Kailey Krantz | Staff Writer Whether it’s a like or a comment, there is a footprint being left behind and once it’s out there on the internet, it’s out there forever. We need to be more conscious of the kind of digital trail we’re leaving if we’re going to be successful in our professional lives. […]
Ariana Rodriguez | Staff Writer In today’s internet-dominated world, being digitally literate is more than knowing how to use technology but understanding what we’re looking at. That’s why it’s vital to encourage critical thinking and skepticism online. While this problem has always existed online, it’s getting drastically worse. We spend more time commenting and asking […]
Kailey Krantz | Staff Writer I never thought the politics around hiring people within our community could get any worse than this, but the hiring freeze proves otherwise. New state laws and regulations implemented a university hiring freeze that lowers the chances of people from “countries of concern” from being hired, including China, Russia, Iran, […]
Eliandro Ramirez Chang Normal jobs suck. Most of us don’t like going to work, and that’s because sometimes we end up in jobs that feel unfulfilling or draining. Sometimes we take what we can get, either because of a paycheck or the benefits, even when there’s no soul in it, when the passion isn’t there. […]
Ursula Muñoz Schaefer/ Staff Writer The hustle is real. Whether it be to gain career experience or just to get by financially, the prospect of finding employment is a necessity for many college students. This is especially true for those attending FIU, many of whom are immigrants or non-residents barely scraping by on student loans, […]
Brea Jones/Staff Writer College is where we go for education, not exhaustion. Students spend about four or more years here with the goal of coming out with a clear plan for the future. One way this is encouraged is through gaining work experience. Professors and advisors are repeatedly telling us to jump at almost any […]
Jordan Coll/ Staff Writer Students who work and study full time are prematurely developing life lessons which will serve them well in their future professions. But there are doubts. We already feel at times overwhelmed by our tasks in the classroom, why even bother adding on to such a culminating stress. Having to deal with […]
Jeffrey Steele/ Contributing Writer – Panther Now Many students are paying out of pocket or just being independent and living on their own. Even if students live at home most still work, myself included. Whatever the reason, it still seems to be a running theme. Working while going to school gives you a small taste […]
by Jeffrey Steele/ Contributing Writer Women of color are treated unfavorably in the workforce. They are subjected to a variety of stereotypes. Depending on the background they differ a little. This is something that should be completely different especially in 2019. Women of color have it harder. There is an emotional tax, where women of […]
At Florida’s universities, only about 44 percent graduate within four years, according to the Governor’s Office, and nearly three out of four students require up to six years to finish college. In response, FIU has come up with the “Graduate in 4, save more” plan, but because FIU is primarily a commuter school and many […]
Caroline Lozano/ Assistant Opinion Director As someone who’s been using Facebook since sophomore year of high school, I can vouch for how much the social media website has helped me and those close to me throughout the years. Apart from providing me with a way to communicate with friends—as was my initial use of the […]
Eduardo Alvarez/ Contributing Writer Working while studying is a great idea, and FIU offers plenty of opportunities. As an enclave of many and diverse activities, our University can be a place of both intellectual and financial growth. And the best part is that we can get jobs within your field of interest. A journalism major, […]
