DRC faculty work for those ‘left behind’
Stefen Reid Suttles/Contributing Writer College is often referred to as the most difficult time in one’s academic career. For students with disabilities, it would be exponentially more difficult if it...
View ArticleFootball team gives back, visits children’s hospital
Peter Holland Jr. // Assistant Sports Director On their day off, the Panthers visited a local children’s hospital to give back to their community. Every Monday, when the Panthers are not on the field...
View ArticlePanthers take another loss in Conference USA
Alex Toledo // Contributing Writer In their first game back after the effects of last week’s Hurricane Matthew, the Panthers Volleyball team lost 0-3 at home to the Rice Owls, (22-25, 23-25, 24-26)....
View ArticleStudents: Support our players
Linda Rios/ Contributing Writer During homecoming week, the homecoming council promotes several events in order to get the student body engaged in college life. One of the main events that occur...
View ArticleStudents should come to the games
Our editorial board is all for making political statements and speaking out when there’s a problem but we also understand the importance of supporting our students and athletes. Pete Garcia’s contract...
View ArticleWomen’s soccer team must gain more wins before end of season
Samir Bader // Staff Writer The soccer team rescheduled its match against Old Dominion to Sunday, Oct. 30 at 1 p.m. after the arrival of Hurricane Matthew forced the game to be postponed. The team has...
View ArticleUniversity to celebrate Roary’s 29th birthday
Ceylin Arias/Asst. News Director Though a cat is believed to have nine lives, Roary The Panther is about to surpass that by 21 years, making him 29 years old this year. Having made his debut for...
View ArticleMixed martial arts: Individual or team sport?
Kristen King // Staff Writer To the naked eye, a person may see mixed martial arts as an individual sport. Sure, it’s a one on one fight between men or women, but no one ever talks about the other...
View ArticlePanther Power throws Roary’s birthday bash
Alondra Bodden/Contributing Writer You’re Invited! Calling all FIU Panthers, break out your party hats because it’s officially time to celebrate. FIU’s loveable mascot, Roary, is going to be...
View ArticleHomecoming Council shares how they plan homecoming
Each year, the homecoming council at FIU puts together a week of events to try and get students more involved within the FIU community. The amount of effort it takes to put together the week of...
View ArticleAlumni engagement ‘extremely important’ to new baseball head coach
Alejandro Solana // Staff Writer Head Coach Mervyl Melendez is already accomplishing goals he set when inked as the new man in charge of the FIU baseball team. “It is indeed a pleasure to have this...
View ArticleStudents beware: Flu season is arriving soon
Maytinee Kramer/Staff Writer Flu season is nearly upon us once again and that means making a decision about whether to get a vaccine. Experts say vaccination is the best and safest tool to protect...
View ArticleJob-hunting has become the “real-life Hunger Games” for students
Sophia Sanchez/Contributing Writer 2020: It’s the golden dream year. It’s the year I will have an impressive résumé to capture the attention of prospective employers, the year I expect to be more...
View ArticleThe meat and dairy industry are lying to us
Amanda Jung/Contributing Writer Nowadays, you can’t seem to drive down the street without seeing an advertisement for a burger or something wrapped in bacon. But the cost of that cheeseburger you had...
View ArticleFootball program helped alumnus ‘grow as an athlete’
Jasmine Casimir // Asst. Sports Director When you think of Darrian Dyson, you remember the incredible force he used to break through a block. You remember the blocked field goal by him against...
View ArticleNew course teaches basic ideas of computing
With a new course called “Computer Science for Everyone,” students will be able to learn coding, create apps and develop skills in computing to build their skillset for any field. IDC 1000 is where...
View ArticleLearn how to stay protected online at cybersecurity event
Katherina Del Rio/ Staff Writer On Wednesday Oct. 26, the University will host a forum for students to learn about the security threats they face every day online. “Don’t Burst Your Bubble” is a...
View ArticleLife as a hacker: Senior believes computer science can be for everyone
Delanie Garcia/Contributing Writer In a world dependent computers and technology, programming is everything. It dictates the websites we use, the apps on our phones, and even the way we use some of our...
View ArticleFootball team needs Panther pride at homecoming game
Jasmine Casimir // Asst. Sports Director It’s homecoming week, and with many festivities taking place for students every day, the football team needs that same Panther pride from students and alumni...
View ArticleCyber security awareness important to sports fans
Jasmine Casimir // Asst. Sports Director When sports fans attend games, they may see security on every end of the venue, ensuring that operations run smoothly throughout the game. But safety isn’t the...
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