Natalie Gutierrez | Staff Writer FIU’s Geology Club shows its passion for education with a down-to-earth approach by trekking into the wilderness and letting members experience the natural world for themselves. Originating in the Modesto Maidique Campus, the club offers a space for those who love the natural world and consists mostly of geology, earth, […]
Ana Cedeno / Contributing Writer The Florida manatee, a symbol of the state’s unique aquatic ecosystem, is experiencing its gravest year in history as local scientists expect 15 percent of its population to die by the end of the year. James W. Fourqurean, associate director of FIU’s Institute of Environment, says humans and agricultural development […]
Nathan Nayor/Staff Writer With the harsh ignorance of those in power, it is up to the people to help save the environment from more human harm than we have already caused. As a university near the equator, it is important to ensure that this already hot state can remain habitable for students to continue to […]
Julia Gomez/Contributing Writer It’s finally time for spring break. While Miami is known for its beaches, spring breakers are harming its delicate ecosystems. So, here are some ways to have a fun spring break—without causing any lasting harm. Instead of flying to your destination, go by bus or train. Greta Thunberg, a 17-year-old climate change […]
Martina Bretous / News Director While many believe sustainability applies only to the environment, the Office of Sustainability at the University strives to show it comprises people, planet and profit. “The Office of University Sustainability is here to make FIU green. So basically, our overall mission is to reduce our carbon footprint,” said Alexandra Dutton, […]
Aubrey Carr/ Staff Writer Although FIU is the most energy-efficient public school in the state, a tour around campus is enough to spot immediate problems with the waste left behind by students and the overuse of water and electricity. Very rarely are there dark days in Florida, and natural light can be implemented for […]
Amanda Jung/ Contributing Writer Imagine taking a test and from the moment you turn it in, you’re confident you aced it. You’re expecting only good remarks and quite possibly a 100 percent at the top of the paper. However, your teacher hands it back to you with one simple letter at the top, a […]
Robert Solomon / Contributing Writer Each year, students come together to clean the bay of waste to participate in the Day on the Bay initiative. Day on the Bay was created in 2007 by SGA-BBC to “create awareness among the student body to raise awareness that the planet needs maintenance, and to educate […]
