Joshua Ceballos

SGC-MMC parties merge after bridge tragedy

Joshua Ceballos/Assistant News Director   The two parties originally running in the 2018 Student Government Council elections at the Modesto Maidique Campus have merged into one party, and the presidential candidate is running unopposed. The norm for SGC-MMC elections involves two parties running against each other, much like the federal government and this year was […]

SGA elections to run under old code

FIU’s Student Government Association is coming out with a new elections code that will change the way candidates run for office and fix past discrepancies- just not quite yet.

Students prefer using ‘healthier’ e-cigarettes over cigarettes

Tobacco is the leading preventable cause of death, killing about half of those who use it, according to the World Health Organization; and some students have turned to electronic cigarettes, or more commonly, e-cigs, to help stop.

Florida taken to trial over prohibiting medical marijuana smoking

Patients in Florida have every right to use marijuana prescribed by their doctor in ointments, vapes, and edibles… They just can’t smoke it.

Chinese Program hosts gala celebrating Chinese New Year

The FIU Chinese Program’s 2018 Chinese New Year Gala was a showcase of art, culture, and national traditions for the people of FIU and the surrounding area.

Freebie service to no longer be implemented at University

Student Government’s plan to bring Freebee, a free transport service, to FIU has fallen through the cracks and will no longer be implemented on campus.

Suspects in stabbing incident apprehended

Joshua Ceballos/Assistant News Director   Two suspects in a stabbing incident were apprehended by FIUPD around 7:30 a.m. on Friday, Feb. 9 and handed over to Miami-Dade Police Department. “Earlier this morning, FIU Police Department detained two suspects that were involved in an incident that occurred around 6:30 a.m. at Tamiami Park near MMC,” said […]

The Claw & Growl had a special alumni-themed show with two alumnae. Left to right: Carolina Lozano, opinion host; Andrea De La Cruz, assistant director of Employer Relations at FIU; Joshua Ceballos, assistant news director; and Tiffany Aranga, board certified behavior analyst.

Claw & Growl celebrates Panther Alumni Week

In honor of Panther Alumni Week, the Claw and Growl, Student Media’s news and opinion talk show, invited two University alumnae participating in the week’s events to talk about their experiences after graduation on Monday, Feb. 5.

Gulf Stream Literary Magazine to host “First Book Journey: Three Publishing Narratives”

Joshua Ceballos/Assistant News Director   Students looking to publish their first book who are at a loss in the world of publishing have something to look forward to out of FIU. On Saturday, Feb. 3, Gulf Stream Literary Magazine will be hosting an event entitled “First Book Journey: Three Publishing Narratives,” a panel in which […]

University to host 18th annual Jose Marti Scholarship Breakfast

Joshua Ceballos & Nicole Stone/Assistant News Directors   Students and fans of historic Cuban poet and activist Jose Marti are invited from throughout the community to come to the Biscayne Bay Campus for the 18th annual Jose Marti Scholarship Breakfast. The breakfast will be held on Monday, Jan. 29 from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. […]

Student government passes sexual misconduct resolution

The Student Government Association has passed a university-wide resolution supporting victims of sexual misconduct after an eruption of nationwide scandals surrounding Greek life occurred last year, including an incident involving one of FIU’s own fraternities.

University sorority alumna blends teaching and politics in career

Michelle Palacio has worked for FIU for 13 years as the vice president of Governmental Relations, but her involvement here stretches long before her career.
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