The federal student loan system is undergoing one of its most transformative shifts in decades, and for millions of borrowers, including FIU students and alumni, the overhaul could have massive consequences. David Brown | Staff Writer The U.S. Department of Education, the overseer of the nation’s federal student loan program, announced Thursday that management of its […]
In its last session, the Senate passed a bill calling on the Board of Trustees to terminate the 287(g) agreement between ICE and FIUPD, citing concerns about student safety. Jorge Cardona | Staff Writer The resolution was passed by the Senate this past Monday in an overwhelming 19-2 vote. The bill condemns the instances of […]
Alyssa Medero, current SGA Chief of Staff, and Isabella Romeo, current Speaker of SGA Senate, run for President and Vice President, promising transparency and efficiency. Jorge Cardona | Staff Writer With SGA elections upon us, several candidates have decided to run for the offices of President and Vice President. Among those who would like to […]
Trey Saunders and Alexander Jovanovich are running for SGA President and Vice President, emphasizing the need for affordable, on-campus housing for FIU students. Jorge Cardona | Staff Writer Following the demolition of University Apartments, on-campus housing has become a significant concern for FIU students, especially upperclassmen. This prompted Trey Saunders and Alexander Jovanovich to run […]
President Jeanette Nuñez led her first groundbreaking ceremony at the active construction site that will become FIU’s newest 17-story student residence hall. Gabriella Mateo | Staff Writer On March 5, FIU hosted a small gathering at the Tamiami Hall Promenade to mark the construction of Sunblazer Hall, a new on-campus housing facility expected to house […]
Cornell doctoral candidate says visa was revoked and personal Google data shared with ICE before he left the U.S. Jonathan Roman | Staff Writer Amandla Thomas-Johnson, an international doctoral student, left the United States after learning his personal Google account information had been shared with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Thomas-Johnson self-deported to Canada […]
German Mata and Jerilyn Davis are running for SGA President and VP, seeking to be a voice against cooperation between ICE and FIU. Jorge Cardona | Staff Writer The candidates in this year’s SGA elections will have to address important questions about student life at FIU, ranging from issues surrounding on-campus housing in the aftermath […]
SGA candidates discussed their proposals for SGA, seeking to persuade students, voters, with much of the debate centering on how to improve student life and cooperation between ICE and FIU Police. Jorge Cardona | Staff Writer This past Tuesday, Feb. 17, the candidates for the different SGA executive positions faced off in a series of […]
Partisan dispute over immigration reforms halts operations at midnight; more than 250,000 employees required to work without pay. David Brown | Staff Writer The Department of Homeland Security has shut down after Congress failed to pass a funding bill for the federal agency. The shutdown comes from a disagreement between Republican and Democratic lawmakers over […]
SGA Senate passed a finance reform bill in last Monday’s session aimed at improving financial transparency for student organizations. Jorge Cardona | Staff Writer The SGA Senate met last Monday, Feb. 2, to approve a bill to reform the SGA finance code, to bring it “in line with current operations” and to “provide increased clarity […]
Campus ceremony marks Reagan’s 115th birthday with monument unveiling. Candela Maceda | Staff Writer On Friday, February 6, Florida International University revealed a statue of U.S President Ronald Reagan. A ceremony honoring what would have been the President’s 115th birthday took place at FIU’s Ronald Reagan Presidential House. The 7.8-foot-tall bronze statue was donated by […]
The removal of enhanced federal subsidies could leave thousands of students and families struggling to afford health coverage in 2026. Aniela Cabrera | Staff Writer With the recent removal of enhanced subsidies, many FIU students and their families will face difficulties within the year as health insurance prices are expected to go up. As the […]
