting an end to the criminal madness by enforcing stricter policies, which…
Deborah Bonello Speaks On Women of the Narcotrafficking World
Gabriella Mateo | Contributing Writer FIU’s Women, Peace and Security Forum held their inaugural in-person event by hosting experienced journalist Deborah Bonello, to speak on…
A new staff brings new beginnings for beach volleyball
Adrian Benitez | Contributing Writer The FIU beach volleyball team is traveling to Jacksonville, Florida to open up their season at the Jacksonville Invitational, beginning…
Baseball looks to regroup in four game series against Notre Dame
Will Duval | Sports Director The FIU baseball team is returning home from a short road trip and hosting the Notre Dame Fighting Irish in…
Men’s basketball looks to snap three game losing streak against Liberty
Andres Rodriguez | Contributing Writer The FIU’s men’s basketball team is returning home from a two game road trip and taking on the Liberty Flames…
2024 – 2025 SGA Debates: VP and BBC Candidates discuss parking, unity, and student services
Candidates and students gathered together in Graham Center to listen to FIU’s Student Government Association candidates debate and lay out their initiatives on Feb. 21….
2024-2025 SGA Presidential Debate emphasizes fostering connections, diversity and inclusion
Gabriela Danger & Danette Heredia | PantherNOW Staff Candidates and students gathered together in Graham Center to listen to FIU’s Student Government Association candidates debate…
Solicitor harassment must come to an end
Ariana Rodriguez | Staff Writer Every twist and turn a petitioner is begging you to sign for their cause, or pestering you to join their…
Deconstructing tropes and uplifting black love in media
Jasmine Ayanna Garcia | Contributing Writer The Women’s Center explored the personal and societal influences of black romance tropes in their Black Love in Media…
Swimming and diving enters the AAC Championships as a top seed
Will Duval | Sports Director The FIU swimming and diving team is traveling to Dallas, Texas to participate in the American Athletic Conference Championships, beginning…
Election complaints and replacements shake up already-chaotic campaign season
Elise Catrion Gregg | Editor-in-Chief After SGA senate president Kaily Lachapelle was disqualified from running for student body president, the Future is You party was…
Banning social media promotes censorship
Kailey Krantz| Staff Writer It’s no secret social media has a ubiquitous presence in our 21st century lives. Banning it is a redundant, knee-jerk decision…
From walk-on to team captain: Reggie Peterson’s rise through FIU football
Will Duval | Sports Director The numbers don’t lie, and those numbers are pretty flattering for senior linebacker Reggie Peterson. After starting in all 12…
Thrift Club at FIU: A new haven for sustainable fashion
Cosette Lipscomb | Contributing Writer As sustainability becomes a large topic in today’s generation, many FIU students want to get more involved in ways to…
SGA to hold student referendum on increasing service fees
Magali Zoghaib | Contributing Writer The Student Government Association passed a bill to hold a referendum for students to cast their votes about the increase…
2024 SGA Elections: Who is running for legislative and executive positions?
Alexander Luzula | Assistant News Director With only a month left until Election Day, the Student Government Association has announced its list of candidates for…
Seoulmates Game Night: Sharing Love for Korean Culture
Sophia Baltodano | Contributing Writer Love, language learning and cultural appreciation went hand-in-hand at Seoulmates Game Night hosted by the Korean Culture Club. The recent…
Fireside chat with Haitian historian and author for Black History Month
Danette Heredia | Contributing Writer After defeating the French for their freedom, Haiti became a forgotten history yet managed to maintain its cultural richness. A…
Counter-protesters and FIU police show up to student protest for Rafah
Danette Heredia | Contributing Writer Students for Justice in Palestine at FIU organized a die-in protest for recent events in Rafah and were met with…
Immigrant Racialization and Health Talk Sheds Light on Nuanced Race Dynamics
Gabriela Danger | Staff Writer Issues of systemic racism and how it affects major institutions in the United States are a constantly evolving and dynamic…
DUELING COLUMN: Protests aren’t making the change we need
Conor Moore | Assistant Opinion Director Following the failure of “Ceasefire Now!” and the arrest of a student, it’s time to look at protests and…
DUELING COLUMN: Protests done right can make a change
Ariana Rodriguez | Staff Writer It seems almost every semester there is some major protest occurring, whether it’s FIU-centric or a global issue. Some may…
We must not be complacent as diversity is attacked
PantherNOW Editorial Board Gutting DEI programs is an attack on diversity which has been unfolding before our eyes. This is made boundlessly more staggering by…
FIU has a surge in online classes and it’s clear why
Ariana Rodriguez | Staff Writer With housing being borderline impossible and little to no parking, it’s clear why online course enrollment has increased. Aside from…
Wertheim Theater bridges and builds up worlds with Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown
Kaysea Suzana | Assistant Entertainment Director The Herbert and Nicole Wertheim School of Music & Performing Arts fires up the Spring semester with their Feb….
Empowering Future Healthcare Leaders: Women in Medicine Club Hosts Valentine’s Candle Making Event
Sophia Baltodano | Contributing Writer The Women in Medicine organization at FIU serves as a hub for pre-med women, emphasizing a sense of camaraderie, learning,…
Review of the 2024-2025 FAFSA adjustments
Magali Zoghaib | Contributing Writer Students who have been consistently completing their FAFSA submission will become aware of the distinctions between the 2024-2025 FAFSA application…
Women’s basketball looks to rebuild momentum against Sam Houston
Will Duval | Sports Director The FIU women’s basketball team is returning home from a three game road trip and hosting the Sam Houston Bearkats…
Faculty Senate on sociology course removal from core curriculum, diversity programs defunded amidst state regulations
Maria Matos | Contributing Writer FIU’s Faculty Senate confirmed the removal of sociology from the core curriculum, along with a reorganization of the Division of…
PantherSMOOCH: A Valentine’s Special
Conor Moore and Kaysea Suzana | Staff Writers It’s about time to book yourselves a room with a view Panthers, because love actually is in…
Love languages aren’t romantic
Kailey Krantz| Staff Writer Love languages are a popular way for students to learn if they’re romantically compatible. However, leaning heavily into them can perpetuate…
Student government passes resolution supporting Muslim prayer room
Elise Catrion Gregg | Editor-in-Chief Student government is calling on FIU to address “the urgent need for a permanent prayer space for Muslim students”, noting…
Removal of Sociology requirement threatens academic freedom
Mariantonia Mejia | Staff Writer Sociology, has become the newest victim of Governor Ron DeSantis’s “war on woke”. With this concerning new move, the future…
Geek Club unites over art and Pokémon
Cosette Lipscomb | Contributing Writer The Geek Culture Club hosted their first event of the Spring semester by bringing all Pokémon lovers together to paint…
Rookie revolution: FIU baseball’s culture shift
Carla Mendez | Staff Writer Under the watchful gaze of stadium lights that adorn the diamond’s structure in a soft glow, the FIU baseball team…
Black Student Union’s Homecoming Cultivates Community in Celebration of Black History Month
Jasmine Ayanna Garcia | Contributing Writer FIU’s Black Student Union hosted their annual BSU Homecoming, setting the standard high for a weekend filled with cultural…
Honorlock may be going down, and it rightfully should
Ariana Rodriguez | Staff Writer Honorlock has been prevalent in many courses over the past few years at FIU and as an anti-cheat system, it…
Seollal: Korean Lunar New Year Festival with the Korean culture and language clubs
Kaysea Suzana | Assistant Entertainment Writer It’s the year of the dragon, and the Korean Culture Club and the Korean Language Empowerment Club united to…
College should be experienced inside and outside the classroom
Benz De Marshall Pierre | Staff Writer Maintaining good grades is only part of what will contribute to a successful time in college. They’re arguably…
SGA Survey Measures Student Opinion of Honorlock
Gabriela Danger | Staff Writer The Student Government Association has recently put out a survey meant to gauge student attitudes toward online proctoring systems like…
Men’s basketball to close out home stand against Middle Tennessee
Adrian Benitez | Contributing Writer The FIU men’s basketball team is closing out a three game home stand and taking on the Middle Tennessee Blue…
Student arrested after campus protest for Palestine
Danette Heredia and Elise Gregg | PantherNOW Staff Following the failure of “Ceasefire Now!” to pass in student senate, members of Students for Justice in…
Alarm bells should ring as DeSantis sends State Guard to the border
PantherNOW Editorial Board Governor Ron DeSantis has resurrected an ancient armed group that was disbanded after World War two. Its core purpose is to serve…
Potential SGA presidential candidate disqualified days before campaigning starts
Elise Catrion Gregg | Editor-in-Chief Just days before student government campaigning begins, senate president Kaily Lachapelle has been disqualified from running for student body president….
SGA passes housing safety resolution with proposed security measures
Elise Catrion Gregg | Editor-in-Chief The student senate passed a resolution on housing safety at its last meeting, intending to integrate safety measures by housing…
Letter to the Editor: Statement on the Elimination of DEI & Social Justice at FIU
Alexander Sutton | Student Body President Kaily LaChapelle| Pride Student Union President Grace Biggers | Black Student Union President The Student Government Association is saddened…
Student burnout is widespread
Kailey Krantz | Staff Writer Being dedicated to your studies is one of the most praised traits of a college student. Unfortunately, the flame of…
Judicial Review and Democracy: Allies or Enemies?
Gabriella Mateo | Contributing Writer Tuesday Times Roundtables, FIU’s collaborative weekly event with the New York Times, started the leading meeting of this spring semester…
Keeping the Beat Alive: Barry Bernhardt and the FIU Marching Band
Kaysea Suzana | Assistant Entertainment Director It’s been over a decade since the FIU Marching Band was revived following budget cuts that shut it down….
Getting into the swing of things: Softball’s season is set to begin
Will Duval | Sports Director The FIU softball team begins their new campaign by hosting three teams in the Felsberg Invitational tournament, beginning on Friday,…
Resolution Made for a Permanent Prayer Space for Muslim Students at FIU
Magali Zoghaib | Contributing Writer All the president of the Muslim Student Association is asking for is a secure and secluded space for Muslims to…
“Ceasefire Now!” officially dead, senate ends with march through Graham Center
Elise Catrion Gregg | Editor-in-Chief After countless contentious senate meetings, rounds of edits to the resolution and debate from numerous students, “Ceasefire Now!” is officially…
Axing of DEI and OSJI leaves minority students in the cold
Mariantonia Mejia | Staff Writer Minority rights in Florida, particularly in higher education, are under attack yet again with a new set of regulations. On…
FIU Data reports increased enrollment in online courses
Andres Davila | News Director Even after the pandemic, enrollment for online courses has been increasing since 2020, according to the FIU Accountability Dashboard. A…
Psychology seminar provides insights into persistent depression
Safi Ullah | Contributing Writer Persistent depression has been a complex topic amongst experts when it comes to determining the diagnosis and the characteristics among…
“Ceasefire Now!”: What happens next?
Elise Catrion Gregg | Editor-in-Chief After dying in committee, the controversial “Ceasefire Now!” resolution has been plagued by delay and disagreement this past week. The…
Wine Guild presents the world of natural wines
Sophia Baltodano | Contributing Writer In the fast-paced world of restaurants, selling wine isn’t just about popping a cork; it’s a dance between flavors, origins,…
Diving team looks to make a splash into rematch with FGCU
Adrian Benitez | Contributing Writer The FIU diving team is traveling to Fort Myers, Florida to compete in a meet with the FGCU Eagles on…
College chronic absenteeism can be avoided
Kailey Krantz | Staff Writer To anyone who thinks missing a day of class wouldn’t affect you, you are sorely mistaken. Chronic absenteeism is already…
Educators are fleeing Florida and here’s why
Mariantonia Mejia | Staff Writer The number of educators working in Florida is dropping at an alarming rate due to our state’s seeming inability to…
Shot after shot: women’s basketball rocks 2024 season
Will Duval | Sports Director A little over halfway through the regular season, the FIU women’s basketball team has taken their 2024 campaign by its…
DeSantis presidential campaign not worth the havoc wreaked on Florida
PantherNOW Editorial Board Florida’s undisputed “culture war” champion, the prime mover of the anti-woke nonsense and failed presidential contender, Ron DeSantis, suspended his bid for…
Student contestants dazzle in Miss Caribbean Association Pageant
(Check out a slideshow of the event above! Drag to view all pictures.) Alejandra Ayala | Photographer Student contestants raced for the Miss CSA pageant…
Commissioner Christine King Addresses FIU Students on Key Community Matters
Malik Wahab Rashid | Contributing Writer Miami Commissioner Christine King addressed students on issues such as early elections and environmental preservation on Monday, Jan. 29…
Men’s basketball looks to snap three game losing streak against LA Tech
Will Duval | Sports Director The FIU men’s basketball team returns home from a three game road trip to take on the LA Tech Bulldogs…
Wertheim School of Music’s February Concerts
Kaysea Suzana | Assistant Entertainment Director While February may be the shortest month of the year, the Herbert and Nicole Wertheim School of Music continue…
New season, new problems: tennis looks to defend Conference USA championship
Carla Mendez | Assistant Sports Director With the first serve of FIU tennis team’s 2024 campaign, the Panthers look to defend their title as Conference…
Freebee, the not-so-convenient transportation service
Ariana Rodriguez | Staff Writer When FIU partnered up with Freebee, Teslas became a form of free transportation for students. Although it feels like a…
The Rise and Rhythm of the Latin American Dance Club
Gabriella Lee | Contributing Writer In less than a year, FIU’s Latin American Dance Club has emerged as a powerhouse, captivating the hearts of over…
DEI and OSJI Eliminated, Replaced with New Offices
Alexander Luzula | Assistant News Director In compliance with recent state legislation, FIU has eliminated its Department of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, as well as…
The Parent Club: a safe space and learning hub for Miami-Dade parents
Isabel Rivera | Contributing Writer “Instructions not included” is the motto most parents gravitate towards when asked what it’s like to raise a child. With…
FIU Hosts 6th Annual 3-Minute Thesis Competition
Abdul Malik & Luka Varazi | Contributing Writers The 6th Annual 3-Minute Thesis Competition was hosted on Friday, Jan. 27 at the Student Academic Success…
Parking isn’t a real issue
Conor Moore | Assistant Opinion Director It’s a common sentiment held by students and faculty alike that finding parking at FIU is a dreaded endeavor….
FIU’s housing nightmare has no end in sight
Ariana Rodriguez | Staff Writer From pushing all upperclassmen out to off-campus housing being borderline unaffordable it’s clear to see that FIU has a serious…
Letter to the Editor | Bridging the Gap: Challenges Faced by Caribbean Students at FIU
Jordan-Ashley Brown | Events and Marketing Coordinator for Jamaican Students Union | Criminal Justice, Sophomore Being a student at FIU it is important to note…
Music Maestro: A Journey into the Melodic World of Professor Jamie Ousley
Sophia Baltodano | Contributing Writer Professor Jamie Ousley, renowned bassist and music professor at FIU opened up about his musical journey, creative processes, and his…
FIUPD removes students from Israel Consulate General film screening
Elise Gregg | Editor-in-Chief Students from Students for Justice in Palestine at FIU were removed from Graham Center last night for chanting too loudly and…
Women’s basketball looks to win eighth-straight against WKU
Will Duval | Sports Director The FIU women’s basketball looks to extend their winning streak to eight games and are set to face off with…
FIU’s Food Pantry Increases in Usage
Rebecca Abraham & Aziza Ibragimova | Contributing Writers According to an email by Charles Andrews, the Student Food Pantry on the MMC campus has witnessed…
A game of extremes: looking at men’s basketball’s season
Will Duval | Sports Director With more than half of their 2023-2024 campaign under their belt, the FIU men’s basketball team has struggled to find…
Scholarships for Women in STEM Under Attack
Gabriella Mateo | Contributing Writer Private STEM Scholarships are now receiving harsh criticism for utilizing reverse sexism to boost women in a minority field. Sex-based…
Termination of the student tourism program in China is a disappointment
Kailey Krantz | Staff Writer I thought I couldn’t be more disappointed in FIU than I am now, but the termination of one of our…
What Students Need to Know about SGA Elections
Gabriela Danger | Staff Writer With the new semester beginning, elections for the Student Government Association are on the horizon. At an information session held…
“Ceasefire Now!” dead in committee, remains contentious among student body
Elise Gregg | Editor-in-Chief The student government has once again become embroiled in controversy over the “Ceasefire Now!” resolution. It was condemned by the Board…
CasaCuba expansion comes at the worst possible time
Mariantonia Mejia | Staff Writer In the wake of the hiring freeze, a once exciting project promising a space to uplift Cuban voices across the…
FIU’s Relationship with Chinese Universities Terminated
Alexander Luzula | Assistant News Director FIU’s international partnership with several Chinese universities has been terminated, following revisions to state university funding policies. This decision…
School of Music’s Jazz Festival features young musicians and industry legends
Kaysea Suzana | Assistant Entertainment Director With the Herbert & Nicole Wertheim School of Music going all out this semester, the Jan. 20 Jazz concert…
Fraternity and Sorority Life hosts ribbon cutting ceremony
(Check out some photos from the event! Hold and drag to slide between photos.) Alejandra Ayala | Photographer Fraternity and Sorority Life held a ribbon…
Letter to the Editor | The New FIU Alumni Email Policy: Apparent Caveats and Possible Way Forward
Haley R. Dawson and Sarwar J. Minar | Graduate and Professional Student Committee Florida International University announced a new alumni email access policy whichrestricts alumni…
FIU Students and Staff Honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr at Commemorative Dinner
Staff Writer | Hennessy Sepulveda The Black Student Union, Office of Social Justice and Inclusion and the Martin Luther King committee partnered up for the…
A look into The Spanish Seminole: sharing Florida’s untold Indigenous perspective
Gabriela Danger | Staff Writer Getting a fully informed understanding of history is something that involves all kinds of views and documentation of experiences. The…
BOT approves $10 million gift from Benjamin Leon, Jr. for CasaCuba
Elise Gregg | Editor-in-Chief The Board of Trustees unanimously voted this afternoon to approve a $10 million gift from Benajmin Leon, Jr. for FIU’s CasaCuba…
HB 1519: the newest attack on reproductive rights in Florida.
Mariantonia Mejia | Staff Writer A new bill restricting reproductive freedom has been filed by House Republican David Borrero. It would ultimately finalize the ban…
Men’s basketball looks to win third consecutive game against Liberty
Jaymz Cosme | Staff Writer The FIU men’s basketball team looks to open up a win streak as they face off with the Liberty Flames…
Florida special status to persecuted students risks bias
PantherNOW Editorial Board On Jan. 10 Governor Ron Desantis, in response to rising anti-semitism on college campuses, signed an executive order instructing Florida’s public school…
Florida’s government is failing student drag performers
Kailey Krantz | Staff Writer To anyone in the LGBTQ+ community at FIU who wants to freely express themselves via the art of drag, it’s…
FIU Alumni, Former Miami-Dade School Board member Lubby Navarro arrested; accused of stealing $100K with district cards
Abdul Malik | Contributing Writer Lubby Navarro, a former Miami-Dade School Board Vice Chair and FIU alumni, is accused of two counts of grand theft…
Board of Trustees to Meet Jan. 18, Discuss Proposed CasaCuba Building Donation
Alexander Luzula | Assistant News Director FIU’s Board of Trustees will meet on Jan. 18 to discuss a proposed naming for the upcoming CasaCuba building,…
FIU’s consistent lackluster events is disappointing
Ariana Rodriguez | Staff Writer FIU’s student life and engagement events are lackluster for the majority of the year aside from the fall semester. When…
Ribbon Cutting Ceremony of New Student Lounge at the College of Law
Aziza Ibragimova | Contributing Writer The College of Law held a ribbon-cutting ceremony dedicated to the new student lounge in the Rafael Diaz-Balart Hall on…
January concerts: starting off the semester with the School of Music
Kaysea Suzana | Assistant Director of Entertainment The Herbert and Nicole Wertheim School of Music is going to be busy this semester; here are some…
SGA Announces Extended Hours for Market at Breezeway
Aziza Ibragimova | Contributing Writer The Office of Business Services recently decided to extend the hours for Market at Breezeway. Market at Breezeway, a popular…
Men’s basketball looks to continue their hot shooting vs. UTEP
Jaymz Cosme | Staff Writer The FIU men’s basketball team looks to find another conference victory at home as they face off with the UTEP…
University presidents should not be held to the same standards as politicians
PantherNOW Editorial Board On Jan. 2, Harvard President Claudine Gay yielded to pressure from conservative critics and announced that she would resign from her post…
State of the Student Body Highlights Commitment to Student Engagement
Abdul Malik | Contributing Writer The Student Government Association hosted a showcase of student leadership, advocacy, and community engagement at Graham Center. The gathering highlighted…
Cracking the Code of Life: FIU Pioneers Rewrite the Rules of DNA Repair
Ram Praneeth | Contributing Writer Embarking on a journey through the world of DNA and RNA dynamics, Dr. Yuan Liu, associate professor in the department…
Women’s basketball looks to extend their four game win streak against New Mexico State
Will Duval | Sports Director The FIU women’s basketball team looks to continue their longest win streak of the season against the New Mexico State…
Move over for everyone, it’s not that hard
Heidi Cuevas | Opinion Director Florida’s “Move Over” law has been expanded and it’s about time. With FIU being 93% commuters, driving takes up hours…
Back-of-House at FIU shows the behind-the-scenes of event coverage
Isabella Polo | Contributing Writer FIU’s Back of House is showing students of all backgrounds and majors the versatility of event management and hospitality through…
Help Wanted: SGA low on senators
Elise Gregg | Editor-in-Chief For student government, the new semester started far more mildly than the last one ended, with senate chambers somewhat bare. Senators…
Florida’s hiring freeze is terrifying for staff and students
Kailey Krantz | Staff Writer I never thought the politics around hiring people within our community could get any worse than this, but the hiring…
FIU springs back into action for Week of Welcome 2024
Mhyanif Lozada | Entertainment Director FIU’s staple week-long tradition to kick off the Spring semester welcomes students back to campus. Here are some campus life…
Write this one down: Important dates for spring 2024
Gabriela Danger | Staff Writer The spring 2024 semester begins on Jan. 8 – here are all the dates you need to keep in mind…
Men’s basketball to face off with Jacksonville State in Conference USA opener
Carla Mendez | Assistant Sports Director The FIU men’s basketball team begins the new year on the road and are taking on the Jacksonville State…
Women’s basketball looks to continue crashing the boards against Jacksonville State
Jaymz Cosme | Staff Writer The FIU women’s basketball team looks to continue their hot streak into conference play, as they take on Jacksonville State…
Ban on pride flags borders on unconstitutional
Mariantonia Mejia | Staff Writer On Dec. 18, Florida State Rep. David Borrero filed bill HB 901, which would prohibit the display of pride flags…
That’s all, folks – Fall 2023 in review
Conor Moore | Assistant Opinion Director Thank the FIU gods that 2023 is over. Regardless of where you stand or land, I think we can…
Show-and-tells and murder mystery parties with Alpha Psi Omega
Priscilla Pozo and Kaysea Suzana | Assistant Entertainment Directors The student organization Alpha Psi Omega prides itself on offering a community to theatrically inspired students….
Swimming & Diving returns to action in the FIU Sprint Invite
Will Duval | Sports Director The swimming and diving team is opening up the new year by hosting the FIU Sprint Invite, beginning on Wednesday,…
New Year’s resolutions are just a trend
Kailey Krantz | Staff Writer As we kiss 2023 goodbye and look toward the new year, the resolutions we promise to hold ourselves to fade…
While we wait for the hiring freeze to thaw…
PantherNOW Editorial Board As first reported by WLRN over winter break, FIU has put a freeze on hiring individuals from “countries of concern”. Stemming from…
Men’s basketball travels to Utah Tech for last game of 2023
Jaymz Cosme | Staff Writer The FIU’s men’s basketball team is set for their final matchup of 2023 and are traveling west to face the…
Leave room for a tip or don’t leave at all
Conor Moore | Assistant Opinion Director Tipping culture is growing and here to stay. If you want to go out you need to budget a…
Women’s basketball looks to continue consistency against Utah State
Will Duval | Sports Director The FIU women’s basketball team looks to keep their consistent play going against the Utah Tech Bisons on Saturday, Dec….
Grit and growing pains: reviewing the 2023 men’s soccer campaign
Carla Mendez | Assistant Sports Director Through a year of both growing pains and celebratory moments, the FIU men’s soccer team concluded their season with…
Christmas, the most wasteful holiday of the year
Kailey Krantz | Staff Writer It’s the most wonderful time of the year – not just for you and your families, but for landfills across…
Logistics and Supply Chain Management Association prepares to meet industry demands
Hennessy Sepulveda | Staff Writer Miami is a global logistical hub, and FIU’s own Logistics and Supply Chain Management Association is making moves towards bright…
An FIU student’s guide on how not to become an insurrectionist
PantherNOW Editorial Board The recent arrest and felony charge of an FIU alumna for her role in the Jan 6. Capitol attack has prompted heated…
Softball signs four new student-athletes for the 2024 season
Carla Mendez | Assistant Sports Director The FIU softball team rounded out their 2024 roster and signed a total of four new student-athletes on Dec….
FIU Implements Hiring Pause for Some Foreign-Born Candidates
Alexander Luzula | Assistant News Director FIU has announced an immediate hiring pause on candidates from several countries, including China, Cuba, and Venezuela. Vice President…
Christmas is being co-opted
Benz De Marshall Pierre | Staff Writer Many years ago I became disillusioned with Christmas ever since I became aware of the strong commercial push…
Dees, Carter headline football’s 23 signings on National Signing Day
Jaymz Cosme | Staff Writer The FIU football team kicked off their offseason by inking 23 new players on National Signing Day on Wednesday Dec….
Ad Hoc Meeting Brings Revisions to University Construction Plans
Andres Davila | News Director With the implementation of the Campus Master Plan in June, the Board of Trustees Ad Hoc Committee held a meeting…
Classroom etiquette doesn’t stop in high school
Ariana Rodriguez | Staff Writer University is much different than high school: you can choose not to go to class or leave early and even…
FIU Alumna, GOP Strategist Arrested in Capitol Riot Fallout
Ram Praneeth | Contributing Writer Following the January 6 riots, Barbara Balmaseda, former vice president of FIU GOP, a notable GOP strategist, and former student,…
Men’s basketball looks to follow up record-breaking performance vs. Stetson
Will Duval | Sports Director The FIU men’s basketball team is hosting the Stetson Hatters in the second of three consecutive home games on Tuesday,…
Our generation should be more socially active
Kailey Krantz | Staff Writer Going out and exploring the city’s nightlife is a great way for students to have fun. So why is there…
Women’s basketball looks to keep their win streak alive in the MTE Christmas Classic
Will Duval | Sports Director The FIU women’s basketball team is hosting three teams in the MTE Christmas Classic tournament, beginning on Monday, Dec. 18,…
Half a year later, anti-trans bill hits home at FIU
Mariantonia Mejia | Staff Writer Nearly six months after House Bill 1521’s passing, transgender students at FIU have begun to feel the bills’ cruel effects. …
Black Revolutionary Study rewinds back to the Civil Rights Movement
Kaysa Suzana | Assistant Entertainment Director The civil-rights documentary series “Eyes on the Prize” had its Season 2, Episode 1 featured for the Black Revolutionary…
A season of highs and lows: women’s soccer’s growth in 2023
Carla Mendez | Assistant Sports Director The 2023 FIU women’s soccer campaign proved to be one of the most successful in the history of the…
Letter to the Editor: Reject Politicization and Misinformation
Yishmael Columna | Junior, Political Science and International Relations Student I want to bring to your attention the divisive points of the “Ceasefire-Now” Resolution. This…
SGA’s inclusion of the Disabled Student Union is only the first step
Mariantonia Mejia | Staff Writer FIU’s Disabled Student Union (not to be confused with the Disability Resource Center), is the newest official bureau to be…
The Haitian Student Union: An Assemblage for the Haitian Community
Kaysea Suzana | Assistant Entertainment Director The Haitian Student Union strives to unite FIU’s Haitian community and to enrich the student body as a whole….
