You’ve probably heard about the new “free” Golden Panther Express shuttle. The University has advertised it to students like it’s the cure for the common cold, and has even scheduled a ribbon cutting ceremony today. But the shuttle isn’t free at all. Before a summer vote by the FIU Board of Trustees, the University’s governing […]
The hundreds of new palm trees taking root on the Modesto Maidique Campus this summer may make the days more shady, but not as shady as the company FIU bought them from. The University spent $999,800 to purchase and install 2,007 palm trees from Manuel Diaz Farms a wholesale plant nursery in Homestead, FL. In […]
“Alex Acosta is a thoughtful, conscientious American who is dedicated to excellence, integrity and public service. We are proud that he is the first Hispanic nominated to serve in President Trump’s cabinet,” said FIU President Mark Rosenberg in 2017 about FIU College of Law’s former dean. Now, integrity and dedication to excellence are the last […]
The Modesto Maidique Campus may not be keeping its name for very long, as the Board of Trustees plan to rename the campus after a donor who is willing to give the University a gift of $100 million. Since 2009, the Modesto Maidique Campus has had its current name as a way to honor former […]
After months of uncertainty and speculation, both of the University’s Student Government Councils will finally merge into one body. We at PantherNOW believe – and have always believed – that this merger will have positive effects to the University since it will ensure that students from both campuses will receive an equal amount of representation […]
Capstone courses may seem like a nuisance to many college seniors, but the reality is that they are designed to help students transition from college to the workforce. Its ultimate purpose is to give students practical experience and important skills that they can transfer over to their careers. Capstone can be considered the final stepping […]
Miami Beach Gay Pride took place this past weekend, and was accompanied by sequins, rainbows and parade floats. But we need to understand that Pride is equal parts a celebration, a protest and a community building event. Pride is held each summer to commemorate the Stonewall Riots of 1969 where more than 1,000 people took […]
The science is settled: 97 percent of climate change scientists agree that climate change is a redality and that it is man-made. Due to carbon pollution, our planet is warming and creating dirtier weather such as extreme droughts, super storms and wildfires. FIU has supported many initiatives toward raising awareness of climate change —the College […]
At Florida’s universities, only about 44 percent graduate within four years, according to the Governor’s Office, and nearly three out of four students require up to six years to finish college. In response, FIU has come up with the “Graduate in 4, save more” plan, but because FIU is primarily a commuter school and many […]
In today’s socially connected world, being alone can be associated with introversion or anti-social behavior but being alone doesn’t mean you’re lonely. Setting aside time for yourself is an exercise in self-love which will benefit you long term. We often rely on relationships, social media and drugs to fill a void in our lives as […]
If you’re like most of us, spring break might seem like a distant mirage, enticing you and luring you away from important thoughts — like handling all those midterms and essays. Spring break is great because it gives us time to take a breath and to stop running around. So yes, we encourage you to […]
Some women are die-hard, self-proclaimed feminists who fight for every injustice women face. Others feel that by calling themselves feminists, they are misandrists or have to give up their femininity or traditional place in life as a domestic goddess in an effort to fight the patriarchy. As with any group, there are stereotypes that have […]
