sociology

Faculty Senate on sociology course removal from core curriculum, diversity programs defunded amidst state regulations

Maria Matos | Contributing Writer FIU’s Faculty Senate confirmed the removal of sociology from the core curriculum, along with a reorganization of the Division of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion programs, due to recent state regulations.  In the Feb. 13 meeting, faculty senator David Chatfield verified that the amendment to the 8.005 general education course options, […]

Removal of Sociology requirement threatens academic freedom

Mariantonia Mejia | Staff Writer Sociology, has become the newest victim of Governor Ron DeSantis’s “war on woke”. With this concerning new move, the future of higher education as a whole is seemingly bleak.  On Jan. 17, the State Board of Education ruled to replace “Principles of Sociology” as a core course with a class […]

Neighborhoods of Refuge depicts the reality of Miami’s homeless

Tamica Jean-Charles/Assistant Entertainment Director   Gary Allen is seen softly smiling, holding a cage with a single egg within. The egg is facing a door-less entry-way. The egg, once hatched, has every opportunity to leave, yet remains hesitant within the copper bounds of the cage. In 2014, Allen found himself living under a bridge. He […]

Pre-med students prepare for “more difficult” MCAT

Pre-med students may face a more difficult Medical College Admissions Test once the revamped version is administered in 2015.

EDITORIAL: On-campus exams inconvenient

Online courses are available for all majors of the University. Courses that require only books and an Internet connection opens up doors for a type of student who may otherwise be incapable of going to college in person.
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