awareness

Anxiety is more serious than you think

Megan Long | Contributing Writer  Mental health has been disregarded long enough and even though society is becoming more accepting, there is still much to improve on.  Myths continue to thrive making it difficult for anyone with any sort of mental health issues to come forward. From myths like anxiety will go away by itself […]

Men’s mental health shouldn’t be ignored

Kailey Krantz | Staff Writer Our mental health is just as important as our physical health, so why do men neglect it? No matter what society says, men’s mental health is important. Everyone likes talking about taking care of their mental health, but men are being left out of the conversation for far too long. […]

Students need to be aware of global conflicts

Ariana Rodriguez | Staff Writer College students need to realize that international conflicts and global affairs are not just what we write our academic papers on. It’s a vital aspect of our education and our identity as citizens across the globe. Being aware of international conflicts isn’t just about knowing what’s happening far away-it’s about […]

Black Revolutionary Study rewinds back to the Civil Rights Movement

Kaysa Suzana | Assistant Entertainment Director The civil-rights documentary series “Eyes on the Prize” had its Season 2, Episode 1 featured for the Black Revolutionary Study this Nov. 28. Part of the second film examination, the film and discussion series Black Revolutionary Studies showcases the late 60’s and the end of the civil rights movement. […]

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 live in. It’s important to become familiar with present social issues, especially those that deal with the survival of our species. The Patricia & Phillip Frost Art Museum is currently […]

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 Muslim Student Association is holding a week’s worth of education events. From Monday, March 18 to Friday, March 22, the Muslim Student Association will be hosting their annual Islamic Awareness […]

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 to help those who are dealing with it. It is unrealistic and naive to think that everyone has to know how to handle every situation involving mental illnesses because of […]

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 case it is proven that the judges and the lawmakers have chosen a side, and they would rather not be on the side of the victim. Jacob Walter Anderson was […]

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.”
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