The success of the Marvel Universe
Photo by Julian Jensen, via flickr Rafael Abreu/Staff Writer The Marvel Universe that’s been created on the silver screen has made much money and many more fans. People from all over the world have...
View ArticleCollege of Law diversifies, new LL.M program
Photo by FIU, courtesy of Creative Commons. Camila Fernandez/Asst. News Director Prospective foreign attorneys from countries like Nigeria, El Salvador, Italy, New Zealand, Argentina, Vietnam, France,...
View ArticlePanther pitcher named Freshman All-American
Patrick Chalvire/Asst. Sports Director Right-handed pitcher Chris Mourelle can now mark down another accomplishment, as he was named Wednesday to the 2014 Louisville Slugger/Collegiate Baseball...
View ArticleStudents take to Twitter after false alarm
Early morning on June 3 the University’s emergency alert system texted, called and emailed students faculty and staff about the possibility of an armed assailant on or near the Modesto Maidique Campus....
View ArticleSGC-BBC talks challenges, appoints new positions
Sofia Galiano/ Staff Writer The Student Government Council at Biscayne Bay Campus announced the new chief of staff, chief justice, speaker of the senate and School of Journalism and Mass Communication...
View ArticleThe on-screen appearance of Maleficent
Jennipher Schafer/Staff Writer A long time in coming, the much anticipated Disney film was released May 30, 2014. Maleficent is a highly celebrated Disney villain for a number of reasons. Marking her...
View ArticleFIU to open nutrition store in new parking garage
Whether it’s Crossfit, gym memberships or your occasional stroll down the street, there seems to be a rise in exercise and making right choices as to what students put in their bodies. Coming in...
View ArticleBend exhibition at the Patricia and Phillip Frost Art Museum
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View ArticleStudents Speak: intoxication and getting intimate
Is being intoxicated an excuse after hooking up
View ArticleUniversity faculty rates top 10 beaches in the country
Photo courtesy od Debbie Hooper. Ezita Rodriguez/Contributing Writer America’s foremost beach expert lives right here in South Florida. The media knows him at Dr. Beach, but at the University, he is...
View ArticleLoviing others is the challenge
Sofia Galiano/ Staff Writer Spending time alone is good. It is healthy to refrain from interacting with another human being, be it in person or via social media. But what if you enjoy your own...
View ArticleLacrosse looks to become nationally recognized
Jorge Corrales/Contributing Writer FIU Lacrosse is quickly moving up the ladder in its quest to become a nationally recognized program. The team is led by Head Coach Mark Parets. Parets is no...
View ArticleOstracized for listening to music: The struggles of liking KPOP in the west
Lauren Shade / Contributing Writer I first noticed it while I was waiting in traffic; my front windows were rolled down letting in a soft breeze and pouring out one of my favorite songs “One of a...
View ArticleWorld Cup Kick-Off at BBC Invites Students to Show Futbol Pride
Maria Soledad Lorenzino/Multimedia Editor On June 12, soccer fans from all over the world will cheer as the 2014 World Cup begins. Host country Brazil will play against Croatia in the first game, and...
View ArticleInstagram etiquette worth a double-tap
Sofia Galiano / Staff Writer Earlier this month I revamped my Instagram account. I updated my profile picture to a photo that didn’t include my ex, added a nonsensical “About Me” and started...
View ArticleFeminism Is Directly Responsible For The Rise of Men’s Right’s Groups
Kristopher Saad /Contributing Writer The recent rise of men’s right’s activist groups is due to two primary reasons. 1) Men are responding to some of the double standards and biases introduced in...
View ArticleWorld Cup Kick Off 6/12/14 (photos)
Video by Camila Fernandez/Assistant News Director. Laila Dkeidek, a junior in hospitality and tourism management, gets her face painted by Lola from Lola’s Face Painting at the World Cup Kickoff at...
View ArticleIs the University prepared for an active shooter?
Students share why the University is or is not well prepared for an active shooting incident
View Article$10 million is granted to relocate Fair, lobbying continues
Image courtesy of FIU External Relations. Rebeca Piccardo/News Director For years the University has lobbied to relocate the Miami-Dade County Youth Fair and acquire the 86 acres of adjacent...
View ArticleScuba cats make a large splash in the Florida waters
Rebecca Charur/Contributing Writer To most people who live in Miami, the ocean is their backyard. So it is no surprise that a variety of underwater activities have become local pastimes. One in...
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