Mariantonia Mejia | Staff Writer On Dec. 18, Florida State Rep. David Borrero filed bill HB 901, which would prohibit the display of pride flags in certain government buildings – including public universities. According to HB 901, a governmental entity “may not erect or display a flag that represents a political viewpoint, including, but not […]
Mhyanif Lozada | Entertainment Director In an uncertain time for LGBTQ+ youth, teacher and author Chasten Buttitgieg stresses the importance of sharing joy with loved ones in the Coral Gables Congregational Church. On June 12, Buttitgieg sat in conversation with queer rights activist Mayra Hidalgo about his newly-published memoir aimed at young adults, “I Have […]
Ursula Muñoz Schaefer/Opinion Director Pride Month is looking kind of different this year. For Panthers whose plans were ruined thanks to the pandemic, staying safe at home and watching your favorite queer films may be the better way to spend June. And as protests in honor of Black lives continue nationwide, what better time to […]
Ursula Muñoz Schaefer/ Contributing Writer Religious values should not be an excuse for intolerance and bigotry. This is hardly a revolutionary statement and yet I find myself having to repeat it constantly. Last weekend, Miami Beach’s annual Pride event took place. A celebration of everything LGBTQ+, the event held a two-day festival, as well as […]
William Jennings Sadler/Contributing Writer In the midst of global anti-queerness, LGBTQ+ Pride Month has incongruously devolved into a celebration of corporate commerce that actively engages with some of the biggest forces of international exploitation. I often get frustrated with this idea that corporations have emotions, politics, or moral conscious; nothing could be further from the […]
FIUSM Staff The University community has been anticipating the Homecoming game day on Saturday to see the panthers match up against the thundering herd. The day is an all-out celebration with the homecoming parade and the tailgate village that various University groups set up for the day. The Homecoming parade this year will feature various […]
Stephan Useche / Staff Writer It isn’t just jumping in the water, “breathing bubbles” and looking at fish. “It’s really the environmental appreciation and awareness,” said Robert Weisman, dive and boat safety officer. The University gives scuba diving courses so students can witness the hidden activity in the ocean and learn to explore it. During […]
