Where Your Local Candidates Stand On Police Reform—And Why It Matters
Gustavo Contreras/Staff Writer The Black Lives Matter movement has been around since 2013, but 2020 might be its most influential year so far, and justifiably…
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How Trump Has Failed Venezuelans Throughout His Presidency
Gustavo Contreras/Staff Writer In 2016, Trump promised Venezuelan-Americans a call to action and a force of change in our native country. It is now 2020,…
The Case For UBI At A Local And National Level
Gustavo Contreras/Staff Writer We’ve always known that machinery would one day replace human work. Slowly but surely, our country is already experiencing the effects of…
This Is Why We Protest
Frederic Aurelien/Staff Writer Today, you will not be able to deem the suffering of millions as exaggeration and cast us under the shadow of your…
DUELING COLUMN: It Is Imperative That We Reopen In The Fall
Gustavo Contreras/Staff Writer On Friday May 22, FIU’s Repopulating Task Force uploaded a 36-page plan titled “Panthers Protecting Panthers” in order to transition back to…
The Problem With Miami’s War On Socialism
Gustavo Contreras/Staff Writer With the ethnic diversity that makes up Florida’s population, a candidate associating themselves with socialism would cost their party votes. Principally, both…
Intramural Sports Kick Summer A Off With Virtual Gaming Season
Gustavo Contreras/Staff Writer For the first time in FIU history, our University will host a virtual esports season, featuring games like “FIFA 20” and “NBA…
DUELING COLUMN: Here’s Why We Shouldn’t Reopen Florida Just Yet
Gustavo Contreras/Staff Writer Tuesday April 21st marked the deadliest coronavirus day recorded so far in the United States. Just a day later, Governor Ron DeSantis…
To All Essential Workers: Thank You
Gustavo Contreras/Staff Writer For the first time, a global pandemic is starting to affect young students. With the transition to remote learning, and with the…
Bernie Dropped Out. Here’s Why You Should Still Vote.
Gustavo Contreras/Staff Writer On April 8 at 11:45 a.m., Senator Bernie Sanders went live on his website to notify supporters that he is suspending his…