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President Barack Obama tours National Hurricane Center near MMC

President Barack Obama arrived at the National Hurricane Center Thursday near the University's Modesto Maidique Campus to receive the annual outlook for the upcoming season.

FIU hosts President Obama’s Washington Fellowship for Young Leaders

FIU is one of 20 institutions chosen to represent the U.S. in President Barack Obama's exchange program.

Ukraine peninsula “on fire as we speak”

Ukraine remains in the middle of Europe and Russia -- not only geographically, but politically and culturally.

University weighs in on Obamacare

With the rise in costs of health coverage, some students are concerned with how to carry insurance even before graduation arrives.

Obama delays Congressional vote on military action in Syria

President Obama announced his decision to delay Congressional voting on any military action in Syria in favor of a more diplomatic approach on the night of Sept. 10. His proposal includes working with Russian and Chinese officials, along with the U.N., to ensure that Syrian President Bashar al-Assad surrenders his chemical weapons peacefully. Students and staff commented.

Students may have access to cheaper cellphone services if jailbreaking is legalized

Jessica Meszaros // Contributing Writer Students are overwhelmed with several payments including tuition, textbooks, food and gas, but may be catching a break with their cellphone bills in the future. The White House and the Federal Communications Commission are urging Congress to overturn the law that does not allow people to use a cellphone which […]

Bill Clinton speaks at FIU and fire up some students

Former President Bill Clinton delivered a speech at Florida International University on Tuesday, September 11. Since Florida is considered one of the most important swing states the fact that a Democrat politician came to FIU was not a complete surprise.

Ballot by ballot, the polls get full – Organizing for America registers voters on campus

Are you registered to vote? Presidential elections are approaching and Organizing for America is making sure everyone at the University is registered to vote.
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