Michael Andrillon | Contributing Writer The V/H/S franchise arrives with a stack of fresh and rancid tapes for another year of shrieks, shrills, and a lot more laughs this time around. Since 2014, with the less-than-stellar V/H/S/Viral, the series had been stopped in its tracks, until it was revived from the dead in 2021 with […]
Sophia Noya | Staff Writer In the heart of campus stands the Stocker AstroScience Center, sporting the only telescope of its kind in South Florida. Inside, FIU’s Astronomy Club meets once a month to observe and learn about the stars in the night sky. After some years of inactivity, the stars have continued to align […]
Charles Salom | Contributing Writer While vivid characters, love of California, and inventive camera work distinguish writer-director Paul Thomas Anderson’s films from his contemporaries, “One Battle After Another” stands apart for its political themes. The additions made by Anderson in One Battle are breakneck pacing and action set pieces more commonly found in films like […]
Priscilla Gocende | Contributing Writer Students and their families filled the Graham Center Ballrooms on Friday, Sept. 19th, for the Family Weekend Silent Disco at Florida International University’s Modesto Maidique Campus. The event gave Panthers a chance to dance, connect, and try something new in a lively, relaxed setting. Guests could choose from three channels: […]
Michael Andrillon | Contributing Writer Arcade cabinets and a PS3 with Rock Band booted up may seem a little out of place at FIU’s Green Library. However, for the semester’s Library Fair, nostalgia was the theme of the game, encouraging students to bask in the past while enjoying the many resources available at FIU during […]
Kate Anastasia Le | Contributing Writer MIAMI — ShellHacks, Florida’s largest collegiate hackathon, drew more than 1,400 participants to Florida International University (FIU) this year. The hybrid event encouraged creativity, connected students with recruiters and delivered a weekend of high-energy technology. From idea to prototype Over three days, students joined workshops, career fairs and maker […]
Karen Alava | Staff Writer The sound of music begins before practice even starts. Walking into Heartbeats A Cappella rehearsal, voices echoing around the room, students humming, warming up, or simply passing the time until rehearsal begins. Soon, as it starts, members split into sections: sopranos, mezzos, altos, tenors, and basses. Each practice scales and […]
Wenderlis Guevara | Contributing writer Thursday, Sept. 18th, the Transfer Social was hosted by the Honors College, transforming the space into a lively hub of laughter, games, and conversation. The event welcomed transfer students from across campus, offering them a chance to connect, share experiences, and build a sense of community. From the food to […]
Charles Salom | Contributing Writer “The Long Walk,” directed by Francis Lawrence, is another twisted story from the mind of Stephen King. The first book King ever wrote was “The Long Walk” under the pseudonym Richard Bachman. Written in the midst of the Vietnam War, King took heavy inspiration from the political climate of the […]
Wenderlis Guevara | Contributing Writer The rhythmic beat of salsa music drifts down the hallway every Thursday night, drawing students into a world of energy, movement, and community. Salsa Vida teaches people at all levels of salsa, along with different styles, from Cuban style to Cali, giving students the chance to explore Latin dance traditions […]
Dylan Masvidal | Staff Writer Alfred Hitchcock is not only synonymous with the thriller genre, but also with the art of filmmaking as a whole, to such an extent that his style can be classified as its own sub-genre. Name any living creative force: M. Night Shyamalan, Seth MacFarlane, Hideo Kojima. Have you noticed what […]
Julian Menendez | Contributing Writer Behind Academic Center Two, near the Bayview parking lot, sits a small butterfly garden that has become forgotten and overgrown. For months, litter grew to replace butterflies and small critters as its primary residents. Early on Sunday, members of the BBC Science Club gathered to change that. Armed with gloves, […]
