Gabriela Enamorado/Staff Writer I come from a family where talking about social issues like race is deemed impolite. “Now is not the time,” is something I’ve often heard. “Don’t talk about it at dinner.” “Don’t talk about it in the living room.” “Don’t talk about it at all.” But I’m opinionated and passionate about racial […]
Robert Crohan/Staff Writer It goes without saying that America is in a very troubled state right now. The COVID-19 pandemic has been sidestepped by the death of George Floyd, an unarmed black man, in police custody. Floyd was killed when multiple police officers pinned him down and one kept his knee on Floyd’s neck for […]
Humberto Mendez Prince/Staff Writer The act of rioting—like protesting—is necessary. In many government bodies around the world, public demonstrations like the ones we have witnessed in the last couple of weeks are a constitutional right, and a way for masses to communicate their disillusionment with the government. Contrary to what some people might think, riots […]
Tamica Jean-Charles/Entertainment Director Before he could attend the festival, Nikolas Lam would drive down Biscayne Boulevard with his parents and look on at Ultra in hopes of catching a glimpse of whatever DJ was performing. Now at 21, Lam, also known as DJ Silence Of, incorporates the different styles of his favorite DJ’s into […]
By Tamica Jean-Charles Michael Hernandez’s mother couldn’t find a babysitter one night. She knew her boss was not in his office so she brought her son with her to work. Hernandez watched cartoons while she filed paperwork. When she saw her boss about to enter the office she was afraid he would be upset. But […]
Tamica Jean-Charles/Entertainment Director Summerfest foam seems to be a thing of the past. This year, a “Summerfest Task Force” will be in charge of dousing the crowd in water, replacing the foam of Summerfests’ prior. Campus Life ditched the famous foam two years ago to put more money towards designing the stage. “A lot […]
Tamica Jean-Charles/Entertainment Director At 19, Leila Adaza has surpassed many of her peers by creating her first mobile application. Adaza, a sophomore computer science major, created Pocket Meals: an app that allows users to type in ingredients and cook meals with the recipes provided, including its nutrition facts. Users can also save and schedule their […]
Tamica Jean-Charles/Entertainment Director During the day, he surveys Everglades Hall as its assistant resident life coordinator. At night, he plays guitar in the alternative band, Mid-Day Moon. While Daniel “D.J.” Gonzalez III must balance his job, band and school, he said he makes it work. “Balancing everything can be difficult at times but I manage […]
Tamica Jean-Charles/Entertainment Director Joshua Mendez wants to exhaust the hell out of you. Through the intensive workout he has planned for the Wellness and Recreation Center at Modesto Maidique Campus’ new Krav Maga and Muay Thai classes, Mendez will strengthen attendees mentally and physically. Krav Maga is a fighting tactic primarily taught to soldiers within […]
Tamica Jean-Charles/Entertainment Director The Wellness and Recreation Center at the Modesto Maidique Campus are no stranger to the sharp increase in attendance following the new year. Maintaining the one of the most popular resolutions comes with many challenges, but trainers at the WRC-MMC are prepared to help. “They set their initial goal as their long-term […]
Tamica Jean-Charles/Entertainment Director Two in five FIU students have skipped a meal due to financial reasons, according to a recent survey conducted by Student Media, which polled 101 students. The University’s food pantry, created back in 2014, aims to curb student hunger on both the Modesto Maidique and Biscayne Bay campuses. Both pantries have seen […]
