Damielys Duarte/Assistant Opinion Director With many Americans celebrating (and mourning) Joe Biden’s unprecedented victory, the after-effects of a long and grueling election year are evident. There is still a massive divide between our political parties, and most of it stems from intolerant Democrats who spent the last four years labeling Trump supporters as “racist,” “homophobic,” […]
Damielys Duarte/Assistant Opinion Director These last seven months have been a social and political mess with Black Lives Matter protests taking place in major cities across the country, and states struggling to handle the Coronavirus outbreak at different lengths. It seems that everyone is turning to their representatives, and their pleas are falling on deaf […]
Damielys Duarte/Assistant Opinion Director On September 25, fall graduates received an email from FIU President Mark B. Rosenberg, notifying us that our long awaited graduation ceremony would be held virtually, due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. While the safety of FIU faculty, staff and students is important, I do believe FIU should make every attempt […]
Damielys Duarte/Assistant Opinion Director The death of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg on September 18 has shaken the American political system. Besides the loss of the feminist icon, her passing has also presented the political dilemma of who should fill her seat. With election day only 40 days away, Republicans are scrambling to nominate […]
Damielys Duarte/Assistant Opinion Director For centuries, the United States has grappled with the concept of freedom of expression, with more recent cases revolving around the verbal discrimination of minorities. While the government will not endorse hate speech, we cannot repress the undeniable right American citizens have to free speech, no matter how disagreeable or offensive […]
Damielys Duarte/Assistant Opinion Director As Miami-Dade transitioned to Phase II of the pandemic on June 10, a collective sigh of relief was heard across the county, and many began to put their COVID fears behind them. But with cases of the virus spiking, it wasn’t long before South Florida closed its doors once again. While […]
Damielys Duarte/Assistant Opinion Director The Black Lives Matter movement has resurged and with it we have come to question the very foundation of our most iconic current pop culture benchmarks. From traditional food brands to present-day streaming platforms, activists are coming for all of the “racist undertones” in our art and entertainment, regardless of historical […]
Damielys Duarte/Assistant Opinion Director Joel Franco was a common name on South Florida social media feeds just a few weeks ago for his popular approach to tweeting local news. Today, he is on them for all the wrong reasons. Rape allegations against Franco arose after his arrest on May 31. Franco had been arrested during […]
Damielys Duarte/Assistant Opinion Director The death of George Floyd has inspired global outrage as protesters continue to take to the streets to fight against social injustice. While eliminating police brutality is a notable cause, some individuals have taken this as an opportunity to wreak havoc. With rallies popping up over the last week, social media […]
Damielys Duarte/Assistant Opinion Director Many students undertaking an online education are more than familiar with the distance learning fee FIU charges for every credit-hour taken online. However, many of us believe this fee is unnecessary and hinders online enrollment for students with financial insecurity. For those who have never taken class online, the transition has […]
Damielys Duarte/Staff Writer For the lucky minority who are still employed during the COVID-19 pandemic, this stroke of luck has come with its consequences. As pressure from the lockdown mounts, some businesses aren’t afraid to cross lines with their employees in order to stay open. I work in a luxury condominium on South Beach and […]
Damielys Duarte/Staff Writer It has been over a month since America locked down due to the COVID-19 pandemic, with only essential services and activities taking place at the moment. Despite this, there is already talk of reopening the nation—and I am here for it. With nearly 51,516 deaths in the United States due to the […]
