Alba Rosa | Opinion Director In my first article for PantherNOW, Women should feel safe wherever they go, I discussed my struggles feeling unsafe on campus as a commuter. Two years later, a lot about my situation has changed, but the dreadful feeling persists. And it happened – I felt harassed by a professor. He […]
Dioslyn Oliva and Alba Rosa | PantherNOW Staff The student government elections are here. With dozens of candidates and a variety of platforms, it’s been an interesting season. But in recent years, less than 5% of students have voted in these elections. Considering the lack of student involvement, these numbers make sense: this is a […]
Alba Rosa | Assistant Opinion Director Even though Thanksgiving celebrates harvest and blessings with a feast, a problem arises. Food wasted during this time negatively impacts our environment and will continue to do so until we do something about it. Thanksgiving is the time of the year when the family cooks a variety of dishes […]
Alba Rosa | Assistant Opinion Director As the midterm elections on Nov. 8 approach, take the opportunity to elect the best candidates to address our current political issues, especially on topics like climate change. The U.S. midterm elections occur every two years, halfway into the president’s term. The main officials that we’re voting for in […]
Alba Rosa | Assistant Opinion Director The food we eat, although delicious, is a dangerous environmental polluter. The food industry has contributed to rising greenhouse gas emissions, animal agriculture and more dangerous environmental factors. It’s a heartbreaking fact considering our natural need for certain foods, but this contribution has undeniably worsened our environment. The food […]
Alba Rosa | Assistant Opinion Director As we approach King Tide and hurricane season, Miami will be subject to terrible flooding in our streets and unpredictable weather. It’s undeniable that climate change has played a part in this. Also known as sunny-day flooding, King Tides, according to the official City of Miami website, are “higher-than-normal […]
Alba Rosa | Assistant Opinion Director As we students return to the hectic class schedules once again, most of us tend to feel overwhelmed, anxious and unprepared for the new semester. The secret to combating this anxiety is a healthy balance between your school, work and social life. On the first day of the fall […]
Alba Rosa | Assistant Opinion Director From stories of immigration to those of queerness and identity, immigrant artists are making impacts through their art. Because we live in Miami, a cultural melting pot, we must recognize the stories immigrants share both artistically and politically as the topic surrounding immigration continues. The range of artistic styles, […]
Alba Rosa | Assistant Opinion Director From rat infestations to outbreaks of black mold, art students feel hopeless. Because of the lack of care, maintenance and funding from our own university, angry art students are now demanding appropriate action as soon as possible. FIU’s art students deserve the bare minimum. They deserve a safe environment […]
By Alba Rosa/Assistant Opinion Director Young men are falling for suspicious lifestyle changes that will lead them to develop eating and mental disorders in the future. It’s crucial to identify the signs now before it’s too late. It surrounds the idea of improving the overall image of their body. While it sounds perfectly fine for […]
By Alba Rosa/ Staff writer After Tesla CEO Elon Musk hinted at Twitter’s purchase, many users of the platform await for the transaction to finalize. His intention of saving free speech labeled him a hero of the platform, but I don’t agree. Musk took to Twitter to discuss potential changes he’ll make within the platform, […]
Alba Rosa/ Staff writer Fashion production is the second biggest polluter of our environment, particularly fast fashion – something we all have contributed to. In light of this revelation, let’s take the opportunity to find better alternatives. Fast fashion is the quick and cheap production of merchandise that stresses convenience for the consumer. As trends […]
