Carlos Pino/ Staff Writer Read “Polyamorous Relationships are More than Just Cheating” by Jacqueline Flores here. In a world of hookups and swiping right on dating apps, it’s time for intimate monogamy to make a comeback. The depths of your love can take different forms. Though some people may choose multiple partners, there are many […]
Nicole Ardila / Contributing Writer On Valentine’s Day 2018, a day usually filled with love, tragedy stole the lives of 17 South Florida teenagers. Three years ago, students at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, walked in excited to celebrate a day of love with their friends and dates. With about 40 minutes left of class, […]
Ursula Muñoz Schaefer/Opinion Director For many newly out Panthers who planned on celebrating Pride for the first time this year, anticipation turned to sadness when it became clear that the pandemic wouldn’t end in time for June. As Pride Month approached and students came to terms with the fact that they’d have to celebrate from […]
Frederic Aurelien/Staff Writer Yesterday, I went running. For answers? Maybe. To find control? Perhaps. If I told you that it was simply to maintain my health then I would be withholding a huge chunk of truth from you that is imperative to the sincerity of this story. To those of you who are currently reading […]
Elizabeth McCann/Staff Writer Last week, United States Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos announced new regulations to Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972. These new changes will affect how colleges and K-12 schools handle sexual assault allegations, investigations and cases. However, there are too many stipulations in the proposal that excuse universities of the […]
Humberto Mendez Prince/Staff Writer Two years ago, FIU along with FIGG Engineering Group, attempted to build a pedestrian bridge that would’ve connected a large part of the Sweetwater community with the university’s MMC campus. At some point during construction, the bridge gave in, effectively injuring eight individuals and causing the deaths of six more. This […]
Robert Crohan/Staff Writer In a world that’s rapidly digitalizing amidst the pandemic, FIU has attempted to move many of its services online. Given how crucial Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) is to the panther community, it requires an adequate transmission to a fully online format. I went to look at what CAPS has to offer […]
Gabriela Enamorado/Staff Writer When I was nine, I played a reporter in a school play. Since then, I’ve been hooked on the idea of being a watchdog for citizens. Being a journalism major and a member of the PantherNOW team are some of the steps I’m taking to make this happen. Like all journalists, student […]
Damielys Duarte/Assistant Opinion Director Many students undertaking an online education are more than familiar with the distance learning fee FIU charges for every credit-hour taken online. However, many of us believe this fee is unnecessary and hinders online enrollment for students with financial insecurity. For those who have never taken class online, the transition has […]
Jennifer Peña/Assistant Opinion Director When the pandemic set in over a month ago, it threw plans and patterns into the wind for many of us. In my case, I was fortunate to work at an on-campus job that was able to transition to an at-home job. However, this means that life, work and school all […]
