Brian Olmo | Investigative Director The Board of Trustees discussed three different locations for a new aquatic complex to be built on the Modesto Maidique campus at a March 7 Ad Hoc meeting. PantherNOW reporters were not at the meeting, nor has the meeting recording been posted online. However, reporters spoke with trustee Alexander Sutton […]
Alexander Luzula and Elise Gregg | Assistant News Director After a contentious election season filled with allegations and campaign violations, FIU’s student body turned out between March 5 and 6 to vote for next year’s executives and senators – with another election possibly on the horizon. After two days of voting, Francesca Casanova and David […]
Brian Olmo | Investigative Director The FIU Board of Trustees approved plans for the construction of a new student resident and dining facility at Modesto Maidique Campus in their Feb. 29 meeting. The new student residence is set to be located next to Tamiami Hall with construction to commence on December 2025 and finish by […]
Magali Zoghaib | Contributing Writer All the president of the Muslim Student Association is asking for is a secure and secluded space for Muslims to comfortably perform their daily prayers, fostering an environment that honors and supports their basic needs. Fatima Zia, president of the MSA and pre-dental student at FIU, is actively collaborating with […]
Conor Moore and Samuel Larreal | PantherNOW Staff Graham Center Lawns became embroiled in protest when a large crowd of students demanded a ceasefire on the Gaza Strip. In response, a Jewish student-led counterprotest denounced recent Hamas attacks on Israeli civilians. The 100 person protest remained peaceful with moderate FIU Police presence. The protest was […]
Alejandra Ayala | Photographer (Check out our photo coverage below! Click and drag to scroll.) The spirit of Homecoming surrounded Panthers as the Uncaging moved inside due to rain. Taking place on Sep. 21, the Homecoming celebration capping off a week of events leading up to the Homecoming game, was rained out following a week […]
Andres Davila | Asst. News Director The Soviet influence on Cuba and the Caribbean is not to be forgotten as the Cuban Research Institute hosted a panel discussion on the history and its impacts on May 16 at Graham Center. The discussion centered on the history of Soviet communist activities in the Caribbean region, with […]
Diego Diaz | Asst. News Director In opposition to Governor DeSantis’ proposed Higher Education changes, a coalition of student and faculty organizations have organized a protest on the Graham Center Lawns, Thursday, Feb. 23. Mirroring the targets of DeSantis’ collegiate ire, the coalition included queer/LGBTQ organizations, faculty organizations including the graduate student Grad Wages & […]
Alexander Luzula | Staff Writer The FIU Student Government Association, with the aid of the Graham Center, is providing free menstrual products in the womens’ restrooms as they work to make due on an initiative launched by the SGA Executive Board last fall. SGA President Cristhofer Lugo said this plan was discussed by previous student […]
Elena Key | Staff Writer Florida International University hosted its annual Uncaging event at the Graham Center lawns on October 6th. This homecoming event occurred from 5 pm to 9 pm and was filled with attractions, giveaways, and food for those who came. It was open to FIU students, along with outside visitors.
Ian Lares-Chacín / Contributing Writer Since the start of the fall semester, students have reported the presence of an ant colony in the seats of the Barnes & Noble Cafe at the Modesto Maidique Campus that has disrupted studying, socializing and relaxing in the area. Despite management efforts to exterminate the ants, the colony persists. […]
Maya Washburn / Asst. News Director FIU honored the victims of the 9/11 terrorist attacks through a heartfelt vigil. The ceremony on Friday, Sept. 10, highlighted nearly 3,000 lives lost during the tragedy 20 years ago. Powerful words and songs were led by University leaders, a bagpipe procession and a candlelight vigil in the Graham […]
