Mhyanif Lozada | Staff Writer Joined by FIU’s Global Indigenous Forum, FIU’s Spiritual Beings student group led a conversation on the nuanced practice of spirituality and how it varies across cultures and religions. The event took place in the Rafael Diaz Balart law building on Nov. 1, with virtual attendance also available. After signing in […]
By Carlos Pino/ Staff Writer The night calls for a time of dancing and socializing. For many FIU students, the local rave scene can act as a rite of passage and it should be accepted and appreciated. The focus on community, self-care and being open to new experiences is what raves are all about. Although […]
By: Imogen Francis/Staff Writer Trish and Dan Bell, long-time community philanthropists, have donated $5 million to build a non-denominational chapel on the Modesto Maidique Campus. The vision for this project, according to Bell, is to have a shared space for the multiple faith-based organizations to meet, whether together or separately. “Non-denominational and interfaith chapel […]
Barbara Carbonell/Contributing Writer Religion serves a multitude of purposes in society, and these beliefs often mean different things to different people. To some, they serve as a moral code. Others see their religion as a way to shape their worldview and to lead their lives. This is true of most religions, and contrary to popular […]