Duvasana Bisoondial | Staff Writer FIU, a university steeped in Latin culture, is already halfway though Hispanic Heritage Month! The Hispanic population in Miami has shaped South Florida’s tastes, with the humble Cubano becoming Florida’s state sandwich. As we continue to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, here are five food spots near Modesto Maidique Campus and […]
Emilie Gonzalez | Contributing Writer Afro-Latino culture was celebrated and honored in a panel hosted by the Latin Student Union on Friday, Oct. 6, to commemorate Hispanic Heritage Month. Hispanic Heritage Month occurs every year from Sep. 15 to Oct. 15– a time where people come together to recognize aspects of Hispanic and Latino culture. […]
Gabriela Danger | Assistant Entertainment Director Boasting a canorous karaoke, The Latin Student Union and FIU Public Relations Student Society of America hosted a potluck night to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month in GC’s game room on Oct. 2. Students from both organizations brought food and drinks from around Latin America, and spirits and music were […]
Duvasana Bisoondial | Staff Writer Fall semester is in full swing as we head into Hispanic Heritage Month and Halloween season! Here are some October events to keep in mind as students near the halfway point of their classes. Hispanic Heritage Social Hour: Join the Student Support Services Club for a Hispanic Heritage Social Hour […]
Parsa Sadjadi | Contributing Photographer (Check out our video coverage below! Pause to cycle through clips.) The art of salsa dancing was in full display for Hispanic Heritage Month. Latin American Dance Club showed a presentation on the history of salsa and its origins, before inviting students to step into the Graham Center pit and […]
Abdul Djabbour | Staff Writer Numerous unique events, initiatives, exhibitions, and websites honor the remarkable achievements made by Latinos/Hispanics as well as their ancestry, culture, and spirit. Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated from Sept 15 to Oct 15, and celebrates the language, sports, customs, and contributions to the world of art, music, and medicine by […]
Nicole Ardila/Staff Writer Hispanic Heritage month is finally here. Despite the pride we have for our culture and heritage, there are issues that need to be addressed, like the pressure that comes along with being a first-generation American. In no way would I ever deny being Hispanic or Latina. For those who are nit-picky, I […]
Irina Barneda/Staff Writer With the month of October comes a time to celebrate the holiday season and also Latinx culture, including Mexico, Spain, the Caribbean, and Central and South America. This month, the FIU community continues to commemorate National Hispanic Heritage Month through events available to students and faculty. Earlier this week, President Mark B. […]
Gabriela Enamorado/Staff Writer Growing up Latina came with a lot of great things. Culture, strength, resilience. It’s who I am and I’m proud of it. When I was about 16 I discovered I’m also bisexual. This added a whole other complicated layer to my identity. Being queer and Latinx is hard. As a queer Guatemalan-American […]
Julia Gomez/Staff Writer This short story was originally published in 2018, in volume XXVII of Miamibiance Dedicated to my Abo, te quiero mucho. The hopeful faces of desperate men and women lined up outside the US Embassy in Havana. The long row of makeshift beds and dirty, starving bodies went on for miles. Pablo Marino […]
By Katerina Rodriguez / Staff Writer Latinx music has cultivated its own sound by mixing pop and reggaeton to dominate the scene at parties and pop radio stations. Spanish music explores the Latin American community’s story and soul. In honor of Hispanic Heritage month, here are ten of the most charted songs by latin artists […]
Thaniuska Vivas/Contributing Writer What began as a month to honor Hispanic veterans has shifted as a celebration of Hispanic trailblazers that have shaped our society. This Hispanic Heritage Month, we honor Hispanic directors, actors, and screenwriters whose movies have touched the hearts of international viewers. Here are 8 films by Hispanic directors that are worth […]
