security

Sexual Cyber-harassment needs to be addressed

A study conducted at FIU by a Ph.D candidate has shed light of sexual cyberharassment in our culture. The study consisted of a survey in which women and sexual minorities have reported higher rates of having intimate photos of themselves sent without their permission. The same survey revealed that one out of 20 respondents […]

Recent controversy teaches us a lot about social media

Ursula Muñoz Schaefer/ Contributing Writer On Tuesday, Oct. 16, the University was rocked with another controversy when our chapter of the right-wing political group Turning Point USA came under fire because of a leaked group chat that showed vile and disturbing content under the guise of “jokes.” After PantherNOW covered the scandal and shared the […]

Terror Strikes Las Vegas: FIUPD addresses campus security concerns following Las Vegas shooting

Members of the University community may be concerned about campus safety following the Las Vegas shooting on Sunday, Oct. 1, but police are equipped to keep the campus safe and secure, the department’s chief said.

Athletes must be mindful about what they post to social media

Peter Holland // Asst. Sports Director Social media has made its way into the lives of many people, including young athletes. According to Pew Research Center in 2015, 92 percent of teens used social media on a daily basis and 90 percent had at least one social media platform. Social media can be beneficial but […]

Paige’s Pages: A Political Blog – TSA Treachery

The TSA faces further criticism after a recent report revealing that more than 95% of faux terrorists were able to smuggle weapons past them. This merely reinforces what many expect from an overgrown gov.: incompetence, deception, and arrogance.

Dueling Column: Netanyahu won’t let Israel be destroyed

Image by Prime Minister of Israel via Flickr Amid Bennaim | Staff Writer opinion@fiusm.com   Unfortunately, we live in a country in which everything has become politicized and we sometimes forget the role of our leaders. We often assume that it is the same in other countries, but it is not. Israeli Prime Minister Binyamin (Bibi) […]

Editorial: Campus resources could save your life

FIUSM Staff opinion@fiusm.com Heading into the holiday season there can be a million things running through a student’s mind. A mix of course exams, work and family affairs can impact one for the worse. WIth this these issues at hand, it was a nice time for Parking and Transportation and the Student Government Council to […]

Model UN targets global security and poverty

Andrea Vizcaino/Contributing Writer The University’s Model United Nations Conference is holding its 27th annual event with a focus on global security and eliminating poverty. Maylin Hernandez, secretary general, said the conference is to “facilitate the advancement of diplomatic skills and the spirit of cooperation by placing some of the best young minds head on to […]

Letter to the Editor: A response to ‘School Security’

A Letter to the Editor on school security.

Rubio’s English requirement receives criticism

The Border Security, Economic Opportunity and Immigration Modernization Act of 2013 is a Senate bill that, if passed, would be responsible for the strengthening of border security alongside the legalization of approximately 11 million undocumented immigrants.

School shootings compromise security and privacy

Contributing writer Krysti Lopez thinks that there needs to be a balance of security and privacy in schools.
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