Entertainment

Video games, transcendence, and an adorable pup in “OBEX”

By Michael Andrillon | Staff Writer You’ve heard it before one way or the other. We’re constantly finding ourselves lost in our screens, in media, consumption and digital realms beyond our immediate reality. But what if the lines between worlds were blurrier than we presumed?  Conor Marsh finds himself torn between the inner and the […]

A meeting with the FIU Disabled Student Union: Does FIU truly meet the accessibility needs of disabled students and faculty?

By Karen Alava | Staff Writer Does FIU Truly Meet the Accessibility Needs of Disabled Students and Faculty? When accommodations depend on individual requests rather than systemic change, accessibility can become an afterthought. That question was at the center of a “Professional Development Panel,” hosted by the Disabled Student Union, that examined whether Florida International […]

Immersive ancient mosaics and imagination-fueled clouds are exhibited at the Frost Art Museum

By Lea Abito | Contributing Writer As the Patricia & Phillip Frost Art Museum begins a new cycle of exhibitions this month, existing exhibits are still on display for visitors to enjoy before they leave the museum’s galleries. The Frost focuses on modern, contemporary and international art, spotlighting the colorful cultural landscape of Miami through […]

The life of an Adjunct Professor

By Sophia Noya | Staff Writer What’s in a name? As far as the student body is concerned, a professor is a professor– all educators qualified enough to teach at a University level.  But next time you get an email from your professor, squint down at that e-signature. The multi-verse of Professors is bigger than […]

Make-A-Smile Club craft event made to make you smile for Valentine’s Day

By Alexia Bedassie | Contributing Writer For this season of love, we give back to those in need. On Feb 9th, room 289 in GC, the Make-A-Smile Crafts club held their Make-A-Smile Valentine’s Day event. Lasting from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., the event displayed a whole bunch of little wooden charms, papers, stickers, and […]

Get R-E-A-D-Y for FIU Theatre’s “25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee” 

By Sophia Noya | Staff Writer Brush up on your spelling– FIU Theatre is preparing for today’s O-P-E-N-I-N-G of the 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, their only musical of the season. Spelling Bee follows six young contestants who compete for the title of best speller in a unique and highly entertaining comedy that scored […]

J. Cole runs in circles before casually bowing out on “The Fall-Off”

By Dylan Masvidal | Staff Writer Dr. J. Cole, tell me you’re not just a pedagogue.  After almost eight years of teasing, the lyricist dubbed Carolina’s finest has released his self-proclaimed swan song.  Cole’s elder-statesman status in the rap game is fascinatingly polarizing, juxtaposed with his contemporaries.  Here’s an artist who’s garnered an extremely loyal […]

Briana Angulo-Madueño, an FIU alum, collaborated with Parodi Costume Collection for the “In Praise of Ma” fashion exhibition

By Jessica Hayek | Staff Writer The Parodi Costume Collection in Edgewater is currently exhibiting “In Praise of Ma,” an ode to traditional Japanese aesthetics that displays garments by Comme des Garçons, Issey Miyake and Yohji Yamamoto. Within the exhibition is a Zen garden, where a half mannequin wearing a Comme des Garçons dress from […]

Cult of the Lamb releases DLC: “Woolhaven,” a chilling new challenge

By Alexia Bedassie | Contributing Writer Can your cult survive the blizzards of Woolhaven? Massive Monster presents its players with a chilling new challenge for their cults.  On January 22, the developer team, Massive Monster, released their new DLC for their game, Cult of the Lamb, called Woolhaven. Bringing a new level of difficulty to […]

Five most anticipated movies of 2026

By Lea Abito | Contributing Writer From long-awaited sequels to new projects, book adaptations and the return of iconic directors, 2026 is a big year for the silver screen. Below are five of the most anticipated films of the year: Project Hail Mary  Movie poster for “Project Hail Mary”  | Image via Sony Pictures UK […]

The College Panhellenic Council celebrates members on the dean’s list

By Standia Louis | Contributing Writer Making the Dean’s list is no small achievement. It represents hours of dedication, countless late nights studying and a strong commitment to academic success. To acknowledge this achievement, the FIU College Panhellenic Council decided to award its fellow sisters with a sweet treat.  On Thursday, Jan. 22, the CPC […]

FIU students give back through a puppy toy-making volunteer event

By Kate Anastasia Le | Staff writer  Students combine creativity with community service Florida International University students recently took part in a hands-on volunteer event focused on making toys for dogs, combining creativity with community service. The event was organized by the Volunteer Action Club (VAC), a student-led organization dedicated to service and civic engagement. […]

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