Kailey Krantz-Diaz | Staff Writer Sharks have a bad reputation for being the “bullies of the deep,” which has led to people becoming afraid of them and not having sympathy for them when they die. But that may change as a mako shark was rescued by Florida beachgoers in the Pensacola Gulf Coast in a […]
PantherNOW Editorial Board The hugely debated creation of a waterpark near Zoo Miami is now considering “other sites,” as per Mayor Daniella Levine Cava. We celebrate the efforts of the environmentalists who made this happen – But the fight to protect Miami’s biodiversity still rages on. Miami Wilds, the self-proclaimed “eco-sensitive” waterpark, brought many complications. […]
Ariana Rodriguez | Contributing Writer Influencers promoting “useful” gadgets run rampant on social media. However, overconsumption has always been a problem. We can stop this epidemic without complication. But we must be mindful of our purchases. Many of us tend to purchase products we’ll realistically use once in our lives. As a junior who has […]
Ariana Rodriguez | Contributing Writer As each year goes by, the climate crisis worsens. We’re now seeing heat index numbers reaching triple digits and it feels like we can’t do anything to combat our impending doom. However, I’ve learned that minor, sustainable choices make a difference. I notice students here do not recycle, mainly in […]
Ana Cedeno | Staff Writer Paul Reillo was ready to start his weekend when he received a call from the US Fish and Wildlife Services on midnight, March 23. Reillo was told that a bag of 29 eggs was confiscated at Miami International Airport after Customs and Border Patrol heard chirping from the bags. “Initially, […]
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 […]
Ana Cedeno / Contributing Writer While coral reefs are dying due to environmental factors, a study at FIU could lead to their survival. FIU researchers are trying to save Florida’s coral reefs, with grants from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). The study involves collaborators beyond FIU, including the University of Miami and The […]
Robert Crohan/Staff Writer Well folks, we did it. Come January 21, 2021, Donald Trump will be president no more. It took the incredible dedication, sacrifice and hard work of countless forward-thinking Americans to spread the word of the dangers the president posed to our country and kick him to the curb. For this, I say […]
Ethan Suquet/Guest Columnist In Biscayne Bay, residents have spent the last couple of weeks dealing with daunting challenges in their local environment because of an unprecedented “fish kill,” in which countless fish have washed up on their boat ramps and next to their sea walls, giving off a terrible odor that residents have had to […]
Luke Pascal/ Contributing Writer Living in sunny south Florida, we enjoy consuming copious amounts of meat day-in and day-out. How could anyone be blamed when delicious beef empanadas, succulent croquetas de jamón and mouth-watering chicharrones can be found on practically every street corner? Meat is a staple of almost every meal, but with this great […]
Jacquelyn Hurtado/ Staff Writer In 2014, it was announced that Palm Beach County developer, Peter Cummings, bought the land from the University of Miami and planned to construct a shopping center that would include a Walmart, Chili’s, LA Fitness and 900 apartments, according to Miami Herald. The federal Fish & Wildlife Service claimed this shopping […]
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 […]
