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The freedoms we give up for security

June 14, 2013
Opinion

Contributing writer Moises Fuertes believes that whistleblower Edward Snowden is not a traitor, but a hero.

Panthers roll past Trojans 10-5

April 21, 2012

After the game on April 20, you would not have guessed that it was University of Little Rock Arkansas leading the Sun Belt Conference in runs, home runs, RBIs, hits, slugging percentage, on-base percentage and batting average.

Henry awarded during FIU’s six-game winning streak

April 13, 2012

When it was brought up last week that FIU had won six consecutive games, Mike Martinez, the team’s third baseman, waved his hand as he shook his head.

Questionable calls could not prevent Panthers victory

April 2, 2012

The ninth inning on March 28 was a game of inches. Despite issuing three walks, being the victims of a controversial call at third base and almost giving up a bases-clearing double, FIU managed to escape game one against last-place University of Louisiana-Monroe with a 4-3 win.

FIU snaps longest losing streak of season against WKU

March 26, 2012

Despite committing a season-high six errors, FIU (9-11, 1-3 SBC) snapped its longest losing streak of the season on March 23 after defeating conference foe Western Kentucky University (9-13, 1-3 SBC) 6-5.

Panthers and Seminoles split first two games

February 27, 2012

The last time the Panthers beat Florida State University in a baseball game, FIU’s winning pitcher had not been born yet. In the first of a three-game series, FIU snapped its 22-year losing streak against the Seminoles after 13 hits led the Panthers to an 8-5 win on the road in Tallahassee, Fla. FSU was last ranked No. 8 in the country by National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association of America. On Saturday, however, FSU managed to silence the bats that dominated them the night before, beating them 3-1 despite multiple chances by FIU to score.

Panthers head to Tallahassee for in-state series

February 24, 2012

FIU (0-3) kicks off its next three game series on Feb. 24, as the team will travel about 480 miles north to Tallahassee to square off against Florida State University. Joining their team after serving a three-game suspension for an unspecified violation of team rules are senior infielder Mike Martinez and redshirt senior pitcher Logan Dodds.

Panthers swept by Rice in opening weekend

February 22, 2012

FIU (0-3) suffered a sweep at the hands of the Owls (3-0) in their season opening series, having the lead only once in all three games.

Garcia turns down $350,000 to earn a starting spot

February 20, 2012

Meet Aramis Garcia. Less than six months ago, he turned down over a quarter of a million dollars to play for the St. Louis Cardinals’ organization. Instead, he is now one of the newest Golden Panthers for the upcoming 2012 baseball season.

Baseball set to begin season versus No. 6 Rice

February 17, 2012

When asked what was best thing about this upcoming baseball season, senior outfielder and reigning Sun Belt Player of the Year Pablo Bermudez gave an odd answer. “This team has no face,” Bermudez said.

Panthers to play Miami Marlins in new ballpark

January 25, 2012

There is a very long and tedious, albeit metaphorical, line that college baseball players have to make if they ever want to have the chance to compete against athletes from the major leagues on a regular basis.

Errors hurt Golden Panthers in loss to Western Kentucky

March 26, 2011

It was a tough battle for the Golden Panthers, but in the end the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers proved to be too much, defeating FIU 3-2 in the first game of a three-game home series.

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