Julia Gomez

Heartbreak Sucks: Advice from a Heart in Recovery

Catherine Garton/ contributing writer If you have recently found yourself heartbroken, have no fear. It is not the end of the world. It probably isn’t your first heartbreak, and it might not be the last. Hopefully, the following advice will get you through this Valentine’s season. Keep in mind recovering from heartbreak takes time. There […]

The Important Message of a Day Without Immigrants

Alba Rosa/ Staff Writer TikToker Carlos Eduardo Espina brilliantly chose Valentine’s Day to host a protest for immigrant rights. His campaign, Day Without Immigrants, will reflect a powerful message to society. Valentine’s Day is a holiday that generates a lot of financial and laborious activity. If immigrants around the country participated in Espina’s protest, our […]

The Empowerment of Being Single on Valentine’s Day

Alba Rosa/ Staff Writer Valentine’s Day approaches, the loveliest time of the year to demonstrate appreciation to your partner. Please, reader, if you’re single during this time, don’t let it get you down! This is not the time for you to sulk in your bed, wishing for romance.  Actually, being single isn’t a bad thing. […]

Rosenberg, Stay Away From FIU!

Photo from FIU Flickr Julia Gomez/ Opinion Director FIU’s former president, Mark Rosenberg, should not be allowed back on campus, regardless of what his contract says. In his initial letter to the community, Rosenberg, who resigned on Friday, wrote he wants to continue working with FIU as a faculty member. He also wants to continue […]

SGA Cannot Remain Silent

SGA needs to comment on the the allegation made against FIU's former president.

More Needs to Be Done About Sexual Assault Cases

Atheletes and men in fraternities are more likely to sexually assault their peers, according to studies. Universities need to do more to prevent this from happening.

Ghosts: Real or Nah?

Produced by Julia Gomez Written by PantherNow Staff and Contributing Writers Halloween is the time when bumps in the night are a bit too loud and whistling winds send chills down your spine. Halloween’s the time when ghosts and ghouls are free to roam. Stories of vampires, zombies and other creepy critters are told. We […]

Not Ready To Be A Mom

Julia Gomez/Assistant Opinion Director Florida filed a heartbeat bill like the one in Texas. It prevents people from getting an abortion after they’re six weeks pregnant. But, if Florida’s legislators think they can scare me into being a mom, they’re very wrong. People mess up. The condom breaks, you forget to take the pill one […]

Is Panther Book Pack Worth It?

Julia Gomez/Assistant Opinion Director    FIU rolled out its new Panther Book Pack program for the Fall 2021 semester. The abrupt rollout is confusing and doesn’t leave students enough time to decide whether or not the Panther Book Pack is right for them or a total waste of money. The program charges students $20 per credit […]

Socially-Distant Love: Relationships in a Year of COVID

Julia Gomez/ Staff Writer This article is a part of PantherNow’s opinion section “Pandemic and Me” series Quarantine has completely changed the dynamic of my relationship with my boyfriend. We’ve been together for almost two years, but most of our relationship has taken place during the quarantine. Despite living less than 30 minutes away from […]

Roller Skating: The Perfect Quarantine Escape

Julia Gomez/Staff Writer Thanks to COVID-19 and viral videos, roller skating is now more popular than ever before. But, should you fall for the hype or is it going to be over this time next year? Well, the roller-skating community is strong enough to keep it going long after this pandemic is over. If the […]

President Biden Must Prioritize Climate Change

Julia Gomez/Staff Writer President Joe Biden started his presidency strong by rejoining the Paris Accord and issuing executive orders on climate change. But it won’t be enough. In order to make an impact, he needs to focus his presidency on fighting climate change.  Scientists are blaming Texas’ winter storm on climate change. Damage from this […]

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