Men’s basketball looks to win third in four games against FAU
Will Duval | Sports Director The FIU men’s basketball team is traveling to Boca Raton, Florida to face off with FAU Owls on Wednesday, Dec….
Campus creatives fuel their passion with the Fine Arts Student Association
Isabella Polo | Contributing Writer With so many creatives studying on campus, the Fine Arts Student Association provides a community to express their diverse talents….
“We are making progress” said Coach MacIntyre as football enters a long offseason
Jaymz Cosme | Staff Writer The FIU football team wrapped up their 2023 season with a series of highs and lows. After getting off to…
Finding their footing: volleyball’s growth throughout their season
Will Duval | Sports Director The FIU volleyball team finished off their season by getting eliminated in the semifinals of Conference USA Championship tournament on…
Letter to the Editor: “SGA should be an entity that powers public expression”
Kaily LaChapelle | Senate President of Student Government Association, President of Pride Student Union, and Co-Founder/Vice-President of Disabled Student Union Hello Panthers! I have been…
Final BOT of fall discusses end-of-semester controversies
Samuel Larreal | Staff Writer With their last meeting of the year wrapped up, the Board of Trustees still has loose ends with some of…
BOT discusses new housing plan for new year
Samuel Larreal | Staff Writer The Board of Trustees discussed preliminary plans to provide more on-campus housing for freshmen during the fall term of 2024,…
Coming home: Jonathan Aybar’s journey to the FIU basketball team
Will Duval | Sports Director After spending his first three seasons in college with the North Florida Ospreys, junior forward Jonathan Aybar joined the FIU…
Pre-Dental Society shares its “floss-ophy” on career development and support
Natalie Gutierrez | Staff Writer FIU’s Pre-Dental Society creates an environment where pre-dental students can experience academic and professional enrichment. President Allaa Chami is a…
BOT December 7 Meeting: What to Expect
Alexander Luzula | Assistant News Director The Board of Trustees will be meeting for the last time this semester on Dec. 7th at 9 a.m….
“Ceasefire Now! ” isn’t a battle worth fighting
Conor Moore | Staff Writer Despite there being cuts to graduate funding, an imminent housing crisis for international students and an increasing DeSantis influence on…
Disabled Students gain government representation as SGA recognizes Disabled Student Union as a bureau
Samuel Larreal | Staff Writer The Disabled Student Union was recognized as an official bureau within the Student Government on Nov. 27, giving the student…
Letter to the Editor: Reject Interference in SGA
Bailey Bond-Trittipo | Ph.D. Student, Engineering & Computing Education Ceasefire Now! is a proposed Student Government Association (SGA) resolution that calls on SGA to endorse…
This year’s APHA conference shines a light on FIU’s silent heroes
Alba Rosa | Assistant News Director Several doctoral students under the Robert Stempel College of Public Health and Social Work represented their findings, demonstrating FIU’s…
Panel Reflects upon the Challenges of Haitian Education
Ram Praneeth | Contributing Writer Haiti, a country marred by instability and poverty, struggles with many internal and external conflicts. Education is no different in…
In college, sleep is a luxury
Kailey Krantz | Staff Writer It’s known that getting the right amount of sleep improves your mental health and your academic performance. So why is…
Men’s basketball looks to reclaim momentum vs. LIU
Pablo Hernandez | Assistant Sports Director The FIU men’s basketball team is looking to bounce back and is taking on the Long Island Sharks on…
Starbucks sit-in to show solidarity with Palestine
Menah-Alla Ahmed | Contributing Writer Over a dozen students attended a sit-in study session at MANGO Starbucks on Wednesday, Nov. 29 to show their solidarity…
Student organizations value their autonomy – administrators should too
PantherNOW Editorial Board Over the last several weeks, Student Government Association has found itself caught in a dizzying back-and-forth with a variety of student groups…
“Help We Matter 2”: Stories Behind the Bars
Salma Ibrahim | Contributing Writer On Nov. 30, addressing the pressing issues of mass incarceration and the ongoing fight against it in Cook County Jail,…
Delv AI: Pranjali Awasthi’s Journey in Leveraging AI to Build Useful Applications
Nafiul Khalid | Contributing Writer On Nov. 29, in an exploration of the transformative potential of artificial intelligence (AI), Pranjali Awasthi, the founder of Delv.AI,…
Panel Discusses Growth and Challenges in Brazilian Infrastructure
Salma Ibrahim | Contributing Writer On Nov. 28, a panel conversation was held at Graham Center addressing the challenges of sustainable development and exploring the…
Desantis’ “Don’t Say Gay” bill claims newest victim
Mariantonia Mejia | Staff Writer To no one’s surprise, the expansion of Florida’s homophobic “Don’t Say Gay” law has caused a queer, gender non-conforming teacher…
Foreign Policy and 2024 Election: A Panel Discussion addressing America’s Next Presidency
Nafiul Khalid | Contributing Writer On Nov. 28, to address a pressing public policy issue—how foreign policy considerations might impact the 2024 election—a panel discussion…
Breaking news: football’s QB Grayson James and WR Kris Mitchell enter the transfer portal
Jaymz Cosme | Staff Writer Junior quarterback Grayson James and redshirt junior wide receiver Kris Mitchell have both opted to enter the transfer portal, as…
Wertheim College to partner with Baptist Health
By Alexander Luzula | Assistant News Director After months of deliberations and negotiations, the Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine will be partnering with Baptist Health…
Women’s basketball to face off with defensive-minded GSU
Will Duval | Sports Director The FIU women’s basketball team is taking on the Georgia Southern Eagles in the third of their six game home-stand…
“Ceasefire Now!” resolution draws crowd but remains stuck in committee
Elise Gregg and Samuel Larreal | PantherNOW Staff Dozens of students packed the senate chambers on Monday, pressuring senators to pass a resolution that will…
Influencers aren’t the news – and they don’t owe us opinions
Ariana Rodriguez | Staff Writer As brand ambassadors and influencers become mainstream, it’s alarming how their opinions spread like wildfire. Many TikTokers turned podcasters share…
Housing scarcity calls FIU’s Commitment to International Students into question
PantherNOW Editorial Board International students’ difficulties in securing housing at FIU have called the university’s commitment to them into question. FIU continuously praises its triumphs…
Men’s basketball looks to bounce back from their losing streak vs. KSU
Will Duval | Sports Director The FIU men’s basketball team looks to snap their three-game losing streak against the Kennesaw State Owls on Sunday, Nov….
Florida reptiles and amphibians deserve respect
Kailey Krantz | Staff Writer Reptiles and amphibians can be slimy creatures to some students, but they hold too much importance to Florida wildlife to…
SGA resolution demanding ceasefire in Gaza likely stuck until spring
Samuel Larreal | Staff Writer With only one senate meeting left in the calendar, a late-term student government resolution calling for a ceasefire in Gaza…
Football looks to snap three-game losing streak in their final game vs. WKU
Jaymz Cosme | Staff Writer The FIU football is playing their final game of the season against the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers on Saturday, Nov. 25,…
Biologist and Professor with a Passion for Restoring Amphibians
Ana Cedeno | Staff Writer After spending two months in South America, Alessandro Catenazzi, FIU biologist and assistant professor of biological sciences, has found new…
GobbleNOW: A Very Panther Thanksgiving (and Black Friday)
Conor Moore and Kaysea Suzana | PantherNOW Staff Gobble until you wobble, Panthers, and keep the gravy train rolling, because Thanksgiving and Black Friday, two…
Adapting: Thanksgiving when the holidays get lonely
Heidi Cuevas| Assistant Opinion Director Whether we only have our immediate family or they’re on the other side of the world, Thanksgiving can quickly become…
The ongoing destruction of the Pine Rocklands
Mariantonia Mejia | Staff Writer As it stands, there is less than two percent of the already endangered Pine Rocklands remaining in South Florida. Miami…
Through success and failure: what comes next for football and MacIntyre?
Will Duval | Sports Director Sports and social media have become intertwined over the course of the past two decades. Platforms such as Instagram or…
Motorsports and vehicles “drives” FIU’s GearShifters
Natalie Gutierrez | Staff Writer FIU’s GearShifters allows vehicle enthusiasts to come together and pursue their passion for cars, trucks, motorcycles, and motorsports. President Gillian…
Diversity in Lights: South Asian students illuminate FIU with Diwali joy
Jonathan Davis | Contributing Writer On Saturday, Nov. 18, the Graham Center glowed as FIU celebrated Diwali, the Festival of Lights. Co-hosted by the Indian…
Decoding Event Inequality in MMC and BBC
Alba Rosa | Assistant News Director On Nov. 15, Vice Dean of the Chaplin School of Hospitality and Tourism Management Diann Newman sat alone while…
Exhibition Highlights Polish Ambassador Visit
Salma Ibrahim | Contributing Writer On Nov. 15, the Polish poster exhibition ‘Uncaptive Mind’ was inaugurated by the Ambassador of Poland to the United States…
Men’s basketball competes in the Cayman Islands Classic; loses first game 77-71 to Akron
Will Duval | Sports Director The FIU men’s basketball team traveled to Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands to participate in the Cayman Islands Classic tournament, which…
Letter to the Editor: “It’s time for Starbucks to stop union-busting”
Tim Aylsworth | Assistant Professor, Department of Philosophy Whenever I pass through the Green Library, I marvel at the long line of people queuing up to…
FIU Libraries Language Day: Understanding linguistic diversity
Afra Fairuz | Contributing Writer FIU Libraries, in collaboration with the Office of Global Learning Initiatives, the Latin American & Caribbean Center, and the students…
Richard Blanco: FIU Alumni, writer, professor and poet-laureate
Kaysea Suzana | Assistant Entertainment Director Poet laureate Richard Blanco writes about the intersection of home, being Cuban-American, class and sexuality within identity. Blanco was…
In the shadow of our parents’ ambitions
Benz De Marshall Pierre | Staff Writer It is common for parents to recommend or even command that their children embrace a certain profession. Reluctant…
Florida Feminist Friday lecture discusses academic repression in Hungary
Conor Moore | Assistant News Director To conclude International Education Week, FIU’s Center for Women’s and Gender Studies held a lecture to discuss a litany…
Football travels to Arkansas for final road game of the season
Jaymz Cosme | Staff Writer The FIU football team looks to emerge victorious in their final road game against the Arkansas Razorbacks on Saturday, Nov….
“Complacent Isolationism”: Polish Ambassador´s recount on US-European Relations
Carlos Ricaurte | Contributing Writer On November 16th, FIU received Marek Magierowski, the Polish Ambassador to the United States. This visit was part of a…
Celebrations of Caplin School of Journalism Inauguration
Alba Rosa and Samuel Larreal | Staff Writers Students, staff, and administration celebrated the inauguration of the Lee Caplin School of Journalism and Media at…
Volleyball looks to keep their season alive in the Conference USA tournament vs. No. 3 Middle Tennessee
Will Duval | Sports Director The FIU volleyball team looks to snap their four game losing streak and upset the No. 3 Middle Tennessee Blue…
Letter to the Editor: On The Left-Wing Establishment
Wayne Lela | Outside Community Member We used to be able to count on younger generations to challenge and question older generations, challenge and question…
FIU hosts first PridesGiving event
Isabella Polo | Contributing Writer The Pride Center and the Pride Student Union brought friendship and reflections at the first PridesGiving event. Both Pride members…
FIU women’s rugby club: a family on and off the field
Jaymz Cosme | Staff Writer Getting tackled might not seem like a family-type thing, but for Women’s Rugby at FIU, it’s what keeps them close….
Faculty senate approves psychology master’s degree within existing Ph.D program
Elise Gregg | Editor-in-Chief The last faculty senate of the fall approved a new psychology program for graduate students at FIU. Starting next fall, doctoral…
College dating has its quirks
Ariana Rodriguez | Staff Writer I don’t know about you, but the ding of a dating app sometimes inspires more dread than delight. Dating in…
FIU Language Day: Preview
Afra Fairuz | Contributing Writer In celebration of International Education Week, FIU will host its eighth annual Language Day in and around the Green Library…
“FIU is being greedy,” Student Senate addresses lack of housing priority for International and upper class students.
Samuel Larreal | Staff Writer The Student Government Senate approved a resolution calling for the FIU Department of Housing & Residential Experience to provide fair…
Men’s basketball looks to rebound from 0-3 start against HCU
Pablo Hernandez | Assistant Sports Director The FIU Panthers are looking to snap a three game losing streak against the Houston Christian Huskies in Houston,…
BOG Free Expression Statement mocks true freedom of expression
PantherNOW Editorial Board During the last faculty senate meeting of the fall on Nov. 14, senate chair Noel Barengo informed senators that the senate would…
Reptilians and ecological perspectives with the Herpetology club
Natalie Gutierrez | Staff Writer FIU’s Herpetology Club aims to foster an interest in this branch of zoology, which deals with amphibians and reptiles. Ashley…
Senate Leadership files first Writs of Removal
Samuel Larreal | Staff Writer Three student senators received writs of removal earlier this month due to frequent unexcused absences, highlighting a participation issue with…
Women’s basketball looks to continue perfect start against FGCU
Will Duval | Sports Director The FIU women’s basketball team is traveling to Fort Myers, Florida to take on the FGCU Eagles on Tuesday, Nov….
Surprisingly, singing can boost your mental health
Kailey Krantz | Staff Writer Singing may be a daunting task for students, as some may claim they can’t sing or they’re worried about embarrassing…
Caribbean Student Organizations liven up campus life
Susannah Diaz | Contributing Writer Caribbean culture cheerfully flowed from the Graham Center last week. The Caribbean Student Association has officially hosted its first Culture…
College student death should be a lesson for campus dining
Kailey Krantz | Staff Writer Campus dining is part of the college experience, which is why ingredient transparency is critical to staying alive and healthy….
SGA Amendment to Make Amendments Easier Passes; Will Move to Referendum
Alexander Luzula | Assistant News Director The Student Government Association is one step closer to simplifying its own constitutional processes and making it easier to…
Preview: Annual Veterans Appreciation Breakfast
Andres Davila | News Director As an annual celebration every Veteran’s Day, FIU will host a breakfast networking event on Nov. 13 to honor veterans…
Seas, storms, and swordfights with FIU Theatre’s Production of Pericles, the Prince of Tyre
Kaysea Suzana | Assistant Entertainment Director Marking the end of the 2023 season, the Theatre department presents the Shakespearean drama Pericles with an avant-garde twist. …
Football faces off with Middle Tennessee in their first of final three games
Jaymz Cosme | Staff Writer The FIU football team looks to find their footing heading into their final three games of the season and is…
Fawzia Koofi, Afghanistan’s Vice President of Parliament, discusses women’s struggles at panel
Conor Moore | Assistant News Director Afghanistan’s first female vice president of Parliament Fawzia Koofi spoke over Zoom at FIU. Her daughter, Sharzhad spoke as…
As books go up in flames
Benz De Marshall Pierre | Staff Writer Books are the repositories of knowledge and having their future on shelves vulnerable to the caprices of a…
Women’s basketball looks to continue hot start against Texas Rio Grande Valley
Will Duval | Sports Director The FIU women’s basketball team looks to build upon their first win, taking on the Texas Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros…
Men’s basketball looks to bounce back against Tarleton State
Pablo Hernandez | Assistant Sports Director FIU men’s basketball is playing their first home game of the new season against the Tarleton State Texans on…
Suggestibility and Mind Training: A deeper analysis into inner workings of disinformation
Carlos Ricaurte | Contributing Writer On November 7th, there was a doctoral dissertation carried out at FIU, aimed at understanding of the relation between theory…
Trial by fire: The experience of navigating college as a first-gen
Kaysea Suzana | Assistant Entertainment Director FIU defines a “first-gen” as a student whose parents had not earned a bachelor’s degree or higher. I fall…
Why does it feel like we forgot COVID?
Ariana Rodriguez | Staff Writer Almost 4 years later, is COVID even relevant? We all talk about the pandemic occasionally in reference to lockdown or…
FIU partners with Miami-Dade College’s Book Fair
Mhyanif Lozada | Entertainment Director Miami-Dade College is partnering with FIU for the 40th anniversary of its annual Book Fair. The Miami Book Fair invites…
Addressing the elephant in the womb: How rigorous control over reproductive rights will affect women moving forward
Natalie Gutierrez | Staff Writer The 2022 Supreme Court decision to overturn Roe v. Wade shifted the socio-political landscape. Now, regulations on abortion are more…
New research finds that some Hispanics suffer “acculturative” stress
Alba Rosa | Assistant News Director New research conducted by universities in Florida, Texas, New York, and more finds a term called “acculturative stress,” which…
DeSantis praises forced institutionalization: here’s why that’s dangerous
Mariantonia Mejia | Staff Writer In the wake of the Oct. 25 mass shooting in a Maine bowling alley, Gov. Ron DeSantis made some interesting…
Henderson and Hayes lead the way for women’s basketball’s new season
Pablo Hernandez | Assistant Sports Director The FIU women’s basketball team is preparing to tip-off their season against the Florida National Conquistadors on Monday, Nov….
“SOS: Saving Our Shores”: A Florida Keys seminar on the growing population
Nafiul Khalid | Contributing Writer On Nov. 3, in a resounding commitment to preserve the fragile ecosystem of the Florida Keys, a hybrid seminar on…
FIU alumni, former professor tell the story of Coral Gables founder George E. Merrick
Kaysea Suzana | Assistant Entertainment Director The life of George E. Merrick, patron and poet of the South Florida community, was on full display on…
School of Music Festival brings Spanish epics and Stephen Sondheim to the stage
Priscilla Pozo and Kaysea Suzana | Assistant Entertainment Directors From classical symphonies to modern jazz, the Wertheim School of Music & Performing Arts Music Festival…
Men’s soccer looks to defend their title against FAU in the AAC Tournament
Jaymz Cosme | Staff Writer The FIU Men’s Soccer team is set to host the FAU Owls for the American Athletic Conference tournament on Sunday,…
FIU student allegedly shot by father
Elise Gregg | Editor-in-Chief An FIU student was shot on the afternoon of Nov. 3 in his Westchester home, dead when officers arrived at the…
Student government changes are needed – urgently
PantherNOW Editorial Board Student government is critical to the functioning of a university and for students to have a stake in how their school operates….
Volleyball looks to topple No. 23 Western Kentucky in a two game series
Will Duval | Sports Director The FIU volleyball team is traveling to Bowling Green, Kentucky to take on the Western Kentucky Lady Toppers in a…
It’s our responsibility to be mindful of our screen time
Ariana Rodriguez | Staff Writer Every time I walk through the Graham Center, people distracted by their phones bump into me and often aren’t looking…
Student perspective: FIU does a good job of supporting its creatives
Heidi Cuevas | Assistant Opinion Director No matter where you are in college, it’s never too late to take advantage of the opportunities FIU offers,…
US Army General discusses the importance of security in Latin America and beyond in panel discussion
Conor Moore | Assistant News Director General Laura J. Richardson, four-star army general and head of the United States Southern Command discussed geopolitics and US…
HEARTS Art Club draws in creative expression and community
Natalie Gutierrez | Staff Writer FIU’s HEARTS Art Club encourages students to create art as a means of self-expression while fostering feelings of community and…
The growing importance of soft skills
Benz De Marshall Pierre | Staff Writer I know many of us might hate the idea, but getting a decent-paying job is the most important…
Students for Justice in Palestine deactivation simply more censorship
PantherNow Editorial Board Last week, the Florida State University System issued a memo ordering the deactivation of two official chapters of Students for Justice in…
Women’s soccer faces off with Sam Houston in the CUSA Tournament
Will Duval | Sports Director The FIU women’s soccer team is taking on the Sam Houston Bearkats in the quarterfinals of the Conference USA Tournament…
FIU flashback: football spooks the Jacksonville Dolphins in their inaugural season
Jaymz Cosme | Staff Writer Sports got spooky on Oct. 31, 2002 and played their first Halloween football game in school history. Coming in the…
Staff Picks: PantherNOW’s Halloween Movie Guide
Priscilla Pozo | Assistant Entertainment Director Whether you’re looking for a good scare, psychological thriller, or just cozy fall movies, here are the top Halloween…
PantherBOO Halloween Special: Florida’s creepiest cryptid, the Skunk Ape
Kaysea Suzana and Conor Moore | Staff Writers Bigfoot beware, and get ready Panthers, because the Skunk Ape is America’s premier cryptid, right in our…
Cryptids: When spooky folk tales and myth become reality
Kaysea Suzana | Assistant Entertainment Director From strange shapes in a forest to giant fins in lakes, cryptids have lurked the Earth as long as…
Clubs celebrate renewability in the environment in Sustainability Fair
From the Geek Culture Club to the Herpetology Club, FIU’s campus life showed its love for sustainability on Oct. 24. Hosted at the Graham Center…
Finding your college niche is hard, but not impossible
Ariana Rodriguez | Staff Writer Trying to find your college niche is difficult, but stepping out of your comfort zone could be the answer. Moving…
Pumpkin guts, crime scene analysis and more with the multi-club Halloween Bash
Kaysea Suzana | Assistant Entertainment Director FIU got spooky this Halloweekend. The multi-club Halloween Bash, hosted by a collaboration of clubs such as the Garden…
Volleyball sweeps Jacksonville State in a two game series
Will Duval | Sports Director The FIU volleyball team swept the Jacksonville State Gamecocks in a two game series, reaching its conclusion with a 3-2…
White House correspondent Allie Raffa added to FIU’s “5 Under 35” list
Natalie Gutierrez | Staff Writer White House correspondent Allie Raffa has been added to FIU’s “5 Under 35”, which recognizes alumni with extraordinary career accomplishments…
Jack D. Gordon Institute Hosts Chat with U.S. Southern Command Admiral
By Carlos Ricaurte | Contributing Writer On Oct. 25, FIU received the retired US Navy Admiral Craig Faller for a fireside chat, discussing topics of…
DeSantis’ union-busting tactics are reprehensible
Mariantonia Mejia | Staff Writer Consistent with his labor-bashing administration, Ron DeSantis continues to attack unions. On May 9, 2023, the Florida governor signed Senate…
Walk on Water: The Race To $2,000 at FIU’s Green Lake
Hennessy Sepulveda | Staff Writer At FIU, architecture students innovate every year to do something once thought impossible: walking on water. This year’s annual Walk…
Hearts Writing Club brings out the best in students’ creativity through writing
Menah-Alla Ahmed | Contributing Writer Through imaginative prompts and creative freedom, the Hearts Writing Club spotlights students’ creative writing skills. The Hearts Writing Club’s current…
FIU students should know a movie theater is not a concert
Kailey Krantz | Staff Writer Students may go ga-ga for Taylor Swift in theaters. However, they should be conscious about the difference between a movie…
“We had a chance there in the fourth quarter”: football falls 41-16 to Jacksonville State
Jaymz Cosme | Staff Writer The FIU Football team celebrated “way back Wednesday” by honoring the 1970’s Sunblazers and took a 41-16 loss to the…
Campus Divided: Divergent perspectives clash in Israel-Palestine protest
Conor Moore and Samuel Larreal | PantherNOW Staff Graham Center Lawns became embroiled in protest when a large crowd of students demanded a ceasefire on…
Strength in numbers: the growth of football’s offense
Will Duval | Sports Director The FIU football team went through a major overhaul in the 2023 offseason and brought in a plethora of new…
Florida State University System deactivates Students for Justice in Palestine
Elise Gregg | Editor-in-Chief Students for Justice in Palestine at FIU organized a walkout on Oct. 25 to take place on the Graham Center Lawns…
Women’s soccer loses final home game 2-1 to LA Tech
Will Duval | Sports Director The FIU women’s soccer team played their final home game of the regular season and took a 2-1 loss to…
The maddening money-making culture
Benz De Marshall Pierre | Staff Writer In the United States, the dictates of money have been followed to the letter. These dictates are present…
“Hygiene is a human right”: SGA Sponsors Menstrual and Hygiene Drive
Alba Rosa | Assistant News Director From Monday, Oct. 23, to Thursday, Oct. 26, students can donate menstrual and hygiene products at the Modesto Maidique…
Students, take advantage of FIU resources
Ariana Rodriguez | Staff Writer Every week on campus there are academic seminars or conferences going on, yet nobody talks about it. These resources here…
“We over me”; what Coach MacIntyre has brought to the football team
Jaymz Cosme | Staff Writer FIU football’s head coach Mike MacIntyre has preached about building a competitive program and a winning culture, as his recurring…
Africa-Americas forum on China: World Powers seek investment opportunities in emerging nations
Jonathan Davis | Contributing Writer The Jack D. Gordon Institute for Public Policy at Florida International University hosted the first-annual Africa-Americas Forum on China, one…
A new identity for a new season: men’s basketball’s season approaches
Pablo Hernandez | Assistant Sports Director The FIU men’s basketball team is set to make their season debut against the UCF Knights on Monday, Nov….
“We’re all still girls in college:” Beauty and social trends with FIU’s HerCampus
Natalie Gutierrez | Staff Writer FIU’s chapter of HerCampus is a magazine that merges pop culture and current socio-political realities. Made up of over 400…
“We’re having to ask people to resign”: Judicial delays prevent removal of SGA senators
Elise Gregg | Editor-in-Chief Post-pandemic, student government has historically struggled with establishing its judicial branch. This time last year, they’d gone over a year without…
Joining workforce unions is a must for FIU students
Kailey Krantz | Staff Writer FIU students are sent out to join the workforce after graduation and while they are settling into the career of…
Tuesday Times Roundtable emphasizes global migration patterns
Andres Davila | News Director Following a re-emergence of the immigration debate in the United States, FIU’s Office of Global Learning Initiatives dedicated Oct. 17,…
Football snaps eight game CUSA losing streak, defeats Sam Houston 33-27 in a double-overtime shootout
Jaymz Cosme | Staff Writer The FIU Football team snapped an eight-game losing streak against Conference USA opponents and claimed a 33-27 victory over the…
Florida death penalty law for child rapists is a dangerous idea
Mariantonia Mejia | Staff Writer A controversial new law involving the death penalty went into effect in Florida on Oct. 1. Signed by Governor Ron…
UNFOLD Exhibition: Where visual art meets literature
Hennessy Sepulveda | Staff Writer Yi Chin Hseih’s UNFOLD exhibition takes guests on a journey to the “in-between.” The UNFOLD Exhibition is a curatorial project…
Men’s soccer wins second consecutive game, defeats FGCU 1-0
Will Duval | Sports Director The FIU men’s soccer team collected their second win in a row and claimed a 1-0 victory over the FGCU…
Letter to the Editor: Response to PantherNOW Editorial from Director of Hillel at FIU
Jon Warech | Executive Director, Hillel at FIU I am disappointed to see your editorial board condemn President Jessell’s statement regarding the terrorist attack in…
Sofia Hidalgo’s family legacy inspires Obama-Chesky scholarship win
Priscilla Pozo | Assistant Entertainment Director From passion to profit, there are many different reasons we push ourselves towards success. For Public Relations, Advertising and…
Cybersecurity webinar demonstrates Florida’s new policies for digital safety
Conor Moore | Staff Writer In today’s technology-dominant landscape, you can never be too secure on the internet. Owing to major upticks in cyber crime…
Roll back the Royces: Football needs grit before glamor
PantherNOW Editorial Board The last football game was a miss. “They’re going to the Lambo’ to celebrate?” said ESPN play-by-play announcer John Schriffen after UTEP’s…
Sanrio runways and character astrology with the Geek Culture Club
Priscilla Pozo and Kaysea Suzana | Assistant Entertainment Directors Hello Kitty and friends made their appearance at FIU with the Geek Culture Club’s Sanrio Takeover…
More than a game: eSports continues to level up
Will Duval | Sports Director The squeak of shoes on the basketball court has been replaced by fervent mouse clicking and the tap of buttons…
FIU’s response to the Israel-Hamas war was unnecessary
PantherNOW Editorial Board PantherNOW, in the clearest terms possible, stands with all FIU students, their families and friends impacted by the conflict in Israel, along…
Nobel Prize Winner from NASA at Physics Colloquium
Alex Castro | Contributing Writer Decades worth of research and discoveries lead us toward a new era of space exploration technology. Aided by the leadership…
Panther’s Market is a hit, but the prices aren’t.
