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Gender-neutral pronouns are vital for respect and understanding
Take a step into English 101 for a second: a pronoun, according to the Cambridge English Dictionary, is “a word that is used instead of a noun or a noun phrase” and can show possession. “ S h e , ” “...
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New gender roles have balanced out family dynamics
Rina Factor/ Contributing Writer Gender roles have played a major role in families. I remember when my mom first started working, my dad would come to pick us up from school and someone jokingly...
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During scandals, women are scrutinized more, said students
Maria Serrano/Staff Writer The double standard surrounding men and women in today’s society is still present, according to University students. Whenever a scandal, feud or simple inconvenience happens,...
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Data shows slight increase of women in College of Engineering and Computing
Michelle Marchante/News Director While the University has seen a steady 43 percent increase in women applicants for the College of Engineering and Computing, the same can’t be said for the number of...
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WATCH LIVE: PantherNOW’s forum on sexual assault
The post WATCH LIVE: PantherNOW’s forum on sexual assault appeared first on PantherNOW.
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Gulf Stream Literary Magazine to host “First Book Journey: Three Publishing...
Joshua Ceballos/Assistant News Director Students looking to publish their first book who are at a loss in the world of publishing have something to look forward to out of FIU. On Saturday, Feb. 3,...
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Stricter immigration laws are beneficial to the U.S.
Sohail Monga/ Contributing Writer Ever since the colonial era, immigration to the United States has had its fair share of criticism. People from around the world have immigrated to the U.S. at various...
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Criminalizing protests demonstrates abuse of power
Clara Barros/ Contributing Writer Jan. 20, 2018 was the one-year anniversary of the political repression of over 200 people in Donald Trump’s inauguration protest in Washington, DC. On that same day...
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Humphrey biographer Samuel Freedman lectures on book, civil rights and...
By Victoria Salas South Florida News Service On Wednesday evening, Samuel G. Freedman, an award-winning author and Columbia University journalism professor, delivered a lecture at Florida International...
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Student Media hosted interactive sexual assault forum
Michelle Marchante/News Director The different ramifications surrounding sexual harassment, sexual assault and its portrayal in the media was discussed during Student Media’s first forum of the...
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University provides update on Greek Culture change: Greeks fees to cover...
Guethshina Altena/Assistant News Director Despite being on a University-wide pause, Greek organizations are still required to pay a fees to the University. Those fees, part of Greeks’ semesterly dues,...
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Black History Month reminds of social responsibility
Clara Barros/ Contributing Writer “I am a white person.” The apparent simplicity of those five words is misleading. Their importance is, in fact, colossal. On one hand, they bring to light the position...
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Schools need better education on black history
Brea Jones/ Contributing Writer Black History Month is the time to honor and celebrate all the accomplishments of African Americans and how far we have come in society. Because of this, it is very...
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Every month should be Black History Month
Eduardo Alvarez/ Contributing Writer Beloved actor Morgan Freeman has said that “Black History is American History.” He spoke these words live on 60 Minutes in criticism of U.S. society’s custom of...
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We need to support more black-owned businesses
Dove and H&M are just a couple of the brands facing backlash for being racially insensitive, given their questionable recent advertisements. Dove featured an ad that, in a play of editing,...
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Maya Angelou’s life and works are my inspiration
Rina Factor/ Contributing Writer Maya Angelou is someone I find very admirable — her illustrious career as a writer has rendered her extremely memorable. Not only was her famous novel, “I Know Why the...
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Haitians to face difficulties once TPS ends, professor said
Elizabeth Soza/Contributing Writer Since 2010, Haitians have been under Temporary Protected Status after fleeing the devastating earthquake that killed thousands. But the United States will no longer...
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DIVINE 9’s SPEAK OUT: Historically black Greek organizations weigh in on...
Guethshina Altena/Assistant News Director Members of the University’s “Divine 9” greek organizations have mixed feelings about the University’s decision to pause all Greek life until February, with...
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Workforce racial inequality still exists, according to students
Shannon McMullen/Contributing Writer Despite the large numbers of Haitians, Jamaicans and Black Hispanics in Miami, these numbers do not reflect at FIU. Miami houses around 271 thousand Haitians, 150...
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Paralyzed student walks without wheelchair across graduation stage
Ceylon Arias/Staff Writer Shane Mosko, a Worlds Ahead graduate, walked graduation without his wheelchair after a car accident left him paralyzed from the waist down. Graduating with a double major in...
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