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New study suggests that marijuana may not be considered “a safe drug” after all
As of May 2016, Marijuana use is legal in 25 states for recreational and/or medical use however, a recent research study by FIU psychologist Elisa Trucco suggests that the drug may have detrimental...
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Green Party candidate believes she can reach the Presidential debates
After being arrested back in 2012 for trying to enter Hofstra University to participate in the national debates between Barack Obama and Mitt Romney, third party candidate Jill Stein is still...
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Letter to the Editor: Do your part to prevent the spread of Zika
Chancellor Marshall Criser III State University System Chancellor As the new school year begins, it’s an opportunity for all students to help curb the spread of the Zika virus by practicing good...
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Women’s soccer team’s home opening ends in a storm
Peter Holland // Assistant Sports Director The women’s soccer team’s home opening game started with a 35-minute lightning delay and ended in a stormy defeat after the team was routed by the undefeated...
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Men’s Basketball team visits Holtz Children’s Hospital
Reinaldo Llerena // Staff Writer The FIU men’s basketball team did more than train during the summer for the upcoming season. They played video and board games with sick children at Holtz Children’s...
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Men’s soccer looking to go further this fall
Reinaldo Llerena // Staff Writer After a breakout season in 2015, the FIU men’s soccer team hopes this season will be better than their last. Before 2015, the Panthers were 20-14-1 in the NCAA...
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Cops must maintain dialogue with the community
Fabienne Fleurantin/Staff Writer Those who protect society are now feared by society. With the death of many African Americans like Alton Sterling, Philando Castile, Trayvon Martin and so many others...
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Students should get to know the FIUPD
Tensions between police and the communities they serve have prompted students to demand transparency from their law enforcement. At FIU, questions still surround FIUPD’s possession of militarized...
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FIU’s department a militarized police
Michael Analco/Contributing Writer Roger Capote, a senior majoring in Biology with a PreMedical track, saw writing on a urinal stall in a bathroom in the Green Library a few months ago. The writing...
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FIU Police investigators, patrolmen dedicated to ensuring student safety
In order for the University to remain safe for students to wander freely, there’s a big team of police officers under Chief of Police, Alexander D. Casas. “Every year it becomes more of a game...
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Expect the unexpected from underdogs, the ‘true world champion’
Kristen King // Staff Writer You’ve seen the underdog story play out in real life, television shows and movies. It’s usually the same scenario every time – an athlete spends countless amount of time...
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Panthers looking to ‘correct mistakes’ and come back after loss
Peter Holland // Assistant Sports Director Indiana University’s fourth quarter performance spoiled the home opener for the Panthers after the Hoosiers defeated the team 34-13 Thursday night. Despite a...
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Women’s soccer team must be ‘aggressive for the whole 90 minutes’
Seth Louis // Staff Writer After a thunderstorm-filled match against Wake Forest, FIU played another game in rainy weather against Florida Gulf Coast University and was defeated 0-1. “Our defensive...
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Freshman receiver makes debut in season opener
Jasmine Casimir // Assistant Sports Director It’s been said that dreaming about your goals is just half the battle, and putting in the work to actually achieve your goals is the other half in order for...
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Learning while earning
Every student’s college experience is unique depending on aspects ranging from their involvement during their time at a university to the use of resources provided to them on campus. With many students...
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FIU’s BBC wants students to #picturemycareer
Each semester, FIU puts together career fairs on both the Modesto Maidique campus and The Biscayne Bay Campus. This year at BBC’s Career Expo, the University wants their students to “picture their...
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Students get bike benefits at a low cost
Alexa Roth // Staff Writer The Wellness and Recreation Center at the Modesto Maidique campus is offering bike riding events, workshops and services to students in collaboration with FIU’s bike shop....
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Soccer player strikes for a memorable senior year
Samir Bader // Staff Writer Luis Betancur, forward for the FIU men’s soccer team, is looking to making his final season, a historic one. Following a strong season his junior year with 19 points –‒ 9...
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For Young Voters, the US Presidential Election Comes Down to Issues
Patricia Katri/Contributing Writer The U.S. presidential election, to be held Tuesday, Nov. 8, is being called historic by the national press, which notes that Donald Trump is exhibiting the worst...
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SGA budget brings disappointment for some
Caitlin Randle/Contributing Writer The Student Government Association had almost $3 million more to work into the budget this year than they did the previous year – some organizations benefited, while...
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