By: Muriel Almeida/Staff Writer During the first week of classes, crime wasn’t as prominent as police officers have seen in the past. This semester, University Police Chief Alexander Casas, wants to ensure campus safety continues to protect faculty and students when it comes to on-campus crime. “We’ve looked into more ways on how to be […]
by Gabriella Pinos/ Staff Writer If there’s anything my dad loves about technology, it’s how many things in the house he can control from his phone. Feeling a bit chilly? My dad can just unlock his phone, check on his Ecobee app and change the temperature on the thermostat from the living room. Hear a […]
Eduardo Alvarez/ Assistant Opinion Director No wonder people make multiple accounts on Facebook. Every picture you’ve ever posted; every empty beer bottle may end up diverting your employer’s attention from your education, internships and work experience. Unfortunately, private discretion has become indispensable for public success. That’s bad for confidentiality, opportunity and freedom. Can you imagine […]
Gabriella Pinos/ Staff Writer When it comes to data privacy on social media, there are a few basic rules I try to follow. Don’t release personal information like your social security number on your profile. Don’t click on shady links. Don’t give all your information to the tech overlords. Don’t trust everything you see on […]
Gabriella Pinos/Staff Writer When I made my Facebook account at the age of 13, my mother was reluctant to let me input my personal information. She was afraid that my birthday, friends, likes and dislikes would be easily accessed by the platform. At the time, I thought her fears were irrational; there was no way […]
Bobby Jo Bracy | Contributing Writer opinion@fiusm.com Representative Frank Artiles doesn’t spend much time thinking about stuff. What Artiles thinks about plenty, though, is what you’re doing in the bathroom. Last week, ignorance collided when the unstoppable Rep. Artiles introduced the immovable HB-538, a bill that would effectively give police the authority to arrest anyone […]
