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Taking care of bodies ‘important’ for athletes
Heather O’dell // Contributing Writer Sports encourage students to keep their bodies fit, feel good about themselves and participate in something they love to do. But with competitive or recreational...
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Starting forward plans to ‘stay in basketball’ after college
Peter Holland, Jr. // Asst. Sports Director Balancing both basketball and being a graduate student, Michael Kessens still has the sport as a top priority after finishing his master’s program. The men’s...
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Butch Davis’ new challenge: recruiting in South Florida
Brett Shweky // Contributing Writer After signing a five-year contract to coach FIU football, newly hired Head Coach Butch Davis expressed how enthusiastic he was about his decision. “I can’t tell you...
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Students react to shooting incident near University
Martina Bretous/Staff Writer Upon learning a shooting had occurred in her apartment complex, Ariana Olivero, senior communication arts major, says she was shocked and angry. “I’ve lived in 4th commons...
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Wolfsonian hosts annual Art Basel event with “More is More” exhibition
Lisbette Castillo/Contributing Writer The Wolfsonian-FIU held its annual Art Basel party on Friday, Dec. 2, giving the “MORE is MORE” exhibition a big platform. The exhibition, which bridges and...
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Higher education is a lucky choice to have
Cindy Cuadra/Assistant Opinion Director Higher education is a privilege. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 69.2 percent of high school graduates were enrolled in a college or university in...
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Editorial: FIU has a responsibility to all students
This editorial board hasn’t always agreed with the policies or procedures of higher education, but we can agree that working with Student Media has shown us the role higher education plays in society....
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Now at the Wolfsonian: ‘The Pursuit of Abstraction’
Amanda Gonzalez/Contributing Writer “The Pursuit of Abstraction” exhibit invites audiences to not only view, but also feel. Held at the Wolfsonian until April 16, 2017, it features works that seek to...
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New course tackles sex trafficking and encourages students to get involved
Lisbette Castillo/Contributing Writer FIU is introducing a course this fall that will shed light on and teach students about the issue of sex trafficking and modern-day slavery. Due to its popularity...
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‘LGBT and Beyond’ course seeks to explore gender and sexuality from global...
Amanda Gonzalez/Contributing Writer “LGBT and Beyond: Non-Normative Sexualities from a Global Perspective” is a course offered in the spring that explores the inequalities faced by lesbian, gay,...
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Engineering graduate battling health issues overcomes obstacles
Stephanie Castro/Staff Writer Jorge Cisternas, a recent graduate from the University, became interested in engineering through his father, a computer engineer. “I always found engineering to be...
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‘Rogue One: a Star Wars story’ takes its place as one of 2016’s best films
Damian Gordon/Staff Writer “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story” arrives to right the wrongs done by its predecessor and shows how to make a film that is more than fan service, but an example of cinematic...
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Hult Prize @ FIU winners to represent University at regionals for social...
Martina Bretous/Entertainment Director When asked to find a sustainable and scalable social enterprise to help restore the rights and dignity of 10 million refugees by 2022, four University students...
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Top singles of 2016
As we look back at 2016, the WRGP staff has compiled a list of their top songs of the year. Time Moves Slowly (ft. Samuel T. Herring) by BadBadNotGood A slow, sensual, and intimate jazz jam. BBNG’s...
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FIU community shares resolutions for 2017
Juliane Sunshine/Contributing Writer It’s day one of 2017, members of the FIU community share their resolutions for the new year. “I will have at least one internship.” Nidhi Suthar, Major: Biomedical...
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Panthers receive fourth straight loss despite shooting a season’s best
Peter Holland Jr. // Staff Writer The Panthers’ season high 41.4 percent shooting was not enough in their 66-59 loss to Texas Southern University. FIU struggled in the first half trailing 35-28 before...
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Ropes course offers opportunity to strengthen leadership skills
Heather O’Dell // Staff Writer There is more to being healthy than regularly exercising and nourishing your body with the right foods; mental wellness is important, too. Mentally challenging yourself...
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There are different opportunities to make education affordable
Fabienne Fleurantin/Staff Writer Student debt. Yikes. That’s probably one of the scariest things no student wants to have following them for the rest of their life. There are some situations where...
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Women who are winning: Panthers earn first conference win against rival
Peter Holland Jr. // Staff Writer The Panthers received their third win of the season after an outstanding performance by both starting guards Alexis Gordon and Kristian Hudson, who combined for 40...
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Football team makes appearance at MLK Parade
Jasmine Casimir // Asst. Sports Director While the Panthers’ season is over, the football team still manages to participate in many events, including the MLK Parade which took place on Monday, Jan. 16....
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