DUELING COLUMN: Protests done right can make a change
Ariana Rodriguez | Staff Writer It seems almost every semester there is some major protest occurring, whether it’s FIU-centric or a global issue. Some may…
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Student Protests and DeSantis Appointee Surprise Visit: Sept. 14 BOT Recap
Samuel Larreal | Contributing Writer The Board of Trustees faced student criticism on post-tenure review and lackluster funding for overseen sports programs on Thursday, Sept….
An Open Letter to Non-Cubans Shaming the Cuban Protesters
Robert Crohan/Staff Writer Dear non-Cuban lefties and righties, I have a bone to pick. What we are witnessing is a political phenomenon unlike anything in…
At FIU, Concern Grows Over Colombian Protestors Marching In The Streets Over Tax Reform Proposal
Michael McEwen / Contributing Writer For over a month, anti-government demonstrators and police have clashed in the streets of Colombia over an array of social…
DeSantis’ Anti-Protest Bill Is An Assault On Our Liberties
Anjuli Castano/Staff Writer On September 21, Florida Governor Ron Desantis proposed a bill notable for its austerity. The bill, titled “Combating Violence, Disorder, and Looting…
DUELING COLUMN: Riots Are The Answer To Negligent Governments
Humberto Mendez Prince/Staff Writer The act of rioting—like protesting—is necessary. In many government bodies around the world, public demonstrations like the ones we have witnessed…
DUELING COLUMN: Rioting Is Irresponsible And Counterproductive
Damielys Duarte/Assistant Opinion Director The death of George Floyd has inspired global outrage as protesters continue to take to the streets to fight against social…
Protesting? Take A Look at What Hong Kong Has Done
Katherine Wong/Staff Writer In 2014, I wasn’t afraid to walk the streets of Admiralty, Hong Kong, which protesters peacefully blocked for months on end. Today,…
This Is Why We Protest
Frederic Aurelien/Staff Writer Today, you will not be able to deem the suffering of millions as exaggeration and cast us under the shadow of your…
Rosenberg Addresses University, Amid National Racial Unrest
Tamica-Jean-Charles/ Staff Writer In light of recent events of protests happening nationwide President Mark B. Rosenberg makes a statement to the FIU community. “I see…
