Professors Shouldn’t Interfere In Student Group Chats
Damielys Duarte/Staff Writer Every semester begins with the flurry of classes and schedules, but most notably, the group chat links that spring up in everyone’s…
Articles by Ursula Munoz Schaefer
FIU Gamers Want to Be Taken Seriously
Jonathan Preval/Contributing Writer You’d think it was a tailgate, but on a chilly Wednesday evening at the Graham Center Lawns, resident Panther gamers gathered in…
This Winter, Don’t Take a Break from Yourself
Jennifer Peña/Contributing Writer As Winter Break approaches, promises of sitting around in sweatpants fill our tired, post-finals minds – and rightly so. Who wouldn’t want…
Linguistic Diversity Brings Cultures Together At FIU
Jennifer Peña/Contributing Writer Walking through the Graham Center on a regular weekday, you’ll probably catch traces of students carrying their cultures with them as they…
Happiness Should Be Non-Negotiable
Samantha Garcia/Staff Writer Our visions, dreams and goals often get lost in translation if, throughout the journey, we don’t indulge in happiness. Truth is, if…
Holiday Shopping As A College Student Is Stressful
Ariana Rodriguez/Staff Writer It was 65 degrees at the mall, but somehow my body managed to break a sweat as I was searching for the…
WhatsApp Hacks Imply Safety Threats For Students
Dominique Kent/Staff Writer You’d be hard-pressed to find an FIU student who doesn’t use WhatsApp, the popular messaging platform owned by Facebook, Inc. Students recommend…
Rise In Obesity Means Students Must Make Healthier Decisions
Melanie Arougueti/Staff Writer College obesity has been rising in the past couple of years, but rather than blaming their university, students need to start making…
Historical Context Shouldn’t Ruin Thanksgiving
Francisco Sanguino/Contributing Writer My childhood, much like anyone else’s, was riddled with family gatherings, potlucks and the obligatory dancing ensembles. Though I was never quite…
DUELING COLUMN: Snapchat Is No Place For Sex Work
Damielys Duarte/Staff Writer The age of social media has brought with it new underground ventures that are all too public. The rise of Premium snapchat…