2014 NFL Mock Draft Round 6: Faciane to swim with the Dolphins
With the 2014 NFL Draft fast approaching I have come up with my pick for who I believe will be taken and starting now the Houston Texans and new Head Coach Bill O’Brien are on the clock. With a total...
View ArticleeMerge Americas Techweek: University features research
Rebeca Piccardo/News Director Miami’s innovators have gathered to bring together projects and ideas at eMerge Americas Techweek, a conference hosted by the Technology Foundation of the Americas that...
View ArticleeMerge Americas Techweek: projects pavilion
Photo by Florida International University, courtesy of Creative Commons. Rebeca Piccardo/News Director At the eMerge Americas Techweek pavilion, the University will feature: The 12-fan wall of wind...
View ArticleAndrew St. James reveals his musical talent to the world
Photo by Jon B, via flickr Natalie Bojorquez/Contributing Writer With his outstanding lyricism and his ability to perfectly blend in new jack and folk, Andrew St. James has made quite the impression...
View Article‘Fargo’ premiere shows promise, leaves room for improvement
Photo by futureatlas.com, via flickr Evan Burr/Contributing Writer Rarely does a TV series adapted from a successful film fill viewers with a sense of satisfaction. In rare cases, you get something...
View ArticleRosenberg addresses University victories at legislative session
Rebeca Piccardo/News Director Higher education was given much attention during this years’ Florida Legislative Session, according to President Mark B. Rosenberg. As the session came to a close on...
View ArticleColey leads the nation for second-straight year
For the second consecutive year, former FIU superstar Jerica Coley was officially recognized as the nation’s leading scorer by the NCAA. The three-time All-American received her recognition Wednesday...
View ArticleMiami’s diversity doesn’t always provide bright outlook
Ariel Weinstein Staff Writer When moving from any location, there are always things one must leave behind, including ideas and aspects because there are new ones to learn. Miami is one of the most...
View ArticleIce Cream Social to cool off start of summer semester
By Ruben Palacios/Assistant News Director FIU understands that ice cream during the blistering Florida summer is a match made in heaven. That’s why the Office of Campus Life at the Biscayne Bay Campus...
View ArticleNew rewards program looks to increase FIU One Card value
Rebeca Piccardo/News Director The first day of Summer term marks the beginning of a new point rewards system available to students at the University. Starting on May 12, the Office of Business Services...
View ArticleRelationships: Do they break the bank or save money?
Photo by MTSOfan, via flickr Ariel Weinstein/Staff Writer Having a boyfriend or girlfriend is always exciting. Taking them out on dates, spending time together, showing them off to friends, and just...
View ArticleLegislature approved, adjusted new funding model
Rebeca Piccardo/News Director The proposed Board of Governors’ Performance Funding Model was approved by the state legislature with more funding than originally requested and some modifications as a...
View ArticleFIU vs USF Baseball Game 5/7/14 (Photos)
Robby Kalaf, Junior, pitches during the first inning as a USF players tries to make it second base at the FIU-USF baseball game. Josh Anderson, Junior, bats for FIU during the FIU-USF baseball game....
View ArticleJack of all trades: Why I chose the English major
Luis Santana/Staff Writer Recently, The Atlantic put out an article claiming that FIU’s English bachelor is the second biggest waste of money in obtaining a college degree. As an English major, I was...
View ArticleBoxing fights its way into FIU students’ hearts
Tropical Park’s boxing gym isn’t flashy, but it holds everything a grassroots boxer needs. Walking up the ramp and into the gym, one can hear the sounds of a jump rope gracing the ground on every...
View ArticleStudent’s tragic accident stirs action among peers
Rebeca Piccardo/News Director A University student’s tragic accident stirred other students into fundraising to help relieve the family of medical expenses. Cristina Gomez, a senior education major,...
View Article2527 Triathlon: Swim, bike and run at BBC
Sofia Galiano/ Staff Writer The FIU Triathlon Club is calling all swimmers, cyclists and runners to join them this Sunday, May 18 at 7 a.m. on the Biscayne Bay Campus for their third annual triathlon...
View ArticleUniversity honors Graham Center’s “Diva”
Camila Fernandez/Assistant News Director It was a day Larry Lunsford dreaded to see arrive. “We will celebrate 35 years of unmatched loyalty and dedication,” said Lunsford, vice president of Student...
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