Linette Garcia | Staff Writer The concept of Valentine’s Day has been twisted so much that I don’t see the point in the holiday anymore. I’m tired of seeing the absurd commercialization of the heart-shaped holiday. I find this day incredibly tedious, pointless and funnily enough, a bit unromantic. Everywhere I look, there are subliminally-placed […]
Kailey Krantz | Staff Writer Seeing everyone around you in love this Valentine’s Day can sting when you’re single, but it shouldn’t keep us from celebrating the day. Many of us associate Valentine’s Day with romance. Especially when we’re surrounded by love songs, rom-coms, teddy bears, heart-shaped balloons and large bouquets of roses. In fact, […]
Ledian Gonzalzez and Candela Maceda | Staff Writers On January 18th, TikTok users were met with a message announcing its removal from nearly all U.S phones. The popular social media app disappeared from users’ phones, subsequently returning a few days later. In April 2024, Former President Joe Biden signed a law requiring ByteDance, the Chinese […]
Ruth Santana | Staff Writer Injustices aren’t a trend and they shouldn’t be treated as one. Though all activism is important, the main goal is to create change and depending on social media to make that change isn’t enough. We’ve all seen Instagram and X posts from celebrities, politicians and even our friends about social […]
Kailey Krantz | Staff Writer Whether it’s a like or a comment, there is a footprint being left behind and once it’s out there on the internet, it’s out there forever. We need to be more conscious of the kind of digital trail we’re leaving if we’re going to be successful in our professional lives. […]
Danette Heredia | Staff Writer The Office of Public Policy Events, with the support of our Lee Caplin School of Journalism and Media and the School of Communication, hosted a debate on April 9th to dissect the influence media has on today’s political climate, bringing former President Barack Obama’s White House Director of Press Advance and […]
Kailey Krantz| Staff Writer It’s no secret social media has a ubiquitous presence in our 21st century lives. Banning it is a redundant, knee-jerk decision that only promotes censorship rather than encourages safety. Florida’s SB 1788 states that anyone under 16 years old is prohibited from creating new social media accounts. It will also terminate […]
Kailey Krantz | Staff Writer Going out and exploring the city’s nightlife is a great way for students to have fun. So why is there so much social awkwardness attached to it? At a young age we’re exposed to hitting the town through movies and TV shows. It’s the “hot spot” for shopping, dining, dancing, […]
Ariana Rodriguez | Staff Writer As brand ambassadors and influencers become mainstream, it’s alarming how their opinions spread like wildfire. Many TikTokers turned podcasters share their thoughts and opinions on current situations. However, it’s vital to form our own opinions. There are endless controversies when influencers have a hot take on a current event, notably […]
Natalie Gutierrez | Staff Writer FIU’s chapter of HerCampus is a magazine that merges pop culture and current socio-political realities. Made up of over 400 chapters in United States universities alone, the magazine includes chapters in Canada, the United Kingdom and Nigeria. President Priscilla Fernandez is a junior and English major. Her goal is to […]
Alexander Luzula | Assistant News Director Back in April, FIU banned several social media apps from the university’s network and devices. The ban followed a statewide emergency amendment issued by the Florida Board of Governors, citing the potential national security threat these apps pose. While coverage of the amendment has focused on the bill’s banning […]
By Alba Rosa/ Staff writer After Tesla CEO Elon Musk hinted at Twitter’s purchase, many users of the platform await for the transaction to finalize. His intention of saving free speech labeled him a hero of the platform, but I don’t agree. Musk took to Twitter to discuss potential changes he’ll make within the platform, […]
