Jacqueline Flores | Staff Writer After over a year of anticipation, the game room is finally open. While the room seems inviting with a new modern look, the million dollars poured into the renovation proves to be more of a personal project than a project aimed towards students. Doubts arose when the Student Government Association […]
Jacqueline Flores | Staff Writer Tamiami Hall towers with sleek new windows and gorgeous views, but the high price for the same amenities and limited parking makes living there anything but luxurious. Several students choose to live on campus for better campus engagement or studying and Tamiami Hall may seem like the perfect first choice […]
Jacqueline Flores | Staff Writer Last year, I stepped into the gym for the first time as an overweight woman, anxious about my appearance and barely able to lift a dumbbell. Now, I’ve grown to focus on feeling strong through powerlifting and not caring about others thoughts on my image. Women’s empowerment is essential now […]
Jacqueline Flores | Staff writer President Biden’s loan forgiveness plan is the relief that millions of Americans need as debt burdens individuals and families across the nation. Students can finally take a breather as we get closer to fixing the student debt crisis. The $1.75 trillion student loan debt is a large burden on many […]
Jacqueline Flores | Staff Writer The pandemic left lasting scars that make it difficult for Gen Z graduates to find jobs corresponding to their well-earned degrees, meaning they’re likely to accept lower-paying work instead of jobs in their degree field. I graduated with a bachelor’s in political science in the spring of 2021 with […]
By Jacqueline Flores/Staff writer It’s June again which means large corporations care more about profit than Pride. This month is more than just adding rainbow logos everywhere to their products, Pride recognizes the impact that the LGBTQ community has had on the world. This movement is about uplifting the voices, culture and support for the […]
Relationships are tricky. There are many ways to love people. It can all get a bit confusing. This February, we’re asking: Polyamory or Monogamy? There is no correct answer. It all depends on a person’s preferences. But, we hope our dueling column will help people searching for advice. In Jacqueline Flores’s article, “Polyamorous Relationships are […]
Jacqueline Flores/ Staff Writer Read “Here’s to Monogamy” by Carlos Pino here. Being in a polyamorous relationship does not mean cheating on your partner. It’s about learning to open your mind and heart to love and care for other people. There is nothing wrong with believing you’ll find a soulmate to spend the rest of […]
Jacqueline Flores/Contributing Writer During the height of the Black Lives Matter and police brutality protests in late 2020, a 17-year old man by the name of Kyle Rittenhouse showed up with his own firearm shooting three people, with two of them who ended up dying from the injuries. Now, in November 2021, Rittenhouse is found […]
Jacqueline Flores/ Contributing Writer FIU has done a phenomenal job at helping students obtain internship and career opportunities at every corner for every major. It’s possible that this exact environment is what makes a student unprepared for the reality of what it means to be career-ready. Life outside University will rarely ever have an opportunity […]
Jacqueline Flores/Contributing Writer Classes are back in session as people are leaving Zoom to return in person. Restaurants, theaters and even concerts reopen their doors to welcome back hundreds of people into their venues. Things are back to normal, or are they really? A sense of “something’s wrong” hangs in the air still. The essential […]
