The “Red Zone,” the most vulnerable time for college students
Tamica Jean-Charles/Entertainment Director The University has seen a 38 percent increase in reported rape in the last three years—with four in 2014 to eight in…
Articles by Gabriella Pinos
Social media helps people cope with mental illness
Gabriella Pinos/ Staff Writer When was the last time you heard a joke about depression or suicide online? You may have stumbled on a blog…
Free STD testing at FIU for students and non-students
Brigitte Onorato/Contributing Writer College students are at the prime age for sexually transmitted diseases, and with Miami having one of the highest contraction rates for…
Feeding children is not as hard as it seems
Shaunte Thomas – Contributing Writer Feeding children is not for the feeble-minded, and is actually a tough task. As a single mother with a full…
Making the safe transition to veganism
Nelida Insua-Coelho/Staff Writer If there’s one major thing that happens when transitioning to a vegan lifestyle, it’s witnessing how people react when you say the…
Music and mental health go hand-in-hand
Gabriella Pinos/Assistant Entertainment Director When it comes to health, music is our best friend. It motivates us when we’re sad, helps us express ourselves when…
Students share the benefits of fitness on stress
Matthew Ellmore/Contributing Writer It’s no secret that college students carry plenty of stress, whether it be from work, class, or personal reasons. Plenty of services…
“The Nun” is a solid, atmospheric experience
Erik Jimenez/Staff Writer When it comes to cinematic universes aside from Marvel’s cultural juggernaut, the one created by “The Conjuring” is arguably the best. The…
Louis C.K.’s comeback reflects a troubling pattern in Hollywood
Gabriella Pinos/ Staff Writer Louis C.K.’s comeback was, quite literally, an unwanted surprise. On Aug. 26, the comedian performed uninvited at the Comedy Cellar in…
NGLJA conference was “the experience of a lifetime”
Tamica Jean-Charles/Entertainment Director Labor Day for many consists of a work-free weekend and spending time away from their jobs. That was not the case for…
