Panthers reign supreme, outrank Monarchs 2-1
On Sept. 26, a familiar whistle was heard throughout the FIU Soccer Stadium. The crowd was modest and the weather was hot, per usual. But the tone was different. This game wasn’t an ordinary duel—it...
View ArticleTurnovers fuel FIU over UAB in conference opener
By: Anthony Calatayud/Contributing Writer Conference USA play opened this weekend for FIU when they traveled to the University of Alabama-Birmingham to play the Blazers. The Panthers, who had opened...
View ArticleAcademic surcharges continue to impact students
Rohan Jani/Staff Writer Students have been charged extra fees in their tuition when they end up taking more credits than recommended to graduate since the Florida Legislature passed a statute in 2009....
View ArticleForeign attorneys come to provide broader perspective
Camila Fernandez/Asst. News Director With the opening of a new Master of Laws program, international foreign attorneys are looking to broaden their horizons on the U.S. legal system. Offered by the...
View ArticleCollege of Nursing remembers retiree
FIUSM Staff The College of Nursing will host a Celebration of Life event at 11 a.m. on Oct. 11 for former faculty member, Margaret Hamilton, who passed away on Aug. 16. Hamilton, who retired from the...
View ArticleOwls visit FIU for prime time Shula Bowl
By: Jorge Corrales/Staff Writer The Panthers welcome the Florida Atlantic University Owls to Ocean Bank Field on Thursday, Oct. 2. Kickoff for the annual Shula Bowl is set for 7 p.m. The Owls lead the...
View ArticlePanthers split weekend conference series at home
The women’s soccer team began conference play this weekend, splitting the series against Old Dominion University and University of North Carolina at Charlotte. On Sept. 26, a familiar whistle was heard...
View ArticlePanthers drop Conference-USA Opener to UAB
Both the football and men’s soccer teams faced off against the University of Alabama at Birmingham on Saturday and unfortunately, for Head Coach Scott Calabrese, the soccer team did not come away with...
View ArticleVolleyball teams losing streak reaches eight
By: Alejandro Aguirre/Contributing Writer This past Sunday, Sept. 28, the volleyball team went to West Virginia to play Marshall University to try to snap an eight game losing streak. This didn’t pan...
View ArticleStudents, media and community need to stop empowering riding groper
In a country where dozens of universities are facing scrutiny for mishandling sexual assaults, FIU has acted in accordance with federal regulation and played an active role in informing students...
View ArticleSIPA P.O.D. Market closes for MANGO opening
Natalie Alatriste/Contributing Writer Students that walk in and out of the School of International and Public Affairs building have noticed they have no place to buy food anymore. The building’s...
View ArticleTailgating 101 keeps fun at a safe length
Belmarie Ponciano/Contributing What happens when you combine a party, alcohol and football? Tailgating— at least to computer science senior Christopher Jones, who think that tailgates have become the...
View ArticleFaculty to celebrate accomplishments at awards ceremony
FIUSM Staff News@fiu.edu The president and provost will award faculty members for their achievements in the past year during the Faculty Convocation Week events. President Mark B. Rosenberg and Provost...
View ArticleCross Country Seeks to Continue Progress in Orlando
David Drucker/ Contributing Writer The men and women’s cross country teams will travel to Orlando, Florida, this weekend for the 19th Annual Disney Cross Country Classic, looking to build upon the...
View ArticleFIU to host the Miss Universe Pageant
Come January, the University will host beauty queens from the all across the globe for the Miss Universe Pageant. Business mogul Donald Trump announced on Thursday, Oct. 2 that the University would...
View ArticlePanthers rout Owls in 13th Annual Shula Bowl
By: Jorge Corrales/Staff Writer The Panthers defeated the Florida Atlantic Owls 38-10 in the 13th annual “Shula Bowl”. Both teams entered the game 2-3 overall and 1-0 in conference play. A strong...
View ArticleTamiami Park: no student parking
FIUSM Staff The University is six weeks into the fall semester and students still have trouble parking. The Department of Parking and Transportation asked via email that students, faculty and staff...
View ArticleUniversity mourns the History chair’s passing
Camila Fernandez/Assistant News Director Five months short of his 90th birthday, professor emeritus Howard Kaminsky, has passed away. Since 1972, Kaminsky played an important role in making FIU a...
View ArticleNo win, no loss, no problem; FIU, FAU tie in Boca Raton
A win is a win and a loss is a loss. The Panthers and Florida Atlantic University were reminded that ties do happen, as well, on Sunday, Oct. 5. The important match was slated to take place Friday...
View ArticlePanthers snap 10 game losing streak in win over Blazers
By: Alejandro Aguirre/Contributing Writer After dropping their 10th straight match Friday against Western Kentucky, the volleyball team finally put an end to their losing ways and got their first win...
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