A Panther’s Prose: The visionary world of FIU alum Alex Segura
Jonathan Davis | Staff Writer In the bustling corridors of FIU, amidst the vibrant energy of academia, one student’s passion for storytelling ignited a literary…
Writing
Writers on the Bay: Balancing oppression, cruelty and humor with visiting poets
Kaysea Suzana | Assistant Entertainment Director Two poets juxtaposed satirical humor with an earnest look into life in oppression at the spring semester’s first Writers…
Hearts Writing Club brings out the best in students’ creativity through writing
Menah-Alla Ahmed | Contributing Writer Through imaginative prompts and creative freedom, the Hearts Writing Club spotlights students’ creative writing skills. The Hearts Writing Club’s current…
Writers on the Bay 2023 series presents poetic pair
Kaysea Suzana | Staff Writer Gracing the podium of the Biscayne Bay bookstore were married poets Barbara Hamby and David Kirby. Hamby and Kirby, who…
Writing is an ‘art of practice,’ according to Gulf Stream Magazine editors
A story is nothing without successful characterization, according to three editors of the University’s Gulf Stream Online Literary Magazine.
Writing club offers space for students to be creative
“Ultimately, we hope to facilitate a space where people can create and hopefully be inspired by others in the club as we give suggestions to not only continue writing, but to improve as they continue to do so.”
Writers shouldn’t be afraid of clichés
Language originated a short 1.8 million years ago, which means there is a high likelihood everything I have ever wanted – or will ever want – to say has already been said numerous times already.
Student Thoughts: Writing benefits both mental and physical health
Expressive writing, a common therapeutic method, is recommended by psychologists to guide people towards writing down their feelings in order to improve their moods and their well-being.
Fifty Shades of inspiration
Image by merri via Flickr Jhoanna Carrascal | Contributing Writer opinion@fiusm.com Steamy, heavy-breathing and finger cringing are some of the words people use when…
Handwriting letters is an unparalleled experience
Image by wildorange55 via Flickr Sandeep Varry | Contributing Writer opinion@fiusm.com I was four or five, when I first learned about the postage system in…