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Student government passes resolution supporting Muslim prayer room

Elise Catrion Gregg | Editor-in-Chief Student government is calling on FIU to address “the urgent need for a permanent prayer space for Muslim students”, noting problems with the current space.  S.R. 04 015, or “A Permanent Prayer Space for Muslim Students at FIU”, passed unanimously at the last senate meeting on Feb. 12, celebrated by […]

FIU to Construct Chapel to Support Spiritual Needs on Campus

Maya Washburn / Staff Writer A non-denominational chapel is planned to be constructed on FIU’s Modesto Maidique Campus in March 2024. It will use a $5 million dollar gift donation to the project by philanthropists Trish and Dan Bell, gifted in Jan. 2019.  Trish and Dan Bell are FIU Foundation directors who support cultural and […]

Muslim students want to promote ‘peace’ with awareness

By: Victor Jorges/Assistant News Director   In an effort to better educate the student body on Islam and dispel misconceptions about the religion, the University’s Muslim Student Association is holding a week’s worth of education events. From Monday, March 18 to Friday, March 22, the Muslim Student Association will be hosting their annual Islamic Awareness […]

Muslim Student Association to educate about hijab

For Sara Haroon, the hijab is more than a piece of clothing. “It represents me,” the president of the MMC Muslim Student Association, said referring to her head scarf. “When I go out, it’s an obvious representation that I’m Muslim and am proud of my faith.”

Student Thoughts: Media perpetuates misconceptions about Islam

While most reactions sympathized with the victims, the recent attacks fueled an islamophobic atmosphere, which demonized Muslims and held them responsible for the attacks.

Buggin’ out: Muslim students want spying device back

The MSA is asking for the listening device that was found in GC's Serenity Room back from FIU Police after a year-long investigation has yielded no results.

Muslim Student Association wants to know who bugged prayer room

The Muslim Student Association still doesn't know who put a listening device in the carpet of a Graham Center room they use for prayer over a year ago. It released a statement on its Facebook page on March 11 to bring attention to the ongoing investigation.

Temporary parking spots added for start-of-classes mayhem

According to the memorandum sent to the University community by Chief Financial Officer Kenneth Jessell, several changes have been made to ease students through these challenges.
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