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 […]
Linette Garcia | Staff Writer Every semester, I log in to my myFIU portal to check my financial account and see the estimated costs the university has decided to charge me based on my enrollment status. Without fail, the same list of mandatory fees appears on my balance, and I can’t help but roll my […]
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 Just after winter break, I find myself thrust into the spring semester, weighed down by exhaustion. Despite the brief academic break, the fatigue from the fall semester lingers, making it hard to feel truly ready, confining me to a vicious cycle that seems destined to repeat. The spring semester at […]
Heidi Cuevas | Staff Writer As the semester comes to an end, students find themselves stressed, anxious, and overworked as finals begin, ultimately taking a toll on their mental health for the worse. The Sunday after the short Thanksgiving break, I realized that all my exams were in just a few days. I still had […]
