Linette Garcia | Staff Writer As tensions rise between the United States, Israel, and Iran, it’s easy to think of the conflict as something distant—something unfolding across oceans, far removed from the daily lives of regular people like you and me. But that distance is an illusion. The consequences of the Iran 2026 war are […]
Staff Writer | Joshua Aarons There has been a litany of coverage regarding the racist and bigoted remarks made in a WhatsApp group chat, including members of the Turning Point USA and College Republicans chapters at FIU. To avoid beating a dead horse, I’d like to posit a discussion regarding free speech prompted by a […]
Contributing Writer | Leeann Sanon This November, there will be an election for Florida’s governor. This election will decide the trajectory of Florida politics. The governor’s administration has the ability to change the curriculum taught in Florida’s public schools and universities. Ron DeSantis, the current governor, has already implemented policies to do this when he […]
Kendall Moffett | Staff Writer It’s official: a portion of Southwest 107th Avenue near Florida International University will be renamed Charlie Kirk Memorial Avenue, even though he neither attended FIU nor lived in Florida. Miami Rep. Juan Porras, a friend of Charlie Kirk, sponsored the bill HB 33, which renames the road alongside Florida International […]
Kendall Moffett | Staff Writer When politics are the boundary in education, the freedom to explore, question, and teach becomes threatened. Starting this Summer, Florida’s public colleges, including FIU, will be required to adopt a state-mandated curriculum for sociology courses. This means restricted course materials regarding systemic racism, sexism, and identity politics will be removed. […]
Contributing Writer | Leeann Sanon An email was sent by FIU on Monday, February 23, 2026, stating that a degree audit will be in effect in the summer of 2026 to ensure that FAFSA funding is being allocated towards students’ primary major. This mandate is meant to ensure that FAFSA aid is distributed so that […]
Linette Garcia | Staff Writer Growing up in a Spanish-speaking community in South Florida, most people understood basic English. When ordering from a menu or asking for directions, immigrants made an effort to learn basic English as a second language to assimilate into the United States while preserving their culture and linguistic diversity. It is […]
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 […]
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| Sonia Stolar Transparency is what’s been requested from FIU police in the light of their agreement with ICE, however it has not been delivered to the extent students need. Since the finalization of the agreement, there have been no updates as to how the partnership has been progressing. The Faculty Senate meeting that […]
Staff Writer | Dayon Hokim Jr Public education is being reshaped in real time, and for students at FIU, the consequences are real. Federal education policy often feels distant and discussed in headlines and debates far removed from the day-to-day realities of college life. For many FIU students, college already feels like a balancing act. […]
Kendall Moffett | Staff Writer Instead of advocating for the diverse student bodies across Florida’s public Universities, officials want to promote late conservative commenter Charlie Kirk– plastering his image on campus roads. This isn’t just coercive; it’s an insult to the marginalized communities Kirk repeatedly targeted. Starting Jan. 13, 2026, Florida’s public institutions are required […]
