Kendall Moffett | Staff Writer As the semester comes to an end, registration for next semester is ahead, which leaves many of us wondering whether we will graduate on time or take on more student loan debt. Let’s face it, the registration system is outdated, creating more stress and forcing students who need specific courses […]
Karen Alava | Staff Writer With Halloween just around the corner, FIU students are already embracing the spooky season. On Oct. 21st, the Halloween Cosplay Competition was held at GC Ballrooms. Hosted by the Honors College, GameHers FIU, and the Disabled Student Union, the event ran from 6 to 8 p.m. and brought together students […]
Wenderlis Guevara | Contributing writer Thursday, Sept. 18th, the Transfer Social was hosted by the Honors College, transforming the space into a lively hub of laughter, games, and conversation. The event welcomed transfer students from across campus, offering them a chance to connect, share experiences, and build a sense of community. From the food to […]
Ariana Rodriguez | Staff Writer Every week on campus there are academic seminars or conferences going on, yet nobody talks about it. These resources here at FIU are not taken advantage of by students either because they don’t know or the event is not marketed enough. University is a pivotal chapter in a person’s life, […]
Gabriela Danger | Contributing Writer A new Honors College building is currently being conceptualized, with construction estimated to begin around 2026. PantherNOW interviewed Honors College Dean Juan Carlos Espinosa, who helped me understand what the new building for the Honors College is going to be all about, what its purpose is, and why it’s needed. […]
Valenti Govantes/Staff Writer Kaytlin Alzugaray’s determination to research cancer began when she was just 13 years old, after her mother was diagnosed with an early stage of cancer. Her mother’s diagnosis motivated Alzugaray to learn as much as possible about the disease with the hopes of helping her mothers and others one day. “When I […]
Nichana Miller/Contributing Writer The Honors Pride Center opened its doors for all FIU students on Oct. 2 inside the Steven and Dorothea Green Library (GL). The Pride Center was created by students of the Honors College who wanted to support the LGBTQ+ community at FIU. During the opening ceremony, Juan Carlos Espinosa, the dean of […]
Melanie Arougueti/ Contributing writer As honors students know, this fall and spring they need to accumulate a total of 20 Honors Engagement points, also known as Citizenship Points, and 20 volunteer hours. This may seem like a challenge to newcomers, but second and third-year students know from experience that it’s not very difficult. The Honors […]
By Gabriella Pinos With their recent trip to the International Championship of Collegiate A Cappella South Quarterfinal on Feb. 24, the HEARTbeats have had a hectic few weeks of rehearsals and preparations. Yet, according to baritone Marvin Robinson, the University’s student-led a cappella group is already excited for next year’s competition. Founded in 2014, the HEARTbeats […]
Peter Holland, Jr.//Asst. Sports Director The FIU Police Department has arrested academic advisor Terrence Wilson for resisting an officer without violence to his person. According to an arrest affidavit, police responded to a report that Wilson was allegedly at the Graham Center taking pictures with his cell phone of another man using the bathroom in […]
