Florida’s New College Entrance Exam: The CLT
Gabriela Danger | Contributing Writer There is a new standardized testing option for incoming college students, and it may put Governor Ron DeSantis at odds…
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Millionaire DeSantis donor to serve on BOT
Conor Moore | Staff Writer Last Tuesday, Sept. 12, Governor Ron DeSantis appointed another candidate to serve on FIU’s Board of Trustees. The appointee in…
Student Protests and DeSantis Appointee Surprise Visit: Sept. 14 BOT Recap
Samuel Larreal | Contributing Writer The Board of Trustees faced student criticism on post-tenure review and lackluster funding for overseen sports programs on Thursday, Sept….
FIU Students React To New Anti-Transgender Bill
Ana Cedeno | Contributing Writer Gov. Desantis has signed bill HB 1521 into effect, which prohibits people from using bathrooms that do not align with…
Florida isn’t Twitter, as much as Governor DeSantis wishes
PantherNOW Editorial Board It’s official. Gov. Ron DeSantis is running for president, to no one’s surprise, unveiling the campaign through a “groundbreaking” Twitter stream that…
Florida passes permitless carry – what does that mean for FIU?
Victor Garcia | Contributing Writer In a historic victory for gun rights groups, Florida has become the most recent state to pass permitless carry, following…
Gov. Ron DeSantis Appoints Vaccine Executive to FIU Board of Trustees
Maya Washburn / Asst. News Director Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis recently appointed Carlos Duart – an FIU accounting alum and executive of a leading U.S….
Judge Strikes Down Florida’s Anti-Riot Law
Emiliana Fawley-Puello / Staff Writer A U.S. district judge blocked Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ anti-riot law on Sept. 9, five months after being signed into…
State Affirms Gov. DeSantis’ Mask Mandate Ban
Emiliana Fawley-Puello / Staff Writer and Jesse Fraga / News Director Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ ban on mask mandates in Florida public schools was found…
Football tailgating rules to change in response to focus groups
By: Fernando Marca/Staff Writer The University has updated and revamped its tailgating experience by changing rules and creating designated drinking zones for the upcoming…