Panther Camp cultivates relationships for students
In 2006, FIU created a program that would change the lives of many freshmen and transfer students to come. Panther Camp focuses on assisting new students in building relationships with other FIU...
View ArticleGreek life one of the many ways to get involved at FIU
Fabienne Fleurantin/ Staff Writer A reaction of disgust. That’s the first thing I get when I mention that I’m in a sorority. Some people say that I don’t look it, are completely thrown off by it or...
View ArticleTips and tricks are key to surviving freshman year
Laquavia Smith/ Staff Writer Don’t date an athlete, stay away from 8:00 a.m. classes and always go to the tailgates. These are just three things I would say to prepare our incoming #FIU21 class. It...
View ArticleMyths versus truths: A guide for freshman year
Marie Anne Echevarria-Reina/ Contributing Writer Whether you believe them or not, there are always myths about college that survive and thrive, distracting students from the reality. As a freshman, you...
View ArticleNew music for new beginnings: freshmen survival playlists
Starting college is a time in your life where everything is a mixture of exciting and terrifying — angst is nothing but to be expected. Music, however, is here for you. It acts as an escape from...
View ArticleStudents ‘come together’ to witness eclipse
Alejandra Chamorro/Contributing Writer FIU Panthers gathered in droves on the GC lawns to witness a natural phenomenon 38 years in the making. The university’s physics department hosted a solar eclipse...
View Article‘Communication is key’ to enjoying campus housing
Carmella Jimenez/Contributing Writer Communication is key when it comes to living on campus, according to housing officials. Residents should try building relationships with those in their dorm...
View ArticleFaculty evaluations ‘more reliable’ than RateMyProfessor
Belen Sassone/ Contributing Writer When selecting classes, one of the things students look at is a professor’s “quality.” While ratemyprofessor.com is a commonly used resource, some administrators...
View ArticleSchool of Communication + Journalism eliminates grammar test
Ceylin Arias/Staff Writer School of Communication + Journalism grammar test has been put down in favor of more comprehensive writing classes. Students studying communications and journalism will no...
View ArticleClaw & Growl News and Opinion Talk Show August 25, 2017
This talk show aired live on Friday, August 4, 2017. Catch The Claw and Growl live every Monday and Friday from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. only on The Roar at 95.3 FM and 96.9 in North Miami. On this show:...
View ArticleWorlds Ahead recipient receives job offer at graduation
Written by Daniel Lederman / Contributing Writer A Worlds Ahead graduate received a job offer during her commencement ceremony. Nykeema Radway, a Worlds Ahead graduate and president of the Black...
View ArticleFIU LAW practice to help low income families
Belen Sassone/Contributing Writer The College of Law’s family law initiative, FIU LAW Practice, is preparing to launch a service aimed at providing legal services to families who fall within the 125...
View ArticleFIU offers various food options for vegans
Nelida Insua-Coelho/Contributing Writer The decision to go plant-based should never be taken lightly, and neither is choosing the institution that will shape your mind for the next four years. The...
View ArticleFreshmen unite through FIU’s common reading program
Ashley-Anna Aboreden/Contributing Writer This summer, FIU’s incoming freshmen had their first college assignment: to complete their freshman reading. This is known as FIU’s Common Reading Program....
View ArticleAMA at FIU promotes ‘the advancement of marketing professionals’
Andrea Perdomo/Contributing Writer The American Marketing Association is a prestigious international organization dedicated to the advancement of marketing professionals. The FIU chapter, AMA at FIU,...
View ArticleGet to know the FIU Student Government Association
Alhi Leconte/Contributing Writer Student Government Association is one of the most influential parts of an FIU student’s college experience. Although it works on behalf of all Panthers, many may not...
View ArticleLast days of summer fashion: all about shoes
Andrea Diaz-Ariza/Contributing Writer As any Miami native will tell you, we only have one season here: summer. Having eternal tropical weather means we get to be trend setters on the latest summer...
View ArticleCAPS equipped to help students face culture shock
Ceylin Arias/Staff Writer Despite popular belief, culture shock does not always involve traveling from one country to another, according to Kathryn Kominars, a licensed psychologist and associate...
View ArticleUniversity working to create international student scholarships
Written by Joshua Ceballos/Assistant News Director International students from over 20 countries attend FIU, making the “international” in Florida International University more than just a placeholder....
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