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 brush them off as inefficient but protesting can be majorly impactful if done correctly. Protests have long been a cornerstone of societal change, serving as a vital tool for citizens […]
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. 14. The board unanimously voted to approve a new post-tenure faculty review regulation allowing the administration to assess the performance of tenured professors, possibly threatening their future employment. “Post-tenure review […]
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 our lifespans. Cubans on the island have sparked the flames of a revolt against the regime that has governed them since 1959. Frustrations over the looming health crisis, the lack […]
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 issues relating to the COVID-19 pandemic’s impact on the country. Protests began in late April after the administration of President Ivan Duque announced a controversial tax reform bill which prescribed […]
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 and Law Enforcement Protection Act,” will charge protestors who participate in “disorderly assemblies” with third degree felonies. This is one way in which the bill represses and even endangers protesters. […]
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 in the last couple of weeks are a constitutional right, and a way for masses to communicate their disillusionment with the government. Contrary to what some people might think, riots […]
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 injustice. While eliminating police brutality is a notable cause, some individuals have taken this as an opportunity to wreak havoc. With rallies popping up over the last week, social media […]
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, I would gladly go out and protest in Miami, only I am afraid of being beaten by police or shot by a rubber bullet. In my limited experience, the difference […]
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 “civil world.” Today, you will not be able to tell me to wait, or to bury my grievances under the heavy weighing feet of your “progress.” Today, you will not […]
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 and feel the outrage that has surged into the streets of American cities. I wonder why we can’t de better as a nation,” said Rosenberg in the statement. Rosenberg stated […]
By: Victor Jorges/News Director For Chileans and Bolivians still in their homeland, the month of October was filled with protests leading to empty supermarkets, a rising death toll and thousands of arrests. In Chile, a four percent increase to the metro fare ignited a national uprising, in which the country “despertó” or woke up. […]
By: Valentina Palm / Asst. News Director Protesters, barricades and burning tires have covered the streets in Haiti since August – now, the country is almost on a national strike. Protesters paralyze the country demanding the resignation of President Jovenel Moïse because of governmental corruption, economic reforms, and currency devaluation. “What Haitians are living now […]
