By Julian Menendez | Staff Writer Iron Lung is a sci-fi horror film based on an indie game of the same name, directed, written, and starring Mark Fishbach. Known online as Markiplier, Fishbach built his career as a gaming YouTuber focused on personality-driven content. Over the years, he has also self-directed several ‘choose your own […]
Gubernatorial candidate Dayna Marie Foster discusses her grassroots campaign, public service background, and policy priorities with FIU students. By Danette Heredia | Staff Writer From high school teacher to Florida gubernatorial candidate, Dayna Marie Foster visited FIU to promote her campaign, built entirely upon a foundation in public service and a unique sense of relatability […]
Linette Garcia | Staff Writer Tucked into FIU is the construction of the Trish and Dan Bell Chapel, a significantly quaint space designed for spiritual gatherings of all religions. It’s an edifice that allows students, teachers, and faculty to engage in their religious practices, whether that’s partaking in ceremonies or escaping the fast pace of […]
Christopher Rodriguez | Staff Writer The FIU Men’s Basketball team will travel to Bowling Green, Kentucky, to face the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers in the second game of a two game road trip. The last time the Panthers faced off against the Hilltoppers was in Huntsville, Alabama in the opening round of the Conference USA Championship, […]
Officials emphasize safety protocols, urge students to disengage from conflicts. David Brown | Staff Writer The FIU police responded to a reported battery involving four students late Wednesday night near University Towers, an incident that left multiple students suffering minor injuries from pepper spray, according to FIU police. The altercation occurred shortly before 11 p.m. […]
By Kate Anastasia Le | Staff Writer Last weekend, 305 Hackathon brought together FIU students who are passionate about technology for a hands-on coding experience focused on collaboration, learning, and creativity. One of the student organizations involved was Code Crunch, a coding club founded and led by FIU students. The club is run by Brian […]
Contributing Writer | Joshua Aarons There have been several considerations over the years to expand Miami-Dade’s Metrorail service. One such plan called for the extension of the Orange Line to FIU’s Modesto A. Maidique Campus. This would mean connecting FIU to downtown Miami without ever needing to take a car or bus. As one of […]
Ginevra Gil | Staff Writer Following a tough road defeat against Delaware, the women’s basketball team will look to spark some momentum at home against Western Kentucky. The FIU Panthers (12-8, 5-4 CUSA) will host the Hilltoppers (5-15, 1-8 CUSA) at 7pm on Thursday, Feb. 5. Historically, the Hilltoppers have been a challenging opponent for […]
By Michael Andrillon | Staff Writer A concept that rings of “12 Angry Men” meets “Minority Report” only to, in actuality, start like “The Purge” and end like last year’s “War of the Worlds”. Veteran detective Chris Raven, played by Chris Pratt, in the near future, must prove his innocence under a new judicial system […]
The removal of enhanced federal subsidies could leave thousands of students and families struggling to afford health coverage in 2026. Aniela Cabrera | Staff Writer With the recent removal of enhanced subsidies, many FIU students and their families will face difficulties within the year as health insurance prices are expected to go up. As the […]
Bautista Samperi | Sports Director The FIU softball team begins their season with a three game series against the Texas A&M CC Islanders starting on Thursday, Feb. 5, at 6 p.m, as FIU will host the Felsberg Invitational. The team will begin the season with six games in three days. After the Islanders, FIU will […]
Kendall Moffett | Staff Writer Ironically, an international university proud to welcome diverse out-of-state and international students charges them higher tuition on top of the many expenses they already face each semester. Florida International University’s Board of Trustees is proposing a 15% tuition increase for out-of-state and international students starting in fall 2026. This proposal […]