Ariana Rodriguez | Staff Writer With a new semester comes a new tradition, and Panther’s Market is one of them. With delicacies such as guanabana…
No. 23 men’s soccer looks to add fifth win in six games against Saint Mary’s
Will Duval | Sports Director The FIU men’s soccer team plays their first non-conference match in five games against the Saint Mary’s Gaels on Saturday,…
HEAL at FIU shows “patients” and support for aspiring healthcare professionals
Natalie Gutierrez | Staff Writer Future doctors make their mark at FIU with HEAL. Health Education for Aspiring Leaders, or HEAL is a non-profit, student-led…
Women’s soccer ties 1-1 with New Mexico State, collects third tie in a row
Carla Mendez | Staff Writer Repeating the results from their previous two games, the FIU women’s soccer team took on the New Mexico States Aggies,…
One week later: Student community mourns loss of life in Israel and Palestine
Conor Moore | Staff Writer A series of attacks this past weekend by militant group Hamas against the state of Israel has left more than…
DUELING COLUMN: Trigger warnings don’t prepare you for the real world.
Heidi Cuevas | Assistant Opinion Director In a troubling age of electronics where disturbing content is shown randomly on our feeds, the warning helps advise…
DUELING COLUMN: Trigger warnings should be required, not an option.
Kailey Krantz-Diaz | Staff Writer No matter what class you take at FIU, you’re bound to come across sensitive topics, and a trigger warning must…
Football surrenders 21 point lead in first quarter, loses third game in a row against UTEP
Jaymz Cosme | Staff Writer The FIU Football team surrendered an early 21-point lead and couldn’t rally a comeback, losing 27-14 to the UTEP Miners…
History of the Beatles: Yesterday’s greatest hits
Katherine Mon | Contributing Writer Before One Direction, there were The Beatles. In the history of music, The Beatles take up a chapter marked by…
Unlocking Career Success: Insights from NBC Universal Talent Acquisition Manager, James Arroyave
Giada Balloch | Contributing Writer Hoping to inspire the next generation of journalists, a talent acquisition manager at NBC Universal offered advice to students in…
Dorming on campus is becoming impossible
Ariana Rodriguez | Staff Writer The university dorms cannot accommodate the growing student population. With the shifting of housing, such as reserving University Towers for…
Football looks to return to form against UTEP on Vice Night
Will Duval | Sports Director The FIU football team looks to find their footing after two consecutive losses, taking on the UTEP Miners on Wednesday,…
Economics Conference Held to Expand More upon Research
Andres Davila & Conor Moore | Staff Writers The Department of Economics hosted the 5th annual Workshop in Applied and Theoretical Economics conference on Friday,…
The Big World Exhibition at the Wolfsonian Museum Reimagines the Past for a Better Future
Jonathan Davis | Contributing Writer Modern artists warn of industrialization with once lush landscapes in the Wolfsonian Museum’s The Big World exhibition. A new exhibition…
SGA, the sky’s the limit – but the bare minimum comes first
Elise Gregg | Editor-in-Chief In the three years I’ve worked in student media and interacted with student government professionally, I’ve seen a lot from SGA…
We control technology. It does not control us.
PantherNOW Editorial Board Most of us procrastinate on our assignments until the last hour it’s due. You can either submit a poorly-written paper or do…
No. 25 men’s soccer team facing off with No. 3 SMU
Carla Mendez | Staff Writer The FIU men’s soccer team looks to protect their four-game win streak against the No. 3 SMU Mustangs on Sunday,…
Latin American Dance Club teaches culture through dance
Parsa Sadjadi | Contributing Photographer (Check out our video coverage below! Pause to cycle through clips.) Sorry, your browser doesn’t support embedded videos, but don’t…
Volleyball looks to bounce back against UTEP
Will Duval | Sports Director The FIU volleyball team looks to bounce back from their first Conference USA loss of the year in a two-game…
There’s not enough on-campus housing for international students. An SGA committee wants to change that.
Samuel Larreal | Contributing Writer The Student Government Committee for International Students launched a petition in late September demanding the Department of Housing and Residential…
New Honors College Building in the Works
Gabriela Danger | Contributing Writer A new Honors College building is currently being conceptualized, with construction estimated to begin around 2026. PantherNOW interviewed Honors College…
Writers on the Bay 2023 series presents poetic pair
Kaysea Suzana | Staff Writer Gracing the podium of the Biscayne Bay bookstore were married poets Barbara Hamby and David Kirby. Hamby and Kirby, who…
Miami Beach’s homeless ordinance is counterproductive and cruel.
Mariantonia Mejia | Staff Writer The growing issue of homelessness is one that the United States, and Florida especially, is all too familiar with. With…
Navigating task paralysis
Kailey Krantz-Diaz | Staff Writer In a fast-paced world where we’re getting assignment after assignment, it’s pretty hard to wait for “the perfect moment” to…
Navigating Business Innovation and Leadership with Robert Hacker
Giada Balloch | Contributing Writer In the ever-evolving landscape of innovation and entrepreneurship, Robert Hacker stands as a beacon of inspiration and leadership. As the…
The support of the new tenure review is insulting to students and faculty alike
PantherNOW Editorial Board The Florida Board of Governors’ post-tenure review disappointed us when it was approved earlier this year. We had hoped that our trustees…
Abortion, voting rights and gun control: Here’s the recap of Kamala Harris’s visit to FIU
Conor Moore | Staff Writer Vice President Kamala Harris spoke at FIU as part of the “Fight for our Freedoms College Tour”, in order to…
Volleyball looks to continue historic start against MTSU
Will Duval | Sports Director The FIU volleyball team looks to protect home court, as they host the MTSU Blue Raiders in a two-game series…
Society for Sustainable Souls pursues global sustainability
Natalia Gutierrez | Staff Writer FIU’s Society for Sustainable Souls leads conversations about the biggest environmental concerns, from fast fashion to the “zero waste” approach….
Volleyball remains perfect in conference play, sweeps Sam Houston in a two-game series
Will Duval | Sports Director The FIU volleyball team traveled to Huntsville, Texas and swept the Sam Houston Bearkats in a two-game series, reaching its…
Murder Mysteries reenacted with the Theatre Department’s The Mousetrap
Kaysea Suzana | Assistant Entertainment Director FIU Theatre’s The Mousetrap production immerses audiences into a British 1950’s murder mystery. Originally written by Agatha Christie, well…
A Mako Shark rescue restores my faith in humanity
Kailey Krantz-Diaz | Staff Writer Sharks have a bad reputation for being the “bullies of the deep,” which has led to people becoming afraid of…
The Trish and Dan Bell Chapel to be a Multi-faith Space
Anler Cabrera | Contributing Writer Rising imposingly on a central lakeside location, the soon-to-be Trish and Dan Bell Chapel promises to be one of the…
Men’s soccer opens up three game win-streak, defeats USF 2-1
Carla Mendez | Staff Writer In a display of dominance, the FIU men’s soccer team triumphed over the USF Bulls, securing a hard-fought 2-1 victory…
Volleyball looks to defend undefeated conference record against Sam Houston
Will Duval | Sports Director The FIU volleyball team is traveling to Huntsville, Texas to take on the Sam Houston Bearkats in a conference matchup…
Post-Tenure Faculty Review a threat to academic freedom, Faculty Senate says
Samuel Larreal | Contributing Writer Florida International University will now require tenured professors to undergo a performance review process every five years following new state…
Panther Preview: FIU women’s soccer vs. Western Kentucky
Jaymz Cosme | Staff Writer The FIU women’s soccer team is taking on the Western Kentucky Lady Toppers on Friday, Sep. 29, 2023 in Bowling…
FIU Students Speak Out on New Miami Beach Homeless Ordinance
Gabriela Danger | Contributing Writer This past week, the city of Miami Beach has been working on passing a new ordinance meant to deal with…
Parking is a nightmare, but not just for students
Heidi Cuevas | Assistant Opinion Director Parking is a nightmare for anyone who has a car at FIU. Whether you are a student or staff,…
Family and fútbol: Eduardo Mustre’s experience with FIU men’s soccer
Will Duval | Sports Director After spending nearly four years in the Pachuca academy system, junior forward Eduardo Mustre brought his talents to the FIU…
A novel approach to reading with BookTok
Natalie Gutierrez | Staff Writer BookTok at FIU offers a space to escape into literary worlds for aspiring and avid readers. The term “BookTok” originated…
A Voice for the Wild: FIU Student raises environmental awareness about controversial development
Paloma Pimentel | Contributing Writer The environmental concerns that sparked the fierce advocacy of Michael Perez’s movement are once again at the forefront of one…
A new season and new expectations for FIU swimming and diving
Will Duval | Sports Director The FIU swimming and diving team is opening up their season in a dual-meet against the Miami Hurricanes on Wednesday,…
FIU women’s soccer falls 2-0 to the FAU Owls on senior night
Carla Mendez | Staff Writer The FIU women’s soccer team couldn’t leave their senior night victorious and fell 2-0 to the FAU Owls on Sunday,…
Is a right-wing dystopia forming in Florida?
Mariantonia Mejia | Staff Writer On September 6th of this year, the Miami-Dade school board voted to designate October as LGBTQ History Month. Those there…
FIU volleyball sweeps LA Tech in a two-game series
Will Duval | Sports Director The FIU volleyball team swept the LA Tech Bulldogs in a two-game series, reaching its conclusion with a 3-0 victory…
Panther Pride stays strong at the 2023 Homecoming game
Priscilla Pozo | Assistant Entertainment Director (Check out our photo coverage below! Click and drag to scroll.) The Cage rattled with screams and cheers as…
“We have a long way to go” following FIU football’s loss 38-6 to Liberty
Jaymz Cosme | Staff Writer The FIU Football team showed life early but couldn’t find sustainable offense, taking a blowout 38-6 loss to the Liberty…
Scientists have found a way to fight plastic pollution in Biscayne
Ana Cedeno | Contributing Writer Scientists at FIU have come up with a project that would help reduce plastic waste in Biscayne Bay. By using…
The show must go on: Panthers unite under rain or shine in the Uncaging
Alejandra Ayala | Photographer (Check out our photo coverage below! Click and drag to scroll.) The spirit of Homecoming surrounded Panthers as the Uncaging moved…
A pardon for Enrique Tarrio is a betrayal of our democratic system
PantherNOW Editorial Board Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has hinted that he may be open to pardoning Proud Boy’s leader Enrique Tarrio, who has been sentenced…
FIU panel shines light on the Nagorno-Karabakh Conflict
Anler Cabrera | Contributing Writer On Sept. 19, 2023, the conflict between Armenia and Azerbaijan in the Nagorno-Karabakh region was felt on a global scale….
FIU Names Kenneth C. Hall as New Advancement VP
Alexander Luzula | Assistant News Director The Pennsylvania State University administrator Kenneth C. Hall has been named as the new Senior Vice President of University…
Panther Preview: FIU Football vs. Liberty
Jaymz Cosme | Staff Writer The FIU football team is playing their homecoming game against the Liberty Flames on Saturday, Sep. 23, 2023 in Miami,…
Nature reclaims its land, but the fight is far from over
PantherNOW Editorial Board The hugely debated creation of a waterpark near Zoo Miami is now considering “other sites,” as per Mayor Daniella Levine Cava. We…
Panther Preview: FIU volleyball vs. LA Tech
Will Duval | Sports Director The FIU volleyball team looks to defend their home court as they take on the LA Tech Bulldogs in a…
FIU alumni make New York Times’s Top 50 restaurants
Elise Gregg | Editor-in-Chief Its barbeque has been lauded by the Miami Herald and PBS’s Check, Please!. Now, this local restaurant run by FIU alumni…
Taste at the Bay: Fueling up for Homecoming with local vendors
Alejandra Ayala | Photographer (Check out our photo coverage below! Click and drag to scroll.) Delicious food and a sense of community reigned in the…
Students rise to stardom at Panther’s Got Talent
Parsa Sadjadi | Photographer (Check out highlights from the talent show below! Pause through cycle through clips.) Sorry, your browser doesn’t support embedded videos, but…
Florida’s New College Entrance Exam: The CLT
Gabriela Danger | Contributing Writer There is a new standardized testing option for incoming college students, and it may put Governor Ron DeSantis at odds…
Renewed fears loom as DACA is declared illegal
PantherNOW Editorial Board As a federal judge concluded that the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals was illegal, circumstances beyond Dreamers’ control placed them at the…
Faculty Senate Names New Chair, Noël Barengo
Alexander Luzula | Assistant News Director The Faculty Senate has voted in Professor Noël C. Barengo as its new chair during the most recent meeting…
Graduating early: Do what feels right
Andres Davila | News Director Graduation is something college students desire the most. However, Paola Manzano wrote about the disadvantages of shortening your undergraduate career,…
Panther Preview: FIU women’s soccer vs. Sam Houston
Carla Mendez | Staff Writer The FIU women’s soccer team is facing off with the Sam Houston Bearkats on Thursday, Sep. 21, 2023 in Huntsville,…
The Crown pageant lets Homecoming court candidates shine
Katherine Mon | Contributing writer Homecoming candidates captivated guests at the Crown with their dance moves and speeches. On Saturday, Sep. 16 in the Student…
University rankings: We’re cautiously optimistic
PantherNOW Editorial Board It was the object of FIU’s pride when the Wall Street Journal released a new college ranking that ranked the university fourth…
Shell Hacks: Florida’s largest hackathon event
Hennessy Sepulveda | Staff Writer The best in tech from all over Florida came together to show off their skills at Shell Hacks. Shell Hacks…
Sean Gazitua: Leading WTDC to Global Logistics Success
Giada Balloch | Contributing Writer Sean Gazitua, President and CEO of World Trade Distribution Center (WTDC), is a driving force in the world of global…
FIU women’s soccer run away with late lead, defeat UTEP 3-1
Carla Mendez | Staff Writer In their first Conference USA matchup of the year, the FIU women’s soccer team took a 3-1 victory over the…
Millionaire DeSantis donor to serve on BOT
Conor Moore | Staff Writer Last Tuesday, Sept. 12, Governor Ron DeSantis appointed another candidate to serve on FIU’s Board of Trustees. The appointee in…
FIU football dominates first half, take 24-17 win against UConn
Will Duval | Sports Director The FIU football team carved out a massive first half lead and took home a 24-17 win against the UConn…
Panther Preview: FIU men’s soccer vs. Temple
Carla Mendez | Staff Writer The FIU men’s soccer team looks to defend their American Athletic Conference championship as they face off against the Temple…
The current cultural war and the victors
Benz de Marshall Pierre | Staff Writer For a while now, we have had a sense of a cultural war that blurs the thin line…
Panther Preview: FIU Football vs. UConn
Will Duval | Sports Director The FIU football team is traveling to the Northeast to take on the UConn Huskies on Saturday, Sep. 16, 2023…
Student Protests and DeSantis Appointee Surprise Visit: Sept. 14 BOT Recap
Samuel Larreal | Contributing Writer The Board of Trustees faced student criticism on post-tenure review and lackluster funding for overseen sports programs on Thursday, Sept….
Where are the South Florida lesbians?
Mariantonia Mejia | Staff Writer There are 27 remaining lesbian bars/clubs in the United States. None of those are in Florida. As a newly out…
Panther Preview: FIU volleyball hosts the 305 Challenge
Will Duval | Sports Director The FIU volleyball team is hosting three teams in the 305 Challenge, beginning on Friday, Sep. 15, 2023 in Miami,…
Gov. Ron DeSantis is setting a bad example for Floridians
Kailey Krantz-Diaz and Benz de Marshall Pierre | PantherNOW Staff Hurricane season is nothing new in South Florida, but it doesn’t mean it should be…
Disabled Student Union joins Panthers in advocating for accessibility
Ana Mancebo | Staff Writer FIU’s new Disabled Student Union unites people in the journey of creating inclusivity and accessibility on campus and beyond. The…
PantherNOW thrives at 2023 SPJ Sunshine State Awards
Andres Davila | News Director PantherNOW captured awards for the six nominations received at this year’s Society of Professional Journalists Sunshine State Awards, which took…
Board of Trustees Sept. 14 Meeting: What to expect
Alexander Luzula | Assistant News Director FIU’s Board of Trustees is set to meet in person for the first time this semester on Sept. 14…
FIU named a top college by several rankings
Alexander Luzula | Assistant News Director FIU has been ranked as one of the best public universities in both Florida and around the nation, according…
Shifting the narrative of legality with FIU’s Immigrant Scholars Organization
Natalie Gutierrez | Staff Writer FIU’s Immigrant Scholars Organization seeks to nurture the academic ambitions of immigrant and non-immigrant students alike. ISO’s mission is to…
Leadership spaces in FIU mediate the Nation’s initiative to create safer infrastructure
Paloma Pimentel | Contributing Writer Each year, our world experiences climate-driven threats that intensify over time, such as record-breaking hot temperatures, devastating natural disasters, and…
FIU men’s soccer surrenders early lead, fall 2-0 to Akron
Carla Mendez | Staff Writer The FIU men’s soccer team surrendered an early lead and fell 2-0 to the Akron Zips on Monday, Sep. 11,…
FIU women’s soccer held scoreless, fall 1-0 to FGCU
Will Duval | Sports Director The FIU women’s soccer team couldn’t score in a highly contested match, falling 1-0 to the FGCU Eagles on Sunday,…
Letter to the Editor: What Freedom of Speech Implies
Antonio Gimenez | Senior majoring in Journalism The legal precedent of the U.S. Supreme Court that prohibits shouting fire falsely in a crowded theater is…
FIU football has offensive eruption, defeats North Texas 46-39
Jaymz Cosme | Staff Writer The FIU football team showed their resilience, defeating North Texas Mean Green 46-39 on Saturday, Sep. 9, 2023 at the…
FIU’s Pride Center hosts a holistically queer Vogue and Bounce class
(Check out our photo coverage below! Click and drag to scroll.) Alejandra Ayala | Photographer The FIU Pride Center helped students embrace authenticity and holistic…
The continuous parking problem
PantherNOW Editorial Board As our previous parking editorial suggested, any student who has parked on campus at least once is likely enraged by the terrible…
Senioritis and the will to continue forward
Benz de Marshall Pierre | Staff Writer For seniors, the four years of painstakingly pursuing a degree are inches closer to an end. The rush…
FIU panel discusses the future of aging in Cuba
Conor Moore and Kaysea Suzana | Staff Writers Cuba is on track to becoming one of the world’s oldest countries. On Sept. 7, Cuban expert…
Panther Preview: FIU Football vs. North Texas
Will Duval | Sports Director The FIU football team is playing their Hispanic Heritage Kickoff game against the North Texas Mean Green on Saturday, Sep….
Home: Everywhere, but nowhere at the same time
Andres Davila | News Director Until I was 19, Miami was the only place I had known and considered as “home.” From the culture to…
YouTubers arrested for dorm prank gone wrong
Elise Gregg | Editor-in-Chief What started as a prank went south for a pair of YouTubers, ending with an arrest by FIU police this week. …
FIU women’s soccer overcome the Miami Hurricanes, claim a 1-0 victory
Carla Mendez | Staff Writer The FIU women’s soccer team protected their home turf, claiming a 1-0 victory over the Miami Hurricanes on Thursday, Sep….
Our trackless track team deserves better
PantherNOW Editorial Board Discolored water. Broken, run-down facilities and equipment. These are some things the PantherNOW staff found during our investigation into the issues the…
FIU’s Meteorology Club forecasts academic growth and student involvement this fall
Natalie Gutierrez | Staff Writer FIU’s Meteorology Club teaches students to navigate the field of climatology and become researchers in their own right. Created in…
Panther Preview: FIU volleyball takes on the Husky Invitational
Will Duval | Sports Director The FIU volleyball team is traveling to the Pacific Northwest, taking on three teams at the Husky Invitational starting on…
Completion of SIPA Phase 2: What to look forward for FIU’s School of International & Public Affairs
Anler Cabrera | Contributing Writer The completion of FIU’s School of International & Public Affairs school phase II brings to fruition an old promise for…
FIU men’s soccer escapes from jaws of defeat, ties 2-2 with UCF
Will Duval | Sports Director The FIU men’s soccer team narrowly escaped defeat, ending their match in a 2-2 tie against the UCF Knights on…
FIU’s groundbreaking research sparks a conversation about sex and gender
Paloma Pimentel | Contributing Writer A lab in FIU’s Global Forensic and Justice Center released the first research of its kind that allowed scientists to…
The buses from MMC to BBC are not living up to their potential
Dioslyn Oliva | Staff Writer FIU provides its students, faculty and staff shuttle service between its Modesto Maidique and Biscayne Bay campuses. As a student…
Panther Preview: FIU Men’s Soccer vs. UCF
Carla Mendez | Staff Writer The FIU Men’s soccer team is facing off with one of their long-standing foes, the UCF Knights on Tuesday, Sep….
FIU Students React To New Anti-Transgender Bill
Ana Cedeno | Contributing Writer Gov. Desantis has signed bill HB 1521 into effect, which prohibits people from using bathrooms that do not align with…
The university unfairly cut graduate program funding
Kailey Krantz-Diaz | Staff Writer Some undergraduate students may want to continue their studies at FIU through their graduate program. However, they’ll have second thoughts…
FIU’s Latin American Dance Club welcomes all dancing enthusiasts
FIU’s brand new Latin American Dance Club invites students to enjoy the art of dance. In over just two weeks of the club’s existence, the…
FIU Volleyball goes 1-2 at the UCF Challenge
Will Duval | Sports Director The FIU volleyball team went 1-2 at the UCF Challenge, reaching its conclusion against the Wake Forest Demon Deacons on…
FIU Football wins first home game, defeats Maine 14-12
Jaymz Cosme | Staff Writer The FIU football team bounced back, defeating the Maine Bears with a 14-12 score on Saturday, Sep. 2, 2023 in…
The Trump Indictments: What can we as students do?
Alexandra Howard | Staff Writer Even when you’re a star – or the 45th President of the United States – The Justice System can’t let…
Panther Preview: FIU Football vs. Maine
Will Duval | Sports Director The FIU football team is taking on the Maine Bears in their home-opener on Saturday, Sep. 2, 2023 at the…
Late night laughs with Campus Life’s comedy stand-up show
Kaysea Suzana | Assistant Entertainment Director Campus Life sought out to relieve student’s start-of-semester stress with an evening of stand-up routines. Stand-up comedians A. G….
FIU women’s soccer continues dominance, defeats Stetson 4-0
Carla Mendez | Staff Writer The FIU women’s soccer team showcased their skills, securing a 4-0 victory against the Stetson Hatters on Thursday, Aug. 31,…
The Deltas of a New Directorship – a conversation with KFSCIS’s new director, Dr. Jason Liu
Isabel Rivera | Contributing Writer After experiencing a surge in enrollment by more than 1,000 students since 2018, the booming Knight Foundation School of Computing…
Overconsumption and how it affects the environment
Ariana Rodriguez | Contributing Writer Influencers promoting “useful” gadgets run rampant on social media. However, overconsumption has always been a problem. We can stop this…
‘It’s all about the culture’ for the FIU men’s rugby club
Brandon Cosme | Contributing Writer Opposing sides interlock in a violent fight for dominance and possession. When seeing this, the first thought that would cross…
Panther Preview: FIU Volleyball vs. UCF
Pablo Hernandez | Contributing Writer The FIU volleyball team will be facing off against the UCF Knights on Thursday, Aug. 31, 2023 in Orlando, Florida….
Board of Trustees Holds August Meeting, Approves Additional $100K for Wertheim College
Alexander Luzula | Assistant News Director The Wertheim College of Nursing is on track to receive a significant increase of funding, following the approval of…
“We need to keep moving the needle”: Athletic director addresses athlete concerns
Brian Olmo | Summer 2023 Sports Director Andrea Loizidou is a mathematics master’s student and track runner at FIU. She’s from Cyprus – a country…
Values to vision: Student government addresses threats to DEI, school spirit and SGA reform
Elise Gregg | Editor-in-Chief From Tallahassee to MMC, student government is eager to make some changes. During the State of the Student Body address on…
Biscayne Bay Campus presents exhibit on Warhol’s Journey through China
Angela Alvarez | Staff Writer Pop artist Andy Warhol visited China and Hong Kong in 1982, and he was fortunate to have his camera…
Celebrating over a century of feminine suffrage with Women’s Equality Day 2023
Hennessy Sepulveda | Staff Writer To celebrate 103 years of the ratification of the 19th amendment, FIU’s Women’s Center hosted the Women’s Equality Day anniversary…
Panther Preview: FIU Men’s Soccer vs. VCU
Carla Mendez | Staff Writer The FIU Men’s Soccer team is set to face the VCU Rams tonight at the FIU Soccer Stadium in Miami,…
FIU Football can’t hold on, falls to LA Tech 22-17 in season-opener
Brandon Cosme | Contributing Writer In the earliest start to a season in school history, FIU football fell to the LA Tech Bulldogs in a…
Should FIU’s Theatre Students continue acting despite their uncertain future?
