By Standia Louis | Contributing Writer As the price of living is getting higher, budgets grow tighter, and basic necessities become more expensive, many people are stuck working an average 9-5, sometimes even taking overtime just to afford these necessities. For college students, these jobs may be the only source of income to pay for […]
Jonathan Roman | Staff Writer Florida’s GOP announced changes in the state to honor President Donald Trump, as Trump’s team has unveiled renderings of his future presidential library in Miami. However, another lawsuit from Miami residents is set to stop Mr. Trump from owning the land. The lawsuit filed in court Wednesday alleges that state […]
By Lea Abito | Staff Writer Established in 1965, Florida International University is one of the fastest-rising public universities in the United States. Yet for such a young university, there seems to be an influx of older professors. On the first day of the semester, there’s a strong possibility you walk into class and see […]
Sean Yakobson | Contributing Writer The FIFA World Cup is coming to North America, bigger than ever. With a massive expansion to 48 teams, totaling 104 matches, and now featuring a new “Round of 32” knockout stage, the tournament will be jointly hosted by the United States, Mexico, and Canada. To kick it all off, […]
Alexia Rivera | Contributing Writer He didn’t know it then, but writing for FIU’s school newspaper would change the trajectory of his life. Miami’s WLRN reporter and FIU alumnus Joshua Ceballos finalized for the 2026 Pulitzer Prize in local reporting with his team for a series called “Killer Train” which investigated South Florida’s Brightline devastations. […]
By Karen Alava | Staff Writer The surprise release of “Gary” is a masterclass in psychological storytelling, proving that The Bear doesn’t need the heat of a kitchen to make its audience sweat. Dropped without warning, mirroring the show’s sudden, chaotic nature, the episode feels less like a bridge to the final season and more […]
Liberty Brooks | Contributing Writer Canvas is back online today after a cyberattack, but Florida International University students still cannot access the platform. On Thursday, students across the globe opened their Canvas platform to see a ransom note left by the cybercriminal group ShinyHunters. The cyberattack shut down Canvas during finals week for many schools, […]
By Dylan Masvidal | Staff Writer I’m sure you’ve heard it from a wise, MTV Generation member of your family more than once: “I was [blank] when ‘Smells Like Teen Spirit’ came out.” The tired truth remains that in September 1991, Nirvana became the face of an era in a flash. Grunge was now the […]
Contributing Writer | Andres Sanchez For Florida International University, a school with over 50,000 total students, the establishment and continuance of student resources, both personal and academic, is essential to sustaining strong graduation and retention rates. Yet, FIU’s most essential vehicles for providing student resources, the Dorothea Green Library and special collections, continue to be […]
By Karen Alava | Staff Writer The Astronomy Club is building a space where students from all majors can come together to explore the universe, no prior experience required. Through events, discussions, and hands-on activities, the club focuses not only on astronomy but also on creating a welcoming community for anyone curious about space. Led […]
Gabriela Saldana, a 23-year-old FIU senior, was arrested by FIU police at approximately 2:10 a.m. Thursday, April 16, on a felony charge of making threats to kill or cause bodily harm. Gabriella Mateo | Staff Writer Saldana, who is an undergraduate research assistant at FIU, was reported by another student in a 215-person group chat […]
The FIU EFRM program is using science and finance to create models for Hurricane preparedness through combined risk assessment with financial risk transfer through global capital markets. Sakari Biorn | Contributing Writer With the approaching hurricane season, the Environmental Finance and Risk Management (EFRM) program at FIU is combining elements of environmental sciences, math, economics, […]
