Kendall Moffett | Staff Writer Demolishing University Apartments and forcing upperclassmen to live off-campus reflects Florida International University’s neglect of student voices and reliance on institutional policies that are more harmful than helpful. FIU’s plans to demolish University Apartments F, G, H, and J. This will displace about 269 students in order to build a […]
Heidi Cuevas | Staff Writer The menstrual product dispensers that were funded by FIU Student Government Association have been empty for months. If they aren’t replenished soon then students will continue to be victims of the global health crisis known as period poverty. A dreaded nightmare many of us have is starting our period before or […]
Kendall Moffett | Staff Writer As the semester comes to an end, registration for next semester is ahead, which leaves many of us wondering whether we will graduate on time or take on more student loan debt. Let’s face it, the registration system is outdated, creating more stress and forcing students who need specific courses […]
Kendall Moffett | Staff Writer Florida’s open syllabus policy requires professors to lock in their course descriptions and materials before the semester, which is a win for students; however, it raises concerns for academic freedom and should not come at the cost of surveilling professors under state control. Approved on November 5, this policy has […]
Kendall Moffett | Staff Writer Artificial intelligence can be seen as a valuable tool for understanding and solving complex problems, increasing the use of AI in direct academics presents a number of problems. It’s far beyond software; it affects our environment, brains and our wallets. Many students and professors at Florida International University are considering […]
Sophia Noya | Staff Writer Last Wednesday, the Japan Club invited all Panthers to sing their favorite songs at their Karaoke Night in the Graham Center. “Karaoke is a big part of Japanese culture,” said Amy Cui, Asian Studies major and President of the Japan Club, “A lot of people go to Japan to do […]
Dayon Hokim Jr. | Contributing writer FIU has just held Internship Week, a university-wide effort to connect students with the professional world while they’re still in school. For some students, it might feel like another career fair, but in reality, it’s much bigger than that. It’s an investment in our futures, giving Panthers the kind […]
Sonia Stolar | Contributing Writer In a tense political climate, political discussions shouldn’t shut down, even within the classroom. I recently looked through a Rate My Professor page of a journalism professor whose class I am about to take. The mention of his political views voiced during class is used as a justification for a […]
Heidi Cuevas | Staff Writer Part of the excitement of starting the semester means joining in on all the fun events on campus and getting to be involved as much as possible. However, beneath the surface of it all there are dangers we need to be aware of— especially during the “Red Zone.” The Red […]
Kendall Moffett | Contributing Writer Competition in the job market is nothing new. However, it’s different and infuriating when students find themselves not only competing with each other, but also with artificial intelligence. The educational shift to adapting to AI has led Florida International University to intertwine AI into educational instruction as a way to […]
Linette Garcia | Staff Writer As summer’s almost over and the fall semester is peeking around the corner, my usual urge for a seasonal shopping spree erupts. And while you want your outfit to do all the talking, it’s best not to empty your wallet on an ungodly amount of clothes just to hide them […]
Bryan Baste | Staff Writer Last Tuesday, March 18, 2025, from 7 to 10 p.m., the Graham Center ballrooms hosted an extravagant event presented by the Phi Mu Theta Gamma sorority. Casino Night, which took place from 7 to 10 p.m., was a fabulous event benefiting different casino games like poker, roulette, blackjack, craps, and […]
