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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.

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, the admission criteria depends on the Board of Governors’ regulations, but there is a margin of flexibility when it comes to students who prove to have a disability, talent, or […]

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.

Three players record career-highs in FIU road loss at Louisiana

The Panthers (17-8, 9-5 SBC) lost all the momentum they picked up after a tremendous first-set comeback to lose to the Ragin’ Cajuns (13-17, 5-9 SBC) in five sets, (26-24, 25-16, 27-29, 21-25, 11-15). The loss snapped FIU’s six-game winning streak. It was also the first time the team lost when leading 2-0 this season.

Egan earns double-double in FIU win over Troy

On the heels of three Panther double-double performances, FIU beat Troy 3-1, (25-17, 25-21, 23-25, 25-18) and extended their winning streak to four games. With the win, FIU remains perfect against Troy (14-10, 4-6 SBC), having won all 12 games against their program.
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