FIU marks a milestone with the investiture of President Jeanette Nuñez, highlighting the university’s future in research and healthcare partnerships. Danette Heredia | Staff Writer To mark her rise to leadership, FIU organizes a Presidential Investiture Ceremony to celebrate the recent appointment of its seventh president, Jeanette Nuñez, the first alumna and female president. She […]
Compared to previous years, this year’s homecoming has left students confused as to why the event is so pushed back. Aniela Cabrera | Staff Writer The week of homecoming usually brings extra festivities to FIU, a football matchup, themed events, and a brief respite from coursework. This year, however, the celebration will take place much […]
Student organizations arranged a vigil on Monday in commemoration of Charlie Kirk at FIU’s MMC campus. Alicia Maria Bolton, Aniela Cabrera, and Jorge Cardona | Contributory and Staff Writers On Monday, September 15, a memorial for conservative activist Charlie Kirk brought together “750 attendees,” according to FIU police Chief Casas. Turning Point USA FIU, Miami […]
Jordan Coll/ News Director FIU reported having eight cases last week. Six students and two faculty or staff members self-reported having the virus the week of Dec.27, according to the FIU COVID-19 dashboard. Of the six students who self-reported having the virus, one lives or learns campus. The remaining five cases were students learning remotely. […]
Sebastian Alsina / Staff Writer As Miami-Dade businesses slowly begin to reopen, many restaurants are slowly recovering from the economic backlash of the pandemic. Tiago’s Tacos & Empanadas Harry’s are two local restaurants that have progressed, despite the restrictions COVID-19 has placed on the hospitality industry. Due to COVID-19 regulations, many businesses closed and significantly […]
By: Isaiah Stewart / Contributing Writer This month 16 FIU students embarked to New York City to meet with top executives on Wall Street. The Global Scholars program is an annual trip funded by former alumni Eric and Sandra Maldonado. This was the fourth year of the program, which aims to introduce a select group […]
By Tamica Jean-Charles Michael Hernandez’s mother couldn’t find a babysitter one night. She knew her boss was not in his office so she brought her son with her to work. Hernandez watched cartoons while she filed paperwork. When she saw her boss about to enter the office she was afraid he would be upset. But […]
