Florida Prepaid becomes too expensive for some
The number of people investing in Florida Prepaid dropped 30 percent during this season’s open-enrollment period. The reason? Prices.
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Admissions “doesn’t have time” to check social media despite national trend
An admissions clerk advised Student Media that the Admissions Office does not have the time to check applicants’ social media profiles despite a national increase in the number of officers using social media profiles to learn more about their applicants.
University grants exceptions in alternative admissions
Stephan Useche/Staff Writer For some students applying to the University, the process can sometimes take more than a few minutes behind the computer. For FIU,…
Bjelica breaks bone in hand, out 4-6 weeks
Minutes before FIU began their 2012 season against the No. 18 Florida Gators, the Panthers learned devastating news: FIU’s star hitter, Jovana Bjelica, suffered a broken bone in her right hand. The All Sun Belt hitter will be out for 4-6 weeks.
Panthers hope to take advantage of new size
The metal poles are raised and the nets are tied down, it’s time for volleyball season.
Hilltoppers end FIU’s season in semifinal sweep
Andrea Lakovic was just one of four Panthers who played her final match in an FIU uniform after being swept by WKU (30-3), eliminating the Panthers from the Sun Belt Conference Tournament, 25-22, 25-12, 25-19. It was the second year in a row that the Hilltoppers have knocked FIU (20-10) out of the tournament in the second round.
Panthers advance to conference semifinals with win over Denver
FIU (20-9) eliminated Denver (13-16) in the first round of the Sun Belt Tournament with a 3-1 win over the Pioneers, (25-21, 23-25, 25-21, 25-18). The Panthers have now reached the 20-win plateau for the seventh consecutive season and have advanced to the semi-finals for the second season in a row.
Panthers ready for Sun Belt Conference tourney, will open up vs. Denver
From the very first day of practice, the FIU volleyball team has had the SBC tournament in their line of sight. Every bead of sweat and every bruise on their shoulders have been to improve for the tournament that will officially begin on Thursday, Nov.17 in the U.S Century Bank Arena.
Panthers close regular season with sweep over Trojans
On a night that marked the final game of the regular season for both teams, FIU (19-9, 10-6 SBC) swept Troy (16-14, 6-10) using explosive offense and exceptional defense.
Late surge comes up short for FIU in road loss
This marks the second consecutive road game that they lose to a team with a sub -.500 record. The Jaguars (10-17, 5-10 SBC) snapped their seven-year losing streak to the Panthers (18-9, 9-6 SBC) with the win.
