Angela Rivas / Staff Writer For the last five years FIU graduate student John Ermer travelled to Cuba to study Syrian and Lebanese immigration, while answering questions about his own family ancestry. Now, he won’t be able to return to finish his research as the island was placed back on the state sponsered terrorism list. […]
Angela Rivas / Staff Writer The fight for democracy is prominent around the world, ranging from totalitarian countries to here in the United States. In FIU’s “Struggle for Democracy” panel, speakers brought light to issues surrounding democracy, and the long path we all have ahead to redeem it. This panel, moderated by Fred Hiatt from […]
Martina Brady/ Staff Writer After protestors stormed into Capitol Hill this week, the Steven J. Green School of International & Public Affairs (SIPA) hosted a panel yesterday called “Democracy Under Siege,” addressing the issues which led to the riots at the Capitol. The panel, moderated by SIPA professor David Kremer, started off with a few […]
Tamica Jean-Charles/Assistant Entertainment Director Gary Allen is seen softly smiling, holding a cage with a single egg within. The egg is facing a door-less entry-way. The egg, once hatched, has every opportunity to leave, yet remains hesitant within the copper bounds of the cage. In 2014, Allen found himself living under a bridge. He […]
By: Fabian Osorio / Staff Writer Colombian President Ivan Duque was awarded the “FIU Medallion of Courage” last Saturday, Sept. 30, at Florida International University. Mark B. Rosenberg, FIU president, welcomed the President of Colombia, Ivan Duque, and presented him with the award of “courage” speaking in Spanish. “I want to express my gratitude, […]
By: Imogen Francis/Staff Writer The Dorothea Green Lecture Series: State of the World 2019 took place in the Graham Center Ballrooms on Thursday, Jan. 10 and Friday, Jan. 11. The discussions focused on global relations and U.S. foreign policy while touching on North Korea, Russia, Cuba, and immigration. The event consisted of multiple panels of […]
From Wednesday, Dec. 26 to Jan. 1, students will be able to participate in one of the largest annual celebrations of indigenous culture in Florida. This celebration is being hosted by the authentic Miccosukee Tribe, based out of the Everglades. Their village is home to enthralling activities, such as alligator wrestling, airboat rides, and their […]