Kailey Krantz-Diaz | Staff Writer FIU Theatre students are witnessing history in the making. The Screen Actors Guild joined the Writers Guild of America in…
Luaus, ice cream and glowsticks: FIU Welcomes Panthers to the Fall 2023 semester
Katherine Mon | Contributing Writer Parsa Sadjadi | Contributing Photographer As a new semester starts, FIU brings both old and new traditions to welcome students…
Panther Preview: FIU Football vs LA Tech
Jaymz Cosme | Staff Writer The FIU football team is set to make the earliest start to a Football season in school history, as they…
FIU Men’s Soccer claims a 2-1 victory in their season-opener
Carla Mendez | Staff Writer FIU men’s soccer kicked off their season with a 2-1 victory against the Oregon State Beavers on Thursday, Aug. 24,…
FIU BSU presents its annual State of the Union address
Natalie Gutierrez | Staff Writer FIU’s Black Student Union will host its State of the Union address on Aug. 25 at 6:30 p.m. in the …
Investigation shows that coral reef sharks are in danger of extinction
An FIU-led investigation reveals that coral reef sharks are in more danger of extinction than previously thought. The recent research paper published in Science revealed…
Running in circles: Track and field athletes speak out over state of facilities
Brian Olmo | Summer 2023 Sports Director Andrea Loizidou is a mathematics master’s student and track runner at FIU. She’s from Cyprus – a country…
New Engineering Building Expected by Spring 2024
Andres Davila | News Director Construction continues at FIU. In September 2021, FIU broke ground to construct a “121,000-square-foot, six-story building that will house makerspace…
FIU Women’s Soccer cruise past Nicholls State in a 7-0 victory
Jaymz Cozme | Staff Writer The FIU women’s soccer team took on the Nicholls State Colonels on Sunday, August 20, 2023 in Thibodaux, Louisiana. Coming…
Retail therapy isn’t real therapy
Heidi Cuevas | Assistant Opinion Director Finding a healthy way to cope with new changes can be difficult, especially when we have a lot on…
“I’m mortified”: FIU stalker raises concerns for campus residents
Izzy Canizares | Contributing Writer When third-year English student Emma Brewer was reading in bed, the last thing she expected was a strange man looking…
No skin off my four-year degree: Don’t rush through university
Elise Gregg | Editor-in-Chief From AP classes to dual enrollment to 4+1 programs, students have plenty of opportunities to further their education. It starts early…
Florida’s ban on AP Psychology is hypocrisy at its finest
PantherNOW Editorial Board Politicians in Tallahassee continue to outdo themselves to make Florida even more of a national laughingstock than it is now. This time,…
Transfers, departures and more: Everything you need to know for the new football season
William Duval | Assistant Sports Director As the fall semester draws near, so does another season of FIU football, where the Panthers are looking to…
FIU Theatre reflects on past productions, shares 2023-2024 season for 50th anniversary
Kaysea Suzana | Assistant Entertainment Director From air guitar solos to Agatha Christie mysteries, FIU Theatre’s 50th anniversary reflects on what has been and what’s…
From too few spaces to inefficient practices, FIU students deserve better parking
PantherNOW Editorial Board By the headline alone, we’re sure you already know what we’re about to say. But it’s worth mentioning again – parking is…
Hurricane season is on the horizon – here’s how to prepare
Conor Moore | Staff Writer Nobody wants to be caught empty-handed when their power goes out during a storm, and that time of year is…
My freshman year; A journey worth taking
Dioslyn Oliva | Staff Writer I’ve been at FIU for a year, officially ending my time as a college freshman. It’s been a long year…
“I wish they were able to have more”: Graduate student funding officially decreases
Elise Gregg | Editor-in-Chief Budgets keep getting tighter at FIU. Last week, the Graduate and Professional Students Committee officially announced decreased funding for the new…
Beach volleyball hires second head coach in program history
Carla Mendez | Staff Writer Terri Del Conte has been appointed as the new head coach of beach volleyball by Athletic Director Scott Carr this…
Greek Life: Fall 2023 Recruitment Events and More from FIU’s Panhellenic Councils
Priscilla Pozo | Assistant Entertainment Director There’s always room to think Greek with FIU’s Fraternity and Sorority Life. While starting a new semester is always…
Panthers Fan Fest Returns for the 2023 Season
Brandon Cosme | Staff Writer With the 2023 football season just weeks away, FIU football’s Fan Fest returns on Saturday, Aug. 12, as the Panthers…
How to manage our stress during difficult times
Eli Loriga | Contributing Writer With our current political climate and typical college stress, it’s easy to spiral into the negatives stemming from bad grades…
FIU Surf Club makes waves for student surfers
Ana Mancebo | Staff Writer Panthers are catching waves and sunshine rays with the FIU Surf Club. The club, created in the Fall 2022 semester,…
A threatening shadow drapes over DEI clubs and organizations
Alexandra Howard | Staff Writer A dark blanket of uncertainty draped the shoulders of multicultural clubs and organizations that promote diversity, equity and inclusion on…
Northwestern Athletics’ atrocities highlight the need for student media
PantherNOW Editorial Board Warning: This article contains mention of sexual abuse. One of the biggest sports scandals in recent history shows us why student journalism…
Practicing sustainability is challenging but not impossible
Ariana Rodriguez | Contributing Writer As each year goes by, the climate crisis worsens. We’re now seeing heat index numbers reaching triple digits and it…
Miami-Dade proclaims“Geographies of Trash Day” at FIU’s Ratcliffe Art + Design Incubator
sabel Rivera | Contributing Writer Art, environmentalism and the Miami-Dade County administration collided on Monday, July 17 as the FIU Ratcliffe Art + Design Incubator…
Panthers second baseman Dante Girardi enters the transfer portal
William Duval | Assistant Sports Director Panthers second baseman Dante Girardi entered the transfer portal, as announced on Twitter on June 27, 2023. The six…
Miami-Dade police director hospitalized following self-inflicted gunshot wound
Diego Diaz | Interim Editor-in-Chief Miami-Dade Police Director Alfredo “Freddy” Ramirez III is ‘critical but in stable condition’ after reportedly shooting himself Sunday night while…
Supreme Court wetlands ruling highlights the importance of FIU’s Role in Florida’s water management
Paloma Pimentel | Contributing Writer With the recent fish kills and wall of seaweed surrounding Florida, human-led environmental degradation came to the forefront of Florida…
How the DeSantis anti-LGBTQ+ ad debacle affects the community
PantherNOW Editorial Board At the end of Pride Month, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ presidential campaign team launched a bizarre, embarrassing and stomach-churning anti-LGBTQ ad on…
FIU Alumni Jesus Dobbins creates the Selfie Band, a new way to take selfies everywhere
Andres Rivera | Staff Writer Inventor, model and FIU alumni Jesus Dobbins is shaping the selfie game with a convenient alternative. Dobbins developed the Selfie…
A School in transition- An interview with SIPA’s new dean, Shlomi Dinar
Alexander Luzula|PantherNOW. The Green School of International and Public Affairs has found itself in a time of significant change. The opening of the new SIPA…
Panthermonium, the victim of budget cuts
Mariantonia Mejia | Staff Writer For the second year in a row, the Homecoming Council canceled Panthermonium, the (previously) annual fall homecoming concert. While the…
Headlines, deadlines and loving what we do for FIU
Elise Gregg | Editor-in-Chief The Miami heat has nothing on the Southwest scorch. This summer, I went to Arizona for a fellowship with news outlet…
Frost Art Museum’s “Allegories for Learning” exhibition draws past ages to life
Angela Alvarez | Staff Writer Drawing is as old as humankind, yet an underrated one when compared to other arts in the Middle Ages. The…
New high school grads shouldn’t steer away from college
Dioslyn Oliva | Staff Writer Following the pandemic, there’s an alarming decrease in college enrollment from graduating high schoolers. To any recent high school grad…
Former FIU QB Alex McGough wins USFL Championship, eyes potential NFL return
William Duval | Assistant Sports Director Former FIU football quarterback Alex McGough is a champion. After having an MVP season with the Birmingham Stallions, McGough…
Best places to study in FIU’s Modesto Maidique campus
Emily Martinez | Staff Writer Whether you like closed off, quiet rooms or open spaces with ambient sounds, there’s a study spot for everyone at…
FIU hosts panel discussing former Pakistan Prime Minister arrest and subsequent political fallout
Conor Moore | Staff Writer Two months following the arrest of former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan, the country is still reeling from the political…
Letter to the Editor: I benefited from the Adam Smith Center’s diverse program offerings
Francisco Gamez | Guest Writer I am writing to offer my perspective as a student who has benefited from the Adam Smith Center’s diverse program…
Panthers land commitment from three-star QB
William Duval | Assistant Sports Director After receiving eight division I offers, class of 2024 quarterback Clayton Dees announced his commitment to FIU football on…
The Miamian dialect and its emerging issues
PantherNOW Editorial Board Above all of Florida’s thousand colors, its newly discovered Miamian dialect crowns the Sunshine State with a unique cultural attribute. This new…
Researching your anxiety? According to FIU researchers, those internet searches could be making worse
Alba Rosa | Opinion Director Students curious enough to research their mental health concerns often turn to social media for answers. But a recent FIU…
Author and immigrant Anna Qu shows FIU students how to heal in her book “Made in China”
Kaysea Suzana | Assistant Entertainment Director After immigrating to the U.S. from China as a teenager, author Anna Qu learned how to grow and overcome…
Analyzing the emptiness of rainbow capitalism
Mariantonia Mejia | Staff Writer When I came across Ash + Chess’s Instagram post in early May announcing that they designed merchandise for Target’s new…
The Supreme Court just struck down Biden’s student loan forgiveness plan. Here’s why that’s (sort of) a good thing
Conor Moore | Staff Writer The Supreme Court axed Biden’s student loan forgiveness plan on June 30. Regardless of my somewhat positive feelings towards Biden…
Chasten Buttitgieg’s “I Have Something to Tell You” reveals his LGBTQ+ youth experience in 1980s Midwest
Mhyanif Lozada | Entertainment Director In an uncertain time for LGBTQ+ youth, teacher and author Chasten Buttitgieg stresses the importance of sharing joy with loved…
Best places to eat near FIU’s Modesto Maidique Campus
Andres Rivera | Staff Writer As FIU students get caught up in projects and homework, they can forget the most crucial assignment: to eat. From…
Don’t let the SCOTUS decision distract from the importance of diversity
PantherNOW Editorial Board Yesterday, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that affirmative action violates the U.S. Constitution in the case of Harvard and the University of…
BREAKING: Homecoming concert canceled – again. Should Panthers expect fewer concerts in coming semesters?
Alex Luzula and Dioslyn Oliva | PantherNOW Staff FIU’s annual fall homecoming concert has been canceled this year, with the rising cost of performing artists…
‘This is a dialect like any other’: How Miami’s Latinos shaped emerging English dialect
Isabel Rivera | Contributing Writer Miami is famous for being a majority-minority city in which the Latino community makes up over 70 percent of the…
FIU director saves over two dozen poached hatchlings from wildlife trafficking scheme
Ana Cedeno | Staff Writer Paul Reillo was ready to start his weekend when he received a call from the US Fish and Wildlife Services…
Banning TikTok is not a solution, but a problem
Heidi Cuevas | Assistant Opinion Director The government’s decision to ban TikTok and FIU’s decision to follow is not the solution we should be happy…
Last 2022-2023 Faculty Senate starts search for new chair, sets stage for 2023-2024
Diego Diaz | Interim Editor-in-Chief Three weeks before the implementation of Florida’s recently passed higher education bill, the faculty senate gathered for their last meeting…
Cuban Research Institute panel outlines community’s historic impact on Miami
Alexander Luzula | Asst. News Director The economic and cultural impact of Miami’s Cuban population was the center of discussion during the Cuban Research Institute’s…
Juneteenth Freedom Day proudly celebrates Black culture
Kaysea Suzana | Assistant Entertainment Director Undeterred by pouring rain, FIU hosted a colorful Juneteenth celebration honoring Black history and culture. Held in the Dotson…
Student Spirit Shines in the Nova Star Scholarship Competition
Priscilla Pozo | Assistant Entertainment Director Students contestants embodied resistance and strength with their creativity in the Nova Star Scholarship Competition. Marking the beginning of…
FIU is number one in Board of Governors’ ranking
Diego Diaz | Interim Editor-in-Chief Out of Florida’s 12 public universities, FIU is number one. In a Thursday email, FIU president Kenneth Jessell announced that…
Need a new fit? FIU alumni Ivan Faraldo’s MIA Thrift has you covered
Andres Rivera | Staff Writer Ivan Faraldo is making thrifting accessible and fashionable for students at FIU. Ivan Faraldo, an FIU Alumni with a bachelor’s…
The SB 254 bill is a war against authenticity
Benz Marshall Pierre | Contributing Writer The United States may not be perfect, but the values we embrace make up for them. Among those values…
Panthers add three-star wide receiver Semaj Demps
William Duval | Assistant Sports Director After receiving scholarship offers from Indiana, Pittsburgh and Purdue, wide receiver Semaj Demps officially signed with FIU football on…
PantherNOW snags six nominations for the 2023 SPJ Sunshine State Awards
Alba Rosa | Opinion Director PantherNOW received six nominations for this year’s Society of Professional Journalists Sunshine State Awards, including Best Student Publication. The nominations…
Juneteenth: The celebration of delayed freedom
Benz Marshall Pierre | Contributing Writer Juneteenth, a day all slaves finally dared to dream of freedom to come, bears great significance to the overall…
Watson-Riggins: FIU’s gravity-defying star takes one final jump for the Panthers
Carla Mendez | Contributing Writer Queshun Watson-Riggins stares down the track knowing that this next jump might be the one. Thousands of hours of practice…
“How We Remember”: The Frost Museum Exhibition Making Photographs into Memories
Angela Alvarez | Staff Writer The Frost Museum’s “How We Remember” exhibition by various artists captures ephemeral moments and preserves them as lasting memories. The…
FIU hosts discussion on the significance of the Black vote
Conor Moore | Staff Writer Just a week shy of Juneteenth, FIU’s Division of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion hosted a panel at the MARC Pavilion…
Global Shakespeares Course Studies the Bard Beyond England
Ana Mancebo | Staff Writer FIU’s Global Shakespeares course shows that Elizabethan classical drama has room for multiculturalism. First taught by professor Vernon Dickson in…
Dr. Beach sounds the alarm: Florida to be swarmed by a 5,000-mile-long belt of seaweed
Ana Cedeno | Staff Writer Known as Doctor Beach, Earth and Environment professor Stephen Leatherman has received national coverage over his annual beach rankings. Recently,…
You are no better than the people in the South
Mariantonia Mejia | Staff Writer A worrying trend always cropping up during times of civil unrest is resurfacing. Northerners, even those in any liberal state,…
FIUGOP President responds to DeSantis backed higher education bill
Conor Moore | Staff Writer Last May, Gov. Ron Desantis signed Senate Bill 266 into law, a controversial legislation set to restructure the Florida Higher…
Camille Plummer: Mother of nine, innovator and FIU alumna
Kaysea Suzana | Assistant Entertainment Director Biochemistry major and rising senior Camille Plummer ambitiously tackles parenthood and pharmaceutical tech. Plummer immigrated from Jamaica with her…
Vacation Violence event brings attention to tourism’s impact
Alexander Luzula | Asst. News Director Cultural erasure, violence and sex trafficking were all topics of discussion during Vacation Violence, a virtual panel hosted by…
The Board of Trustees should stand with those they serve, the students
Dioslyn Oliva | Staff Writer Our university’s Board of Trustees has no choice but to enforce Tallahassee’s new higher education laws. As a student, I…
Panthers continue rebuilding, add 3-point specialist to team
William Duval | Assistant Sports Director After an extreme rise in scoring and minutes since transferring from Jacksonville University to Polk State College, incoming junior…
SB 256 has one clear target: Florida teachers
Benz Marshall Pierre | Contributing Writer The organization of unions and their ability to collect dues is an important feature of fairness in any capitalist…
Is FIU’s Adam Smith Center really non-partisan?
Alexandra Howard | Staff Writer For being named after the father of economics, FIU’s Adam Smith Center reveals more of a political stance than expected…
Panthers add another top JUCO player to roster
William Duval | Assistant Sports Director After a breakout scoring season with Lakeland Community College, combo-guard Jaidon Lipscomb committed to FIU men’s basketball on June…
Runway of Dreams shows all bodies are beautiful in 2023 campaign debut
Mhyanif Lozada | Entertainment Director Diverse models captivated Wynwood with confidence and showed the power of the adaptive fashion revolution. The Runway of Dreams foundation,…
Florida isn’t Twitter, as much as Governor DeSantis wishes
PantherNOW Editorial Board It’s official. Gov. Ron DeSantis is running for president, to no one’s surprise, unveiling the campaign through a “groundbreaking” Twitter stream that…
Why did FIU’s Investiture Ceremony ignore diversity?
Kailey Krantz-Diaz | Contributing Writer The greatest treasure known to FIU’s university life is having the largest, and most diverse student body in South Florida….
Turnitin, ChatGPT and you: FIU’s response to AI in education
Conor Moore | Staff Writer According to a recent study from Intelligent, nearly one in three college students have used ChatGPT to assist them in…
Online classes may be convenient but the fee isn’t
Dioslyn Oliva | Staff Writer In this digital age, it’s no surprise that students at FIU take online classes. Online classes are appreciated for many…
“Fashion is for everyone”: FIU Pride Center’s GenderChill Fashion Show
Andres Rivera | Staff Writer The Pride Center and guests show off their styling skills in an inclusive fashion show at FIU’s Modesto Maidique campus. …
As Florida cracks down on the LGBTQ community, students prepare themselves for a tumultuous future
Diego Diaz | Interim Editor-in-chief When Ness Cruz checked their email on May 19, a sense of dread had seeped in. Like countless others in…
DeSantis’ newest target: pregnant people
Mariantonia Mejia | Staff Writer My doctor asked when my last period was at my recent doctor’s appointment. For the first time in my life,…
FIU Alumna and designer Jerchovia Moxey strives for style and sustainability
Hennessy Sepulveda | Contributing Writer For designer Jerchovia Moxey, sustainability and upcycling are always in vogue. For the FIU alumna, shopping for clothes was always…
Panthers earn spots on 2023 Athlon Sports Preseason All-Conference USA Team
Jaymz Cosme | Contributing Writer 10 players from FIU football were selected for the 2023 Athlon Sports Preseason All-Conference USA Team on Thursday, May 25. …
FIU men’s basketball Early Season Outlook: Dean, Krivokapic lead the way
William Duval | Staff Writer After a disappointing 14-18 season in 2022-2023, FIU men’s basketball has many things they need to address heading into next…
FIU Business hosts webinar on Central American entrepreneurship
Alexander Luzula | Asst. News Editor The Center for International Business Education and Research hosted a webinar on, May 22 at 11 a.m. titled “Entrepreneurship…
Find out who you are with FIU’s Personality Theory Club
Ana Mancebo | Staff Writer FIU’s new Personality Theory Club brings students together to learn about themselves and each other through personality typology. By attending…
Communism: FIU event discusses Soviet influence in Cuba and the Caribbean
Andres Davila | Asst. News Director The Soviet influence on Cuba and the Caribbean is not to be forgotten as the Cuban Research Institute hosted…
Warning: You’re probably addicted to your phone
Heidi Cuevas | Staff Writer I caught myself reacting to an imaginary iMessage ping as an unconscious excuse to look at my phone, but denial…
Panthers drop to Rice, fail to qualify for C-USA Tournament
Jaymz Cosme | Contributing Writer FIU baseball loses 2-1 in its final series of the season against the Rice Owls at Reckling Park in Houston,…
FIU investiture ceremony of Kenneth Jessell celebrated with former presidents, hopes for university development
Diego Diaz | Asst. News Director Under an atmosphere of uncertainty regarding the future of higher education in Florida, FIU President Kenneth A. Jessell was…
Degree inflation is coming for us
Ariana Rodriguez | Contributing Writer While browsing Indeed, you might’ve noticed job listings require advanced experience. A bachelor’s is now mandatory for entry-level jobs, causing…
Panthers toppled by Miami in final home game
Brandon Cosme | Contributing Writer The Panthers sought vengeance on the Miami Hurricanes in their final home game of the season on May 16, 2023,…
Student writers might need to take a few lessons from A.I.
Kailey Krantz-Diaz | Contributing Writer Writing is a creative endeavor. But at the end of the day, like most careers in the arts and entertainment…
Essential social media and digital platforms all students should have
Amelia Orjuela Da Silva | Special to PantherNOW From Canvas to Instagram, students depend on technology to get an education, have fun, and network with…
New trustees appointed amid uncertainty for the future of academic freedom
Will Sanchez | Contributing Writer At the end of spring semester, FIU announced its two newest members to take their seats at FIU’s Board of…
Florida educators file federal lawsuit in response to state “union-busting” bill
Elise Gregg | Editor-in-Chief In the midst of a slew of state legislation impacting higher education, the Florida Education Association and United Faculty of Florida…
Panthers take series against Charlotte after blowout and walk-off wins
Brandon Cosme | Contributing Writer FIU Baseball clashed with the Charlotte 49ers in a three-game series, taking the first two games before being defeated on…
Panthers fall to Auburn in first round of NCAA Tournament
No. 36 FIU women’s tennis fell to No. 18 Auburn in the first round of the NCAA Tournament in a hotly contested 4-3 match on…
Hacker Nation: StartUP FIU’s marketplace of ideas
Mhyanif Lozada | Entertainment Director To stay ahead of the technological curve and foster innovation, StartUP FIU brings entrepreneurial minds together in Hacker Nation. Hacker…
Florida passes permitless carry – what does that mean for FIU?
Victor Garcia | Contributing Writer In a historic victory for gun rights groups, Florida has become the most recent state to pass permitless carry, following…
BREAKING: FIU OL Lyndell Hudson Jr. commits to University of Florida
Brian Olmo | Sports Director FIU offensive lineman Lyndell Hudson Jr. will be taking his talents to the University of Florida after entering the transfer…
Panthers suffer blowout loss to Miami, aims for rebound against Charlotte
William Duval | Staff Writer After traveling across town, FIU baseball fell to the Miami Hurricanes in a 10-0 seven-inning rout on May 10, 2023,…
DeSantis’ frightening new immigration law will endanger Floridians
Mariantonia Mejia | Staff Writer Gov. Ron DeSantis is becoming an enemy to all Florida citizens, with his newest targets being the undocumented as he…
The Adam Smith Center: FIU’s newly certified college with an increasingly apparent political stance
Diego Diaz | Asst. News Director It’s been a historic year for FIU’s fast-growing Adam Smith Center for Economics. Just in Spring 2023, the political…
FIU softball ends season with sweep of UTEP, face Western Kentucky in C-USA Tournament
Richelieu Valery | Staff Writer FIU softball finished its regular season with a series shutout against the UTEP Miners this past weekend on May 7,…
“How To Buy A House”: Wells Fargo hosts financial literacy fair at the College of Business
Victor Garcia and Kaysea Suzana | PantherNOW Staff In the midst of a Miamian housing crisis, banking company Wells Fargo came to FIU’s College of…
FIU social media bans threaten to isolate international students
Alexander Luzula | Assistant News Director Back in April, FIU banned several social media apps from the university’s network and devices. The ban followed a…
FIU’s live entertainment should be inclusive for online students
Kailey Krantz-Diaz | Contributing Writer I started my FIU journey through a computer screen. While being online allows me to be flexible with my class…
Panthers dominate series opener against WKU, fall short in last two games
Jaymz Cosme | Contributing Writer FIU baseball squared off against the WKU Hilltoppers in a thrilling three-game series, winning the opener before falling in the…
Foreign Security, Allyship, and Challenges: FIU hosts eighth annual Hemispheric Security Conference
Andres Davila | Assistant News Director Issues regarding foreign security and allyship were central topics to FIU’s eighth annual Hemispheric Security Conference, hosted by the…
Oyinlomo Quadre wins C-USA Freshman and Player of the Year
Brian Olmo | Sports Director After another stellar season, it’s time for FIU women’s tennis to reap in what its sowed. Freshman Oyinlomo Quadre becomes…
FIU baseball can’t handle FAU, gets swept in 3-game series
William Duval | Staff Writer FIU baseball took on the FAU Owls and got swept in a three-game series, reaching its conclusion on Sunday, April…
Higher education restructuring imminent as Florida House passes SB266
Diego Diaz | Asst. News Director Making good on their word, the Republican-led Florida House passed Senate Bill 266, a bill with far reaching consequences…
FIU women’s beach volleyball falls just short of C-USA title, drops final to FAU
Brian Olmo | Sports Director FIU women’s beach volleyball rattled off four straight wins in the Conference USA tournament before falling in the finals to…
FIU’s Geology Club: Stepping stones to environmental awareness
Natalie Gutierrez | Staff Writer FIU’s Geology Club shows its passion for education with a down-to-earth approach by trekking into the wilderness and letting members…
Hoax shooter alert briefly interrupts MMC activity during commencements and Hemispheric Security Conference
Elise Gregg | Editor-in-Chief False reports of an active shooter in the College of Nursing led to some evacuations at Modesto Maidique Campus on Tuesday…
Miami Clásico shatters attendance record, brings soccer fans across city to FIU
Brian Olmo | Sports Director While FIU soccer doesn’t officially start until the fall, that doesn’t mean students still can’t catch an exciting game on…
Student musicians scale to the top at the GRAMMY U Conference
Ana Mancebo | Staff Writer Headshots, photo booths, and famous musicians: GRAMMY U shows its members how to navigate an ever-changing music industry. On Saturday,…
Making moves with new tech at eMerge Americas
Allen Blumstein | Staff Writer Robot assistants served artisan coffee at eMerge Americas, the premier convention for new business in the technological sector. eMerge Americas…
Resistance continues as students and faculty speak out at last spring BOT meeting
Will Sanchez and Elise Gregg | PantherNOW Staff The last Board of Trustees meeting of the semester was met with the continuing efforts by students…
Panthers steal series finale from Roadrunners, fall 2-1
William Duval | Staff Writer FIU baseball finished 1-2 in a three-game series against the UTSA Roadrunners, reaching its finale on Sunday, April 23, 2023,…
Classes shouldn’t depend on financial stability
Paola Manzano | Assistant Opinion Director While reminiscing about my exchange student experience, I’ve found an immense lack of consideration for a student’s financial stability….
UNF forward Jonathan Aybar commits to FIU
William Duval | Staff Writer After spending three years at the University of North Florida, forward Jonathan Aybar announced his commitment to FIU basketball on…
FIU women’s tennis wins second C-USA Championship in history, earns autobid for NCAA Tournament
Brian Olmo | Sports Director No. 38 FIU women’s tennis routed No. 58 Rice 4-1 at the Waranch Tennis Complex in Denton, Texas, to win…
All or nothing: FIU women’s tennis faces Rice in C-USA Finals
Brian Olmo | Sports Director All eyes are on one team to bring a championship home for the Blue and Gold this season. After sweeping…
Panthers escape with narrow win over Ospreys
Richelieu Valery | Staff writer The Panthers clawed their way back into a late victory against the North Florida Ospreys after being down 3-1 through…
BBC needs more food options
Dioslyn Oliva | Staff Writer The Biscayne Bay Campus administration tried over the years to address student concerns regarding meal options. Yet through constant food…
Panthers steal win from jaws of defeat, take down FGCU
William Duval | Staff writer After their previous matchup was canceled due to poor weather, FIU baseball defeated the FGCU Eagles 5-4 on April 19,…
FIU’s Bowling Club has talent to spare
Natalie Gutierrez | Staff Writer FIU’s Bowling Club shows students that bowling is not as laid back as it seems. The club started at FIU’s…
New permitless carry law puts Floridians in danger
Mariantonia Mejia | Staff Writer As a US citizen, I already live with a sense of fear. Any open area feels like a shooting range….
Panther Esports plays to win at the 2023 Game Expo
(Click and drag image to scroll through photo gallery!) Alejandra Ayala | Photographer From competitive tournaments to nostalgic games and consoles, FIU’s Game Expo had…
Letter to the Editor: SGA Reform Is Coming — And It’s Long Overdue
Alexander Sutton, Student Body President-elect | Guest Writer Changes are coming to the SGA Constitution and Statutes. My first action as Student Body President will…
Rest and recoup: Getting ready for Finals Week at FIU
Mhyanif Lozada | Entertainment Director Among the endless study halls and review sessions, clubs at FIU are helping students refresh their bodies and minds before…
FIU Athletics receives $2 million donation
Brian Olmo | Sports Director FIU Athletics has received a $2 million donation from four donors, making it the largest one-time philanthropic gift in the…
FIU men’s basketball lands elite JUCO talent
By William Duval After receiving offers from Memphis, Maryland and Kansas State, JUCO star Okechukwu Okeke has signed with FIU, as announced by head coach Jeremy…
Recent SGA elections exemplify stark entrance of outside politics
Arianna Otero | PantherNOW Staff This year’s student government elections was one of the more active and engaged in recent years, boasting two political parties…
Panthers fall to FAU, UCF in four straight games
Richelieu Valery | Staff Writer The Panthers got a taste of their own medicine as they failed to secure a single win against FAU in…
Geek Culture Club brings anime villains to life
Andres Rivera | Staff Writer The villains were taking over campus, and they were here to stay. On Friday, Apr 8, the Geek Culture Club…
Construction crew ruptures gas line near SASC, causing a brief evacuation
Alexander Luzula | Asst. News Director A construction crew accidentally ruptured a gas line on Modesto Maidique Campus Friday, April 15, forcing several buildings to…
I paid for that spot – why am I being asked to move?
Elise Gregg | Editor-in-Chief Parking at FIU is a nightmare. It’s annoying going through constantly crowded lots, the confusing 30-minute parking spots for residents and…
Dreaming in Multiverse: Impressions of dreams from Chitra Ganesh
Mariana Riano | Contributing Writer “Dreaming in Multiverse,” Chitra Ganesh’s traveling multimedia experience, mixes comic book graphics with painting and animation to create a surreal…
FIU community protests HB999 and administration complacency
Conor Moore and Diego Diaz| PantherNOW Staff Despite threatening weather, a couple hundred students, faculty and staff turned out Thursday to denounce potential threats to…
FIU Pride Student Union’s Intergalactic Drag Show
Ana Mancebo | Staff Writer Amidst Florida’s stifling legislation, drag artists spark vibrancy into the Graham Center Ballrooms in an evening of flashing lights, cheering…
Faculty Senate Chair plans to resign after vote of no-confidence
Elise Gregg | Editor-in-Chief FIU’s Faculty Senate chair is stepping down after months of discontent among faculty senators and a narrow vote of no-confidence at…
FIU Theatre’s Necessary Targets shares a powerful message about resilience
Nicole Rodil | Staff Writer FIU Theatre ends the Spring semester with a topical drama, in contrast to their lighthearted comedies earlier this semester. On…
Young girls have the right to say period in Florida
Alexandra Howard | Contributing Writer Periods are not embarrassing, or sexual. Periods are normal. Young girls don’t choose when they get their periods, but legislators…
Panthers finish 1-2 against FAU Owls
William Duval | Staff writer FIU baseball finished 1-2 in a three-game series against the FAU Owls, reaching its conclusion on Saturday, April 8, 2023,…
Commuters, here are some FIU perks you should know about
Heidi Cuevas | Contributing Writer Students, particularly commuters, often miss out on the benefits FIU provides which results in them not receiving their money’s worth….
