Cristina Gonzalez/Entertainment Director This article is a part of PantherNow’s opinion section “Pandemic and Me” series I remember hearing about the increasing loss of life across the world every time I turned on the news or read a new headline. How people mourned the loss of their loved ones and desperately pleaded for others to wear […]
Cristina Gonzalez/Staff Writer Only six months after graduating, Manuela Alvarez Hernandez posed on the sandy beaches of the Bahamas for the 2019 Sports Illustrated swimsuit issue. At the Atlantis Resort, she sported swimsuits from Toxic Sadie and Ola Vida while dolphins jumped from the water behind her. The Colombian model, whose high-school classmates […]
Cristina Gonzalez/Staff Writer If you walk into the theater with the preconceived notion that the film adaption of After is going to mirror Anna Todd’s novel, you’re going to leave disappointed. The novel, originally a fanfiction story on Wattpad, follows the life of Tessa Young, a young and sweet girl who is leaving home […]
Cristina Gonzalez/Staff Writer As seniors gather at their commencement ceremony, there’s one visible difference: their distinctly decorated graduation caps. For Nicholas Llobell, a junior majoring in journalism, designing graduation caps for seniors is not only a way for him to play a small part in a student’s special day, but it’s also a way to […]
Cristina Gonzalez/Staff Writer The Growth of Leadership Academics and Diversity in Ecological Sciences, a nationally recognized ecology club, aims to encourage environmental awareness and educate students on pressing environmental issues. The student-run organization strives to make their members leaders in the environmental community through a series of ecological workshops, outdoor excursions and volunteer opportunities. The […]
Cristina Gonzalez/Staff Writer The Black Student Union, which seeks to unify students of the African Diaspora, marked a 10 year milestone at the University. With three days packed with festivities, BSU brought the celebration to both the Modesto Maidique Campus and the Biscayne Bay Campus. “We are truly celebrating the milestone of the decade,” said […]
Cristina Gonzalez/Staff Writer As graduation day approaches, the pressure for seniors to find a job is on. The job searching process, which may seem daunting for some, is made up of several pieces and can be time consuming, according to Darren Gregory, assistant director for the Career and Talent Development Department at FIU. “Looking for […]
Cristina Gonzalez/Staff Writer Each year, the FIU Office of Study Abroad allows over a thousand FIU students to travel to countries throughout the world. Students who choose to study abroad have the opportunity to immerse themselves in a global experience while earning college credits. With Spring Break around the corner, over a hundred students will […]
Cristina Gonzalez/Staff Writer Since it was founded in 1935, the National Council of Negro Women has been working to champion and inspire women of African-American descent. Hoping to follow in the footsteps of the historic civil rights organization, the FIU NCNW chapter was created in 2015. “Our mission is to not only give back to […]
Cristina Gonzalez/Staff Writer At first glance, the West 10 building at FIU appears to be just another ordinary building. Inside, however, lies the Fine Arts Student Association, an organization that promotes both curiosity and creativity. FASA gives students, faculty and anybody associated with FIU not only an opportunity to learn about the art scene in […]
Cristina Gonzalez/Staff Writer For many, dating is a part of the college experience. Whether you’re casually dating or in a committed relationship, navigating dating as a student can often be overwhelming. “Dating in college definitely is not for everyone,” says Mikhailia Williams, a sophomore majoring in public relations, advertising and applied communication. “I personally don’t […]
Cristina Gonzalez/Staff Writer Being of dual ethnic heritage or “mixed-race” often means reflecting on what identity truly means. While many feel forced to identify with one ethnicity, others acknowledge that they come from distinct backgrounds and can proudly identify as both. This is the case for Tranae Robinson, vice president of the Black Student Union […]
