Duvasana Bisoondial | Staff Writer FIU, a university steeped in Latin culture, is already halfway though Hispanic Heritage Month! The Hispanic population in Miami has shaped South Florida’s tastes, with the humble Cubano becoming Florida’s state sandwich. As we continue to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, here are five food spots near Modesto Maidique Campus and […]
Emilie Gonzalez | Contributing Writer Do you remember this 21st night of September? Students, faculty, and alumni were able to cheer on their very own Panther football team on Saturday, Sept. 21. The FIU Panthers faced off against the Monmouth Hawks this Homecoming Game and brought an end to the action packed Homecoming Week. Members […]
Jonathan Davis | Staff Writer FIU hosted its annual Uncaging event, a vibrant celebration that embodies the essence of Panther spirit and community engagement. The festival, located at GC Lawns, drew a lively camaraderie of students, faculty, and alumni for a day filled with Panther Pride and enthusiasm ahead of Homecoming. The much-anticipated festivities began […]
Conor Moore | News Director After a week of heavy rain and flooding, FIU has announced via e-mail that they have decided to close evening classes at all university locations, with MMC and the Engineering Center opening Thursday morning and BBC and I-75 remaining closed until further notice. The shuttle from BBC to MMC will […]
Hennessy Sepulveda | Staff Writer At FIU, architecture students innovate every year to do something once thought impossible: walking on water. This year’s annual Walk on Water event will take place on Tuesday, Oct. 31 at the East Side of FIU’s Modesto Campus Green Lake, where architecture students will compete in teams to make it […]
Alba Rosa | Assistant News Director From Monday, Oct. 23, to Thursday, Oct. 26, students can donate menstrual and hygiene products at the Modesto Maidique Campus’ Graham Center in a product drive sponsored by the Student Government Association. “We aim to help our local community take a step forward in combating health inequity and resource […]
Anler Cabrera | Contributing Writer Rising imposingly on a central lakeside location, the soon-to-be Trish and Dan Bell Chapel promises to be one of the most significant structures in the university’s history. In a show of support for Florida International University’s (FIU) ambitious Next Horizon campaign, renowned philanthropists Trish and Dan Bell announced a transformative […]
Katherine Mon | Contributing writer Homecoming candidates captivated guests at the Crown with their dance moves and speeches. On Saturday, Sep. 16 in the Student Academic Success Center building, the Homecoming committee hosted their annual pageant, The Crown. Greeted by the last years Homecoming king and duchess, The Crown presented twelve candidates for the 2024 […]
Alexander Luzula|PantherNOW. The Green School of International and Public Affairs has found itself in a time of significant change. The opening of the new SIPA II building slated to host classes in the fall, the college’s recent acceptance into the prestigious Association of Professional Schools of International Affairs and most importantly, the June 26 announcement […]
Andres Rivera | Staff Writer As FIU students get caught up in projects and homework, they can forget the most crucial assignment: to eat. From select meat to tea, these restaurants offer various options for students in any mood, including vegetarian and vegan options. Here are five food spots a short drive from FIU’s Modesto […]
Andres Rivera | Staff Writer The Pride Center and guests show off their styling skills in an inclusive fashion show at FIU’s Modesto Maidique campus. Models used the Deuxieme Maison’s hanging gardens as a backdrop to create a mystical atmosphere in pictures. Indee Williams, the Pride Center program coordinator, reflected on past fashion shows and […]
Alexander Luzula | Staff Writer FIU’s parking garage elevators are finally certified as safe, with new safety certificates going up after being out of date for several months, some being out of date for over a year. Nikia Maxwell, a representative from the Miami-Dade County Office of Elevator Safety confirmed that the safety certificates were […]