Prisoners’ rights activist shares his story of wrongful imprisonment
Conor Moore | Contributing Writer On March 30, speaker and advocate for prisoners’ rights Darren Tinker spoke at the Ryder Business Building about his experiences…
Breaking: Denver Jones commits to Auburn
Richelieu Valery | Staff Writer A decision has finally been made. Sophomore guard Denver Jones announced via Twitter that he intends to transfer to Auburn…
FIU tennis ends regular season on high note, wallops FAU
Brian Olmo | Sports Director No. 38 FIU women’s tennis ends the regular season with a statement win over the FAU Owls, 6-1, on April…
Another look into female safety, inside and outside of campus
Alba Rosa | Opinion Director In my first article for PantherNOW, Women should feel safe wherever they go, I discussed my struggles feeling unsafe on…
A music marathon and raving marked Transgender Visibility Day at FIU
Allen Blumstein | Staff Writer From the top floor of the library, you could hear echoes coming from FIU’s trans day of visibility celebration on…
Renowned primatologist Jane Goodall speaks to FIU community about hope and action
Alexander Luzula | Staff Writer World-renowned primatologist, anthropologist, and conservationist Dr. Jane Goodall spoke at FIU on Friday, March 31 from 7 to 9 p.m….
FIU baseball cold streak continues, drop sixth straight to Stetson
William Duval | Staff writer After five consecutive losses, FIU Baseball’s losing streak continues, losing 6-4 to the Stetson Hatters on April 4, 2023, at…
FIU to prohibit TikTok, and other services on campus network
By Alexander Luzula | Staff Writer FIU has announced that it will be prohibiting access to the Chinese social media app TikTok, as well as…
WiTCON paves the way for women in technology
Mhyanif Lozada | Assistant Entertainment Director Industry professionals shared their expertise in career workshops at FIU’s first-ever Women in Technology conference. On March 24, WiTCON…
New anti-LGBT bill puts trans youth at risk
Mariantonia Mejia | Staff Writer Attacks on LGBT, and particularly, trans youth are at an all-time high following a new anti-queer legislation. Senate Bill 254…
Roarthon 2023: “Stronger Than I Look”
Emily Martinez | Contributing Writer At FIU’s Roarthon, physical activity and endurance is key in funding a good cause. Roarthon is an annual fundraiser where…
FIU softball sweeps UTSA Roadrunners, ending four-game losing streak
By Richelieu Valery The Panthers brought out the brooms over the weekend, sweeping the UTSA Road Runners in a three-game series starting March 31 at…
Panel Discusses Education in the Prison System
Alexander Luzula | Staff Writer The FIU Center for Humanities in an Urban Environment, in collaboration with the Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, hosted…
Faculty Senate passes motion of no-confidence in Chair
Elise Gregg | Editor-in-Chief A divided faculty senate narrowly voted no-confidence in its chair on Tuesday afternoon as part of a larger effort to maintain…
FIU Weekly Wrap-Up: Women’s tennis has its 10-match winning streak snapped
By Brian Olmo and William Duval FIU women’s tennis closes out the week with wins over Houston and USF before dropping to Rice from March…
Faculty Senate to vote on motion indicating no confidence in Chair
Elise Gregg | Editor-in-Chief In the midst of fighting back against potentially drastic restrictions to higher education from Tallahassee, the faculty senate will decide on…
Frost art exhibit paints a picture of Haitian culture
Mariana Riano and Angela Alvarez | Contributing Writers The Frost Art Museum is home to one of the largest collections of Haitian paintings in the…
Letter to the Editor: UGS’ springtime bonus and ‘subsidized’ on-campus housing is a joke
LuLu Victoria-Lacy and Randi Spiker | Grad Wages and Rights at FIU Life in Miami as a graduate student is a financial struggle. After paying…
Governor, leave those kids (and professors) alone
PantherNOW Editorial Board Let us learn. We don’t want the higher education reforms coming out of Tallahassee. We’re not worried about indoctrination, we’re not intimidated…
Indomitable: FIU tennis sweeps Houston, wins nine straight
Brian Olmo | Sports Director According to the laws of thermodynamics, it’s impossible to build a genuine perpetual motion machine – a contraption that will…
Letter to the Editor: The Governor is attacking trans rights, but all Panthers have a stake in fighting back
Maria Franzblau | Guest Writer On a hot afternoon in February, 200 students and faculty gathered on Graham Center lawns for a demonstration against Governor…
Fly-in seminars are key to the FIU experience
Dioslyn Oliva | Staff Writer During spring break, I was selected alongside other students to participate in the Black Student Union’s Fly-In seminar. It was…
So close, yet so far: FIU baseball falls to Miami in rematch
William Duval | Staff writer After fighting through much adversity, FIU Baseball came up short, losing 6-5 to the Miami Hurricanes on March 28, 2023,…
Kopenhaver Center presents “The Power of Giving Voice” for women in journalism
Natalie Gutierrez | Staff Writer FIU’s Kopenhaver Center will host a webinar on female empowerment and leadership success in the workplace this afternoon from 1…
“Teach me Happiness”: Building new narratives at World Happiness Fest
Sound therapy gurus, artists, and scientists shared expertise on good living in the World Happiness Fest. The World Happiness Fest was held at the BBC…
Local artists, dance-offs and zorbs: Bayfest 2023
Allen Blumstein | Staff Writer Miami has Ultra. FIU has Bayfest. On March 25, party animals assembled at the Biscayne Campus and at 4 p.m….
SGA speaks out against current state legislation
Arianna Otero | News Director After weeks of back-and-forth discussions, guest speakers and consistent pressure from student organizations, the senate passed a resolution on Mar….
FIU Weekly Wrap-Up: Denver Jones enters transfer portal, Football commences Spring Practice
Brian Olmo | Sports Director Basketball: After a sensational 2022-23 campaign, sophomore guard Denver Jones announced on March 20 that he plans to enter the…
Earth League International: meet the CIA of wildlife trafficking
Conor Moore | Contributing Writer An organization dedicated to protecting wildlife from trafficking gave a presentation on the day-to-day workings of their operations and their…
Panthers fall to UAB in three-game series
William Duval | Staff Writer FIU baseball finished 1-2 in a three-game series against the UAB Blazers, reaching its conclusion on Sunday, March 26 2023,…
The 2024 presidential election: Why you should start caring now
Alexandra Howard | Contributing Writer As new and old contenders emerge throughout the race, each candidate’s stance on human rights will either benefit or damage…
Camaraderie and Cuisine at Caribbean Culture Night
Kaysea Suzana | Staff Writer The exciting music of the Caribbean Culture night brought life to the Graham Center pit last Wednesday. Hosted on March…
FIU Parking Garage Safety Certificates Finally Updated
Alexander Luzula | Staff Writer FIU’s parking garage elevators are finally certified as safe, with new safety certificates going up after being out of date…
Game Night: A student’s duality of academic and fun
Kaysea Suzana | Staff Writer Sounds of friendly banter and joy ruled the Graham Center during Wednesday’s game night. The event held at the Modesto…
FIU Weekly Wrap-Up: Baseball falls to Miami, Swimming and Diving finish top-25 in NCAA Championships
Brian Olmo | Sports Director FIU Athletics had an eventful week, headlined by women’s swimming and diving competing in the NCAA tournament and a cross-town…
2023 Relay For Life raises $40,000 for the American Cancer Society
Emily Martinez | Contributing Writer FIU hosted Relay for Life to honor people impacted by cancer on March 10 at the Modesto Maidique Campus, with…
UCC courses are your small steps to big dreams
Heidi Cuevas | Contributing Writer The first two years of colleges and universities around the world consist of completing the university core curriculum — it…
Debut film iMordecai is a love letter to Miami’s iconic scenes
Nicole Rodil | Staff Writer The Miami scene creates a perfect atmosphere for director Marvin Samel’s newest film– iMorecai. As of February 24th, director Marvin…
Panthers guard Denver Jones enters transfer portal
Brian Olmo | Sports Director Denver Jones has announced on Twitter that he plans to enter the transfer portal after a sensational sophomore campaign. The…
FIU Chess Club: Board Warriors
Allen Blumstein | Staff Writer The School of International and Public Affairs is fairly quiet on Monday and Friday nights. It’s where the FIU Chess…
The story of Prof. John Jebian: A rocky journey to a deaf-friendly campus
Paola Manzano | Assistant Opinion Director From having no interpreters, to ASL classes and deaf professors, FIU’s progress on becoming deaf-friendly is a noticeable one….
FIU softball falters on the road, losing series to Charlotte
Brian Olmo | Sports Director FIU softball falls 2-1 in its three-game series against the Charlotte 49ers on March 11 at Sue M. Daughtridge Stadium…
FIU baseball drops to Miami, snapping eight-game win streak
Brian Olmo | Sports Director FIU baseball falls short to Miami, 7-3, on Wednesday, March 15 at the FIU Baseball Stadium. The loss snaps the…
FIU community gathers to observe fifth anniversary of bridge collapse
Alexander Luzula | Staff Writer Students, faculty, administration and community members gathered March 15 to observe the fifth anniversary of the fatal 8th Street bridge…
FIU tennis unstoppable, wins fifth and sixth straight against Kennesaw and Columbia
Elise Gregg | Editor-in-Chief FIU women’s tennis can’t be beat, winning its fifth and sixth straight game by defeating Kennesaw State and Columbia at the…
Preparation with Conviction: FIU’s Empowering Women in Law
Natalie Gutierrez | Staff Writer The legal profession may be male-dominated, but Empowering Women in Law (EWIL) aims to help young women find their footing…
Strike, Parry, Thrust: FIU’s Fencing Club
Angela Alvarez | Contributing Writer FIU is home to many clubs with all sorts of interests, especially when it comes to sports. One stands out…
It’s time for the Biscayne Bay Campus to be independent
PantherNOW Editorial Board With a heavy heart, we must say it’s time for the Biscayne Bay and Modesto Maidique campuses to go their separate ways…
FIU tennis rolls MTSU 4-0, notches fourth consecutive win
Brian Olmo | Sports Director FIU tennis continues to annihilate opponents as they sweep Middle Tennessee 4-0 on Wednesday, March 8 at the FIU Tennis…
FIU women’s basketball ends season with 72-59 loss to Charlotte in C-USA Tournament
Brian Olmo | Sports Director Despite their best efforts, the FIU women’s basketball team couldn’t find their rhythm against the Charlotte 49ers, dropping out in…
FIU softball splits games with Holy Cross, 1-1
Brian Olmo | Sports Director FIU softball split a pair of games with the Holy Cross Crusaders in a doubleheader on Tuesday, March 7, at…
Tuesday Table Talks rounds up first amendment interpretations for students
By Andres Davila | Assistant News Director The ongoing debate about DeSantis’ attempts to reduce free speech in Florida has been an influence on March…
Japan Club hosts competitive noodle slurping contest
Emily Martinez | Contributing Writer Gathered in Panther Suite, guests of the FIU Japan Club eagerly honored Japanese traditions by participating in their inaugural noodle…
FIU tennis wins third straight, routs Michigan State in 4-1 victory
Brian Olmo | Sports Director FIU tennis keeps the rackets blazing hot, as they scorch the Michigan State Spartans 4-1 for their third straight victory…
The 2023 SGA Elections: Make your voice heard
Dioslyn Oliva and Alba Rosa | PantherNOW Staff The student government elections are here. With dozens of candidates and a variety of platforms, it’s been…
FIU men’s and women’s basketball set to face LA Tech, Charlotte in C-USA Tournament
Brian Olmo | Sports Director Every basketball fan’s favorite time of year is finally here: playoff time. The FIU men’s and women’s basketball teams are…
Elections start today: here’s what you need to know
Elise Gregg | Editor-in-Chief Student government elections start today, running from March 7 to the 8. With a last-minute executive switch-up and heavy competition, there’s…
South Florida community members protest at FIU as part of “Stand For Freedom” day
Kaysea Suzana and Diego Diaz | PantherNOW Staff Chanting “you can’t ban us” and “Black history matters,” students, faculty, and community members joined in protest…
FIU baseball sweeps Harvard, finishes with three walk-off victories
Brian Olmo | Sports Director FIU baseball swept the Harvard Crimson in a four-game series, wrapping it up with a finale on Sunday, March 5,…
Military Veterans Certification legislation is unfair to students and teachers alike
Mariantonia Mejia | Staff Writer A friendly relationship between the military and public schools is incredibly reckless and dangerous. The newest legislation, the Military Veterans…
FIU tennis collects dominant win over No. 36 Maryland, 4-0
Brian Olmo | Sports Director FIU tennis brought out their brooms and swept No. 36 Maryland in a dominant 4-0 win on March 4 at…
2023 FIU Brew Miami Beer Fest soaks crowd in fun
Andres Rivera | Staff Writer | Photographer The night was young and the crowd was ready for a beer at FIU main campus on Feb….
Panther Preview: FIU men’s basketball vs. Rice
Brian Olmo | Sports Director Tumbleweeds roll by as two teams stand on opposite sides, anxious to open fire. As trigger fingers start to twitch,…
Panther Preview: FIU men’s basketball vs. LA Tech
Brian Olmo | Sports Director FIU men’s basketball embarks on a two-game road stint to wrap up the season, starting with a matchup against the…
Panther Preview: FIU women’s basketball vs. LA Tech
Brian Olmo | Sports Director FIU women’s basketball returns home to face the Louisiana Tech Lady Techsters on March 2, 2023, at Ocean Bank Convocation…
FIU needs to remove former president Mark B. Rosenberg memorabilia
Noemy Esther Diaz-Burgos | Contributing Writer Former FIU President Mark B. Rosenberg may not be returning to FIU in a teaching capacity, yet his presence…
FIU women’s basketball fumbles final road game of season to UTSA, 85-79
Brian Olmo | Sports Director Despite four Panthers putting up double digit points, FIU women’s basketball was left in the dust by the UTSA Roadrunners…
Literary legacy lives on through students’ public reading of Black authors
Kaysea Suzana | Staff Writer In the cozy hall of room 220 at the Green Library, the A Litany for Survival: Public Reading series unearthed…
A Journey From Past to Present: Sigma Lambda Gamma and the Black Student Union Explore Black Culture
Ana Mancebo | Contributing Writer In honor of Black History Month, FIU sorority Sigma Lambda Gamma and the Black Student Union explored the culture with…
Transgender activist, actress and author discusses intersectionality for BSU’s Speaker Series
Kaysea Suzana | Staff Writer Black Student Union celebrated Black History Month by exploring intersectionality in race and gender with transgender actress Amiyah Scott for…
FIU men’s basketball ends final home game on bitter note, loses to UTSA, 95-91
William Duval | Contributing Writer After leading by as many as 16 points in the first half, FIU 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…
FIU STEM Students Get Real-World Experience with Developer Student Club
Samuel Larreal / Contributing Writer FIU’s Developer Student Club (DSC) is a student-led initiative for the personal and professional growth of STEM students. Through collaboration…
Ready for the Next Level: The Story of D’Vonte Price
Brian Olmo / Staff Writer As the NFL Draft approaches, one Panther seeks to write history. Former FIU Running Back D’Vonte Price is looking to…
FIU Midfielder Mauro Bravo Signs Contract with Orlando City B
Liam Rooney / Staff Writer Former FIU Midfielder Mauro Bravo has signed a professional contract with Orlando City B of MLS Next Pro. Bravo is…
SGA Passes Resolution in Support of Ukrainian Students
Arianna Otero/Contributing Writer The Student Government Association passed a resolution to support FIU’s Ukrainian students and others affected by Russia’s large-scale invasion of Ukraine. The…
FIU Softball Gets Swept By Western Kentucky, Losing Streak Extends to Eight
Paula Silva/Staff Writer The FIU Softball team lost all three games against the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers and have extended their losing streak to eight games,…
“Morbius” – Film Review
By Rochelle O’Donnell // Staff Writer Despite having the backing of two heavyweight conglomerates, “Morbius” manages to fumble any good grace left for a mid-tier…
SGA Elections Results Announced for 2022-23
Arianna Otero / Contributing Writer Students gathered around the Graham Center pit on Friday, March 25, as the Student Government Association elections board announced the…
PantherNOW Exclusive: Interview with US Deputy Secretary of State Brian P. McKeon
Diego Diaz and Michael McEwen / Assistant News Directors While visiting FIU as part of a nationwide recruiting drive for the State Department, Deputy Secretary…
PantherNOW TV Episode 10
Elena Key (Anchor), Nicole Ardila (Anchor), Juliana Narvaez (Editor), Julian Davis (Anchor & Producer), Ethan Toth (Producer). NEWS FIU Names BOT Vice Chair Roger Tovar…
LEGENDADDY: Daddy Yankee’s Farewell To Reggaeton
By Elena Key // Staff Writer After 32 years in the industry and being one of the founders of the music genre, reggaeton, Daddy Yankee…
Breaking News: Star Player FIU G Tevin Brewer Enters Transfer Portal
Adrian Valdivia / Staff Writer After a phenomenal season with the Panthers, and cementing his legacy as an All-Conference USA Third Team player, FIU guard…
FIU Softball Extends Losing Streak to Five With Losses to Florida State
Paula Silva / Staff Writer The FIU Softball team (15-17) extends their losing streak to five after losing a pair of games to the Florida…
FIU Baseball Swept In Road Series Against Louisiana Tech
Jonathan Mayer / Assistant Sports Director FIU baseball headed to Ruston for their first road weekend series taking on the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs, falling short…
“X” Rides the Line – Film Review
By Rochelle O’Donnell // Staff Writer Every-so-often, a title comes along that really pecks at the question of what constitutes a good film. Are visuals…
Motomami: The Future of Urban Latino Music
By Abdul Djabbour // Staff Writer After three years without releasing an album, Rosalía is back to stay. Motomami is the third album by the…
FIU Participates in the Out of the Darkness Walk
Ailish Fontanez // Staff Writer The annual Out of the Darkness Walk arrived again on Saturday, March 21, hosted by the American Foundation of Suicide…
PantherNOW TV Episode 9
Elena Key (Anchor), Elise Gregg (Editor), Nicole Ardila (Anchor) Juliana Narvaez (Editor), Richard Gibson (Anchor). Image Credits: Maya Washburn, Julian Davis, unsplash.com, and FIU CARTA….
“Smorgasburg” Food Market Now Open in Wynwood
By Jessica Reem Abilmouna // Staff Writer A new open-air food market has opened in Wynwood called “Smorgasburg,” offering a wide array of food stands…
FIU Baseball Takes Two Out of Three Over Marshall to Begin Conference Play
Jonathan Mayer / Assistant Sports Director FIU Baseball (9-12) kicked off conference play with a three game set against the Marshall Thundering Herd, in which…
The Festival of Spring: Holi Arrives at FIU
By Natalie La Roche // Staff Writer Choruses of “happy Holi!” and laughter decorated the air on the Graham Center lawn on Sunday as FIU…
FIU Holds Discussion on Press Censorship in Russia
Samuel Larreal / Contributing Writer FIU’s journalism department held an expert panel discussion on March 16 to analyze the Russian government’s crackdown on journalists amid…
Board of Trustees Selects Firm for Presidential Search
Michael McEwen / Assistant News Director A university-wide email announced the selection of an executive search firm on March 8, marking the first official step…
SGA Senate Unanimously Approves New 2022-23 Budget
Arianna Otero / Contributing Writer The Student Government Association Senate unanimously approved the 2022-23 Activity and Service Fee Budget during Mar. 14’s senate meeting. The…
FIU Softball Swept by Lady Techsters, Holds Even 15-15 Record
Paula Silva / Staff Writer The FIU Softball team (15-15) headed to Ruston, Louisiana for a three-game series against the Louisiana Tech Lady Techsters, in…
FIU Students Hold ‘We Say Gay’ Protest
Yansall Rasquides / Staff Writer A group of FIU students came together to protest the “Don’t Say Gay” bill on Thursday, Mar. 17. Students in…
SGA Executive Branch Candidates Announce Initiatives at Wednesday Forum
Elise Gregg / Editor-in-Chief Campaign season has begun for the Student Government Association, with senate floor leader Cristhofer Lugo running for student body president and…
ST. Patrick’s Day Celebration at FIU and Other Parts of the World
By Abdul Djabbour// Staff writer St. Patrick’s Day is an Irish celebration held every March 17th. St. Patrick is the patron saint of Ireland, so…
Sanctuary cities are governor’s next target
Andres Davila / Contributing Writer As Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis continues to make immigration enforcement a priority in his agenda, the House State Affairs Committee…
“Art Creates Life” – Phillip Church Recounts his Time Teaching at FIU
By Angeles Hernandez // Staff Writer In 1980, a young theater professor came to Miami looking to follow his passion for the arts. There was…
“It Ends With US” – A Novel About Overcoming Domestic Abuse
By Jessica Reem Abilmouna// Staff Writer Colleen Hoover has gained a lot of popularity over the past few months with her novel “It Ends With…
FIU Baseball Swept by Jacksonville, Has Lost Nine Straight
Jonathan Mayer / Assistant Sports Director The FIU Baseball team extended their losing streak to nine games by getting swept against the Jacksonville Dolphins this…
FIU Unveils Statue of Bridge Collapse Victim on Campus
Kelly Diaz-Rios and Maya Washburn / PantherNOW Staff Four years after the FIU pedestrian bridge collapse, the university unveiled a statue in honor of an…
FIU Announces New Interim Faculty Positions
Julia Gomez / Opinion Director FIU’s interim provost sent an email to the Division of Academic and Student Affairs announcing who will take over as…
Colombia Legalizes Abortion
Kelly Diaz-Rios / Contributing Writer Colombia is now one of the few countries in Latin America to decriminalize abortion in the first 24 weeks of…
FIU Loses Season Finale Doubleheader Against Rival FAU
Adrian Valdivia / Staff Writer The FIU Men’s basketball team took on their rivals the Florida Atlantic Owls this past weekend, playing the first game…
FIU Women’s Basketball End Their Regular Season With Wins Over FAU
Ricky Dagand / Staff Writer The FIU Women’s Basketball team returned to their winning ways before the end of the regular season taking down the…
FIU’s Museums Contain the History of Miami
By Carolina Villagra // Staff Writer Florida International University values the knowledge and insight that art brings to the community. Creativity stems from the minds…
SGA Member Leaks Proposed Condemnation of PantherNOW
A copy of the drafted Senate Resolution provided to PantherNOW via a confidential source. Michael McEwen and Elise Gregg / Assistant News Directors An anonymous…
SGA Senate Unanimously Rejects 2022-23 Budget Committee Allocations
Elise Gregg / Assistant News Director SGA rejected the Budget Committee’s decision for the 2022-23 Activity and Service Fees Allocation / Elise Gregg Three days…
FIU Softball Takes Four out of Five in Stetson Invitational
Paula Silva/Staff Writer The FIU Softball (14-10) team had a successful weekend during the Stetson Invitational, winning four out of five games in the weekend. …
Vigilante, Detective, or Superhero? A Look Into Pattinson’s Batman
By Elena Key // Staff Writer Robert Pattinson’s portrayal of Batman will be the staple of the superhero’s persona from now on. The acting, cinematography,…
Blue Garage to Close after Student Accident
Elise Gregg / Assistant News Director Portions of the Blue Garage (PG2) are closed after a student crashed into one of the walls on the…
PantherNOW attends The Batman Roundtable
Elena Key/Staff Writer The Batman glides his way into theaters once again. The cast and filmmakers of 2022’s The Batman sat down with Tiffany Smith…
Unraveling the Investigation into Former President Rosenberg’s Misconduct Allegations
Michael McEwen and Diego Diaz / PantherNOW Staff After two months of investigation, FIU released the independent report detailing former President Mark B. Rosenberg’s unwanted…
FIU Women’s Basketball Drops Two at Home Against Charlotte and ODU
Ricky Dagand / Staff Writer The FIU Women’s Basketball team dropped both games of a two-game homestand against the Charlotte 49ers and Old Dominion Monarchs…
FIU Swimming and Diving Captures Eighth Straight Conference Crown
Carlton Gillespie / Contributing Writer For the eighth consecutive year, the FIU Women’s Swimming and Diving team are Conference USA Champions. The Panthers 131.5 points…
FIU Softball Goes 4-2 in Final Invitational at Home
Paula Silva / Staff Writer The Panthers welcomed their FIU Softball Invitational with two straight losses on Friday against the South Dakota Coyotes and Stony…
Community and Connection: The Heart of Tony Galaska’s Gold Medallion Award
By Natalie La Roche // Staff Writer FIU Associate Professor Tony Galaska was recognized for his contributions to the theater community with a Gold Medallion,…
The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time – Review
By Thomas Marin // Staff Writer Adapted from the best-selling novel by Mark Haddon, director Victoria Collado makes the best of the screenplay by Simon…
Breaking News: Russia Begins Large Scale Invasion of Ukraine
Michael McEwen and Diego Diaz / PantherNOW Staff In the early hours of Thursday morning, Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered a “special military operation” targeting…
Multiple Former FIU Football Players drafted into USFL
Brian Olmo / Contributing Writer As the United States Football League begins to prepare for its inaugural season in a couple months, it recently held…
Breaking News: FIU Men’s Soccer Coach Signs Five Year Extension
Liam Rooney / Staff Writer FIU men’s soccer head coach Kyle Russell has agreed to sign a five year contract extension that’ll keep the Conference…
February Brings New SGA Members
Elise Gregg / Assistant News Director The Student Government Association confirmed two new associate justices, two new Biscayne Bay Campus cabinet members and two new…
FIU Baseball Begins 2022 Season With Five Straight Wins
Jonathan Mayer / Assistant Sports Director It was a weekend full of good spirits for the FIU Baseball team as they took all four games…
FIU Returns to the 2022 Miami Beach Parade
By Abdul Djabbour // Staff Writer After two years, FIU returns to the Miami Beach Pride Parade for its 10th anniversary following COVID-19 restrictions. This…
Roaring News Spring Ep. 5: News Round-Up
Producers: Diego Diaz, Valentina Palm and Michael McEwen, Hosts and Writers: Maya Washburn, Elise Gregg, Jacqueline Flores, Ailish Fontanez, Ian Lares-Chacín and Samuel Larreal Thank you for tuning…
FIU Appeals Court Decision in Pandemic Fees Lawsuit
Elise Gregg / Assistant News Director FIU has a long way to go to reach the end of a lawsuit over student fees paid during…
Death on The Nile – A Forgettable Case. Dir. Kenneth Branagh
By Thomas Marin // Staff Writer Kenneth Branagh’s second adaptation of the iconic Hercule Poirot begins with the backstory of his equally iconic mustache. Set…
FIU Women’s Basketball Drops Two, Rebounds at Home Against Marshall
Ricky Dagand and Marc Zakharov / Staff Writers The FIU Women’s Basketball team lost two games of a three-game road trip this past week against…
Four New Fraternities to Arrive at FIU, SGA Allocates $250,000
Maya Washburn / News Director The Student Government Association approved a quarter of a million-dollar fund increase for Greek life as it expects four new…
Faculty Senate Discusses Future of University
Maya Washburn / News Director University faculty expressed concerns over abrupt changes in FIU administration and what that means for the university during the Feb….
