Priscilla Pozo | Staff Writer Despite losing the game against UConn, the FIU community came out in full swing to show their panther pride at the Oct 8 Homecoming Game. Good food, good music, and good friends all came together to create a recipe for a successful tailgate followed by the captivating performances given by […]
Andrea Garcia | Staff Writer Panther pride beamed all over the Ocean Bank Convocation Center at Panther’s Got Talent, a homecoming event that exhibited the passionate students at FIU. With group and solo performances, attendees cheered and danced throughout the event. Presenters Kandys Sosa and Nelson Barahona, executive committee members of the FIU Young Alumni […]
Elena Key | Staff Writer Florida International University hosted its annual Uncaging event at the Graham Center lawns on October 6th. This homecoming event occurred from 5 pm to 9 pm and was filled with attractions, giveaways, and food for those who came. It was open to FIU students, along with outside visitors.
Mhyanif Lozada | Staff Writer Junji Ito’s grotesque horror stories both fascinated and unsettled students at the Geek Culture Club’s takeover this week. Takeovers are weekly presentations proposed and prepared by individual GCC members, about anything from their favorite movies and games to broader topics in geek culture, such as the manga subgenre, shoujo or […]
Alexa Velez / Contributing Writer For patients with rare diseases, a timely diagnosis is often a matter of life or death. Misdiagnoses often hinder the proper treatment these patients need. Danielle Haller, a senior at FIU and writer for PantherNOW, found new passions through her frustrations as a person with a disability and wanted to […]
By: Francine Canelo // Staff Writer Every year for Homecoming, FIU’s Student Affairs puts together events to get the HOCO spirit going. This year is no exception, as halfway through the semester students are already gearing up for the activities on both of the main campuses, BBC and MMC. One of the first kick-off events […]
Sophia Medina / Assistant Entertainment Director Monday, March 29 SPC Takes It Out West The Student Programming Council will be hosting a pop-up event to add some fun to the spring semester. All students are welcomed to attend. Where: GL Breezeway Time: 12 p.m. Instagram: @fiuspc Study Smart The Healthy Living Program will host this […]
Angela Rivas/Staff Writer A passion for writing since the age of 10 and a long journey through FIU has led Dr. Larry Lunsford, former vice president of student affairs, to finally self-publish his novel. After spending almost 30 years working on his novel, “Brad”, Lunsford published his novel in December of 2020. Lunsford, who started […]
By Dante Nahai / Staff Writer If 2020 showed us anything, it is that the world is unpredictable. However, maintaining consistent habits and some easy life hacks to help you with online learning, could be your ticket to a smooth spring term with results that you can count on. “Writing In The Jornal” courtesy of […]
Felipe Cisternas/Contributing Writer Juggling school work, part-time jobs and a social life while in college can be difficult. This is why learning how to manage your time effectively is so important, according to Elsa Carrasco, a psychology life coach working in the Student Academic Success Center. On Tuesday, Feb. 18, Carrasco hosted a time management […]
Written by Zoe Chin/Sports Director The university was filled with tears and hope for the ‘FIU Relay for Life’ event on Friday, March 1. FIU Relay for Life fundraised $111,795.34, which will be donated to the American Cancer Society. The event started at 6 p.m. and went up until 12 a.m. Students and community came […]
Nayeli Lomeli/Staff Writer A line of about 150 students waited outside 8th Street Kitchen before 5 p.m. to make sure they were in the first 800 students who would eat for free that night. The Black Student Union hosted the “From 8th Street Kitchen to the Cotton Club” on Wednesday Feb. 27 in celebration […]
