L’été circulaire: A book conversation in French
Natalie Gutierrez | Staff Writer Mystery, pregnancy, and more are the themes of the latest Book Club en Francais at FIU. Le Cercle Français and…
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You’ve Misjudged FIU’s Common Reading Program and So Have I
Dioslyn Oliva/ Contributing Writer FIU freshmen are introduced to the Common Reading Program and while most of us roll our eyes at the thought of…
8 Good End-of-the-World Books to Read While Under Quarantine
Guido Gonzalez/Staff Writer During this outbreak, it’s important that while we keep our distances, we must also keep ourselves occupied. And what’s better to keep…
E-textbooks are superior to physical textbooks in every way
Maria Duque/Contributing Writer College textbooks are infamously expensive, often costing one or two hundred dollars for the latest editions. They’re heavy and they use an…
Self-improvement book gives readers advice on ‘how to stomach life’s challenges’
By Kristen Torres “Be positive.” “Be healthy.” “Just Do It.” All these things that you would essentially find on an Instagram post or business poster. As…
Freshmen unite through FIU’s common reading program
Ashley-Anna Aboreden/Contributing Writer This summer, FIU’s incoming freshmen had their first college assignment: to complete their freshman reading. This is known as FIU’s Common Reading…
University works to reduce financial strain of textbook costs for students
When it comes to textbooks, students can take Jessie J’s advice and forget about the price tag.
Student Thoughts: Print books claim victory over electronic books
Today, it might look like history is repeating itself with the battle between printed vs. digital. People naturally assumed that this new way of reading would replace the old one but according to university professor, Heather Blatt, this isn’t the case.
Cuban Research Institute at FIU hosts book signing
“Chronicles of the Caribbean: The Life and Work of Manolín Alvarez.” The event is free and open to all. Loyola will present the book, provide an overview and conclude with a question and answer session. A book signing session will take place after the event.
Student Thoughts: Coloring books can relieve stress in adults
Coloring helps to soothe the mind by stimulating areas of the brain linked to motor skills, the senses and creativity.