FIU Addresses Sexual Harassment and Misconduct in Community Dialogue Meeting
Maya Washburn / News Director Six percent of respondents to a university-wide survey sent out in October 2021 said they had been sexually harassed and…
FIU Men’s Basketball Splits Conference Games at Home
Carlos Serradilla / Contributing Writer After losing two games on the road last week, FIU returned back home to the Ocean Bank Convocation for a…
“Shameless” At The Wolfsonian
By Jessica Reem Abilmouna // Staff Writer The Wolfsonian-FIU strives to focus on innovation as well as contemporary production. “Shameless,” a new exhibit which opened…
“Moonfall” Review: The Virtue of Excess
By Thomas Marin // Staff Writer The first scene of “Moonfall” is a good microcosm of what the rest of the movie is going to…
FIU Vice President of Engagement Ends Tenure
Yansall Rasquides / Staff Writer After seven years at FIU, Saif Ishoof, former vice president of engagement at FIU, resigned on Jan. 28 to pursue…
How the “Jackass Forever” Crew Never Learns
By Ailish Fontanez // Staff Writer After a 12 year gap, the “Jackass” crew has made a return that many fans did not expect to…
The Claw – Episode 12 Feat. Mike MacIntyre
On this episode of The Claw… Newly appointed FIU Football head coach Mike MacIntyre joins the show to talk all things FIU Football, including the…
PantherNOW TV Episode 6
Elena Key (Anchor), Elise Gregg (Anchor & Editor), Francine Canelo (Editor & Producer), Ethan Toth (Producer), Julian Davis (Producer), Juliana Narvaez (Editor) NEWS SGA Hurries…
Roaring News Spring Ep. 4: News Round-Up
Producers: Diego Diaz, Valentina Palm and Michael McEwen, Hosts and Writers: Maya Washburn, Elise Gregg, Jacqueline Flores and Ailish Fontanez Thank you for tuning into Roaring News! Refer…
FIU Inaugurates Strike Magazine at Miami Launch Party
By Manuela Caldas / Staff Writer Photo from Strike FIU event at Unbranded Brewing co. / Manuela Caldas Founded in 2016 at Florida State University,…
A Goal for the Pitch: The Story of Tyler Hogan
Liam Rooney / Staff Writer Before he was one of Conference USA’s top keepers and a star in between the sticks for the FIU Men’s…
“The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time” is coming to FIU
By Natalie La Roche/ Staff Writer FIU Theater gears up for another attention-grabbing play with “The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time,” based…
Running on the Right Track: The Story of Filippa Miller
Paula Silva / Staff Writer Filippa Miller is an FIU track star who has recently broken the school’s pole vault record in a recent event….
FIU Men’s Basketball Loses Two Straight in Texas Swing
Adrian Valdivia / Staff Writer FIU took a trip to the Lone Star State this past week, losing both games against the Texas-San Antonio Roadrunners…
FIU Women’s Basketball Secures Two Straight Wins Over C-USA Contenders
Marc Zakharov / Staff Writer The FIU Women’s Basketball team found their way back into the win column this week after blowing out both the…
Panther Preview: 2022 FIU Baseball
Jonathan Mayer / Assistant Sports Director As we near the start of the 50th season of FIU Baseball, the Panthers are trying to bounce back…
Panther Preview: 2022 FIU Softball
Paula Silva / Staff Writer The 2022 FIU Softball season is set to begin in the month of February. The team will face 15 rivals,…
PantherNOW Sits Down with Licorice Pizza Star Alana Haim
By Elena Key // Staff Writer Paul Thomas Anderson’s 70s set Licorice Pizza film made its way to theaters on November 26th, 2021. Over a…
Final Settlement Marks the End of FIU Bridge Collapse Litigation
Diego Diaz / Asst. News Director After nearly two years of litigation, the family of one of six people killed in the 2018 FIU bridge…
Upcoming FIU and Community Events This Week
By Francine Canelo // Staff Writer Why Shouldn’t I Use a Google Resume Template? How to Write a Killer Resume Workshop for Business Majors from…
PantherNOW TV Episode 5
Anchor: Elena Key, Elise Gregg, Richard GibsonWriter: Jessica Reem Abilmouna, Francine caneloProducer: Ethan TothEditor: Elise Gregg
SGA Hurries to Fill Judicial Branch as Elections Loom
Maya Washburn / News Director With positions unfilled since April 2021, Student Government Association’s judicial branch has for all intents and purposes ceased to exist….
Roaring News Spring Ep. 3: News Round-Up
Producers: Diego Diaz, Valentina Palm and Michael McEwen, Hosts and Writers: Maya Washburn, Elise Gregg, Jacqueline Flores and Ailish Fontanez Thank you for tuning into Roaring News! Refer…
PantherNOW TV Episode 4
Elena Key (Anchor), Richard Gibson (Anchor), Ethan Toth (Producer), Francine Canelo (Producer)
February Concert Calendar
By: Francine Canelo // Staff Writer PantherNOW rounded up the most anticipated concerts of February through South Florida. Plenty of musicians are coming back from…
Experience the Everglades with these 5 activities
By: Manuela Caldas // Staff Writer Only 45 minutes from FIU lies a complex, unique ecosystem – The Everglades. It’s home to multiple endangered species…
Rosenberg May Return to Teaching at FIU Following Resignation
Elena Key, Diego Diaz, Maya Washburn and Valentina Palm/ PantherNOW Staff Former FIU President Mark B. Rosenberg may return to teaching at the University according…
Provost Kenneth Furton Affirms Decision to Step Down
Elise Gregg / Assistant News Director Dr. Kenneth Furton announced that he is stepping down shortly after Tuesday’s Faculty Senate motion to reappoint him as…
FIU Men’s Basketball Snaps 3-Game Skid, Wins Two Straight
Carlos Serradilla / Contributing Writer The FIU Men’s Basketball team has rebounded following three straight losses on the road, winning two straight games at home…
FIU Women’s Basketball Drops Two C-USA Games on the Road
Marc Zakharov / Staff Writer The FIU Women’s Basketball team lost two straight games on the road this week facing off against two Conference USA…
FIU Faculty Senates Motions to Reappoint Dr. Kenneth G. Furton as Provost, Condemns Sexual Harassment.
Valentina Palm/ Editor-and-Chief The FIU Faculty Senate passed a motion on Jan. 25 to reappoint Dr. Kenneth G. Furton as provost until a permanent university…
SGA Senate Discusses Possible Budget Cuts, Rosenberg Resignation
Michael McEwen / Asst. News Director FIU student organizations might face budget cuts ranging from 5 to 15 percent next year. The university’s Student Government…
SGA Cannot Remain Silent
SGA needs to comment on the the allegation made against FIU’s former president.
Bayview Residents Concerned Over Fire Alarms
Elise Gregg / Asst. News Director An emergency evacuation at Biscayne Bay Campus housing has left residents concerned about their safety. Smoke from a resident…
The Claw – Episode 11 Feat. David Drucker
On this episode of The Claw… David Drucker joins the show! A current writer for FIU News and the host of Panther Personalities, Drucker gives…
FIU President Mark B. Rosenberg Resigns Amid Sexual Harassment Investigation
Michael McEwen / PantherNOW Staff Two days after Mark B. Rosenberg’s abrupt resignation from FIU, a sexual harassment complaint has challenged both the University’s and…
FIU to Announce New Interim President of University
Maya Washburn, Elise Gregg, Diego Diaz, Michael McEwen and Valentina Palm / PantherNOW Staff Kenneth A. Jessell, FIU’s chief financial officer and senior vice president…
Roaring News Spring Ep. 2: News Round-Up
Producers: Diego Diaz, Valentina Palm, and Michael McEwen, Hosts and Writers: Maya Washburn, Elise Gregg, Jacqueline Flores, Lourdes Gomez, Ailish Fontanez Thank you for tuning into Roaring News! Refer…
Campus Residents Await Late Laundry Machine Replacement
Maya Washburn / News Director Students living at the Modesto Maidique Campus dorms are losing money and time as they await replacements for out-of-order washing…
Breaking News: Retired Naval Admiral Joins School of International and Public Affairs
Michael McEwen / Staff Writer Craig Faller, a retired U.S Navy Admiral, will be joining the School of International and Public Affairs (SIPA) as a…
Poetry Collection Vol. 4
This Little Loft By: Paprika Poe If only I can indulge in this simple little loft where the jewels of the sky can watch me…
FIU Men’s Basketball Struggles on the Road, Drops Three Straight
Adrian Valdivia / Staff Writer The FIU Men’s basketball team has now officially started Conference USA play, dropping three straight games on the road against…
Upcoming FIU and Community Events This Week
By Francine Canelo // Staff Writer The week of Jan. 17 to Jan. 23 is packed with different events taking place all over South Florida….
Roaring News Spring Ep. 1: News Round-Up
Producers: Diego Diaz, Valentina Palm, and Michael McEwen, Hosts and Writers: Maya Washburn, Elise Gregg, Jacqueline Flores, Nicole Ardila, Ailish Fontanez, Angeles Hernandez Thank you for…
Poetry Collection Vol. 3
Bird in Miami By: Paprika Poe The citric acid bellows neatly – half-shaped and observative of the gaggles of tanned skin talking about the next…
FIU Students Sue University for Pandemic Fees
Elise Gregg / Staff Writer FIU students are back on campus with a new semester, new classes and a lawsuit against the university seeking reimbursement…
SGA Senate Looks to Fill Seat Vacancies
Maya Washburn / Asst. News Director On the first day of the spring semester, FIU’s Student Government Association (SGA) Senate urged members to help fill…
FIU Students Return to Campus Amid Winter COVID-19 Surge
Arianna Otero / Contributing Writer FIU Students returned to campus on Jan. 10 following a winter break where Miami-Dade had a total of 210,367 reported…
FIU Women’s Basketball Overwhelms Ave Maria in Two-Game Homestand
Ricky Dagand / Staff Writer The FIU Women’s Basketball team ringed in the new year with two straight wins in a two-game home series versus…
FIU Women’s Soccer 2021 Recap: Focused and Steady for 2022
Paula Silva / Staff Writer The FIU Women’s Soccer team ended their season with a defeat at home. The Panthers qualified sixth place in the…
FIU Men’s Soccer 2021 Season Recap: Among The Nation’s Best
Liam Rooney / Staff Writer In the first full regular season since COVID-19 turned the collegiate athletics world on its head, the FIU Men’s Soccer…
Here’s What Happened at the 2021 Game Awards
By Francine Canelo // Staff Writer This year the 2021 Game Awards took place in person at the Microsoft Theatre in a show over three…
Winners of the 2021 Game Awards
By Francine Canelo // Staff Writer At the Game Awards Show this Thursday, Dec. 9, the category winners were listed off in speed-runs to prioritize…
PantherNOW TV Epiosde 3
Coverage from Dec. 6 – 12
PantherNOW TV Episode 2
Coverage from Nov. 29 – Dec. 5
The Claw – Episode 10 Feat. Scott Carr
On this week’s episode of The Claw… To celebrate our tenth episode of the show we have a very special guest with us- the newly…
TechTogether Miami: A Woman-Led Hackathon Directed by FIU Panther
By Danielle Haller // Staff Writer What is a Hackathon? There is a common misconception that “hack” is a bad word. We are taught that…
BREAKING NEWS: Mike MacIntyre Announced as FIU Football’s Next Head Coach
Richard Gibson / Sports Director Mike MacIntyre has been announced as the next head coach of the FIU football program. MacIntyre has been among a…
FIU and Community Events for the Week of Dec. 6
By Francine Canelo // Staff Writer Late Night Breakfast Monday, Dec. 6 Enjoy a late night breakfast during finals week. SGA is having the late…
FIU Athletes and Their Superstitions
Ricky Dagand / Staff Writer According to six time NBA champion and, arguably, the best basketball player to ever set foot on the hardwood, Micheal…
Breaking News: Former Student Arrested at FIU for Concealed Weapon
Elise Gregg / Staff Writer A former university student was arrested twice in two days, on Dec 2 and at FIU on the third. Captain…
Roaring News Ep. 5: News Round-Up
Producers: Diego Diaz and Valentina Palm, Hosts and Writers: Michael Grinchenco, Elise Gregg, Maya Washburn and Michael McEwen Thank you for tuning into Roaring News!…
Bottoms Up! FIU Launches New Hospitality Class About Non-Alcoholic Beverages
By Elena Key // Staff Writer Coffee, tea, and water make their way into FIU’s Chaplin School of Hospitality and Tourism Management by now offering…
A Symposium By The Moonlight: All About Bob Dylan
By:\ Michael Grichenco // Staff Writer Last night on campus, an exclusive soiree was hosted by the Patricia & Frost Art Museum in celebration. With…
FIU Women’s Basketball Wins Two Straight in Thanksgiving Classic
Marc Zakharov / Contributing Writer The FIU Women’s Basketball team was home this week during the annual FIU Thanksgiving Classic, beating both the Chicago State…
FIU Men’s Basketball Continues Six Game Win Streak At Home
Adrian Valdivia / Staff Writer FIU Men’s basketball kicked off their third week of the regular season playing two straight home games and winning both…
Panther Inspires Sustainability Initiatives Through Winning Miami Film
By Danielle Haller // Staff Writer Taina, pronounced (Thai-eena) Adam, recalls the first time she felt she needed to do something about climate change. In…
BREAKING NEWS: Scott Carr announced as the next FIU Athletic Director
Jonathan Mayer / Staff Writer FIU announced on Tuesday afternoon that Scott Carr will become the next athletic director for Florida International University, effective on…
Breaking News: FIU Announces First ‘World Centers’ in Italy and Colombia
Michael McEwen / Staff Writer A university-wide email on Tuesday announced the designation of two ‘World Centers’ in Italy and Colombia, the first of it’s…
Breaking News: Cooler Catches Fire at MMC
Maya Washburn / Asst. News Director A cooler at the vending area on the first floor of the Green Library (GL) caught fire at FIU’s…
A Change in Leadership: Meet The Wolfsonian-FIU’s new Director Casey Steadman
By Michael Grichenco // Staff Writer The Wolfsonian-FIU has appointed a new director to lead the museum and its programs. Casey Steadman, who began his…
FIU Football Loses to Southern Miss in Regular Season Finale
Richard Gibson / Sports Director In their last game of the season, FIU football suffered a 37-17 rout by the Southern Miss Golden Eagles in…
SGA Senator Absences Delay Initiatives
Michael McEwen and Maya Washburn / PantherNOW Staff FIU Student Government Association (SGA) senators have missed Senate meetings, delaying legislative initiatives and possibly future elections….
FIU Men’s Basketball Goes Undefeated In Jersey Mike’s Classic
Adrian Valdivia / Contributing Writer The FIU Men’s basketball team won three straight games in the Jersey Mike’s Classic, defeating the likes of Ball State,…
FIU Men’s Soccer Falls Short Against Wake Forest in Second Round of NCAA Tournament
Liam Rooney / Staff Writer The FIU men’s soccer team dropped out of the NCAA tournament after a 3-2 loss to the Wake Forest Demon…
FIU and Community Events for the Week of Nov. 22
By Francine Canelo // Staff Writer During the week of Nov. 22 to Nov. 28 there are multiple community events to take part in. The…
PantherNOW TV Episode 1
FIU Football Falls to North Texas on Senior Night
Jonathan Mayer / Staff Writer The FIU Panthers extended their season losing streak to ten games as they were trounced by the North Texas Mean…
FIU Women’s Basketball goes 1-1 against Kennesaw State and Georgia Southern
Marc Zakharov / Contributing Writer The FIU Women’s Basketball team traveled to Georgia to take on the Kennesaw State Owls on November 15 and Georgia…
The Claw – Episode 9
On today’s episode of the Claw… With the wake of Butch Davis’ comments on the state of the football program as well as Pete Garcia…
How FIU Alumnus Is Making It In the Music Industry
By Jessica Reem Abilmouna // Staff Writer For many students at FIU, their passions often lie in what happens after lectures end. For 23 year-old…
Student Allegedly Assaults Roommate with Knife at Bayview Hall
Elise Gregg / Staff Writer An assault with a knife at Bayview Hall on Oct. 9 led to a student arrest, according to reports from…
FIU’s Very Own Superhero: Dr. Jennifer Thompson AKA Dr. Spidey
By Michael Grichenco / Staff Writer A pediatric resident at the Nicklaus Children’s Hospital known as Doctor Jennifer Thompson aka “Dr. Spidey,” adores saving the…
The Nominees for the 2021 Game Awards
By Francine Canelo / Staff Writer On Nov. 16, 2021, Geoff Keighley announced in a livestream the nominees for all the categories of The Game…
Nationwide Labor Shortage Impacts Dining on Campus
Maya Washburn / Asst. News Director FIU is experiencing a staffing shortage at its dining locations, with a rush to reopen restaurants and hire workers…
FIU Men’s Basketball Falls in Season Opener, Rebounds at Home
Adrian Valdivia & Carlos Serradilla / Contributing Writers FIU Men’s Basketball kicked off their season opener with a loss in Athens against the Georgia Bulldogs,…
FIU Football Dismantled by MTSU, Extends Losing Streak to Nine Games
Jonathan Mayer / Staff Writer The FIU football team extended their losing streak to nine games, losing in major fashion to the Middle Tennessee Blue…
FIU Women’s Basketball Starts Season 1-1 After Two-Game Home Stretch
Ricky Dagand / Contributing Writer The FIU Women’s Basketball team split their two-game home opener of the 2021-2022 season against the George Mason Patriots and…
Wells Fargo Awards $75,000 Grant to StartUP FIU Food
Ian Lares-Chacín / Contributing Writer Wells Fargo awarded FIU $75,000 to launch a virtual platform for StartUP FIU Food, a small business incubator which helps…
Roaring News Ep. 3: News Round-Up
Producers: Diego Diaz and Valentina Palm, Hosts and Writers: Michael Grinchenco, Maya Washburn and Michael McEwen Thank you for tuning into Roaring News! Refer to…
Breaking News: US Army Awards $22.9 Million Grant to FIU’s College of Engineering & Computing
Diego Diaz / Asst. News Director FIU’s College of Engineering & Computing announced on Nov. 8, its acquisition of a five-year, $22.9 million grant courtesy…
Butch Davis Out as FIU Football Head Coach, Blames Administration for Sabotaging Football Program
Richard Gibson / Sports Director FIU Football Head Coach Butch Davis will not be returning to the team next season. Multiple media outlets, including NBC…
BREAKING NEWS: Pete Garcia to Step Down as FIU Athletics Director
Richard Gibson / Sports Director FIU Executive Director of Sports Pete Garcia announced earlier today that he is stepping down from his position. While no…
Students Report Unexpected Rent Increases at Bayview Hall
Elise Gregg / Staff Writer Bayview Hall residents did not expect to apply for emergency financial aid this semester. An unannounced increase in rent at…
FIU MFA Alumni’s Share Inspirations and Helpful Tips to Students
By: Ailish Fontanez FIU MFA English Alumni discuss their inspirations and their journeys as writers. Bri Griffith is a poet who focuses on writing about…
FIU Football Blown Out by Old Dominion, Falls to 1-8
Richard Gibson / Sports Director The FIU football team has now lost eight games in a row, this time against the Old Dominion Monarchs by…
Celia Cruz’s Legacy Lives on at FIU
Elena Key / Staff Writer Celia Cruz’s salsa music has influenced people all over the world. Now hundreds of her pieces can be accessed by…
#19 FIU Men’s Soccer Dominate #1 Marshall, Win C-USA Regular Season Title
Liam Rooney / Staff Writer The FIU men’s soccer team dominated the #1 ranked Marshall Thundering Herd on Friday, November 5, winning 4-1 to claim…
BREAKING NEWS: Conference-USA Announces the Addition of Four New Members
Jonathan Mayer / Staff Writer Conference USA announced on Friday afternoon that four schools will join the conference and are as follows: Jacksonville State Gamecocks…
FIU Student Breaks Record at Walk on Water Race
By: Rochelle O’Donnell // Contributing Writer Architecture students splashed into the Green Library (GL) lake yesterday and waddled their way to victory, or moreso, a…
Roaring News Ep. 2: News Round-Up
On this week’s Roaring News, catch up on our weekly round-up featuring FIU, local, national and international news. Thank you for tuning into Roaring News!
University-Wide Power Outage at MMC
Maya Washburn / Asst. News Director FIU’s Modesto Maidique Campus (MMC) experienced a power outage this morning due to a downed powerline nearby. The outage…
Panther Preview: 2021 FIU Women’s Basketball
Marc Zakharov / Contributing Writer The FIU Women’s basketball team returns this semester with full force for the first normal season since the Fall of…
FIU Professor Launches Global Initiative to Study Benefits of Cannabinoids
Ana Cedeno / Contributing Writer An FIU professor partnered with leading state and national hemp affiliates to study the medicinal benefits of cannabinoids, and students…
Panther Preview: 2021 FIU Men’s Basketball
Adrian Valdivia / Contributing Writer As college basketball season begins next month, the FIU men’s basketball team will prepare to have a bounce back year,…
FIU Women’s Soccer Drops Final Game of Season against Techsters
Paula Silva / Contributing Writer The FIU Women’s Soccer team was shutout against the Louisiana Tech Techsters, who scored four goals in the final game…
FIU Joins Partnership To Launch Hospitality School in Jamaica
Elena Key / Staff Writer FIU recently partnered with leading hospitality institutions in the Caribbean to create a new school in Montego Bay, Jamaica. The…
FIU Football Stumbles at Marshall, Eliminated From Bowl Game Contention
Richard Gibson / Sports Director The FIU football team was shut out 38-0 in Huntington against the Marshall Thundering Herd, to drop their season record…
#12 FIU Men’s Soccer Held Scoreless Against #13 Clemson
Liam Rooney / Staff Writer The 12th ranked FIU men’s soccer team were defeated 4-0 by the 13th ranked Clemson Tigers in the Panthers worst…
Breaking News: FIU Police Investigating Shooting Threat at BBC
Elise Gregg / Staff Writer FIU Police are investigating a shooting threat at the Biscayne Bay Campus (BBC) from a note found in the library….
Gov. Ron DeSantis Appoints Vaccine Executive to FIU Board of Trustees
Maya Washburn / Asst. News Director Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis recently appointed Carlos Duart – an FIU accounting alum and executive of a leading U.S….
FIU Women’s Volleyball Sweeps ODU, Has Won Past Three Games
Ricky Dagand / Contributing Writer The FIU Women’s Volleyball team traveled to Norfolk, Virginia to play the Old Dominion Monarchs in a two-game series this…
FIU to Offer Moderna and Pfizer Vaccine Boosters
Ian Lares-Chacín / Contributing Writer FIU will offer single booster doses of the Moderna vaccine starting this week, according to a university-wide email. The announcement,…
Breaking News: Dead Body Found Near FIU Biscayne Campus
Elena Key / Staff Writer A dead body was found near the entrance of FIU’s Biscayne Bay Campus (BBC) this afternoon, police say. FIU and…
FIU Women’s Soccer Upsets ODU, Snaps 11-Game Losing Streak
Paula Silva / Contributing Writer The FIU Women’s Soccer team made a comeback victory against the Old Dominion Monarchs on the road for the first…
FIU Men’s Soccer Defeat Old Dominion, Stay Unbeaten in C-USA
Liam Rooney / Staff Writer FIU men’s soccer defeated the Old Dominion Monarchs 3-2 on October 22 to claim their tenth win of the season…
FIU Football Drops to 1-6 in Homecoming Game against WKU
Richard Gibson / Sports Director Needing a win to turn their season around, the FIU football team fell short in their Homecoming game against the…
Homecoming Preview: FIU Football vs Western Kentucky
Richard Gibson / Sports Director The final day of Homecoming for FIU will end with a 7pm matchup at the Riccardo Silva Stadium between the…
Student Reports Dead Birds on Campus Killed by Light Pollution
Emiliana Fawley-Puello / Staff Writer Birds are falling from the sky due to South Florida’s deadly light pollution and toxic plants. An FIU student is…
BREAKING NEWS: Six C-USA Programs to Officially Join AAC
Jonathan Mayer / Staff Writer The American Athletic Conference (AAC) announced yesterday that they will be expanding their league to 15 total teams, with six…
From JUCO Transfer to FIU Panther: The Story of Tyrese Chambers
Jonathan Mayer / Staff Writer Three years ago, Tyrese Chamber slept in a laundry room at his junior college in Kansas, not knowing if he…
#14 FIU Men’s Soccer Remains Perfect at Home Against Chanticleers
Liam Rooney / Staff Writer The 14th ranked FIU men’s soccer team defeated the Coastal Carolina Chanticleers 2-1 in a dramatic comeback Conference USA victory…
Students Report Ants at Barnes & Noble Cafe on Campus
Ian Lares-Chacín / Contributing Writer Since the start of the fall semester, students have reported the presence of an ant colony in the seats of…
Students Protest ‘Petitioner Intimidation’
Maya Washburn / Asst. News Director University students protested against petitioner intimidation last week, following allegations of harassment by petitioners at the Modesto Maidique Campus….
Breaking News: Maduro Ally Extradited to the United States, Halting Venezuelan Political Negotiations
Michael McEwen / Staff Writer Alex Saab, a Colombian businessman and dealmaker of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, was extradited to the United States on Saturday…
FIU Women’s Soccer Falls 2-3 in Overtime Against WKU
Paula Silva / Contributing Writer The FIU Women’s Soccer Team fell at home against a game Western Kentucky Hilltoppers on Friday, October 15 by a…
#14 FIU Men’s Soccer Tops South Carolina For 3rd C-USA Win
Liam Rooney / Staff Writer The FIU men’s soccer team steamrolled the South Carolina Gamecocks 4-1 on Saturday October 16th. The Panthers now hold a…
FIU Honors the Fallen at Surfside Memorial
Maya Washburn / Asst. News Director Four months after the Surfside condominium collapse, FIU commemorated the lives lost by the tragedy with a memorial at…
Breaking News: FIU Student Found Dead in University Apartments
Jesse Fraga / News Director and Maya Washburn / Assistant News Director An FIU student was found dead at University Apartments (UA) on the Modesto…
Students Demand University Action Following Alleged Sexual Assault on Campus
Jesse Fraga / News Director Two weeks ago, a Miami FC professional soccer player allegedly sexually assaulted a woman in a classroom on FIU’s Modesto…
#20 FIU Men’s Soccer Ties #8 Kentucky after Double OT
Liam Rooney / Staff Writer The 20th ranked FIU men’s soccer tied the 8th ranked Kentucky Wildcats for the second year in a row on…
FIU Graduate Assistants Demand Better Pay
Lara Coiro / Staff Writer University graduate assistants who felt underpaid and ignored started a petition calling for higher stipends, reduction of graduate fees, a…
Former FIU Alum Competes at the U.S Open
Carlos Mascaró Serradilla / Contributing Writer Andrea Lázaro, a Spanish tennis player and a former FIU Panther, completed a recent set at the U.S. Open…
FIU Women’s Soccer Falls to North Texas, Loses Two Straight
Paula Silva / Contributing Writer FIU’s Women’s Soccer team headed to Denton, Texas to play against North Texas Mean Green on October 8, 2021. During…
FIU Football Extends Losing Streak to Five in Loss to Charlotte
Jonathan Mayer / Staff Writer Looking to snap a four game losing streak, the Panthers returned home against Charlotte trying to get back to their…
Precision Medicine: The Future of Healthcare
Danielle Haller/Contributing Writer When the average time for a patient to get diagnosed with a rare disease is 12 years, it’s time to ask those…
Panther Preview: FIU Football vs Charlotte
Jonathan Mayer / Staff Writer FIU football will look to end a four game losing streak as they take on the Charlotte 49ers on Friday,…
Students Report Cases of Harassment by Petitioners on Campus
Maya Washburn / Asst. News Director Petitioners at FIU have harassed and coerced students to obtain fake and repeated signatures, according to some students. The…
Homecoming Week: Proceed With Caution
Gabriela Enamorado/Opinion Director Being back at FIU has been great. The campus is bustling with life again and things are starting to feel slightly better….
