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,…
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Is a right-wing dystopia forming in Florida?
FIU volleyball sweeps LA Tech in a two-game series
Panther Pride stays strong at the 2023 Homecoming game
“We have a long way to go” following FIU football’s loss 38-6 to Liberty
Scientists have found a way to fight plastic pollution in Biscayne
The show must go on: Panthers unite under rain or shine in the Uncaging
A pardon for Enrique Tarrio is a betrayal of our democratic system
FIU panel shines light on the Nagorno-Karabakh Conflict
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…
FIU 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…
Wolfsonian Museum 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…