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Texting while driving law will be enforced starting in October

September 29, 2013
News

On Oct. 1, Florida’s ban on typing in a wireless device while driving, also known as Senate Bill 52, will go into effect. According to the Florida Senate website, the first violation of the law is punishable as a nonmoving violation, with a $30 fine, plus additional county court costs.

Ineffective ban on texting while driving

May 14, 2013
Opinion, Politics

Staff writer Lauren Bana thinks that the ban on texting while driving will turn out to be an ineffective solution to the problem.

Florida Senate passes bill to ban texting while driving

April 18, 2013
News

Alyssa Elso/ Staff Writer A new ban on texting and driving has students pleased to know that actions are being taken to prevent the over 200,000 accidents that occur in Florida as a result of texting and driving, a statistic from the National Safety Council. “Passing this bill is great for Florida, I think we […]

Annual spring game to showcase new talent

March 30, 2012

With the end of the semester fast approaching, so is the end of spring practices. Players are scrambling to try and wrap up their semesters with grades and the final week of practice. But with that comes the last chance before summer workouts to prove to head coach Mario Cristobal and the rest of his staff that they deserve playing time next year.

Panthers reach school-record eight wins in win over MTSU

November 28, 2011

After beating Middle Tennessee for the first time away on the road, FIU (8-4, 5-3 SBC) finishes the season with the best record in school history. Now the waiting game begins. It is still uncertain whether a second consecutive bowl berth comes with it. Mario Cristobal will have to wait a full week until Dec. 4 to see if the Panthers are bowl bound.

Panthers travel to MTSU for critical season finale

November 25, 2011

Last year, FIU was one win away from clinching the Sun Belt championship outright. Instead, Middle Tennessee came to Miami and spoiled the night with a 28-27 victory, making the Panthers settle for a tie with Troy and earning the Blue Raiders a bowl game.

Panthers hope to overcome staunch ULM run defense

November 18, 2011

Following the team’s largest margin of victory of the season against rivals FAU, the Panthers now travel to Louisiana at Monroe to take on the Warhawks.

Medlock enters week as starter for ULM; Hilton awarded

November 16, 2011

It was Medlock’s first ever start in college, and in the game he threw for one touchdown and ran for another, but also turned the ball over once on a fumble.

Panthers roll past Owls to win Shula Bowl X, gain bowl eligibility

November 12, 2011

The Shula Bowl trophy resides at FIU for the first official time in the rivalry between the Panthers and FAU Owls in the decisive 41-7 win, and also the last time Hilton will play a home game.

COMMENTARY: Offense has disappeared after a strong start to the season

November 9, 2011

The old saying in football is: “Offense wins games and defense wins championships.” The only problem with that is you have to win games before you can even get to a championship. Right now, the offense is simply not getting it done.

Team focusing on bowl berth, finishing season strong

November 9, 2011

With no shot of obtaining first place in the conference, now that the team sits four wins behind Louisiana with just three SBC games to go, the focus has turned to finishing the season off strong and getting into a bowl game.

Griffin field goal lifts FIU over Trojans in overtime

October 26, 2011

Despite having four turnovers in regulation, the Panthers were able to force the game into overtime and end it on a 22-yard field from Jack Griffin in a thrilling overtime victory over the Trojans on Oct. 25, to keep hopes of another conference title alive.

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