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Students Suspended Over Leaked Racist Group Chat

Alicia Bolton and Shane Miller | Staff Writers Two students implicated in the leaked Miami-Dade County Republican Party, College Republicans at FIU, and Turning Point USA group chat were suspended from FIU for two years, concluding a weeks-long investigation. FIU has been under increased pressure from members of the student and administrative bodies over its […]

Unraveling the Investigation into Former President Rosenberg’s Misconduct Allegations

Michael McEwen and Diego Diaz / PantherNOW Staff After two months of investigation, FIU released the independent report detailing former President Mark B. Rosenberg’s unwanted advances towards a female employee. “Given his position as President of a major educational institution…and the obvious power dynamic that existed in the relationship, the President, at best, displayed extremely […]

University administrators still hopeful, despite loose ends, over Royal Caribbean Partnership

By: Valentina Palm/Staff Writer   Five years after the University and Royal Caribbean began a partnership promising to benefit both institutions, differences in partnership visions have only made possible the development of half of the educational components promised to FIU, according to the assistant vice president of FIU’s Engagement Office. The partnership was meant to […]

TKE suspended pending investigation

Tau Kappa Epsilon has been suspended for allegedly violating the University’s student code of conduct, following the release of screenshots depicting “inappropriate content” in the group’s TKE private chat, said Larry Lunsford, vice president of Student Affairs.

Former basketball captain arrested on charges of credit card fraud and petit theft

Former women's basketball team captain Destin Feagin was arrested Monday, May 3 at 5 p.m. on charges of credit card fraud and petit theft. Feagin's arrest stems from allegations of taking a teammate's One Card and spending close to $350 during the month of February. Feagin admitted to the unauthorized use of her teammate's card, and her mother, Joi Nicholson, made a $350 payment to the student's account on February 29.

University releases statement following sexual misconduct allegations

“Based on the information gathered so far, head women’s basketball coach Marlin Chinn has been suspended, pending the outcome of the investigation.”

Buggin’ out: Muslim students want spying device back

The MSA is asking for the listening device that was found in GC's Serenity Room back from FIU Police after a year-long investigation has yielded no results.

Muslim Student Association wants to know who bugged prayer room

The Muslim Student Association still doesn't know who put a listening device in the carpet of a Graham Center room they use for prayer over a year ago. It released a statement on its Facebook page on March 11 to bring attention to the ongoing investigation.

Students who purchased stolen exams avoid criminal process

Students who purchased stolen exam material last semester are avoiding the criminal process by taking an F in the course, sitting out this semester and speaking to freshman experience classes about the consequences of cheating.

Frost Art Museum work may be forgery

Following Miami's Art Basel week, the Patricia & Phillip Frost Art Museum is now investigating the origin of a work credited to the late Cuban artist Carlos Alfonzo.
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