By Kate Anastasia Le | Staff Writer Last semester, Panther Robotics Club and Women in Computer Science (WICS) hosted an “Intro to Linux” workshop for FIU students, offering an introduction to basic Linux concepts in a relaxed learning environment. The event welcomed students from different majors, including those with little to no prior experience using […]
Erick Caldera | Contributing writer In a corner of the gym, where determination outweighs the barbell themselves. Members of the FIU Powerlifting club are hard at work. As weights clang onto the barbell, members begin to refine their lifts. Led by club president Danny Lawrence, who emphasizes support and growth, ensuring members feel safe as […]
New student group partners with Eco-Athletes to push for greener sports on campus. Aniela Cabrera | Staff Writer The Sustainable Sports Club (SSC) started this semester and is open to any student, not just athletes. In partnership with Eco-Athelets, a nonprofit organization that trains athletes to use their platforms to speak out on climate change, […]
Jessica Hayek | Contributing Writer Queerness in the Latino community has long been a taboo subject, often creating division within families and cultural spaces. But music and dance have always brought communities together. On Sept. 17, students were invited to join the Pride Student Union and Latin Student Union at Florida International University for a […]
Kelly Ho | Staff Writer With multiple appearances made throughout the school year and a slowly rising community, FIU GameHERS is looking to take eSports by storm. “We are a chapter of FIU Esports dedicated to supporting and uplifting women and marginalized genders in gaming,” said Mariah S. Harris, President of GameHERS. “Our purpose is […]
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 […]
Sophia Noya | Staff Writer Le Cercle Francais and Pi Delta Phi, FIU’s two French organizations, encouraged students to get crafty at their DIY bookmark-making event. Held at the Patricia & Phillip Frost Art Museum at MMC, the organizations offered a variety of decorative paper and French-themed stickers for students to design their bookmarks with. […]
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 […]
Kelly Ho| Staff Writer The lights are on, with the crowd watching, and where the stage is yours. Welcome to the PGX Pit Takeover, where every move counts. On Thursday, Mar. 6, the organizations Geek Culture Club, FIU Gamehers, and Panther Esports helped host an event that allowed students to enjoy a moment of fun […]
Sophia Noya | Staff Writer The FIU Geek Culture Club invited panthers to come out of the shade and create their own shadow puppets at their latest meeting this past Friday. Using craft materials provided by the club, attendees made puppets inspired by a variety of pop culture, including anime, cartoons and video games. The […]
Karen Alava | Contributing Writer On March 3, 2025, the Women in CyberSecurity (WiCyS) organization hosted a Women’s History Month event to promote inclusivity and highlight diverse career paths in cybersecurity. Hosted by WiCyS Vice President Pamela Uriarte, the event emphasized mentorship, support, and overcoming challenges in the field. “Cybersecurity is an evolving field that […]
Allyson Ifergan | Staff Writer It’s not often that Women In Medicine find time to unwind. Thursday, Feb. 13th, the organization offered students a break from their rigorous coursework by hosting a leisurely painting night in honor of Valentine’s Day. Students of all majors were invited to socialize and paint on vinyls, lanterns, and canvases. […]
