Thigh gap jewelry questions unrealistic body standards
Fabienne Fleurantin/ Staff Writer If you Google “thigh gap jewellery,” a website pops up, showcasing models in white knee-highs wearing gold studded chains hanging from…
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‘Doctor Who’ breaks glass ceiling with female lead
Caroline Lozano/ Staff Writer For the first time since its launch in 1963, the BBC has chosen female actress Jodie Whittaker to play the lead…
Students hesitant to reach out for help even with initiative
Despite a campus initiative to promote and encourage a culture of care, students are still hesitant to reach out for help, university officials said.
Millennials are facing a more costly and difficult lifestyle
Isabell Vasquez/ Contributing Writer Millennials are said to be the spoiled generation who need to grow up. But what some people don’t know is that…
FIU first in nation to offer degree in “Internet of Things”
Starting Spring 2018, FIU will become the first school in the nation to offer a new undergraduate degree in the technological field called “Internet of Things.”
Editorial: FIU ahead of the curve with two unique degrees
From smartwatches to smart phones, everything seems to be “smart” these days. With FIU aiming to be a leading urban public research university focused on…
EcoAcademy teaches the importance of ecosystems
“Pneumatophore,” shouted the enthusiastic camper as he correctly identified a Portuguese Man O’ War. Last week, the young participants of FIU’s ninth annual EcoAcademy learned about ecosystems just steps away from the ocean at the Biscayne Bay Campus in North Miami.
‘Spider-man’ reboot stays true to comic book roots
Maytinee Kramer/ Opinion Director “Spider-Man: Homecoming” has officially swung into theaters, reviving the story of Peter Parker/Spider-man with a fresh and funny take for all…
FIU recognized as one of the best colleges to work for
FIU is the only university in the United States to receive honor roll with recognition in all 12 categories of The Chronicle of Higher Education’s annual report, making it one of the best colleges to work for.
Facebook’s psychic texting feature an invasion of privacy and exploits user data for profit
Esdras Lopez/ Contributing Writer As one of the most popular platforms for social media, Facebook has undoubtedly changed the landscape of the internet. Now, Facebook…