Editorial: Pinching a penny on campus
Being a university student in America is expensive, but there are ways to save pennies, and those pennies certainly add up. Breezeway is overpriced. Those…
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BSU holds vigil for victims of police brutality
The FIU community and FIU’s Black Student Union gathered on Wednesday, July 6, to mourn the death of Alton Sterling who died in the hands of police. A vigil was held in the GC pit at FIU’s MMC campus.
FIU community gathers to overcome recent tragedies
Due to recent events involving police officers, the FIU community came together to reflect on the escalation of tragedies taking place all around the world. FIU gathered to reflect on the significant horrors taking place in Turkey and Bangladesh, and also the systemic issues concerning police brutality and violence here in the United States.
‘Fun and comfortable’ group fitness
“Fitness in the army is not fun. You don’t get music and you don’t get to do what you want to do.”
It’s important to Clamens to keep his classes fun and comfortable, so he plays music to distract the students from the intensity of the workout.
FIU to build bridge over sw 8th Street
Plans are underway to build a $9.3 million, 320 foot long pedestrian bridge across Southwest 8th St., making it easier for students, faculty and visitors to get from Sweetwater to the MMC campus. Munilla Construction Management and FIGG Bridge Engineers are teaming up to make the plans a reality and the bridge is expected to be completed by summer 2018.
Being fit students proves to be a difficult task
Image by Autumn Marceau, courtesy of Creative Commons Written by Camila Fernandez/BBC Managing Editor As I stare ill-fatedly into my carb-food-filled refrigerator, I think of…
Youth Fair says “NO” to relocation
Despite the recent County support for the University’s efforts to acquire the fairgrounds, the fair has shown it will not go quietly.
Marty’s Cube leaves University after 16 years
After months of being blocked off, surrounded by tapes and even temporary fencing, Marty’s Cube was removed on May 22.
Being mindful is a must at the gym
The problems with inconsiderate gym goers.
Skybox offers students a view from the top
There is a room with a view that exists on campus. A room that is rarely used but in clear sight. This room is at the stadium.