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Starbucks’ “bias training” does not address underlying racial insensitivity
Clara Barros/Staff Writer On May 29, Starbucks closed 8,000 of its facilities to conduct a training against racial bias. The four-hour training was a response to the arbitrary arrest of two black men...
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The cancellation of ABC sitcom “Roseanne” is well-deserved
Brea Jones/Staff Writer and Caroline Lozano/Opinion Director On May 29, the hit sitcom “Roseanne” was cancelled after its main star and creator, Roseanne Barr tweeted racist remarks about former Barack...
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Kanye West delivers 23 minutes of untamed, unruly tracks on “ye.”
Evan Balikos/Contributing Writer “This the type of high that get you gunned down/ Yeezy, Yeezy trollin’ OD, huh/ Turn TMZ to Smack DVD, huh,” West ferociously raps on “Yikes,” suggesting that his...
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SGC-BBC resolves to create I-75 committee
By: Gerard Albert/Staff Writer A resolution to form a student committee at the FIU I-75 campus has been passed by the Student Government Council at the Biscayne Bay Campus. The resolution, written...
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“Action Point” turns out to be a “90-minute bore-fest”
Erik Jimenez/Staff Writer When Johnny Knoxville and the rest of the “Jackass” crew hit television screens back in 2000, rebellious youngsters saw before them a style of comedy that would redefine...
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MPAS’ LGBTQ Initiative commemorates victims of Pulse shooting
Tamica Jean-Charles/Entertainment Director Printed in all-caps, “FIU Remembers Pulse 49” sat centered on a Pride flag, with a rainbow heart monitor running underneath. Forty-nine candles illuminated...
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Online video game platforms should be more vigilant in filtering games
Gabriella Pinos/Staff Writer The case for violence in video games has been argued back and forth for years. While some worry it may be linked to violence in real life, others contend that it’s nothing...
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Readiness comes with pushing yourself out of your comfort zone
Rina Factor/Contributing Writer Most people like to wait until they are ready or comfortable before they embark to do something they are afraid of. Unfortunately, in a world where time is finite for...
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Jewish Museum of Florida-FIU to feature Charlie Cinnamon exhibit
By: Joshua Ceballos/News Director “Most Jews weren’t allowed to own property on the north side of the beach.” That’s what Susan Gladstone, director of the Jewish Museum of Florida-FIU had to say about...
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‘Early fall’ enrollment surpasses fall
By: Ryan Soriano and Joshua Ceballos/PantherNOW Staff University admissions will be flipped this year as more freshmen are enrolling in the summer rather than the fall. As of the first day of summer...
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President Mark B. Rosenberg: FIU has “everything you need to succeed” in life
Mark B. Rosenberg/Guest Columnist and FIU President Welcome to Fall 2018! The new academic year lays before us – full of fresh focus, hope and endless possibility. After a year that tested our...
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A letter from your Biscayne Bay president: Welcome back, students
Jefferson Noel/Guest Columnist Hello, fellow Panthers! My name is Jefferson Noël, the new President of the Student Government at the beautiful Biscayne Bay Campus. As you re-enter the halls of...
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SGA merger will ensure better representation for all FIU students
After months of uncertainty and speculation, both of the University’s Student Government Councils will finally merge into one body. We at PantherNOW believe – and have always believed – that this...
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CAPS psychologist welcomes inclusivity for LGBTQ students
Gabriella Pinos/Staff Writer “ALL Are Welcome Here.” The rainbow poster hangs next to Nancy Zlatkin’s door at FIU’s Counseling and Psychological Services. As a psychologist specialized in working...
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“Incredibles 2” exactly what fans needed
Erik Jimenez/Staff Writer Fourteen years since it’s release, “The Incredibles” has become an animation classic and a high-point of nostalgia for many of my generation. And as the film title says,...
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Editor’s Note: Welcome, Panthers!
Michelle Marchante/Editor-in-Chief Welcome Panthers! My name is Michelle Marchante and I’ll be your PantherNOW Editor-in-Chief for the 2018-2019 school year. In this special edition of PantherNOW,...
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What you need to know about rush week
Tamica Jean-Charles/Entertainment Director At the turn of every semester, Greek organizations begin recruiting new members to their chapters in what is called “rush week.” The University currently...
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Freshman 15: A side effect of stress in your first year
Gabriella Pinos/Staff Writer Stress: the genetic makeup of an average college freshman. It’s no surprise that new students have trouble coping with five classes, new roommates, job applications and...
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International students are appreciated at FIU
Ivana De Luca/Guest Columnist Dear International Students, welcome to Florida International University! As an international student myself, I went through a series of academic, cultural and linguistic...
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Don’t let stress ruin your semester back at school
Belen Sassone/Staff Writer A new environment is difficult for anyone to get accustomed to. When high school is over, getting a fresh start may seem exciting, but with starting college comes a great...
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