FIU Men’s Soccer Dominates Charlotte in C-USA Home Opener
Liam Rooney / Staff Writer The FIU Men’s soccer team demolished the Charlotte 49ers 4-0 on Saturday, October 2 in front of a near capacity…
FIU Football Falls to FAU for the Fifth Straight Year
Richard Gibson / Sports Director The FIU Football team started off strong, but the Panthers defense couldn’t contain the Florida Atlantic Owls in what became…
FIU Women’s Soccer Falls at Home to Charlotte
By: Paula Silva / Contributing Writer The FIU Panthers were defeated at home by the Charlotte 49ers on Friday night in a 1-4 blowout. The…
Breaking News: Miami FC Soccer Player Sexually Assaults Woman in FIU Classroom, FIU Police Say
Jesse Fraga / News Director FIU Police arrested a Miami FC soccer player on Tuesday, Sept. 28 for allegedly sexually assaulting a woman at the…
Panther Preview: Shula Bowl XX
By: Richard Gibson / Sports Director One of college football’s newest yet classic rivalries is set to begin again this Saturday, November 2, as FIU…
Judge Strikes Down Florida’s Anti-Riot Law
Emiliana Fawley-Puello / Staff Writer A U.S. district judge blocked Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ anti-riot law on Sept. 9, five months after being signed into…
CasaCuba Begins Plans for $35 Million Cultural Facility
Elena Key / Staff Writer FIU’s CasaCuba initiative recently announced plans for the university’s first Cuban cultural center on the Modesto Madique campus, a $35…
FIU Men’s Soccer Steamrolls Jacksonville, Wins C-USA Opener against UAB
Liam Rooney / Staff Writer The FIU Men’s Soccer responded to their first defeat of the season against the Bowling Green Falcons by blanking the…
FIU Women’s Soccer Ties With Marshall, Overall Record is 1-8-2
Paula Silva / Contributing Writer Last Friday, the FIU Panthers competed against the Marshall Thundering Herd in Marshall University’s Stadium and neither team was able…
FIU Football burns 17-point lead in loss to Central Michigan
By: Jonathan Mayer / Staff Writer The FIU Football team lost on the road in Mount Pleasant, Michigan by a score of 31-27 against the…
Breaking News: FIU to Offer Pfizer Booster and Flu Vaccines
Emiliana Fawley-Puello / Staff Writer FIU now offers the single booster dose of the Pfizer vaccine on campus. Students, faculty, staff, retirees and members of…
State Affirms Gov. DeSantis’ Mask Mandate Ban
Emiliana Fawley-Puello / Staff Writer and Jesse Fraga / News Director Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ ban on mask mandates in Florida public schools was found…
Panther Preview: FIU Football vs Central Michigan
By: Jonathan Mayer / Staff Writer FIU football is set to hit the road to Mount Pleasant, Michigan for their final non-conference opponent as they…
FIU Women’s Soccer Goes 0-1-1 in C-USA Play
Fabio Lopez / Assistant Sports Director FIU Women’s Soccer began life in Conference USA in dramatic fashion- losing 3-2 in double overtime against the Middle…
FIU Men’s Soccer Goes 1-1-1 in Three Game Set
Liam Rooney / Staff Writer The 13th ranked FIU men’s soccer team played three games from September 7th to the 17th, finishing with a record…
FIU Football’s Defense Struggles in Blowout Loss to Texas Tech
By: Jonathan Mayer / Staff Writer The FIU Football team fell to the Texas Tech Red Raiders in a 54-21 blowout in Lubbock, Texas. The…
Breaking News: SGA Approves $660,000 Game Room Renovation
Maya Washburn / Asst. News Director The game room in the Graham Center will undergo a $660,000 renovation, following an executive order signed by the…
Panther Preview: FIU Football vs Texas Tech
By: Jonathan Mayer / Staff Writer Coming off a 1-1 record to open up the season, FIU football is set to visit the Texas Tech…
FIU Women’s Volleyball Loses Doubleheader at Eagle Invitational
Ricky Dagand / Contributing Writer The FIU Women’s Volleyball team traveled to Georgia this past Friday to play in the Eagle Invitational against the Murray…
FIU Women’s Soccer Stumble Against UM and App State
Fabio Lopez / Assistant Sports Director FIU Women’s Soccer concluded its non-conference matches after losing 3-0 against the Miami Hurricanes and 0-1 against the Appalachian…
Breaking News: Haiti Prime Minister Fires Justice Minister Following Murder Accusation
Diego Diaz / Asst. News Director Haiti’s political crisis intensifies as Prime Minister Ariel Henry continues to impede the investigation of former President Jovenel Moïse’s…
Breaking News: Board of Trustees Approves Location in Downtown Miami
Maya Washburn / Asst. News Director The FIU Board of Trustees (BOT) approved the opening of an FIU location in downtown Miami today. It was…
FIU Football Stumbles in Overtime Loss Against Texas State
By: Jonathan Mayer / Staff Writer After a dominant season-opening victory by a score of 48-10 against LIU, the Panthers were looking to make it…
Panther Preview: FIU Football vs Texas State
Jonathan Mayer / Staff Writer FIU football is set to host the Texas State Bobcats on Saturday, September 11 at 7pm. Last Thursday, the Panthers…
FIU Women’s Soccer Extends Winless Run vs Murray State
Fabio Lopez / Assistant Sports Director FIU Women’s Soccer fell 2-1 at home against Murray State Racers on Sunday, September 5th, to extend their losing…
BREAKING NEWS: McKibbon Foundation Makes $5 Million Donation To FIU’s Chaplin School of Hospitality & Tourism Management
Elena Key & Emiliana Fawley-Puello / Staff Writers The McKibbon Family Foundation, a Christian non-profit, donated $5 million to FIU’s School of Hospitality and Tourism…
Breaking News: FIU to Offer Moderna Vaccine
Yansall Rasquides / Staff Writer FIU will offer the Moderna vaccine starting this Thursday, according to a university-wide email. The announcement, sent on Tuesday Sept….
19th Ranked FIU Men’s Soccer Topples 12th Ranked VCU
Liam Rooney / Staff Writer FIU men’s soccer opened up their home campaign with a statement 1-0 victory over the 12th ranked Virginia Commonwealth Rams…
The Claw – Episode 8
The Claw returns as the Fall semester kicks off! Both FIU football and FIU men’s soccer have begun their seasons on a high note! We…
FIU Football Routs Long Island to Begin 2021 Campaign
Richard Gibson / Sports Director The FIU football team began their 2021 campaign on a high note, blowing out the Long Island Sharks by a…
FIU Men’s Soccer Dominates in Opening Weekend
Kevin Calcagno / Staff Writer #13 Central Florida Knights FIU is off to a strong start to their 2021 campaign, routing the 13th ranked Central…
Breaking News: FIU Accepted into Prestigious International Relations Program
Diego Diaz / Staff Writer FIU’s Steven J. Green School of International & Public Affairs (SIPA) was recognized as a member of the prestigious Association…
Panther Preview: 2021 FIU Football
Richard Gibson / Sports Director As the Fall semester has kicked off for FIU, the beginning of the college football season is right around the…
FIU Men’s Soccer Dominates in Preseason Matches
Liam Rooney / Staff Writer After a quick summer break the FIU men’s soccer team kicked off their preseason with a set of three games…
FIU Women’s Soccer Split Opening Games of the Season
Fabio Lopez / Staff Writer FIU Women’s soccer opened its season with its first home win of the year with a dominant 2-0 victory over…
Breaking News: Hundreds of Maskless Students Crowd Greek Life Party
Jesse Fraga / News Director Hundreds of FIU students gathered for a crammed party on campus as the Delta variant surges through the county. No…
Breaking News: FIU Will Pay $150 to Students, Faculty and Staff Who Get COVID-19 Vaccine
Maya Washburn / Asst. News Director and Jesse Fraga / News Director FIU will pay $150 to all university students, faculty and staff who get…
FIU Attempts Pre-COVID Operations
Jesse Fraga / News Director Social distancing was scarce as thousands of students swarmed campus this week, for the first time since March 2020. FIU…
Breaking News: Miami-Dade Mayor Promotes COVID-19 Vaccinations at FIU
Maya Washburn and Valentina Palm / PantherNOW Staff Mayor Daniela Levine Cava met FIU students on the second day of class to promote the COVID-19…
Panther Playlist: What FIU Athletes Are Listening To
Paula Silva / Contributing Writer Music is one of the few things that connects and unites people around the world, allowing us to communicate and…
Panther Preview: 2021 FIU Men’s Soccer
Liam Rooney / Staff Writer Just four months after the conclusion of the Spring season brought upon by COVID-19, the FIU Men’s soccer team is…
A Panther’s Guide to 2021 Homecoming
Paula Silva / Contributing Writer As the Fall semester approaches once more, so do the football and soccer seasons, with basketball right around the corner….
Carlos Arroyo: An FIU Alumni Success Story
Fabio Lopez / Staff Writer For virtually every FIU athlete, it’s a dream to play in the big leagues. Whether it’s football, basketball, or soccer,…
Panther Esports – Shaping the Future of FIU Gaming
Richard Gibson / Sports Director The future of the sports market in the US and across the world is becoming more diverse as more athletes…
Panther Preview: 2021 FIU Women’s Soccer Season
Paula Silva / Contributing Writer The 2021 season for FIU Women’s Soccer is set to begin in a week, and this season will mark the…
The Basketball Journey of Panther Alumni Osasu Osaghae
Jonathan Mayer / Staff Writer In FIU Basketball history, there have been only two Panthers who have made it to the NBA- Carlos Arroyo and…
Two Men Arrested for 2016 Murder of FIU Student Michael Zaldua
Elise Gregg / Staff Writer Two men have been arrested for the murder of Michael Zaldua, an FIU student who was shot to death in…
FIU’s Student Organizations Gear Up for In-Person Fall Semester
Elise Gregg / Staff Writer Since March of 2020, FIU students have had to work, learn, and meet online. Now, students, faculty, and staff are…
“Patria y Vida Numero 1”: Cubanos se Dirigen a Washington D.C.
Valentina Palm and Jordan Coll / PantherNOW Staff El 25 de Julio antes que saliera el sol, un grupo de 47 cubanos en Miami se…
Civil Rights Leader and FIU Professor Robert Moses Passes Away at 86
Elise Gregg / Staff Writer FIU professor and influential civil rights leader Robert Moses passed away on July 25 at the age of 86, with…
FIU Swimmers Splash in Tokyo Olympics
Yansall Rasquides / Staff Writer Two FIU student athletes are set to compete in the 2021 Tokyo Olympics, both are a part of the university’s…
Gay Man Denied Entrance at Wynwood Club, Sparks Concern for Miami Queers
Jesse Fraga / Assistant News Director Machismo, police and gendered double standards may be threatening Miami’s nightlife for queer people. Felipe Wallis, 23, recently fell…
Breaking News: FIU Alum Recovered at Surfside
Maya Washburn / Asst. News Director FIU alumnus Andres Levine, 26, was recovered on July 11 as a victim of the Surfside building collapse. He…
FIU Outfielder Justin Farmer Signs With San Diego Padres
Liam Rooney / Staff writer FIU baseball outfielder Justin Farmer has signed a free agent deal with the San Diego Padres and is now the…
FIU Pitcher Tyler Myrick Drafted by San Francisco Giants
By: Jonathan Mayer / Staff Writer In the 14th round of the 2021 MLB Draft as pitcher Tyler Myrick was selected by the San Francisco…
The Story of FIU Alumni & MLB Champion Mike Lowell
Liam Rooney / Staff Writer A journey that started in Puerto Rico led infielder Mike Lowell from playing high school baseball in Miami to finding…
Why FIU’s Most Successful Team Deserves More Recognition
Fabio Lopez / Staff Writer With a record-breaking seventh-straight Conference-USA title in their 2021 season, the FIU Women’s Swimming & Diving team continues to establish…
Breaking News: FIU Prepares for Hurricane Elsa, Closes COVID Testing Sites
Emiliana Fawley-Puello / Staff Writer Hurricane Elsa became the first Atlantic hurricane of the 2021 storm season as it strengthened today. FIU’s emergency operations center…
Update: Surfside Rescue Efforts Continue, Past Inspection Reveals Major Structural Errors
Maya Washburn / Asst. News Director As the seventh day of search and rescue efforts continues, the death toll from the building collapse tragedy at…
Breaking News: FIU Professor Detects Land Subsidence Underneath Champlain Towers, Death Toll Rises
Maya Washburn / Asst. News Director An FIU professor found that the ground underneath the Champlain Towers South condominium was sinking in a study he…
Breaking News: FIU Ranks #1 in Performance-Based Funding
Tiana Henry / Contributing Writer FIU made its way up the rankings, earning first place among Florida public universities for performance-based funding (PBF), according to…
Breaking News: Surfside Building Collapses
Maya Washburn / Asst. News Director Part of a condominium building collapsed this morning around 1:30 a.m. in Surfside in North Miami, leaving some residents…
Breaking News: Supreme Court Rules in Favor of Student Athletes over NCAA
Michael McEwen / Contributing Writer The Supreme Court unanimously ruled the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) can no longer prevent college athletes from receiving some…
FIU Women’s Soccer 2021 Recap: Hope for the Future
Kevin Calcagno / Staff Writer The FIU women’s soccer team’s disappointing season has come to an end, finishing sixth out of the seven teams in…
Breaking News: FIU Addresses its ‘Next Normal’ at In-Person Town Hall Meeting
Maya Washburn / Asst. News Director The university’s return back to campus life without COVID-19 restrictions and the consequences of a $40 million donation directed…
MacKenzie Scott Donates $40 Million to FIU in Effort to Create Pathways to Opportunity
Elena Key / Staff Writer FIU received a $40 million donation today from MacKenzie Scott, the ex-wife of Founder and Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos, who…
The Claw – Episode 7
On this week’s episode of The Claw… There’s not much FIU sports going on, but it’s time we speculate on the upcoming football season in…
The Shula Bowl: How it Began & How it Fell
Richard Gibson / Sports Director In college football, rivalries are what define key moments of a team’s season year in and year out. It doesn’t…
Breaking News: FIU to Return to Pre-COVID Operations for Summer B and Fall 2021
Yansall Rasquides / Staff Writer As FIU transitions into summer B and fall 2021 terms, the university community will return to a new normal implementing…
COVID-19 Dashboard Update: FIU has Administered Over 11,000 Vaccines
Jordan Coll / News Director According to FIU’s COVID-19 dashboard 12,222 vaccinations have been administered by the university’s clinic so far. FIU has also administered…
Breaking News: Alumnus Dies on Campus Last Night
Maya Washburn / Asst. News Director A recent alumnus died at the Modesto Maidique Campus on Saturday evening, according to an email sent out to…
FIU Women’s Tennis Ends With Another Impressive Season
Jonathan Mayer / Staff Writer The FIU Women’s Tennis Team finished off a great 2021 season with an overall record of 12-2, and concluded the…
BREAKING NEWS: Jeff Conine announced as Associate Head Coach for FIU Baseball
On Friday morning, FIU Head Baseball Coach Mervyl Melandez announced the hiring of Former MLB All-Star and World Champion Jeff Conine as the Panther’s new…
FIU Softball 2021 Recap: A Long, Disappointing Campaign
Fabio Lopez / Staff Writer The FIU Softball team has finished another disappointing season with a losing record for the second straight year, which hasn’t…
FIU Baseball 2021 Recap: A Underachieving Season
Jonathan Mayer / Staff Writer For the FIU Baseball Team in 2021 there was a lot of hope for the direction this team was heading….
At FIU, Concern Grows Over Colombian Protestors Marching In The Streets Over Tax Reform Proposal
Michael McEwen / Contributing Writer For over a month, anti-government demonstrators and police have clashed in the streets of Colombia over an array of social…
COVID-19 Dashboard Update: FIU has Administered Over 11,000 Vaccines
Jordan Coll / News Director According to FIU’s COVID-19 dashboard 11,822 vaccinations have been administered by the university’s clinic so far. FIU has also administered…
FIU Men’s Soccer 2021 Recap: Some Room for Improvement
Liam Rooney / Staff Writer Faced with cancelations, schedule reworks, and being pushed back an entire semester due to COVID-19, it felt like a miracle…
Far Too Soon: Rolling Loud Music Festival
Hayley Serpa/Staff Writer A staple of the Miami festival and rap scene, Rolling Loud would recently announce their first in-person concert in Miami since the…
COVID-19 Dashboard Update: FIU has Administered Over 11,000 Vaccines
Teresa Schuster / Asst. News Director According to FIU’s COVID-19 dashboard 11,510 vaccinations have been administered by the university’s clinic so far. FIU has also…
The Claw – Episode 6
On this week’s episode of The Claw… With the FIU Spring semester of sports wrapping up, we look into the highs and lows of every…
Vaping Has Gained Control Over The Youth
Nicole Ardila/Staff Writer Are you experiencing any shortness of breath, cough, fevers, chills, nausea, vomiting, rapid heartbeats or chest pain? If you answered yes, well,…
Amidst Airstrikes, Hillel Hosts Panel to Discuss Israel-Hamas Conflict
Diego Diaz / Staff Writer Recent airstrikes and clashes between Israeli and Hamas forces have sparked a new wave of discussion on social media among…
FIU Softball Split Final Series Against Middle Tennessee
Jonathan Mayer / Staff Writer The FIU Softball team finished off the regular season with splitting their four game series over the Middle Tennessee Blue…
FIU Baseball Split Shortened Series Against 14th Ranked Louisiana Tech
Liam Rooney / Staff Writer The FIU Men’s Baseball team split two games against the fourteenth ranked Louisiana Tech Bulldogs in what was originally scheduled…
FIU Will Be Given $120 million under the American Rescue Plan In Response To COVID-19
Jordan Coll/ News Director FIU will receive $120 million in federal aid providing direct financial relief to students according to an announcement made today by…
FIU Baseball Repeats Struggles Against FAU, Drops Three of Four
Richard Gibson / Sports Director The FIU Baseball team dropped three out of four against the Florida Atlantic Owls in Boca Raton on Friday, April…
FIU Softball Drops Three Out of Four Against WKU
Liam Rooney / Staff Writer The FIU Softball team couldn’t top the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers, only claiming one victory in their four game conference series…
Pro Panthers: FIU Alumni Finding NFL Success
Kevin Calcagno / Staff Writer The FIU football program isn’t always in the spotlight, but some of their alumni have recently made a huge splash…
FIU Baseball Downs Stetson, Stumbles Against FAU
Liam Rooney / Staff Writer The FIU Baseball team defeated the Stetson Hatters on Wednesday, April 21st and came away with a sole win against…
The Claw – Episode 5
On a special Thursday episode of The Claw… We detail the end of the season for FIU men’s soccer, and highlight the last few games…
FIU Softball Falls Flat, Loses 3-1 Series Against Marshall
Richard Gibson / Sports Director The FIU Women’s Softball team couldn’t keep up with the Marshall Thundering Herd, losing three out of their four matches…
FIU Hosts First In-Person Graduation Since Start of Pandemic
Jordan Coll/News Director and Jesse Fraga/Assistant News Director “We are back! We are back! We are back!,” shouted FIU President Mark B. Rosenberg, as 2020…
Alumn Gives Back to the Community By teaching them How to Manage their Money
Laura Yanes / Contributing Writer FIU alumni and financial expert K. Ferne is determined to celebrate his 15 years in finance by giving freeconsultations at…
Season Recap: FIU Women’s Basketball Conclude Historic Season
Fabio Lopez / Staff Writer The FIU women’s basketball team had a momentous 2020- 21 season as head coach Jesyka Burks-Wiley led the Panthers’ to…
FIU Baseball Splits Four-Game Series Against Marshall
Fabio Lopez / Staff Writer The FIU Baseball team split their four-game conference series at home against the Marshall Thundering Herd on April 16th-18th. The…
FIU Men’s Soccer Splits Final Two Games of Season
Fabio Lopez & Jonathan Mayer / Staff Writers The FIU Men’s Soccer team finished their season with a 1-1 record against the Charlotte 49ers and…
Alumna Run Company Helps Student Entrepreneurs
Marina Alonzo – Staff Writer FIU alumna Marie Capita is running her own sauce company with students at Immokalee High School. “Taste of Immokalee” does…
Former Minneapolis Officer Derek Chauvin Found Guilty For The Death Of George Floyd, FIU President Rosenberg Addresses University Community
Jordan Coll / News Director After almost three weeks of court deliberations, former Minneapolis officer Derek Chauvin was found guilty on all three charges; second-degree…
FIU Fully Evacuated Nicole Wertheim College of Nursing and Health Sciences On Unidentified “Natural Gas leakage”
Jordan Coll/ News Director Video provided by FIU student Paula Ulerio Update 7:36 p.m. No traces of gas leakage was found by Miami-Dade Fire Rescue,…
Paula’s Final Weekly Round-Up For the Spring Semester
Sophia Medina // Assistant Entertainment Director It is the last week of the spring semester, and this means we have reached the hecticness of Finals…
Breaking News: FIU Had 29 New Cases Last Week
Jordan Coll / News Director FIU reported 29 new COVID-19 cases last week. 17 students and 12 faculty or staff members according to the university’s…
FIU Will Now Offer COVID-19 Vaccines Through A Mobile Vaccine Bus
Elena Key / Staff Writer A vaccination mobile bus will be distributing doses of the Pfizer vaccine this week at the Modesto Maidique campus starting…
Honor Society Receives Community Recognition For Their Volunteer Work
Elida Velado // Staff Writer Phi Alpha Honor Society is receiving recognition for their volunteer work and community service contributions in the Miami community. The…
FIU Women’s Basketball Impresses in C-USA Tournament, Post-Tournament Invitational
Kevin Calcagno / Staff Writer The FIU Women’s basketball team concluded their historic 2020-21 season with a successful postseason campaign and invitational. The Panthers’ season…
FIU Women’s Soccer Falls Against FAU, Season is Officially Over
Richard Gibson / Sports Director The FIU Women’s soccer team’s season has come to a crashing end after an 0-3 shutout loss in Boca Raton…
FIU Men’s Soccer falls to Gamecocks in Final Home Game
Daniela Manzo / Staff Writer The FIU Men’s Soccer team fought to the end but fell short at home against the South Carolina Gamecocks on…
FIU To Partner With Jackson Health System To Vaccinate Students
Jordan Coll / News Director Jackson Health System has partnered with FIU and several South Florida colleges and universities to launch its first COVID-19 vaccination…
Who’s Wearing A Mask Correctly At FIU?
Written by: Angela Rivas Graphics by: Elise Gregg and Angela Rivas. Reported by: Kimberly Aldunate, Jordan Coll, Diego Diaz, Jesse Fraga, Richard Gibson, Sophia Medina,…
FIU No Longer Has Vaccine Appointments Available For Students, Faculty, and Staff
Jordan Coll / News Director FIU has already run out of Pfizer vaccine appointments as of right now there are no slots available for students,…
FIU Starting Again, To Vaccinate Students, Faculty, and Staff
Jordan Coll / News Director FIU has received a limited number of Pfizer vaccines for students, faculty and staff. “Vaccine appointments are now open and…
Paula’s Weekly Round-Up: All the Events Happening This Week
Sophia Medina / Assistant Entertainment Director Monday, April 12 SAAM 2021 – My Body, My Choice: Then and Now Counseling & Psychological Services hosts a…
The Claw – Episode 4 Feat. Brett Shweky
On this episode of The Claw… Guest speaker Brett Shweky joins the show! Currently the Editorial Assistant of the Sun Sentinel and a former director…
FIU Baseball falls to UM, Rebounds against WKU
Jonathan Mayer / Staff Writer The FIU baseball team played four games in five days, losing to the Miami Hurricanes on March 31st, but bouncing…
FIU Relay For Life Raises Thousands In First Fundraising Event Amidst the Pandemic
Marina Alonzo, Cristina Gonzalez/PantherNOW Staff Each year, organizations across the country come together to host the national Relay for Life event in an effort to…
Alumna Discusses her New Book on the Immigration Experience
Amanda George / Contributing Writer In a novel inspired by the difficulties of immigration on families, one FIU alumna shares her story living as an…
FIU Men’s Soccer Ties 18th Ranked Kentucky In 2OT Thriller
Liam Rooney / Staff Writer The FIU Men’s Soccer team tied 1-1 against the Kentucky Wildcats, the 18th ranked team in the nation, at home…
LGBTQA Initiatives Office Rebrands to Serve Wider Community
Jesse Fraga / Assistant News Director For nine years, the FIU LGBTQA Initiatives office merely addressed six gender and sexual identities in its acronym. Last…
FIU Softball Splits Four-Game Series Against FAU
Fabio Lopez / Staff Writer The FIU Softball team split a four-game series against the Florida Atlantic Owls on March 21st at home, and on…
Paula’s Weekly Round-Up: List of Events Happening This Week
Sophia Medina / Assistant Entertainment Director This week, we got a whole list of events happening at FIU including those celebrating PRIDE month and fun…
The Claw – Episode 3 Feat. Jason Grioua
On the latest episode of The Claw… Our very first guest speaker, Jason Grioua, joins the show! A member of the E-Sports program, he’s here…
Banana Chant is “Paying Off Student Loans” With New Music Video “Bluu”
Sophia Medina / Assistant Entertainment Director Banana Chant is back with the release of their latest music video “Bluu,” one of the tracks from the…
Breaking News: SGA Election Results Released
Teresa Schuster / Asst. News Director Following two days of elections, the SGA elections board released results for this year’s elections through an Instagram livestream….
