Cherish Lake | Contributing Writer We all know the struggle of driving all over campus for a decent parking spot, but to see a perfect spot taken by a booted car is repugnant. Dust, handprints and unsavory images are decorated on the vehicles, brutalized by failed artists. The absurd amount of abandoned cars is out […]
Heidi Cuevas | Assistant Opinion Director Parking is a nightmare for anyone who has a car at FIU. Whether you are a student or staff, there is never enough space for all of us. In the recent Hidden Roary event sponsored by FIU Parking Services, the winner would be upgraded from student to faculty parking. […]
PantherNOW Editorial Board As our previous parking editorial suggested, any student who has parked on campus at least once is likely enraged by the terrible lack of parking. If you stroll through any of the parking lots on campus, you’ll notice that the vacant parking spots are for administrators and staff. The absurdly low number […]
Dioslyn Oliva | Staff Writer FIU provides its students, faculty and staff shuttle service between its Modesto Maidique and Biscayne Bay campuses. As a student who works at BBC and attends class at MMC, I use the shuttle frequently to get to and from MMC. For the most part, the service is reliable and effective […]
For better or worse, the Golden Panther Express has been bustling this school year. The bus, which shuttles students between the Modesto Maidique and Biscayne Bay campuses, has garnered much attention since Fall 2019, when FIU raised their transportation fee in exchange for “free” rides. That same semester, the GPE received an increase in ridership, […]
By: Fernando Marca/Staff Writer The University has updated and revamped its tailgating experience by changing rules and creating designated drinking zones for the upcoming Fall 2018 Football season. In April 2018, the University began to review its current tailgating policies with the intention of bettering tailgates, according to Anthony DeSantis, assistant vice president for […]
By: Nicole Stone/Assistant News Director A new parking lot directly adjacent to Bayview student housing has made living and commuting at the Biscayne Bay Campus a little easier. The lot has 242 parking spaces, according to Parking & Transportation, where 200 of those spaces are reserved for Bayview’s residents. The lot will also include […]
Shennel Sanyaolu//Contributing Writer The Department of Parking and Transportation held two events in the GC Pit on Sept. 19 and Sept. 20, showing off their new Uber-like application for students and promoting the new mode of “luxury” travel FIU has to offer. The Ride Flag is an application students can use on their smartphone to get […]
