Flint Exhibition promotes environmental awareness
Jordan Coll/Staff Writer The fight for our environment has been an ongoing debate that has caused many to question the reality of the world we…
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Muslim students want to promote ‘peace’ with awareness
By: Victor Jorges/Assistant News Director In an effort to better educate the student body on Islam and dispel misconceptions about the religion, the University’s…
Communication About Mental Health is Necessary
Brea Jones/ Staff Writer With mental health awareness on the rise it is important for everyone to know the basics of mental health and how…
Sexual Assault Victims Deserve to Be Treated Better
Brea Jones/ Staff Writer Societies’ lack of care and empathy for victims of sexual assault not only shocks me, but also disgusts me. Case after…
FIU4Freedom panel raises awareness about sex trafficking
On Jan. 26, Melissa Schwartz, now a survivor-leader, was a keynote speaker at the FIU4Freedom Panel, as part of a week-long initiative by the organization to raise awareness on human trafficking.
Muslim Student Association to educate about hijab
For Sara Haroon, the hijab is more than a piece of clothing.
“It represents me,” the president of the MMC Muslim Student Association, said referring to her head scarf. “When I go out, it’s an obvious representation that I’m Muslim and am proud of my faith.”
Panama Papers reveal a lack of awareness
“Interested in data?” was the sentence that began the financial and political mess that has been dubbed “The Panama Papers Incident.”
Mental Health Alliance comes to University
“We cannot let a mental illness define a person. I don’t think an illness should dictate what your life is going to be and with NAMI, we give people the opportunity to see mental illness from another perspective.”
Possible gun threat leaves students afraid
By speaking out as a student, you are not only helping your fellow scholars in staying informed but you are also giving the University a major incentive to take these issues more seriously.
Why FIU should be angry about sexual assault on campus
Image by Eduardo Merille via Flickr Marilyn Figueroa | Contributing Writer opinion@fiusm.com “It’s on Us” hangs on a banner between Blue Garage and Gold…