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Articles by Martina Bretous
Lawsuits filed against FIU Bridge design team, citing negligence
Following the pedestrian bridge collapse that killed six people on Thursday, March 15, two parties are suing the design team involved in the construction of the bridge.
Cause of bridge collapse under investigation as rescuers continue recovery efforts
Following the bridge collapse on Thursday, March 15 that caused 6 fatalities, including one FIU female student, an investigation into how the structure failed has begun both internally at the University and externally with the National Transportation Safety Board and Miami-Dade Police.
BREAKING NEWS: Under construction bridge collapses, several injuries and death reported
Maytinee Kramer and Martina Bretous/PantherNOW Staff Update: 6:20 PM During the press conference, officials confirmed that 4:00-4:03 p.m. was the last time a body was…
Mansplaining infects professional and social life
Martina Bretous/ Editor-in-Chief If you’re a woman, you’ve probably had a man interrupt you mid sentence to explain something he thinks he understands better than…
Graduating seniors share their favorite memories at the University
“My best memory at FIU is meeting the people in class and making connections with them. My major was almost set up like cohorts where everyone took the same class at the same time. After a few semesters you somewhat grew a relationship with these people who I call friends now. Second best memory at FIU is becoming a brother of Sigma Phi Epsilon.”
Office collaborates with federal agencies for statewide conference
Martina Bretous/News Director In an effort to expose students to job opportunities in the federal government, the Career and Talent Development office will host its…
Career and talent Development coaches students through college career
Lizandra Portal/Contributing Writer After four years of going to classes, participating in school events and studying in the library until late at night, graduating seniors…
SGA elected candidates share plans for upcoming term
Election season at the University officially concluded on April 5, results confirmed FIYou candidates at MMC President-elect Krista Schmidt and Vice President-elect Jordan Thompson, and President-elect Leonardo Cosio and Vice President Meredith Marseille at BBC as winners of this year’s student government election.
Office of Sustainability encourages low-carbon practices at University
Martina Bretous / News Director While many believe sustainability applies only to the environment, the Office of Sustainability at the University strives to show it…