FIU Men’s Basketball 2020-21 Recap: A Season to Forget
Liam Rooney / Staff Writer The 2020-21 season was always going to be a battle for the FIU Men’s Basketball team due to the changes…
FIU Women’s Soccer Gets Shut Out Against Middle Tennessee
Liam Rooney / Staff Writer FIU Women’s Soccer was shut out at home by the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders on Friday, March 26th by a…
FIU Baseball Nabs Solo Win in ODU Four-Game Series
Fabio Lopez / Staff Writer The FIU Baseball team opened their Conference USA campaign with one win in their four-game series against the Old Dominion…
DUELING COLUMN: Summer Semester Should Remain Remote
Sergey Podlesnykh/Staff Writer Summer registration is right around the corner, and FIU is struggling with its repopulation urges. With the number of new COVID-19 cases…
DUELING COLUMN: “Back-to-School” Summer Semester More Important Than Ever
Nicole Ardila/Staff Writer I lost my freshman year of college, I can’t handle losing another. It’s time to return to campus. If you’re like me,…
Paula’s Weekly Round-Up: List of Events Happening This Week
Sophia Medina / Assistant Entertainment Director Monday, March 29 SPC Takes It Out West The Student Programming Council will be hosting a pop-up event to…
The Claw – Episode 2
On the latest episode of The Claw… The Women’s Basketball team has completed their Invitational, and the future of the team is in check. Updates…
FIU Women’s Soccer Defeats Marshall in Rescheduled Match
Daniela Manzo / Staff Writer During a rescheduled match at home against the Marshall Thundering Herd, the FIU Women’s Soccer team earned their first ever…
Meet an FIU Student Who Has Turned Her Passion for Dance Into a Business
By: Thaniuska Vivas / Staff Writer FIU public administration senior Catalina Nemmi has turned her passion for dance into her own business. From dance styles…
FIU Men’s Soccer Cools Off Blazers With 4-0 Win
Liam Rooney / Staff Writer The FIU Men’s Soccer team completed a 4-0 shutout at home over the Alabama-Birmingham Blazers on Saturday, March 20th. The…
Breaking News: FIU Men’s Soccer Game Against the Charlotte 49ers Postponed
Fabio Lopez / Staff Writer The FIU Men’s Soccer team’s fourth Conference USA match against the Charlotte 49er’s has been postponed due to Covid-19 concerns…
FIU Women’s Soccer Continues Losing Streak Against Charlotte
Jonathan Mayer / Contributing Writer The FIU Women’s Soccer team lost their sixth straight game of the season against the Charlotte 49ers by a score…
Breaking News: Goodbye Remote Learning, FIU Plans In-Person Summer and Fall Semesters
Elena Key/ Staff Writer FIU will remove remote learning beginning this summer and fall semesters, expecting a full in-person return. “Remote and HyFlex options developed…
FIU Professor Dives Into the World of Comic Book Journalism
Dante Nahai/ Staff Writer Comic book journalism is a niche commonly unheard of among journalists. While there are media outlets that talk about the latest…
Paula’s Weekly Round-Up: List of Events Happening This Week
Sophia Medina / Assistant Entertainment Director Monday, March 22 SGA World Water Day The Student Government Association will be giving away metal straws in honor…
The Claw – Episode 1
On the inaugural episode of The Claw… We discuss the sudden success of both the FIU Swimming and Women’s Basketball teams, along with dissecting Men’s…
FIU Softball Falls to UCF, Blows Out South Dakota
Daniela Manzo / Staff writer The FIU Softball team lost to the Central Florida Knights in Orlando on Thursday, March 11, but rebounded at home…
FIU Women’s Soccer Held Scoreless Against Miami Hurricanes
Kevin Calcagno / Staff Writer The FIU women’s soccer team was shut out in Coral Gables against the Miami Hurricanes on March 14th, extending their…
FIU Baseball Splits Four Game Weekend Series against Coastal Carolina
Jonathan Mayer / Contributing Writer The FIU baseball team split their four game series in Conway, South Carolina against the Coastal Carolina Chanticleers on March…
Paula’s Weekly Round-Up: List of Events Happening This Week
Sophia Medina / Assistant Entertainment Director Monday, March 15 Pollo Tropical Grand Opening The Student Government Association kicks-off the grand reopening of FIU’s Pollo Tropical…
FIU Women’s Soccer Losing Streak Continues Against ODU
Liam Rooney / Staff Writer The FIU Women’s Soccer team was defeated at home in a Conference USA matchup against the Old Dominion Monarchs 2-0…
Breaking News: FIU to Vaccinate Eligible Faculty, Staff, and Student Employees
Jordan Coll / News Director FIU received a short supply of Pfizer COVID-19 vaccines from the Florida Department of Health to be administered to faculty,…
A.I. and African Art Meet at New Frost Museum Exhibit
Jonathan Fields / Asst. Entertainment Director The swirling, kaleidoscopic imagery of Dr. Nettrice Gaskins, with vibrant, vernal color, spearheads a burgeoning new genre in African…
FIU Men’s Soccer Shuts Out Florida Atlantic
Kevin Calcagno / Staff Writer The FIU Men’s Soccer team held the Florida Atlantic Owls scoreless in their 2-0 victory at home on March 6. …
FIU Baseball Stumbles in Tripleheader against Indiana State
Daniela Manzo / Contributing Writer The FIU baseball team was defeated in a tripleheader against the Indiana State Sycamores on Friday, March 5th and Sunday,…
FIU Softball Swept at FAU Invitational in Boca
Liam Rooney / Staff Writer The FIU Softball team had a weekend to forget at the FAU Invitational in Boca Raton. The panthers got swept…
Bystander Effect Threatens Victim Safety
Maya Washburn/ Staff Writer Sexual assault is at risk of being overlooked due to the bystander effect, according to FIU’s Women’s Center. Nashira Williams, director…
Breaking News: Study Abroad Cancelled, Again.
Jordan Coll and Valentina Palm/ PantherNOW Staff FIU cancelled all in-person study abroad programs, again. This time, for this year’s summer terms. FIU planned on…
BREAKING NEWS: FIU Will Host In-Person Graduation This Semester, Includes 2020 Grads
Jordan Coll/ News Director FIU will be hosting its first in-person graduation ceremony, for the first time since fall of 2019. FIU President Mark B….
Breaking News: FIU Men’s Basketball Out Of C-USA Tournament
Liam Rooney / Staff Writer The FIU Men’s Basketball team is out of the Conference USA Championship in Frisco, Texas, due to COVID-19 protocols within…
Paula’s Weekly Round-Up: List of Events Happening This Week
Sophia Medina / Assistant Entertainment Director Monday, March 8 Race, Censorship, Civility, and More: The Road Ahead For this speaker series, CARTA welcomes many industry…
FIU Swimming & Diving Win 7th Consecutive Conference USA Championship
Daniela Manzo / Contributing Writer The FIU Swimming and Diving team has done it again! They have earned their seventh straight Conference-USA championship this past…
FIU Softball Falls Short During Spring Games Tournament
Daniela Manzo / Contributing Writer The FIU’s softball team fell short at the Spring Games Invitational in Clermont as they only won the final match…
FIU baseball splits weekend series against Miami-Ohio Redhawks
Jonathan Mayer / Contributing Writer The FIU baseball team split their four game series against the Miami-Ohio Redhawks played at home this past weekend. FIU…
FIU Men’s Basketball Swept in Regular Season Finale Against WKU
Jonathan Meyer / Contributing Writer The FIU Men’s Basketball team finished their regular season by getting swept against the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers. The Panthers lost…
Five Amazing Sci-Fi Novels You Probably Have Never Heard Of
Dante Nahai/ Staff Writer Sci-fi novels are one of the most popular forms of literature. There are countless series that either expand on already established…
The Hidden Gems Of FIU’s Study Abroad Program
Manuela Caldas/ Contributing writer Study abroad programs typically may conjure to mind the sidewalk cafes of Paris, with Eiffel tower views or the changing of…
FIU Women’s Basketball Splits Doubleheader Against Western Kentucky
Fabio Lopez / Staff Writer The FIU women’s basketball team capped off their Conference USA campaign by splitting their doubleheader against the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers…
FIU Relay Life: Here’s What You Need to Know
Marina Alonzo/Staff Writer This week, the annual “Relay for Life” event is back, uniting the FIU community to support the American Cancer Society for its…
Paula’s Weekly Round-Up: List of Events Happening This Week
Sophia Medina / Assistant Entertainment Director March has just begun and another week of events is set in store for students. Here is the list…
Former FIU Running Back Finding Success with Fan Controlled Football
Richard Gibson / Sports Director When the National Football League finished their 2020 season with Super Bowl LV on February 7th, it once again began…
FIU Softball Loses Four Straight in Fort Myers Road Trip
Kevin Calcagno / Staff Writer The FIU Softball team lost four out of their five games in their Fort Myers road trip last weekend against…
Nomadland is a Rough, Reflective Journey Through an Unknown American Lifestyle
Mathew Messa/Staff Writer Chloe Zhao gives a revelatory account of the lives of a community of nomads through a series of breathtaking landscapes and heartfelt…
FIU Women’s Soccer falls to FGCU Eagles in Fort Myers
Jonathan Mayer / Contributing Writer The FIU women’s soccer team fell to the Florida Gulf Coast Eagles by a score of 3-0 in Fort Myers…
Panther Preview: Men’s Basketball takes on WKU in Season Finale
Jonathan Mayer / Contributing Writer The FIU men’s basketball team will play against the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers this weekend in Bowling Green, Kentucky for their…
Panther Preview: Women’s Basketball to Finish Regular Season Against WKU
Fabio Lopez / Staff Writer The FIU women’s basketball team will finish their regular season, before the Conference USA Championships in Texas, with a doubleheader…
FIU Alumnus’ Food Blog, “Succulent Bite” Takes Off
Manuela Caldas / Contributing writer FIU alumnus Nicolas Norena has come a long way from eating breezeway cookies in the Modesto A. Maidique campus cafeteria. …
FIU Men’s Basketball Losing Streak Continues Versus Southern Miss
Liam Rooney / Contributing Writer The FIU Men’s Basketball Team extended their Conference USA losing streak to 12 games after another loss last weekend against…
FIU Swimming Gears Up for Conference USA Championship
Daniela Manzo / Contributing Writer The FIU Swimming Team prepared for the upcoming Conference USA Championship while competing with the Miami Hurricanes in the First…
FIU Global Learning and New York Times Journalist Host Climate Change Discussion
Thaniuska Vivas / Staff Writer From mass floods caused by intensifying storms to low levels of oxygen in Biscayne Bay, Miami is facing climate change…
FIU Wants Faculty Back on Campus Next Week, They Oppose
Teresa Schuster and Valentina Palm / PantherNOW Staff FIU announced faculty and staff are expected to return to campus next week, but the decision sparked…
FIU Men’s Soccer Suffers First Loss of Season to UNF
Jonathan Mayer / Contributing Writer The FIU men’s soccer team lost their first game of the season to the University of North Florida Ospreys by…
Breaking News: BOT Approved Second Pedestrian Bridge Project
Valentina Palm and Jordan Coll/ PantherNOW Staff FIU is moving forward with the construction of a second pedestrian bridge. This time, the Florida Department of…
FIU Baseball Begins Season with 2-1 Series Win Over UIC
Richard Gibson / Sports Director The FIU Baseball Team won two games of their first tripleheader of the season against the Illinois-Chicago Flames at home…
COVID-19 Dashboard Update: FIU Had 32 New Cases Last Week
Jordan Coll/ News Director FIU reported 32 new COVID-19 cases last week. 21 students and 11 faculty or staff members reported having the virus the…
Paula’s Weekly Round-Up: List of Events Happening This Week
Sophia Medina // Assistant Entertainment Director It’s that time again! Another week has gone by and another is just beginning. That means we have another…
FIU Women’s Soccer Falls in Deland to Stetson Hatters
Kevin Calcagno / Staff Writer The FIU women’s soccer team was bested by the Stetson Hatters last Thursday in Deland, losing by a score of…
Breaking News: FIU Mens Basketball’s Game Against Southern Miss Cancelled
Liam Rooney / Contributing Writer The FIU Men’s Basketball team’s second matchup against the Southern Miss Golden Eagles was cancelled due to COVID-19 issues with…
Panther Preview: 2021 Men’s Baseball Season
Kevin Calcagno / Staff Writer The FIU men’s baseball team is set to kick off the 2021 season with a 3 game home series against…
Panther Preview: Men’s Basketball to host Southern Miss Golden Eagles
Liam Rooney / Contributing Writer The FIU Men’s Basketball team returns to South Florida this weekend for a doubleheader against the Southern Miss Golden Eagles…
Panther Preview: Women’s Basketball to Face off Against Southern Miss
Daniela Manzo / Contributing Writer The FIU Women’s basketball team will be heading on the road to Hattiesburg, Mississippi this upcoming Friday and Saturday to…
FIU Model United Nations Awarded Highest Distinction within the US’ most Prestigious Conference
Diego Diaz / Contributing Writer FIU’s Model United Nations team took home the Best Large Delegation Award at the Harvard National Model United Nations (HNMUN)…
Music Playlists That Made The Pandemic Survivable
In order to cope with the stressful situation that was 2020, escapism was very heavy on people’s minds. Here is a list of the playlists…
Judas and the Black Messiah is a Thrilling Retelling That Fearlessly Exposes Government Ills
Mathew Messa/Staff Writer Daniel Kaluuya and LaKeith Stanfield are at their finest in Shaka King’s Judas and the Black Messiah, offering riveting suspense and timely,…
FIU Sweeps Felsberg Invitational with Wins over FAU and Winthrop
Richard Gibson / Sports Director The FIU Softball team began their 2021 season with three straight wins in the Felsberg Invitational against the Florida Atlantic…
FIU Women’s Basketball Swept at Home by UTEP Miners
Richard Gibson / Sports Director The FIU women’s basketball team was swept at home by the Texas-El Paso Miners this past Friday and Saturday by…
FIU Men’s Basketball Falls Short Against UTEP
The FIU Men’s basketball team continues their losing streak after coming up short this weekend against the Texas-El Paso Miners. The Panthers kept both games…
FIU Men’s Soccer Beats FGCU to Open the 2021 Season
Fabio Lopez / Staff Writer The FIU men’s soccer team earned their first victory of the 2021 season with a 3-2 win at home over…
Professor Discusses Her Children’s Book and Black Representation for Young Kids
Juliana Narvaez/Contributing Writer Representation in movies, T.V. shows and books play an important role in portraying minorities and giving these individuals a space to feel…
COVID-19 UPDATE: FIU Had 33 New Cases last week
Valentina Palm and Jordan Coll / PantherNOW Staff FIU had 33 new COVID-19 cases last week. 22 students and 11 faculty or staff self-reported having…
Paula’s Weekly Round-Up: List of Events Happening This Week
Sophia Medina / Assistant Entertainment Director Valentine’s Day is finally over, but it doesn’t mean that the events are slowing down from here. Things are…
Top Eight Valentine’s Day Movies on Disney+
Marina Alonzo/Staff Writer During the pandemic watching movies with friends and family across the country has never been easier with streaming services offering group watch…
FIU Humanities LAB Receives Grant for Community Data Curation
Dante Nahai/ Staff Writer Miami and South Florida have a wealth of history and cultural artifacts from the diverse communities they contain. However, connecting communities…
Movie Review: ‘One Night in Miami’ A Historic Retelling
Elida Velado Salazar/Contributing Writer Golden Globe-nominated One Night in Miami recreates the fabled meeting of four legends of the civil rights era in the aftermath…
Former FIU VP Self-Publishes Novel After Almost 30 Years in the Making
Angela Rivas/Staff Writer A passion for writing since the age of 10 and a long journey through FIU has led Dr. Larry Lunsford, former vice…
Paula’s Weekly Round-Up: List of Events Happening This Week
Sophia Medina / Assistant Entertainment Director This week kicks-off another series of FIU events, many celebrating the Valentine’s Day holiday. This guide features events such…
Transgender Military Ban Repeal Saved an FIU Student’s Dreams
Jesse Fraga / Assistant News Director For years, an FIU senior and navy reservist, battled between fighting for himself and his country, until last week….
10 Self-Love Songs To Remind Yourself of Your Worth
Thaniuska Vivas / Staff Writer Valentine’s Day is not everyone’s favorite holiday. While the spirit of love is in the air, not everyone has a…
Student Launches Her Own College Thrift Platform
Liberty Littman / Contributing Writer If you’ve ever wanted to rep your university with some fresh gear but then found yourself cringing at the heavy…
Report Finds Calculation Errors in FIU Bridge Collapse
Jordan Coll / News Director The investigation on the FIU pedestrian bridge collapse in 2018 continues, as a report by the National Road Safety Commission…
New Photo Project Brings the Community Together Amid the Pandemic
Elida Velado Salazar/contributing writer While the COVID-19 pandemic has brought on a wave of isolation for everyone, a visual research project created by two FIU…
Roary’s Weekly Round-Up: List of Events Happening This Week
Sophia Medina / Assistant Entertainment Director FIU is known to have a multitude of diverse events, held by hundreds of student organizations. With plenty of…
New Constitution Approved for SGA, Following Controversy
Teresa Schuster / Asst. News Director “We have a new constitution,” said Alexandra Valdes, the president of the Student Government Council at the Modesto Maidique…
COVID-19 Dashboard Update: FIU Had 44 New Cases Last Week
Jailene Feliciano / Contributing Writer FIU had 44 new COVID-19 cases last week. 30 students and 14 faculty or staff members self-reported having the virus…
Changing Careers: Advice From Those Professionals Who Did
Marina Alonzo/Staff Writer Changing majors and transitioning from career paths is something college students often think about but also struggle with how they should get…
Six Tips for Avoiding Burnout This Semester
Marina Alonzo/Staff Writer Feeling burnt out is normal for students, but during another virtual semester and working from home can cause increased stress. We put…
Breaking News: Student Dies in University Towers
Teresa Schuster / Asst. News Director An FIU student was found dead at University Towers at the Modesto Maidique Campus, according to an email sent…
‘Anger, Hate Only Destroys You,’ Holocaust Survivor Shares Her Story of Survival
Cristina Gonzalez/Entertainment Director Overcrowding, disease, famine, loss, utter horror. That’s what 80-year-old Suly Chenkin recalls when she speaks about her childhood. It’s what she calls…
Frost Art Museum Honors MLK’s Legacy Through New Exhibit
By: Thaniuska Vivas/Staff Writer In celebration of the Black History Month and in honor of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Day, the Frost Art Museum…
FIU Honors Victims During Holocaust Awareness Week
Cristina Gonzalez/Entertainment Director As part of Holocaust and Genocide Awareness Week, FIU will host a series of events to honor Jewish resilience and the memory…
SGA Hosts Women Empowerment Segment With Former Florida Senator
Staff Writer / Sophia Medina For women looking to kick start their careers, a new empowerment series looks to teach them how to pursue their…
Wale and Ari Lennox to Headline This Year’s UPRoar Concert
Olivier Lafontant / Staff Writer FIU’s annual UPRoar concert is set to return this week as the 2021 Spring semester is now underway. Due to…
Welcome the Semester with a Week of Events
Marina Alonzo/Staff Writer The first day of the semester has arrived and FIU has planned a whole week of fun and engaging virtual events to…
CARTA Professor Uses Art Studio to 3D Print Face Shields
Angela Rivas / Staff Writer Miami Beach Urban Studios is home to one of the biggest 3D printing laboratories of its type in the United…
‘We Should Get Out of the Prediction Business’ Local Newscaster Talks Covering the Election
Cristina Gonzalez/Entertainment Director In a time where public trust in the media is already at an all-time low, the latest presidential election has only fueled…
Alumna Loses Everything in House Fire, Finds Hope in her Art
Cristina Gonzalez/Entertainment Director For two months, Tammy Gammon sat in a Marriott hotel room with her three sons, her vision board, and a shower curtain…
Former NBA Champion Discusses the Holocaust For Diversity Day
Thaniuska Vivas / Contributing Writer Former NBA champion and Miami Heat player, Ray Allen, spoke about the importance of remembering the Holocaust and recalled his…
Magic Show Brings Suspended Disbelief and Theatrics to Zoom
Valenti Govantes/ Staff Writer Typically, magic and illusions are best enjoyed as live theatre. Nevertheless, magician Tom Pesce made full creative use of the Zoom…
8 Films to Watch Throughout Hispanic Heritage Month
Thaniuska Vivas/Contributing Writer What began as a month to honor Hispanic veterans has shifted as a celebration of Hispanic trailblazers that have shaped our society….
Diplo Announced as Panthermonium 2020 Headliner
Cristina Gonzalez/Entertainment Director Students who were highly anticipating DJ Steve Aoki’s virtual performance tonight will be disappointed to find out the headliner will no longer…
Frost Art Museum Reopens Amidst COVID-19 Pandemic
Guido Gonzalez / Assistant Entertainment Director. Faculty, staff and students can enjoy the latest collection of artworks at the re-opened Frost Art Museum so long…
No Update On FIU’s COVID-19 Cases From Last Week
Valentina Palm Editor-In-Chief / Jordan Coll News Director The FIU COVID-19 dashboard hasn’t been updated with lasts week’s newly reported cases, as of 1 p.m….
FIU Professor Develops Prosthetic Hand Invention Nominated Cade Prize Finalist
Dr. Ranu Jung and her teamwork in the lab to create a prosthetic hand. Photo courtesy of Andres Pena Audio story of FIU professor who…
Seize the Day: Professor Visits an Empty Paris Louvre
Irina Barneda/Staff Writer Picture visiting the most recognizable landmarks on earth without the hordes of tourists, walking amid empty halls, and being in such proximity…
Movie Screens Replace Carnival Rides at the Miami-Dade Youth Fair
By Cristina Gonzalez/Entertainment Director If 15-cent tickets aren’t enough to convince you to sit in a theater again, you can always enjoy a classic film…
FIU Scientists Try To Save Biscayne Bay
Audio Story: “Biscayne Bay is dying” conversation with FIU scientist Piero GardinaliProduced by: Valentina Palm Valentina Palm/Editor in Chief Dead fishes, stingrays, and seahorses washed…
Panthers Wide Receivers Coach Aubrey Hill Passes Away at Age 48
Richard Gibson/Staff Writer On August 16th, FIU Athletics announced that their wide receivers coach, Aubrey Hill, had passed away from a long battle with cancer….
Design Workshop Discusses the Power of Protest Art with Local Artists
Katerina Rodriguez// Staff Writer In the midst of global protests against police brutality, FIU Wolfsonian Museum Curator, Shoshana Rsniikoff, came together with Dale Zine artists…
Virtual Reality Program Submerges Students in Underwater Learning Environment
Felipe Cisternas/Staff Writer As climate change continues to change the face of our planet, South Florida faces the ongoing threat of sea level rise. Now…
Students Report Unfinished and Dirty Rooms At The One Apartments
Teresa Schuster / Staff Writer FIU students were surprised by unfinished construction, bad wifi, and trash in their new apartments called The One at University…
A Final Love Letter to PantherNOW
Anna Radinsky / Former Entertainment Director and FIU 2020 Graduate Dear PantherNOW, It has been almost three years since we first met. We have been…
Law Clinic Protects Immigrants From Detention And Deportation Despite Challenges
Camille Orquera / Staff Writer The coronavirus pandemic and White House immigration policies have caused difficulty for FIU’s Carlos A. Costa Immigration and Human Rights…
New Video Series Gives an Inside Look Into Hurricane Research
Sebastian Alsina/Contributing Writer As the summer season comes into full swing in Florida, so does the start of the 2020 hurricane season. While Floridians are…
PantherHacks 2020 Seeks to Foster Innovation During Uncertain Times
Jonathan Fields/Staff Writer Stacked pizza boxes, paper plates, energy drinks and two-liter bottles of Mountain Dew are the mainstays which are typically found at weekend-long…
FIU and Bacardi USA Launch New Online Learning Platform on Alcohol Spirits
Maritza De Armas/Staff Writer Anyone can now learn about hospitality entrepreneurship and different alcoholic beverages thanks to a new online learning platform, BacardiTeach. The hospitality…
During A Pandemic Is Graduate School Really An Option?
Nicole Heller / Staff Writer A conversation on whether or not to pursue graduate school in the midst of a pandemic has been a question…
COVID-19 Hackathon Will Focus On Community Challenges
Teresa Schuster / Staff Writer Hackathons aren’t just for computer science majors. PantherHacks, a COVID-19 themed hackathon organized by Upsilon Pi Epsilon at FIU, welcomes…
ICE Rescinds Online Enrollment Rule For International Students
Neeraj Konanthan/ Staff Writer On July 14, 2020 the Trump administration has agreed to bring down the rule that was issued last week pressuring international…
Here’s What International Students Need To Know For Fall 2020
Teresa Schuster/ Staff Writer FIU will ensure that international students are able to stay in the US and take the classes they need in the…
Professor And Artist Creates Postcards About Life In Isolation
Irina Barneda/Staff Writer People are currently experiencing a shift in everything they have ever known. Isolation is the new normal and with it comes different…
FIU Town Hall Meeting Discusses On What The Fall Semester Will Look Like
Nicole Heller/ Staff Writer More than 1,000 students joined a virtual town hall meeting hosted by FIU to discuss what coming to school in the…
Alumnus Becomes Bestselling Author of “Shutter Island”
Dante Nahai / Staff Writer Critically acclaimed films like “Shutter Island,” “Gone Baby Gone” and “Mystic River” all have one thing in common. They were…
UPDATE: Only 1/3 of Fall Classes Will be Face-To-Face, Due to Increasing COVID-19 Cases
Teresa Schuster / Staff Writer FIU will be operating under “uncertain conditions” in the fall, according to an email president Mark Rosenberg sent to students…
How to Celebrate the Fourth of July: Pandemic Patriot Edition
Sophia Medina / Contributing Writer The Fourth of July is just around the corner and that means it is almost time to celebrate. As the…
Free Virtual Mixology Course Teaches You How to Make Cocktails
Christopher Ramirez/Staff Writer Although 2020 has been a stress-filled year, it’s given us plenty of time to pick up some new skills and hobbies. Now…
FIU Newest Construction Projects: Parkview II and MAST
Staff Writer/ Neeraj Ren FIU is expanding its huge portfolio of buildings with a new 13-story residence hall called “Parkview II and Marine Academy of…
Weekly Sessions Explore Meditation and Mindfulness During Stressing Times
Nicole Heller/ Staff Writer Ellen Campos Sousa, a business doctoral student, meditation practitioner, and facilitator suggests that mindfulness and meditation have proven to reduce anxiety…
Alumni’s Latest Film Gains Popularity on YouTube During Pandemic
Dante Nahai/ Staff Writer As the pandemic continues to confine us to our homes, many people have taken up watching films they’d never seen before,…
Black Student Union President Hosts The People’s Platform To Discuss Racial Inequality
Muriel Almedia/ Staff Writer Black Student Union President, Artrice Shepherd, hosted a people’s platform on Friday, June 19th through Zoom, to talk about racial inequality…
6 Ways to Celebrate PRIDE Month at Home
Valenti Govantes/Staff Writer The coronavirus may have cancelled parades and festivals but that doesn’t mean you can’t celebrate Pride Month right from your home. Here…
Rosenberg Aims To Curve Systematic Racism Stated In An Email
FIUSM Contributing Writers “Equality, dignity, inclusion, and belonging” this is what FIU President Rosenberg assured students this would be advocated for through a core advisory…
Here’s How SGA Is Supporting Racial Justice
Teresa Schuster/ Staff Writer The Student Government Council at Modesto Maidique Campus has said they plan to use their platform to combat racial bias and…
Where Does Bisexuality Fit In LGBTQAI+? Somewhere In The Middle
Staff Writer/ Laura Antunez Although the influence of the LGBTQAI+ has become more prominent and accepted, there is still a lot of work to be…
Puerto Rico Stands In Solidarity With Black Lives Matter Movement and LGBTQ Community
Staff Writer/ Sarai Leon In the wake of nationwide protests for the Black Lives Matter movement, Puerto Rico’s Afro Latinx community have taken to the…
FIU Town Hall Meeting Discusses Systematic Change At University Level
By: Muriel Almeida / Staff Writer FIU hosted its first town hall meeting to discuss how the university plans to address diversity and unity among…
FIU Alum Behind Upcoming Miramar Protest Against Police Brutality
By: Victor Jorges / News Director A protest will be held in Miramar this Saturday, June 6, in reaction to the death of George Floyd….
Rosenberg Addresses University, Amid National Racial Unrest
Tamica-Jean-Charles/ Staff Writer In light of recent events of protests happening nationwide President Mark B. Rosenberg makes a statement to the FIU community. “I see…
Coronavirus Has Highlighted Some Industries and Harmed Others. How Will Students Respond?
Teresa Schuster / Staff Writer New and current FIU students face choices about their future careers, as their jobs, internships, and classes have been halted…
FIU Student Has Virtual Graduation Ceremony With Telemundo
Fabian Osorio / Staff Writer Nayeli Lomeli was selected by Telemundo to be one of the eight Class of 2020 graduates whose virtual graduation was…
FIU Expert and Ph.D. Student Delve Into Upcoming Hurricane Season
Tamica Jean-Charles / Staff Writer The upcoming hurricane season, which begins June 1, suggests high activity, producing storms capable of catastrophic damage worse than hurricanes…
Graduate Combines Art & Chemistry to Create Unique Masterpieces
Irina Barneda/Staff Writer Paola Gracey aspired to be both an artist and a chemist, and even though chemistry and art are two subjects that rarely…
Gallery: The Salty Donut Pops Up At MMC
The Salty Donut opened it’s pop-up location at FIU on Tuesday, Feb. 4 and will be stationed outside of DM at MMC every Tuesday. They…
Gamer Alert: Global Game Jam Returns To FIU
By Mathew Messa/Staff Writer Students with a passion for gaming, coding, and creation will be thrilled to learn that this year’s Global Game Jam is…
Lawsuits filed against FIU Bridge design team, citing negligence
Following the pedestrian bridge collapse that killed six people on Thursday, March 15, two parties are suing the design team involved in the construction of the bridge.
Faculty protests ICE at FIU
Joseba Andoni Maruri | Contributing Writer The United Faculty of Florida gathered outside the entrance of GC Ballrooms, protesting against FIU’s voluntary application for an…