Carla Mendez | Staff Writer As Florida’s statewide review of course material at public universities continues, FIU finds itself at the center of controversy. The investigation, which began after allegations of anti-Semitic content in a Terrorism and Homeland Security course, has left many faculty members grappling with questions about academic freedom, censorship and the role […]
Kailey Krantz | Staff Writer Students depend on financial aid to pay their way through college, but lately it’s been a nightmare. FAFSA has been hitting the wall with multiple glitches, making students wonder if it’s even worth it to submit it. The Free Application for Federal Student Aid or FAFSA is an application the […]
By: Yeskanisayka Urbina/Staff Writer Students at the university can now track when a course is available while registering, thanks to Coursicle: an app developed by a student for students. Joe Puccio, co-founder of Coursicle spoke to Student Media via email about his app, which is available for FIU students on the Google Play […]
Capstone courses may seem like a nuisance to many college seniors, but the reality is that they are designed to help students transition from college to the workforce. Its ultimate purpose is to give students practical experience and important skills that they can transfer over to their careers. Capstone can be considered the final stepping […]
Ashley Valentin/Staff Writer I found out that FIU is going to start an entrepreneurship class in the fall. The addition of such an important course in the FIU curriculum reminded me of the University’s more…relaxed courses made to fill up time and provide easy A’s — I’m looking at you, History of the Beatles! […]
Shannon Copeland/Contributing Writer A conversation about sports is one of the most interesting conversations you can have, right after music and food. Here at FIU, sports play an integral role in our collegiate lives. As a sports fan, however, I think more could be done educationally. I am an aspiring sports journalist who can’t get […]
