“FIU is drifting toward right-wing political dominance. Unfortunately, most students and faculty won’t notice until it’s too late.” | Courtesy of Conor Moore, PantherNOW PantherNOW Editorial Board FIU is drifting toward right-wing political dominance. Unfortunately, most students won’t notice until it’s too late, despite the faculty’s continued efforts to raise awareness of the issue. Two […]
Gabriella Mateo | Staff Writer Florida Lt. Governor Nuñez was chosen as interim president on February 7th, 2025 in an nearly unanimous vote by the FIU Board of Trustees, after president Jessel decided not to extend his three-year contract. Nuñez will begin her tenure February 17th. Students chanted “Hey hey, ho ho, Jeanette Nuñez has […]
Gabriella Mateo | Staff Writer Florida junior Senator and former visiting professor Marco Rubio was officially sworn in as the first confirmed cabinet member of the second Trump administration during a rare unanimous vote in his favor on January 21, 2025. Rubio is now the first Hispanic-American and Floridian to be Secretary of State as […]
Helen Capote | Contributing Writer Amid the several controversies involving Florida’s Board of Trustees, members of the FIU chapter of the United Faculty of Florida chapter still cling to hope. Since 1976, UFF-FIU has regarded as one of its principal aims the preservation of academic freedom. However, UFF-FIU first became the center of controversy when […]
Dennisse Diaz | Contributing Writer Vincent Connor, a dynamic figure in the world of musical theater, has established himself as both a dedicated educator and a passionate musical theater coordinator. Originally from Orlando, Florida, his journey in the arts started early, and over time, he discovered that musical theater was not just a passion but […]
Carla Mendez | Staff Writer As Florida’s statewide review of course material at public universities continues, FIU finds itself at the center of controversy. The investigation, which began after allegations of anti-Semitic content in a Terrorism and Homeland Security course, has left many faculty members grappling with questions about academic freedom, censorship and the role […]
Kaysea Suzana | Assistant Entertainment Director March right into the month of March with the Werbert and Nicole Wertheim School of Music and their exciting lineup of musical performances. On March 9, 3:00 P.M, the FIU Concert Choir and University Singers will be presenting their show Illuminations: We Dream. The chorus will play classics like […]
Sophia Baltodano | Contributing Writer Professor Jamie Ousley, renowned bassist and music professor at FIU opened up about his musical journey, creative processes, and his educational career. Professor Ousley’s career began at the tender age of five, when he first played the Star Wars theme on the violin, which sparked his passion for music. After […]
Kaysea Suzana | Assistant Director of Entertainment The Herbert and Nicole Wertheim School of Music is going to be busy this semester; here are some concert dates to keep in mind. The season spans the New Music Miami ISCM Festival running from Jan. 17 through April 24th, beginning with the artists-in-residence ensemble, The Amernet String-Quartet. […]
Tim Aylsworth | Assistant Professor, Department of Philosophy Whenever I pass through the Green Library, I marvel at the long line of people queuing up to get coffee at Starbucks. Sometimes the line gets so long that it bends around the corner, almost reaching the escalators. I’m baffled by that. Not only do other establishments serve […]
Elise Gregg | Editor-in-Chief A divided faculty senate narrowly voted no-confidence in its chair on Tuesday afternoon as part of a larger effort to maintain academic freedom and fight for faculty representation. With 30 yeas and 28 nays, senators approved a motion of no-confidence in Chair Deanne Butchey amid a variety of concerns regarding her […]
Sound therapy gurus, artists, and scientists shared expertise on good living in the World Happiness Fest. The World Happiness Fest was held at the BBC campus from March 23-25. It is a traveling event with a worldwide audience created to further the knowledge of happiness through conversation and free exchange of ideas. This year, the […]
