Now More Than Ever, My Mom Is My Hero
Julia Gomez/Staff Writer My mom is a nurse. Right now, that feels like one of the most mortifying sentences to say aloud. I’m lucky my…
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Affordable Care Act expands student health services
The student tuition health fee allows students certain health services at little or no cost, but both insured and uninsured students encounter problems seeking medical help on-campus. However, now that the Affordable Care Act will offer more options for young adults, more students will have access to health insurance.
Panthers shutout in weekend trip to Arizona
FIU traveled across the country to Tucson, Ariz., to take part in the Loews Ventana Canyon Cats Classic and face two Pac 12 squads in Arizona and Arizona State. Never having faced these teams proved costly as FIU came away with two losses after not scoring a single goal all weekend.
Sterling FIU defense shuts down weekend foes
Michael Ortega/Contributing Writer The Panthers stout defense didn’t allow any goals this weekend against Louisiana State University and Idaho, as FIU drew and won respectively….
Panthers fall short against FGCU and UF
Michael Ortega/ Contributing Writer The defending Sun Belt champions could not muster up any offense as they were shutout in both games against Florida Gulf…
40 years since Title IX, where are we now?
This past June marked the 40th anniversary of equality in sports. In June 1972, Title IX was signed into law by President Richard Nixon.
Panthers sweep exhibition matches in preparation for season
In mid-August, the Panthers were named favorites to win The Sun Belt Conference again in the preseason coaches poll. The next day, they made a statement that backed up the poll, shutting out Stetson 4-0 on Aug. 17 in front of 500 fans who braved the rain. Once the Panthers took the field, they never looked back.
Panthers look to gain national recognition after winning Sun Belt last season
After winning the Sun Belt conference last year, the FIU Panthers received five first-place votes. FIU also had three Panthers named in its women’s soccer All-Sun Belt preseason team: forward Chelsea Leiva, midfielder Nicole DiPerna, and goalkeeper Kaitlin Savage.
Goalie overcomes ‘Savage’ knee injury
Playing for Harbor FC, Kaitlyn Savage jumped in the air to head the ball when her opponent hit her to throw off her balance. As she landed, she immediately knew something was wrong. Then she heard the crack. Savage crippled to the floor and cried out in pain. She had blown out her knee.
UCF downs FIU in first round of NCAA Tournament
Even though FIU had the opportunity to continue their historic season, they could not seal another win as they lost to the Knights 2-0 in Orlando, FL. on Nov. 11.