student problems

Professors discuss tax deductions for students

College students in the U.S. pay an average of $9,410 every year on in-state tuition when enrolled in a public university, according to the College Board. Current and former students owe an average of $32,731 in student loan debt, according to a 2016 report by the Federal Reserve.

Cost of living higher for millennials than any other generation

Millennials today are generally more educated than prior generations and are the largest group employed in the U.S. economy, yet they’re currently facing a more difficult economic situation than their own parents did, according to the chairman of the University’s Economics department.

Students struggle with lack of summer financial aid

If Governor Rick Scott signs the bill allowing summer funding for Bright Futures, eligible students will be able to use the awarded amount for summer classes. But until then, students like Gonzalez are struggling to make ends meet.

FIU continues to improve its parking situation

As the university continues to grow in size and number, it has taken the necessary measures to ensure that its faculty, staff and students have decent and plentiful parking spaces.

Coming back from a stressful semester

Vinson Pressley/Staff Writer   A student’s college career can be full of incredible and awesome experiences, tremendous opportunities and semesters replete with numerous achievements.   However, the college career is a long journey and sometimes we have that semester where we stumble and can’t seem to regain our stride.   We temporarily lose our confident […]

The Youth Fair: fun time, hellish traffic

Nerlyn Galan/Contributing Writer   The Youth Fair always brought me a little nostalgia with its games, carnival shows, concerts, elephant ears, candy apples, cotton candy and tons of rides including the iconic Ferris wheel.   Each year the Miami-Dade County Fair & Exposition comes to town settling in its usual spot next to FIU bringing […]

21 and over: the myth about Miami

Ashley Valentin/Contributing Writer It’s no secret that Miami is a party city. The beaches are lined with clubs and lounges and every other person is a promoter, a DJ, or a bartender. In a city catered to adults looking to have a good time it’s understandable that people under the age of 21 feel a […]

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