Christian Benabe

Mind&Melody influences participants through music and volunteering

Christian Benabe/Staff Writer With the help of the organization Mind&Melody, participants are able to find comfort and joy through music. Mind&Melody is a non-profit volunteer-based organization in Florida dedicated to improving the lives of individuals living with neurological impairments—dementia, Alzheimer’s, and Parkinson’s disease—through music-based programs. “We usually go to healthcare facilities where there is an […]

Juggling school, extracurriculars and relationships in college

Christian Benabe/Staff Writer The month of love has arrived once again, and with students focused on their studies, internships and personal endeavors, the possibility of a steady relationship can seem impossible. Relationships have evolved over the years. Modern-day romance involves devices, as social media sites and dating apps have taken the role of matchmaker and […]

U.S.-China negotiations “preserve the illusion of a successful outcome”

Christian Benabe/Contributing Writer The U.S. and China continue engaging in talks during the 90-day truce, which began December, from the trade war. However, there is not much optimism in a positive resolution despite reports of progress in trade talks. Threats to raise tariffs on $200 billion worth of Chinese imports were postponed after President Donald […]

Welcoming the new Panther Camp facilitators and peer advisors

Christian Benabe/Contributing Writer At a ceremony held Jan. 10 in the Wolfe University Center at FIU’s Biscayne Bay Campus, Alexandra Jean-Lestin, a freshman majoring in criminal justice, rejoiced as her name was called. She had just been announced as one of the Panther Camp Facilitators for 2019. Panther Camp Facilitators and Peer Advisors are a […]

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