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The growing importance of soft skills

Benz De Marshall Pierre | Staff Writer I know many of us might hate the idea, but getting a decent-paying job is the most important reason why a college degree is worth pursuing. The endless hours spent sitting in lectures and learning hard and soft skills are not pointless. Aside from the hard skills we […]

Joining workforce unions is a must for FIU students

Kailey Krantz | Staff Writer FIU students are sent out to join the workforce after graduation and while they are settling into the career of their choice, it is critical to understand the importance of joining a union.  Joining a union is a great opportunity for students to become a part of an organization that […]

Women are the future of the global workforce

Gillian Daley/ Contributing Writer She has exploded onto the scene; hard lines of determination are etched into her face and she stands, well composed, with a hand on each hip. Her brows are furrowed in concentration, and she’s sheathed in her most powerful pantsuit. She is the face of the future. Women are steadily beginning […]

Tattoos have nothing to do with your resume

Image by Jhong Dizon via Flickr Jessica Hierro | Contributing Writer opinion@fiusm.com   When a person enters college for the first time, it is usually the first time they feel free to do what they want. Being able to set their schedules for class, going out to socialize and making their own decisions without their parents […]

Panthers weigh pros and cons of raising minimum wage

Some students think minimum wage isn't enough, but an economics professor thinks otherwise.

Late rally falls short at home against Denver

Turnovers and poor shooting by FIU, coupled by the efficient shooting by the Pioneers, paced Denver to a 38-14 lead at the break. Fueled by the scoring of seniors Jeremy Allen and DeJuan Wright, the Panthers made a push to cut the deficit to three late in the second half. In the final five minutes, Denver’s 7-0 run ended the Panthers comeback, as the Pioneers held on for a 77-63 victory at U.S. Century Bank Arena.
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