Editorial: student athlete GPA now average – should it be applauded?
Even though Garcia and and his department expects to continue seeing an upward trend of high academic standards, it might be too soon to celebrate.
Athletics
Coach Chinn accused of sexual misconduct
“Based on the allegations, the university has suspended coach Chinn, pending the outcome of the investigation,” said the University statement. “Because this is an ongoing investigation, the university will not provide additional comments at this time.”
FIU and UM officially renew crosstown rivalry to begin in 2018
By: Patrick Chalvire – Assistant Sports Director Friday morning both FIU and the University of Miami held a press conference to officially announce the partnership…
Football field receives new name
Patrick Chalvire/Asst. Sports Director For the next three years, the football field at FIU Stadium will be going by a different name. Wednesday afternoon, FIU…
Editorial: Trackless, nowhere to run
For years, the university has been upgrading its athletic venues — the football stadium has expanded, the basketball court is more vibrant, and we’ve added…
No talks of college athlete union despite national movement
Despite a national petition for a college athletes union, there are no talks at the University to support the movement, according to a football lineman.
Progress report: Academics has more hard-hitting results than athletics
An editorial on the departments of academics and athletics.
Athletics vs. Academics
Cartoonist Christian Spencer’s take on public relations for FIU’s departments of athletics and academics.
FIU terminates Cuban baseball game amid controversy
What started as a way to reunite former baseball players turned into a controversial battle. Somos Cuba, the entity formed to bring veteran Cuban players…
Low APR scores reveal bigger problems than bad coaching
An editorial on the low Academic Progress Rate scores of FIU’s men’s basketball team and the man to blame, Executive Director of Sports and Entertainment Pete Garcia.