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 as a veteran. The vastly different environment poses many challenges. It’s not easy making the transition from military service to sitting down and studying, and it can be very intimidating […]
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 party lines became even more deeply defined. It seems as if now more than ever before it is Democrat versus Republican. Republicans are “evil,” and Democrats are “woke” — meaning […]
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 Plan” forms, the Rape Aggression Defense Program and the Self-Defense Awareness & Familiarization Exchange. In the app FIUGuardian, powered by Rave Guardian, your guardians are trusted family members and friends. […]
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 media, health and technology. Internships are very important because they provide relevant work experience that helps build your resume. They’re also a unique opportunity to explore different career paths that […]
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 the sport as well as people who want to celebrate school spirit. What is it about football games that breeds so much interaction between people? Before the game, people host […]
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 could fit into my dress without any noticeable stomach fat. I have always been a size zero, but after dress shopping, I was shocked when I slipped on a size […]
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 had tests and deadlines in high school but it was very easy to save your studying or work for the night before. In college, however, this method simply does not […]
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, in a world where time is finite for human beings, there is not enough time to wait until you’re ready. Sometimes, you just have to leap forward. I have extensive […]
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 beauty was being shaped, when I asked my mother to buy me a Barbie doll during my elementary school years. Despite the fact that I am half-Asian and shared features […]
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 couch and scroll through social media for hours on end. Even when I successfully close a tab or app, I simply reopen it again because it’s an effortless distraction. Before […]
Rina Factor/ Contributing Writer Despite the many alternatives available and many protests, animal testing still remains in high demand. It’s estimated that approximately 100,000-200,000 animals — rabbits, guinea pigs, hamsters and more — suffer and die for cosmetics every year around the world, according to Humane Society International. Many people often don’t think of animals […]
Rina Factor/ Contributing Writer and Maytinee Kramer/ Opinion Director Over the years, South Korea has exploded onto the English teaching scene in Asia, jumping to number two of the five best countries to teach English in, and it’s not just because of the allure of K-pop. Teaching English in South Korea will make you rich […]
