Student Protests

“Simply Inhumane”: Bloody protests in Bangladesh leaves FIU students distressed

Fariha Tasnim Amir | Staff Writer With the ongoing quota protest in Bangladesh taking a violent turn, international students here on campus are expressing their concerns over the chaotic situation. The students of Bangladesh have been subjected to deadly clashes with the country’s government organizations since they started protesting against the top court’s ruling for […]

Black Lives Matter Protest at FIU Ends With Arrests

Laura Antunez/Staff Writer Updated at 5:35 p.m.: FIU students and several others came together yesterday at the Modesto A. Maidique Campus to express their discontent for the recent acts of police brutality against the black community and to inspire a better future. “For those not in the black community, keep educating yourselves. Become an ally,” […]

President Trump offers support to Venezuela during University visit, says ‘All options are open’

President Donald Trump reaffirmed the United States support for Venezuela’s interim president Juan Guaidó and its promise to prevent the “spread of socialist tyranny” during a visit to the University on Monday, Feb. 18, amidst protests on the Graham Center lawns.

Students organize walk-out protest for Congress to create “clean” DACA bill

Concerned by congressional disagreements and roadblocks, some University students organized a protest on Thursday, Nov. 9 for a “clean” Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals bill that would provide protections for the undocumented individuals without compromises.
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