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Swimming team sweeps in Houston, remains undefeated
Reinaldo Llerena // Staff Writer The Swimming and Diving team went undefeated in their events during the Dual-A-Palooza in Houston, Texas, from Friday, Oct. 15 to Saturday, Oct. 16. The Panthers...
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MyFIU two-step verification policy a hassle
The two-step policy needed to access MyFIU is inconvenient and unnecessary. The policy was implemented over the summer and requires students to answer an automated call once they have entered their...
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Fraternal twins treasure family values on and off the basketball court
Kristen King // Staff Writer After finishing high school in Pickerington, Ohio, it was unsure whether or not Amari and Aajah Hawkins would continue their life’s journey together. As fraternal twins,...
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Athletes must be mindful about what they post to social media
Peter Holland // Asst. Sports Director Social media has made its way into the lives of many people, including young athletes. According to Pew Research Center in 2015, 92 percent of teens used social...
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Unleash the spirit: Homecoming Committee coordinates pep rally to promote...
Jayda Hall // Sports Director The Homecoming Committee coordinated the “Blue and Gold Unleashed” pep rally in Panther Square at the Biscayne Bay Campus for students to release their inner Panther Pride...
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Panthers collect two wins at Tri-meet
Alejandro Solana // Staff Writer The swimming and diving team is three weeks into its young 2016-2017 season and has dominated once again under Head Coach Randy Horner, winning its fifth meet in a row...
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Football team ‘has been working hard’ to stay on top this season
Jasmine Casimir // Asst. Sports Director Before FIU’s winning streak ended on Oct. 22, the team earned a 27-26 victory prior, playing against the North Carolina Charlotte 49ers. One major contributor...
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Football players gear up for the real life as adults, parents
Jasmine Casimir & Peter Holland Jr. // Asst. Sports Directors Being a student athlete is never an easy task, especially for the football players who participate in practices, team meetings, film...
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Fans only look forward to tailgating on game day
Peter Holland // Asst. Sports Director A traditional tailgate at a football game is made for fans to have a pregame celebration with drinks, food and music. They will then take that fun and bring it in...
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Aikido: The mixed martial art of movement at FIU
Kristen King // Staff Writer According to Cedric Capestany, the sensei of FIU’s Panther Aikido Club, the first rule of mixed martial arts is to move. Starting back in 2009, Panther Aikido has...
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Alumna, point guard lands job as head coach at former high school
Jasmine Casimir // Asst. Sports Director For four years, Taylor Shade would wake up early for her morning classes and then would have to keep that same energy for basketball practice in the afternoon....
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Panthers unable to conquer FAU Owls
Alex Toledo // Contributing Writer The Panthers went to Boca Raton to face the Florida Atlantic University Owls on Oct. 28, and they were defeated again 0-3, the team’s second loss to the Owls for the...
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FIU back in the tournament; Alumnus represents Panthers at showcase
Alejandro Solana // Staff Writer FIU extends unbeaten streak to five games after defeating ODU 4-1 The defending Conference USA champions have secured their ticket back to the C-USA 2016 Men’s soccer...
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Every student deserves a seat at the table
Despite providing students with resources to be “Worlds Ahead,” and having immense pride in the tagline, the University is #WorldsBehind when it comes to actively hearing and responding to the voices...
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Artist brings the funk to FIU
Kali-Ray Skinner / Contributing Writer Ten years ago in Chhattisgarh, India sat a child scribbling on her school paper. Today, Srishti Jaiswal, an experienced artist, looks back at her drawings of...
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Panthers look to bounce after two-streak loss
Peter Holland Jr. // Asst. Sports Director The Panthers are looking to snap a two-game losing streak as they go on the road to face first place in Conference USA, Western Kentucky University on...
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Students support athletes when they ‘show that they care’
Jasmine Casimir // Asst. Sports Director The athletic program has made it their mission to use their role in a positive light to give back to communities year-round. Many student-athletes do not have...
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Athletic director seeks to invest in baseball team’s future
Peter Holland Jr. // Asst. Sports Director After receiving a contract extension for two more years as FIU’s athletic director, Pete Garcia, wants to use his final years to focus on his $14 million...
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Brain damage in MMA: How much is too much?
Kristen King // Staff Writer While punches and kicks are an integral part of mixed martial arts, they also come with a dangerous after-effect that could drastically change the lives of fighters....
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FIU student shares experience as a veteran
By: Delanie Garcia/Contributing Writer One traditional aspect of the college experience is students seeking out higher education after high school. Many students who attend a University after...
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