Heidi Cuevas | Staff Writer For many of us, finding any job nowadays can feel like we won the lottery, so it tends not to matter whether or not the position is remote. Because of this, we don’t realize what we could be giving up choosing to work remotely instead of in-person. Working from home […]
Linette Garcia | Staff Writer Since the COVID-19 pandemic, remote work has become more than just a temporary solution—it’s become a lifestyle shift. And with remote work’s popularity skyrocketing in higher education, I can’t deny how significantly beneficial it has been for me, an online student who’s too scared to drive in Miami’s streets during […]
Jonathan Suarez | PantherNOW FIU’s new partnership with Coca-Cola is not a corporate sellout or an attack on student health. It’s a practical decision that reflects the financial and operational realities of running a major public university. While it is true that some of Coke’s products are not healthy, this partnership is about finding a […]
Kendall Moffett | Contributing Writer Coca Cola is our official beverage partner and the warning signs could not be louder. With unhealthy sugary drinks all over campus students’ health are under attack. This new partnership would last five years with the option of a renewal. This means we’re going to see Coca Cola products — […]
Linette Garcia | Staff Writer The concept of Valentine’s Day has been twisted so much that I don’t see the point in the holiday anymore. I’m tired of seeing the absurd commercialization of the heart-shaped holiday. I find this day incredibly tedious, pointless and funnily enough, a bit unromantic. Everywhere I look, there are subliminally-placed […]
Kailey Krantz | Staff Writer Seeing everyone around you in love this Valentine’s Day can sting when you’re single, but it shouldn’t keep us from celebrating the day. Many of us associate Valentine’s Day with romance. Especially when we’re surrounded by love songs, rom-coms, teddy bears, heart-shaped balloons and large bouquets of roses. In fact, […]
Cherish Lake | Staff Writer Discussion boards get a bad reputation, but we need them. Discussion boards allow for students to engage in meaningful conversations surrounding their class while also sharing their thoughts on the material. For anyone who has taken an online-only class, there aren’t many chances for us to talk with our peers […]
Kailey Krantz | Staff Writer If I have to answer one more discussion board, I’m throwing my laptop out the window. As an online student, I feel like I’m doing a discussion post every week and I’m getting tired of it. It’s supposed to keep students engaged in the material they’re learning about, but it […]
Conor Moore | Assistant Opinion Director Following the failure of “Ceasefire Now!” and the arrest of a student, it’s time to look at protests and ask if they’re really worth it, for now and in the future. While I’m not against the concept of the protests and mass demonstrative movements, in recent memory they have […]
Ariana Rodriguez | Staff Writer It seems almost every semester there is some major protest occurring, whether it’s FIU-centric or a global issue. Some may brush them off as inefficient but protesting can be majorly impactful if done correctly. Protests have long been a cornerstone of societal change, serving as a vital tool for citizens […]
Heidi Cuevas | Assistant Opinion Director In a troubling age of electronics where disturbing content is shown randomly on our feeds, the warning helps advise caution to unprepared viewers. But, during university courses, discussing sensitive topics is inevitable. Assuming we are responsible students, our time here helps us develop a thick skin as we become […]
Kailey Krantz-Diaz | Staff Writer No matter what class you take at FIU, you’re bound to come across sensitive topics, and a trigger warning must be in place before the discussion. As someone taking English classes, the literary writing pieces and films used in the curriculum often address sensitive topics ranging from racism, self-harm, eating […]
