By Julian Menendez | Staff Writer With finals inching nearer, the Spiritual Beings club gathered near the FIU nature preserve for a session of guided meditation. The air was light with much-needed laughter, with both newcomers and established club members joining in. Walking through the preserve to arrive at the meditation spot slowly dissolved the […]
Cassandra Chincoya | Staff Writer A series sweep of Kennesaw State (7-29 total, 3-12 CUSA) was just what the doctor ordered to help Softball get back on its feet following an extended stretch of inconsistency through the month of March. One blowout win started the series and it was capped off in another blowout win, […]
Linette Garcia | Staff Writer As tensions rise between the United States, Israel, and Iran, it’s easy to think of the conflict as something distant—something unfolding across oceans, far removed from the daily lives of regular people like you and me. But that distance is an illusion. The consequences of the Iran 2026 war are […]
Erick Caldera | Staff Writer The Panthers (10–23, CUSA 2–10) late-game rally wasn’t enough as they fell to the Miami Hurricanes (25–8, ACC 6–6) 9–7. The two programs will meet once more later this season for a third and final matchup in May. With the loss behind them, FIU now turns its attention to a […]
Contributing Writer | Andres Sanchez On July 4th 2025, President Donald J. Trump signed into law the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), which, among a wide array of other new tax and spending legislation, made broad changes to federal student loan programs. While no federal student loan programs were changed immediately after the bill […]
By Karen Alava | Staff Writer For the members of the Worn/Reborn: Alternative Fashion Club at FIU, fashion isn’t just about what you wear; it’s about the stance you take. Student organizers gathered on April 3rd for a fashion show preparation for “We The People,” an upcoming immersive experience designed to challenge the cultural dissonance […]
FIU’s Young Democratic Socialists of America chapter voiced their grievances with President Nuñez and Police Chief Casas over 287 (g). Aniela Cabrera | Staff Writer Yesterday, a group of FIU students gathered on GC lawns to voice their opinions on how President Jeanette M. Nuñez is handling FIU. Protestors chanted, “F*** Nunez” and “ICE off […]
FIU held its student government elections on March 10 and 11, days that felt routine for most students but carried high stakes for candidates awaiting results. Alicia Bolton | Staff Writer Campaigning students spread across hubs like the Graham Center, Green Library, and MANGO, explaining their platforms and encouraging peers to vote. Newly reelected SIPA […]
By Michael Andrillon | Staff Writer Dolls, love ’em or hate ’em, they’re the best kind of uncanny to me. Cracked porcelain, and the beady, unblinking eyes. Familiar but somewhat cursed, which gets at the vibes of Dolly, which handles its creepiness pretty well. As if the poster didn’t already prepare you for the kind […]
Staff Writer | Joshua Aarons There has been a litany of coverage regarding the racist and bigoted remarks made in a WhatsApp group chat, including members of the Turning Point USA and College Republicans chapters at FIU. To avoid beating a dead horse, I’d like to posit a discussion regarding free speech prompted by a […]
By Wenderlis Guevara | Staff Writer Music and movement brought students together for a night of salsa, culture and connection hosted by the university’s Venezuelan Student Association. Rather than a typical social event, the night was organized as a salsa class designed for all levels, with a focus on making beginners feel comfortable. A single […]
Sonia Stolar | Staff Writer I’ve never been much of an academic, yet before coming to college, I’ve had this perception of mahogany interiors and elongated bookshelves in classrooms, students hunched over notes from lectures and sleepless nights spent studying. My imaginary world of future collegiate years was not the most realistic, nor an exhilarating […]
