Ariana Rodriguez | Staff Writer With a new semester comes a new tradition, and Panther’s Market is one of them. With delicacies such as guanabana and mamey, local vendors and farmers tend to set the price too high. Popping up every other Thursday at Modesto Maidique Campus, Panther’s Market invites local vendors and farmers to […]
Ariana Rodriguez | Staff Writer The university dorms cannot accommodate the growing student population. With the shifting of housing, such as reserving University Towers for second-years only and expanding Everglades Hall to house first-years, FIU is dealing with an overflow of students wanting to dorm. This problem causes overcrowding, higher demand for limited spaces, and […]
Ariana Rodriguez | Contributing Writer Influencers promoting “useful” gadgets run rampant on social media. However, overconsumption has always been a problem. We can stop this epidemic without complication. But we must be mindful of our purchases. Many of us tend to purchase products we’ll realistically use once in our lives. As a junior who has […]
Ariana Rodriguez | Contributing Writer As each year goes by, the climate crisis worsens. We’re now seeing heat index numbers reaching triple digits and it feels like we can’t do anything to combat our impending doom. However, I’ve learned that minor, sustainable choices make a difference. I notice students here do not recycle, mainly in […]
Ariana Rodriguez | Contributing Writer While browsing Indeed, you might’ve noticed job listings require advanced experience. A bachelor’s is now mandatory for entry-level jobs, causing current students and recent grads to struggle for career opportunities. This can all be explained thanks to degree inflation. Since so many people are achieving degrees, the value of a […]
Ariana Rodriguez/Staff Writer When I was little, I dreamed of walking on my graduation after seeing my uncle get his Ph.D. from the University of Illinois. I was about four years when I witnessed his graduation ceremony. So, if a four-year old saw the importance of earning a degree after years of tears and sleepless […]
Ariana Rodriguez/Staff Writer Are you ready to see Valentine’s Day decorations at FIU, in the dentist’s office and everywhere you go? If not, be prepared. I recently witnessed FIU staff placing Barbie-pink Valentine’s Day hearts in the Graham Center. Christmas felt like a few seconds ago, and last year’s Valentine’s Day felt like a few […]
Ariana Rodriguez/Staff Writer A fresh new year and semester with a fresh set of resolutions. Some of our goals are to get A’s on everything (even attendance) in our classes, while others involve eating healthy and thinking healthy. FIU’s new Panera Bread offers a few healthy options that might help me reach my fitness goals—gain […]
Ariana Rodriguez/Staff Writer It was 65 degrees at the mall, but somehow my body managed to break a sweat as I was searching for the right gift for my family. A sea of price tags of $200 or more was all I encountered. After seeing that the “best” gifts were overpriced and accepting the fact […]
Ariana Rodriguez/Staff Writer A few months ago, the Barnes and Noble at the Modesto Maidique Campus sported blue and gold to reflect our University’s colors. During the summer, Barnes and Noble was remodeled and the blues and golds turned into a spectrum of colors that reflect FIU’s colorful spirit. The new design is colorful and […]
Ariana Rodriguez/Staff Writer FIU students have a new haven, a place where they can detach themselves from all their classes just to focus on one thing: food. Technically, it’s more of a haven for students who aren’t health-conscious, and vegans are the ones who will not find many options. Roary’s Bay Café opened on Monday, […]
Ariana Rodriguez/Staff Writer As students, we tend to put all of our energy into finishing the next assignment, sometimes at the cost of keeping our mental health in check. As of late, myself and everyone I know feels like college does not give us enough time to breathe anymore. The other day, I was so […]
