Heidi Cuevas | Assistant Opinion Director In a troubling age of electronics where disturbing content is shown randomly on our feeds, the warning helps advise caution to unprepared viewers. But, during university courses, discussing sensitive topics is inevitable. Assuming we are responsible students, our time here helps us develop a thick skin as we become […]
Heidi Cuevas | Assistant Opinion Director Parking is a nightmare for anyone who has a car at FIU. Whether you are a student or staff, there is never enough space for all of us. In the recent Hidden Roary event sponsored by FIU Parking Services, the winner would be upgraded from student to faculty parking. […]
Heidi Cuevas | Assistant Opinion Director Finding a healthy way to cope with new changes can be difficult, especially when we have a lot on our plate. Even though splurging on ourselves is therapeutic, it can quickly become a harmful habit. Retail therapy, also known as emotional spending, is when shopping is used as a […]
Heidi Cuevas | Assistant Opinion Director The government’s decision to ban TikTok and FIU’s decision to follow is not the solution we should be happy about. It isn’t the only platform collecting data from its users, yet it’s being attacked while Instagram and similar apps are guilty of the same thing. While I understand the […]
Heidi Cuevas | Staff Writer I caught myself reacting to an imaginary iMessage ping as an unconscious excuse to look at my phone, but denial is easier than confronting the problem. Phone addiction is a growing issue that is harder to overcome as college students. Everyday tasks are effortless thanks to technology, but the consequences […]
Heidi Cuevas | Contributing Writer Students, particularly commuters, often miss out on the benefits FIU provides which results in them not receiving their money’s worth. As a commuter myself, by exploring, I found hidden gems within our campus that people should know. My first two semesters as a freshman consisted of attending class then going […]
Heidi Cuevas | Contributing Writer The first two years of colleges and universities around the world consist of completing the university core curriculum — it may be exhausting but, in the long run, they’re necessary for our growth as students and future professionals. It’s easy to forget the importance of learning when it’s associated […]
Heidi Cuevas | Contributing Writer Discussion boards are part of a large number of courses at FIU; However, it doesn’t mean they’re a constructive assignment for students compared to other alternatives available through Canvas. When I decided to attend a university over a community college, there was an expectation that the money would be equal […]
