Panther for grading on quality, not quantity
Contributing writer Luis Santana believes professors should grade students on quality, not quantity.
View ArticleUniversity inks deal with Royal Caribbean
The University and Royal Carribean Ltd. made their partnership official this week by signing a contract. The deal will allow Royal Caribbean to break ground on their new facility at Biscayne Bay Campus...
View ArticleThe importance of public design in regards to FIU’s growth
Contributing writer Daniel Irigoyen discusses the importance of public design.
View ArticleKenny Arena leaves FIU in favor of LA Galaxy
The Kenny Arena era at FIU is over. After just two seasons as the men’s soccer coach, Arena has taken a job with the LA Galaxy under his father, Galaxy coach Bruce Arena. Arena had a less than...
View ArticlePanthers keep Eagles grounded in nationally televised game
In FIU’s first nationally televised game of the season, the Panthers overcame a late deficit to defeat last season’s sweet-sixteen opponent Florida Gulf Coast University, 72-61. The Panthers, led by...
View ArticleNumber 22 to the Rafters
The most decorated player for the FIU women’s basketball team in senior guard Jerica Coley saw her jersey number raised to the rafters at halftime of the men’s basketball game on Saturday Dec. 7...
View ArticleStarting quarterback transfering, will play for Valdosta State
Junior Jake Medlock won’t finish his college career at FIU. The quarterback will transfer to Division II school Valdosta State and finish his playing days there. Speculation about his transfer has been...
View ArticleHow do you solve a problem like Ms. Travers?
Staff writer Juan Barquin reviews "Saving Mr. Banks."
View ArticleUniversity awarded for its support of minority graduate students
The Council of Graduate Schools and Educational Testing Services awarded the University for its proposal to establish a new community of doctoral scholars to support underrepresented minority PhD...
View Article‘American Hustle’ focuses more on character development
Contributing writer Rafael Abreu reviews "American Hustle."
View ArticleUniversity opposes boycott of Israel’s academic institutions
Last week, the American Studies Association voted to boycott Israel’s academic institutions. This week, the University declared its opposition of the boycott in support of academic freedom for all....
View ArticlePanthers end year with huge loss to Georgetown
The FIU men’s basketball team failed to finish 2013 on a happy note, losing to the Georgetown Hoyas 92-57 on Saturday. The Hoyas scored early and often, as they started off the matchup on a 24-0 run,...
View ArticleFIU Cruises Past Farleigh Dickinson
By Steven Rowell/Staff Writer Against Farleigh Dickinson, senior guard Jerica Coley registered 21 points, which is the lowest point total for the senior in a victory this season. Turns out, Coley’s...
View ArticleDon’t feel inclined to define yourself
Contributing writer Ian Vazquez gives insight on self-identification
View ArticleA case for human compassion
Contributing writer Jairo Ramos shares his feelings on universities and teaching compassion
View Article‘Inside Llewyn Davis’ shows us the pain and struggles of a folk singer
Contributing writer Rafael Abreu reviews "Inside Llewyn Davis."
View ArticleColey scores school-record 47 points in loss to Wake Forest
By Steven Rowell/Staff Writer FIU saw one player reach a career high in points and another break an FIU single-game scoring record, but it still was not enough to defeat Wake Forest on Sunday Dec. 29...
View ArticleBest of 2013: TV Shows
Staff writer Madari Pendas gives her top 5 television shows of 2013.
View ArticleParking and Transportation offers 2,700 temporary parking spaces
First-week madness may leave University-goers in a scramble to find parking, but the Office of Parking and Transportation is offering over 2,700 additional parking spaces through January
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