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Freedom of speech is not freedom from consequence

Image by Daniela Vladimirova via Flickr Joshua Corvington | Staff Writer opinion@fiusm.com   Free Speech has often been manipulated to hide bigotry under the guise of protecting oneself against censorship, especially in political arguments, debates on websites and even among common people. The First Amendment of the Constitution of the United States lays out the basic […]

Social change stirring in Academy Awards

Image by FashionTrends andTips via Flickr Johanna Carrascal | Contributing Writer opinion@fiusm.com   This year’s 87th Academy Awards ceremony, also known as The Oscars, served as a platform for celebrities to bring awareness about topics they are passionate about and are affecting today’s society. Celebrities took a portion of their acceptance speeches to touch delicate subjects […]

Being obnoxious is so fifth grade

Image by Justin Jensen via Flickr Cayla Bush | Staff Writer opinion@fiusm.com Student’s come to class, more or less, to learn. Granted, there are students who come because attendance is mandatory, but the majority do want to learn while they’re there. That being said, when you come into class and you’re distractingly obnoxious, you’re an […]

TEDxFIU reimagines possible, inspires in second annual event

The second annual TEDxFIU was hosted this past Thursday to an audience of about 500 people who reimagined what they thought was possible.

Not free to do as you please

Within the University’s Student Code of Conduct, there is a vital statement that protects much of what happens on campus.

University rated on freedom of expression

According to the Foundation for Individual Rights in Education, the University has student rules in place that limit freedom of speech.

‘Who we are’ focus of professor’s research

Humans now know where they are, they might even know when they are – depending on what calendar they use – but who they are is the focus of a biology professor’s research.
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