Returning to school as a veteran is challenging
Rina Factor/ Contributing Writer Returning to college after a long period of time is a tough transition for most people, but it is especially challenging…
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Being independent allows issues to be at the forefront
Rina Factor/ Contributing Writer In today’s political atmosphere, Americans are divided across party lines. President Donald Trump is often described as divisive. After his election, the…
The FIU Police Department is here to keep you safe
Rina Factor/ Contributing Writer The University police department offers a variety of services to promote safety. Some of their services include the FIUGuardian app, “Travel…
Students should take advantage of internship opportunities
Rina Factor/ Contributing Writer The career fair is quickly approaching. A variety of companies will be attending in industries ranging from government and marketing, to…
Football games foster social interactions
Rina Factor/ Contributing Writer Between tailgates, packed bleachers and the game itself, football is a huge social scene. College football games bring out fans of…
Achieving healthy weight loss goals starts with self-acceptance
Rina Factor/Contributing Writer Recently, I attended my cousin’s wedding, and to prepare for this event, my goal was to lose enough weight so that I…
Building time management skills is essential during freshman year
Rina Factor/Contributing Writer Freshman year of college is a big transition from high school, especially when it comes to assignments and tests. Yes, you also…
Readiness comes with pushing yourself out of your comfort zone
Rina Factor/Contributing Writer Most people like to wait until they are ready or comfortable before they embark to do something they are afraid of. Unfortunately,…
Beauty should not be constrained to a white European standard
Rina Factor/Contributing Writer Our first encounter with the concept of beauty starts when we are very young. For me, I realized how my perception of…
Spending too much time on social media is emotionally draining
Rina Factor/Contributing Writer Whenever I am feeling either pressured or upset, and do not want to do anything productive, I tend to sit on the…