Florida isn’t Twitter, as much as Governor DeSantis wishes
PantherNOW Editorial Board It’s official. Gov. Ron DeSantis is running for president, to no one’s surprise, unveiling the campaign through a “groundbreaking” Twitter stream that…
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As Florida cracks down on the LGBTQ community, students prepare themselves for a tumultuous future
Diego Diaz | Interim Editor-in-chief When Ness Cruz checked their email on May 19, a sense of dread had seeped in. Like countless others in…
Pride Month: What’s the Point?
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…
‘Don’t Say Gay’ is a Dangerous Talking Point
The Parental Rights Education Bill, better known as the ‘Don’t Say Gay’ bill, is a conservative talking point that could cause issues for schools and…
Dueling Column: Polyamorous Relationships are More than Just Cheating
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…
SGA Passes Resolution in Support of Transgender Athletes
Danny Tarrau / Staff Writer The Student Government Association passed a resolution this week in support of transgender student athletes. The resolution, S.R. 02 003,…
Gay Man Denied Entrance at Wynwood Club, Sparks Concern for Miami Queers
Jesse Fraga / Assistant News Director Machismo, police and gendered double standards may be threatening Miami’s nightlife for queer people. Felipe Wallis, 23, recently fell…
What Does Pride Month Mean Post-Pandemic?
Yansall Rasquides/Staff Writer With the closing of Pride Month, FIU students, staff and alumni said this year is more meaningful to them than ever. Pride…
Gov. Ron DeSantis Signs Bill Banning Transgender Athletes from School Sports
Lara Coiro / Staff Writer On the first day of Pride Month, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed House Bill (HB) 1475 into law on June…
Florida State Passes Bill Which Ban Transgender Women From Girls’ Sports
Martina Brady / Staff Writer Florida legislators passed a bill in the State House preventing transgender girls and women from participating in girls’ competitive sports…
