Fresa V. Straw | Contributing writer We don’t need student debt forgiveness. The fact that this is even on the table is completely far-fetched and unsustainable for all long term. As students, we are making the choice to get a higher education and inherently accepting accumulative debt. We have better options like work-study programs, scholarships […]
Jacqueline Flores | Staff writer President Biden’s loan forgiveness plan is the relief that millions of Americans need as debt burdens individuals and families across the nation. Students can finally take a breather as we get closer to fixing the student debt crisis. The $1.75 trillion student loan debt is a large burden on many […]
By Ian Lares-Chacin / Contributing Writer New fraternities are coming to campus, bringing new opportunities for students to form life-long friendships, make connections that will help them succeed after graduation and generate funds for philanthropic initiatives. FIU’s Student Government Association, SGA, approved a $250,000 allocation to Fraternity & Sorority Life on January 24, as four […]
Nicole Ardila / Assistant Opinion Director After Rosenberg resigned earlier this year, FIU emphasized the intolerance for misconduct in the university. Now, the university is allowing two of the most reckless fraternities in America back on campus. The incidents committed by FIU chapters Pi Kappa Alpha, or PIKE, and Pi Kappa Phi, or Pi Kapp, […]
Relationships are tricky. There are many ways to love people. It can all get a bit confusing. This February, we’re asking: Polyamory or Monogamy? There is no correct answer. It all depends on a person’s preferences. But, we hope our dueling column will help people searching for advice. In Jacqueline Flores’s article, “Polyamorous Relationships are […]
Carlos Pino/ Staff Writer Read “Polyamorous Relationships are More than Just Cheating” by Jacqueline Flores here. In a world of hookups and swiping right on dating apps, it’s time for intimate monogamy to make a comeback. The depths of your love can take different forms. Though some people may choose multiple partners, there are many […]
Jacqueline Flores/ Staff Writer Read “Here’s to Monogamy” by Carlos Pino here. Being in a polyamorous relationship does not mean cheating on your partner. It’s about learning to open your mind and heart to love and care for other people. There is nothing wrong with believing you’ll find a soulmate to spend the rest of […]
Denitsa Raichkova/Staff Writer The right to self-defense stands! The verdict has reaffirmed the right of individuals to protect themselves. The use of deadly force in order to protect one’s life is not a crime and should not be treated as such. The Second Amendment is not a crime. Self-defense is a constitutional right. On Nov. […]
Jacqueline Flores/Contributing Writer During the height of the Black Lives Matter and police brutality protests in late 2020, a 17-year old man by the name of Kyle Rittenhouse showed up with his own firearm shooting three people, with two of them who ended up dying from the injuries. Now, in November 2021, Rittenhouse is found […]
Denitsa Raichkova/Contributing Writer Building bridges is the theme of 2021. This statement might not hold true in the political and social arenas. It can, however, be taken literally – build the FIU bridge on Southwest 8th Street. On March 15, 2018, the 174-foot-bridge, designed to connect Florida International University and the city of Sweetwater, collapsed. […]
