DeSantis’ newest target: pregnant people
Mariantonia Mejia | Staff Writer My doctor asked when my last period was at my recent doctor’s appointment. For the first time in my life,…
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DeSantis’ frightening new immigration law will endanger Floridians
Mariantonia Mejia | Staff Writer Gov. Ron DeSantis is becoming an enemy to all Florida citizens, with his newest targets being the undocumented as he…
New permitless carry law puts Floridians in danger
Mariantonia Mejia | Staff Writer As a US citizen, I already live with a sense of fear. Any open area feels like a shooting range….
New anti-LGBT bill puts trans youth at risk
Mariantonia Mejia | Staff Writer Attacks on LGBT, and particularly, trans youth are at an all-time high following a new anti-queer legislation. Senate Bill 254…
Military Veterans Certification legislation is unfair to students and teachers alike
Mariantonia Mejia | Staff Writer A friendly relationship between the military and public schools is incredibly reckless and dangerous. The newest legislation, the Military Veterans…
AI Art: Why it’s hurting our artists
Mariantonia Mejia | Staff Writer Artificial intelligence, specifically the art it creates, is crossing the line between a fun experiment and a dangerous misuse of…
FIU’s newest hire: Why he should be removed ASAP
Mariantonia Mejia | Staff Writer FIUPD crossed an ethical boundary with its newest hire, Yesid Ortiz. Ortiz, a former city of Miami police officer, resigned…
Grooming: What it is and what to look out for
Mariantonia Mejia | Staff Writer Grooming is disturbingly normalized within our culture. It’s so prevalent that it could’ve even happened to you. There are many…
Student safety: Everything you didn’t know 
Mariantonia Mejia | Staff writer Fear for safety is not a mindset that anyone should have on a college campus. While FIU does have resources,…
Reproductive Freedom: Why Florida Needs to Take Cues From Colombia
By Mariantonia Mejia/ Contributing writer Most Colombian citizens who chose to have abortions before March 2022 faced anywhere from one to three years in prison….
