David Brown | Staff Writer At FIU, one student is transforming how students choose professors each semester by turning complex institutional data into an accessible platform to help improve course registration decisions. Every semester, millions of college students turn to Rate My Professor in search of the “right” instructor. During course registration, students read and […]
By Kate Anastasia Le | Staff writer Florida International University students and staff gathered at the Modesto A. Maidique Campus last weekend for the 22nd annual Relay For Life. Opening Ceremony: Hunting for a cure | Kate Anastasia Le The event began with a ceremony to honor those lost to cancer. After the memorial, the […]
By Karen Alava | Staff Writer FIU Esports partnered with local trading card business Gomez Tradez to host the TCG Takeover on Tuesday, Jan. 13, at the GC Pit, offering giveaways, trading cards and community engagement. Patrick Cornejo, FIU Esports coordinator and Jesus Gomez, founder of Gomez Tradez LLC | Karen Alava The event ran […]
Alexandra Phelps | Staff Writer It’s peak fall time, and Florida International University organizations are taking full advantage of the season. Monday, Oct. 27th, all students are invited to join a Shadow Work Costume Party at MMC’s Graham Center, room 305, where costumes aren’t required but recommended! This event is set to take place from […]
Karen Alava | Staff Writer With Halloween just around the corner, FIU students are already embracing the spooky season. On Oct. 21st, the Halloween Cosplay Competition was held at GC Ballrooms. Hosted by the Honors College, GameHers FIU, and the Disabled Student Union, the event ran from 6 to 8 p.m. and brought together students […]
Emilie Gonzalez | PantherNOW Staff When was the last time that you saw a play that had more than one twist? Intimate Apparel, a play put on by FIU’s Department of Theatre, had three twists within a two hour time frame. The Herbert & Nicole Wertheim Performing Arts Center hosted the show Apr. 4 – […]
Sophia Noya | Staff Writer Physics students and professors alike had some friendly competition at the Stocker Astroscience Center during the annual Society of Physics Students and Sigma Pi Sigma trivia night last Thursday. Forming four teams, attendees put to test their knowledge of astronomy, physics, history and more. “It’s a team bonding event,” said […]
Allyson Ifergan | Staff Writer What better way to welcome Trans Day of Visibility than with poetry? On Mar. 11, 2025, the Pride Student Union welcomed students to compete in a Poetry Slam at BBC’s Wolfe University Center. Art and writing are creative mediums through which members of the LGBTQIA+ community can freely express themselves […]
Sophia Noya | Staff Writer In collaboration with the Miami-Dade Adoption Center, the Pre-Veterinary Society held a pet adoption event last Thursday on the Graham Center lawns. Dogs Doris, Hazel, Coco and Esse were all up for adoption at the event. “There are a bunch of animals in the shelter, we had to get the […]
Kelly Ho | Staff Writer Hosted by the Geek Culture Club, the Koneko club was a refreshing break after finals week, with multiple fun activities including Kahoot, board games like Monopoly, Uno, and Four Souls, a Smash Bros Ultimate tournament, and a costume competition on Dec. 13. Multiple cosplayers came for the cosplay competition, including […]
Kelly Ho | Staff Writer Hosted by the Japan Club at FIU, students had the opportunity to experience Japanese culture in a flavorful and lively way. Through traditional Japanese games, food, and customs, attendees were warmly introduced to the rich aspects of Japanese culture on Thursday, Nov. 21. Some other organizations who helped host the […]
