Dear FIU, We live in dark times that consume our thoughts. We also need to be able to focus on the beauty of things. Valentine’s Day is a day to celebrate love, whether that be from your partner, your friend, or even your love for our school. We, as a team, have embraced the spirit […]
Staff writer Dayon Hokim Jr FIU recently launched the FIU-Florida Heart Research Foundation Center for Innovation in Cardiovascular Health with an $11.7 million investment from the Florida Heart Research Foundation. Cardiovascular disease is still the leading cause of death in the United States. The new center focuses on fighting heart disease using artificial intelligence, regenerative […]
Contributing Writer| Alexandra Perez Grappling with today’s complex job market, university students are not just choosing classes anymore… they are choosing security. In a future that feels uncertain, every next class feels like a statement about whether college is actually preparing us for what is coming. College students have taken a new perspective, and regular […]
Guest Op-Ed Writer | Tia Díaz-Balart Early detection truly can save lives —and it’s one of the most powerful tools we have. As a 15-year survivor of stage 3 breast cancer, I’m living proof that getting ahead of this disease makes all the difference. It is concerning to see younger Americans facing cancer at higher […]
Contributing Writer |Ryan Ziwa I can already hear my heart flutter as the day I have to confront the absence of romantic love in my life approaches…more commonly known as Valentine’s Day. While others make reservations, attempt to hide gifts, and clean their camera lenses, I struggle to justify my continued lack of a romantic […]
Linette Garcia | Staff Writer Tucked into FIU is the construction of the Trish and Dan Bell Chapel, a significantly quaint space designed for spiritual gatherings of all religions. It’s an edifice that allows students, teachers, and faculty to engage in their religious practices, whether that’s partaking in ceremonies or escaping the fast pace of […]
Contributing Writer | Joshua Aarons There have been several considerations over the years to expand Miami-Dade’s Metrorail service. One such plan called for the extension of the Orange Line to FIU’s Modesto A. Maidique Campus. This would mean connecting FIU to downtown Miami without ever needing to take a car or bus. As one of […]
Kendall Moffett | Staff Writer Ironically, an international university proud to welcome diverse out-of-state and international students charges them higher tuition on top of the many expenses they already face each semester. Florida International University’s Board of Trustees is proposing a 15% tuition increase for out-of-state and international students starting in fall 2026. This proposal […]
Staff Writer | Dayon Hokim Jr Spring break is supposed to be a part of the semester where everything slows down. Classes pause, deadlines loosen up, and students finally get a chance to breathe before the stress of finals starts creeping in. But for many FIU students, spring break doesn’t feel like a break at […]
Kendall Moffett | Staff Writer I’ve applied to more on-campus jobs than I can count– and all I’ve gotten in return is silence. This isn’t just frustrating; it’s a serious issue affecting students’ ability to support themselves. Florida International University encourages students to apply for on-campus jobs and often sends “We are Hiring” emails. But […]
Contributing Writer | Ryan Ziwa I can’t help checking my phone every five seconds, which feels like fifteen minutes, anticipating the end of some classes. It’s not the subject. It’s not the professor. It’s not me. It’s the thermostat that is determined to make my afternoon class, Antarctica. Between checking my phone and paying attention […]
PantherNOW Editorial Board When you log onto LinkedIn nowadays, you’re flooded by thousands of job postings. Unfortunately, even if you apply to every single one of them, the chance you’ll be offered an interview is scant at best. Following that logic, the chance of actually finding a job is even thinner. It’s become a fact […]
