DeSantis praises forced institutionalization: here’s why that’s dangerous
Mariantonia Mejia | Staff Writer In the wake of the Oct. 25 mass shooting in a Maine bowling alley, Gov. Ron DeSantis made some interesting…
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Navigating task paralysis
Kailey Krantz-Diaz | Staff Writer In a fast-paced world where we’re getting assignment after assignment, it’s pretty hard to wait for “the perfect moment” to…
Researching your anxiety? According to FIU researchers, those internet searches could be making worse
Alba Rosa | Opinion Director Students curious enough to research their mental health concerns often turn to social media for answers. But a recent FIU…
Author and immigrant Anna Qu shows FIU students how to heal in her book “Made in China”
Kaysea Suzana | Assistant Entertainment Director After immigrating to the U.S. from China as a teenager, author Anna Qu learned how to grow and overcome…
The toxicity of graduating early: It’s not worth it
Paola Manzano | Contributing Writer While graduating in three years sounds impressive, it’s a deceitful lure that affects students’ mental health, GPA and overall academic…
The key to a successful semester: Balance
Alba Rosa | Assistant Opinion Director As we students return to the hectic class schedules once again, most of us tend to feel overwhelmed, anxious…
Identifying the Signs: Gym Culture and Eating Disorders in Men
By Alba Rosa/Assistant Opinion Director Young men are falling for suspicious lifestyle changes that will lead them to develop eating and mental disorders in the…
This is America — Where Kids are Left to Fend for Themselves
By Nicole Ardila/ Opinion Director I hid inside a cabinet during a lockdown drill in middle school. I was taught to stay covered, quiet and…
Need a Spiritual Cleanse? Go to a Rave
By Carlos Pino/ Staff Writer The night calls for a time of dancing and socializing. For many FIU students, the local rave scene can act…
The Real FIU Panthers
Carlos Pino/ Staff Writer Disclaimer: PantherNow does not condone the use or possession of illegal drugs or substances. The purpose of this article is to…
