college life

Senioritis and the will to continue forward

Benz de Marshall Pierre | Staff Writer For seniors, the four years of painstakingly pursuing a degree are inches closer to an end. The rush to graduate is contagious. We are eager to ignore all our academic commitments to navigate life as independent adults.  When we began as freshmen, we were awaiting new experiences and […]

Can You Juggle College and a Relationship?

Carlos Pino/Contributing Writer A dreadful thought passes through the minds of some students: how do we balance the workload of school with a relationship? Well, don’t despair! There’s hope! It’s possible to juggle the social standings of a relationship while still maintaining a successful academic career. College is a time where we, as individuals, redefine […]

Five Things You Need To Know As An Incoming Freshman

Judith George/Contributing Writer As I begin my junior year at FIU, I can’t help but to think how fast college just seems to be passing me by. I remember coming to orientation on campus, just being overwhelmed and in awe of everything around me. I was simply a drop of rain in the ocean of […]

Safe Sex: Tips On Staying Safe In College

By Dalton Tevlin In 2016, the Center for Disease Control conducted a study that showed 52 percent of students aged 15-24 used condoms regularly. Nicole Barreto, health editor in FIU’s Healthy Living department, described the main concern among young adults engaging in sexual activity. “Lack of education and ignorance is one of the major issues […]

Students: Join a club that challenges you to find yourself

The college experience is divided in two parts that operate off of one another: finding yourself and leaving your comfort zone.

“All-nighter” culture is counterintuitive

As final exams week looms nearer, sleep-deprived students are dozing off in library cubicles, napping on the benches or grass outside and even catching a few z’s in their cars. All-nighters are nothing short of ordinary, but the college experience is fueling a burnout culture where it’s normal, and sometimes even celebrated to forego sleep.

Student Thoughts: The struggle between love and friendship

There is a centuries old tug of war battle going on between friends and the main squeeze. Honestly, friends might be better for you than your significant other will ever be.

Having a pet in college isn’t for everyone

Dogs can become depressed and anxious when left alone for too long. This is why finding time in your schedule to care for and love your dog is so crucial for their well being.

Editorial: Whether In-person or Online, don’t waste education

The merits and demerits of online vs. in-person education are many. However, it is up to each individual student to choose what is best for them and succeed as a result of that choice.

Student thoughts: Society’s love for the Internet is an addiction

All people are different, with some using technology more than others. We all have and understand our own wiring. Internet addiction is sucking the life out of us, taking us away from the engagement of reality.

Not the summer diet you’d expect

“I think I can make this ramen last for two meals…” Angel Banegas / Contributing Artist

Frank and Irene: Stuff to do

Summers are hard for productivity.
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