About Us

FIU Student Media includes the PantherNOW and the Roar, which are edited and produced by students at FIU.

We publish online every week as well as in our monthly print edition during the fall and spring semesters.

The Roar (WRGP) is the student-run radio station, which operates 24 /7 on 95.3 in Miami, 96.9 in North Miami and 88.1 in Kendall/Homestead area.

Got a tip or want to write for us? Contact one of our editors or directors!

Staff Directory

PositionNameEmail
Editor-in-ChiefElise Greggegregg@fiu.edu
News DirectorAndres Davilaadavi303@fiu.edu
Assistant News DirectorAlexander Luzulaaluzula@fiu.edu
Sports DirectorWilliam Duvalwduval@fiu.edu
Assistant Sports DirectorCarla Mendez
carla.mendez3@fiu.edu
Opinion DirectorHeidi Cuevashcuevas@fiu.edu
Entertainment DirectorMhyanif Lozadamlozadad@fiu.edu
Assistant Entertainment DirectorKaysea Suzanaksuzana@fiu.edu
Business ManagerFrancesca Rosariofrosario@fiu.edu
Webmaster
General Manager of The RoarMaxwell Dickinsonmdick025@fiu.edu

Who is the Media Board?

Our Media Board comprises professionals from the academic and media industry:

Lillian Lodge Kopenhaver – Chair & Dean Emeritus

Melina de Rose – Sun Sentinel

Anthony DeSantis – Assistant Vice President for Student Affairs

Rick Hirsch – Miami Herald/WLRN

Susan Jacobson – Assistant Professor

Tom Julin – Gunster Law Firm

Alex Mena – Miami Herald

Brian Schriner – CARTA Dean

Hazel Vela – WPLG Local 10

Bill Whiting – Former Miami Herald