Sergey Podlesnykh/Staff Writer Summer registration is right around the corner, and FIU is struggling with its repopulation urges. With the number of new COVID-19 cases gradually going down nationwide, the temptation to fully resume in person education is high. However, I believe Summer 2021 needs to remain predominantly remote. We made substantial steps on the […]
By Dante Nahai / Staff Writer If 2020 showed us anything, it is that the world is unpredictable. However, maintaining consistent habits and some easy life hacks to help you with online learning, could be your ticket to a smooth spring term with results that you can count on. “Writing In The Jornal” courtesy of […]
Sergey Podlesnykh/Staff Writer When life gives you lemons, make lemonade. This year, FIU students had to adapt to a new remote learning experience. Yes, it was an unusual year, we had it hard, we can’t wait to get back to normal. We’ve all said it. However, bitter pills tend to have the best potency. Reflecting […]
Jennifer Peña/Assistant Opinion Director As summer A makes way for summer B, students are once again receiving email reminders about SPOT surveys. For me, this means it’s time to really think about the most memorable parts of the past semester. For summer A, what stands out is how my professors handled remote learning. As someone […]
Anna Radinsky/Entertainment Director It has been over two weeks since FIU has switched to remote learning, joining universities and schools around the nation and globe. The switch to fully online classes has given rise to Zoom, the remote conferencing service that combines video conferencing, online meetings, chat and mobile collaboration. It is one company that […]
Frederic Aurelien/Contributing Writer A week ago, I was in my dorm room complaining to my roommates about the number of assignments I had due by the end of the week. Today, I’m in my parents’ house after evacuating campus to slow the spread of a pandemic that has effectively shut down most of the world. […]
Teresa Schuster/ Staff Writer FIU is now asking employees to work remotely, and students living on-campus to leave by Monday at noon. Libraries, recreation centers, and restaurants on campus will close or adjust their hours as well. According to an email sent out yesterday, all non-essential employees will leave campus until at least April 4th. […]
