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Safety Board to Determine Cause of FIU Bridge Collapse

By: Joshua Ceballos/Investigative Editor   The National Transportation Safety Board will finally reveal the results of their ongoing investigation into the fatal FIU bridge collapse at a press conference tomorrow morning. On Tuesday, Oct. 22 at 9:30 a.m., the NTSB will broadcast a board meeting where it will determine the probable cause of the pedestrian […]

FIU Bridge Engineering Consultant Was Not Qualified According to NTSB

Gerard Albert III and Joshua Ceballos/PantherNOW Staff An engineering company contracted to independently review the FIU bridge was never qualified to do so, according to documents released by the National Transportation Safety Board. Louis Berger, one of two engineering firms tapped review the design of the bridge before it ultimately fell on Thursday, March 15 […]

This photo illustrates the condition of the cracks after the move of the main span that occurred on March 10, 2018. Photo taken on March 14, 2018 at 1:50 pm shows east side directly adjacent to vertical member 12, top of deck looking down, view of crack. Labels added to photo by the NTSB. Photo courtesy of NTSB.

Cracks in University pedestrian bridge larger than previously disclosed

Cracks that appeared in the University’s pedestrian bridge days before it collapsed were larger than previously disclosed, according to photos released by the National Transportation Safety Board on Thursday, Aug. 9, as part of an investigative update.

Off-campus housing won’t provide students on-site parking

Residents will have to park across the street at MMC and cross a main street to get to their cars or homes.

Getting involved to be showcased

Niches are found, not made. On Aug. 29, Campus Life and Student Organization Council will co-sponsor the Involvement Fair and SOC Club Fair, designed to inform the 7000 students enrolled at Biscayne Bay Campus about educational and social options that go beyond work and class.
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