FIU’s majors are not as diverse as its students
Maria Duque/ Contributing Writer Our university is known for representing students of various backgrounds and situations, but it seems that the same is not true…
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Not attending a historically black school may leave a void
Brea Jones/ Staff Writer For a long time, there has been an ongoing debate within the black community about whether historically black colleges and universities…
EDITOR’S NOTE: Don’t just remember history, learn from it
This edition of PantherNOW is all about remembrance from our first page recap of the University’s Holocaust and Genocide Awareness week to our Black History Month themed magazine.
Representation at the Oscars has improved
by Ursula Muñoz Schaefer/ Staff Writer I still remember the uproar when the Ava DuVernay-directed masterpiece Selma received no acting or directing nods from the Academy…
FIU ADVANCE trains faculty members how to be active bystanders
By: Patricia Menendez/Assistant News Director The University’s Bystander Leadership Program has entered its second semester of workshops that aim to educate STEM and Social…
Gallery: Global Indigenous Group holds week-long celebration
By: Anna Radinsky/Assistant News Director The University’s Global Indigenous Group hosted events throughout the week of Oct. 8 to celebrate Indigenous Peoples Week. 2018…
Indigenous Peoples Day added to University calendar
By: Anna Radinsky/Assistant News Director This is the first year that the Student Government Association will recognize Indigenous People’s Day on Columbus Day. The…
Colorism in Hollywood continues to be a problem for black community
Brea Jones/Staff Writer For decades, one huge problem has plagued the African American community and has yet to be resolved: colorism. To give some context,…
It’s difficult to feel safe as a person of color
Brea Jones/Staff Writer For the past few weeks, I have noticed a change in my behavior whenever I’m outside. Rather than act as myself, I…
Stereotypes holding Asians back from leadership roles
Maytinee Kramer/ Opinion Director From the household to the workforce, Asians are faced with the mindset that their self-worth and value is closely tied to…