Men’s soccer coach, mentor looks to continue success with team
Alejandro Solana // Staff Writer Entering his third season as the head coach of the men’s soccer program, Scott Calabrese has brought success to this program in little time, but has also been a mentor...
View ArticleSwimming coach, swimmer grateful for Rio Olympics opportunity
Reinaldo Llerena // Staff Writer With her country’s flag in one hand and her coach walking alongside, FIU swimmer Naomi Ruele made her Olympic debut as she waved to a Brazilian crowd during the Opening...
View ArticleCareer Expo brings elites in their field to Biscayne Bay Campus
Contributing Writer: Douglass Gavilan The University held a recruiting event on Thursday, Sept. 8 get students involved and active in their career search and offer the opportunity to network with...
View Article“Roar to the Poll” tackles voter literacy on its first day
With a goal to register at least 5,000 students, the Student Government Association at FIU hosted its first “Roar to the Polls” event on Wednesday, Aug. 31 to discuss voter literacy. SGA began this...
View ArticleEditorial: FIU must work to maintain its “Worlds Ahead” philosophy
At FIU, we like to say we’re “Worlds Ahead,” but in the student lives of FIUSM’s editorial board, like many others, we have had experiences and professors who nullify the virtues of diversity and...
View ArticleVolleyball team back home with fourth win of season
Alex Toledo // Staff Writer The women’s volleyball team had its first successful stretch of three-match weekend invitationals this season, going 2-1 in the Best Western Osprey Invite against Nicholls...
View ArticleFIU Global Indigenous Group starts petition to change Columbus Day to...
Columbus Day is less than a month away and although it’s no longer a day students get off from school, it has always been regarded as a day to honor Christopher Columbus’ discovery of America on Oct....
View ArticlePalestinian flag joins GC atrium
High up on the atrium of FIU’s Graham Center hangs a cornucopia of international flags, representing the diverse cultures of the student body. Thanks to the Students for Justice in Palestine council,...
View ArticleRunning back, team captain able to make connections on the field
Jasmine Casimir // Assistant Sports Director The ending to the story Friday night for the Panthers was another loss, but junior running back, Alex Gardner, gave it all he had to fight for a different...
View ArticleRedshirt freshman’s improvement keeps him in the game
Alejandro Solana // Staff Writer The defending Conference-USA champions are well into their young season, and the Panthers have plenty of new faces playing alongside a large senior class. Head coach...
View ArticlePanthers’ Preview: football team hopes to gain first win
Peter Holland // Assistant Sports Director The Panthers are in search of their first win of the season as they will travel to face the University of Massachusetts. The Minutemen are also searching for...
View ArticleWeight-cutting: A danger in combat sports
Kristen King // Staff Writer Losing an excessive amount of weight through dehydration and dieting in a short period of time looks as bad as it sounds. In the fight business, this is known as weight...
View ArticleNew details released on FIU’s UniversityCity Prosperity Project
Photo: Chloe Gonzalez FIU’s UniversityCity Prosperity Project has released new details on its $15 million project that may provide a new hangout spot for students, while strengthening the connection...
View ArticlePanthers share first-generation experiences
Patricia Katri/ Contributing Writer College is often a time of many firsts: first time living on your own, first time thinking seriously about a career, first time contemplating adulthood. For...
View ArticleSports director uses tablet giveaway to increase game attendance
Peter Holland Jr. // Assistant Sports Director FIU’S Marketing and Promotion Department is doing whatever it takes to increase home attendants for the football games. Perhaps maybe too much than what’s...
View ArticleDefender says farewell to hometown to play soccer
Samir Bader // Staff Writer The distance between Miami and Iceland is 3,378 miles, and for freshman defender, Aron Heiddal, leaving the city of Gardabaer, Iceland, to come play the game he loves is an...
View ArticlePanthers split wins and losses at Maroone Classic
Alex Toledo // Contributing Writer The volleyball team continued its month-long road trip, this time in Starkville, Mississippi, for the Maroon Classic, where the Panthers went 2-2 against Mississippi...
View ArticlePanthers start conference schedule with win over Kentucky
Alejandro Solana // Staff Writer Senior goalkeeper Arthur Clapot saved a penalty kick in the 79th minute of a play to preserve the two-goal lead that sophomore forward Santiago Patino gave the...
View ArticleMental health correlates with physical health for athletes
Jasmine Casimir // Assistant Sports Director When a student athlete’s health is talked about, most will think of the person’s physical condition, and their mental condition will likely be viewed as...
View ArticleJunior swimmer leaves country for better opportunity at FIU
Reinaldo Llerena // Staff Writer While some athletes leave their countries looking for a better education, one FIU swimmer came to the United States in search of an opportunity. Kyna Pereira, a junior...
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