Sean Yakobson | Contributing Writer A new regulation being implemented by the Department of Education potentially threatens the eligibility of numerous programs at FIU for federal direct loan programs. The U.S. Department of Education is the federal agency that is responsible for education policy, distributes federal education funding, manages student aid, and enforces civil rights […]
Gabriella Mateo | Staff Writer Three months into his tenure as FIU’s new dean of University Libraries, Benjamin Walker isn’t rushing to make sweeping changes. Instead, he’s spending his first semester listening. Walker said his first year will focus on gathering feedback from students, faculty and staff before making major changes to the university’s libraries. […]
Dylan Masvidal | Staff Writer “Tenet”, “Oppenheimer” and now, “The Odyssey”: Christopher Nolan’s “vanity trilogy” has reached its conclusion. The crackpot craftsman who was once labeled as film bro fodder — for reasons yet to be properly identified other than a surge of online boredom — is experiencing a reputation renaissance of sorts thanks to […]
By Key Fontaine | Contributing Writer Y2K fashion, vinyl records, digital cameras, and more, are all making major comebacks thanks to younger people, mostly Gen Z. For a demographic that seemingly appreciates a more vintage style and culture, there is one discrepancy, the overwhelming presence of social media in their everyday lives. With so many […]
Sophia Baltodano | Staff Writer Following the recent earthquake in Venezuela, a structural engineer and FIU alumni is bringing together engineers and universities across the Americas to help assess damaged buildings and support the country’s long-term recovery. Rather than providing traditional disaster relief, the initiative focuses on sharing engineering expertise, training professionals, and helping determine […]
The most controversial constant of Love Island season 8, Sincere, choosing between the two fish, Melanie and Sol | Courtesy of Peacock By Standia Louis | Contributing Writer When I heard the newest season of Love Island came out, I did what every reasonable person should do: ask my cousin, who obviously has better things […]
By Andres Gonzalez | Contributing writer Almost everybody who has or is currently attending college knows what an academic advisor is. A professional whose job is to help guide students through their college careers. While this seems like an important and helpful tool, many individuals attending FIU might be able to point you towards a […]
Gabriella Mateo | Staff Writer Deuxieme Maison (DM), home to the Honors College, is set for renovation or demolition as part of Florida International University’s five-year capital improvement plan. Completed in 1973, the building is one of the five original structures on the Modesto A. Maidique Campus and the second-oldest building on campus. “We’re focusing […]
Aitana Salmeron | Contributory Writer YDSA, the Young Democratic Socialists of America, hosted congressional candidate Oliver Larkin, along with other local immigration leaders, at Biscayne Bay Campus. On Thursday, July 9, Larkin spoke about his campaign and key issues, accompanied by other guest speakers. Larkin, a democratic socialist, is running for election to the U.S. […]
Jonathan Roman | Staff Writer Travelers will officially be flying in and out of “President Donald J. Trump International Airport” after Florida Republicans successfully renamed Palm Beach airport after Trump. Donald Trump and merchants will now have an Airport code, code DJT, named after Trump’s initials. The president’s initials will also appear on passengers boarding […]
By Leeann Sanon | Staff Writer A petition was published on June 16, 2026, on change.org in hopes of making the market at Breezeway open 24/7. The petition proposal requests that this readjustment happens with the exception of summer semester and holiday breaks. If this cannot be met, then they ask that Crave Cafe be […]
Sophia Baltodano | Staff Writer As artificial intelligence continues to grow, a proposed data center just 15 minutes from FIU is raising questions about environmental and community impacts, while Florida’s SB 484, signed May 7 by Gov. Ron DeSantis, now requires large data centers to pay for their own electricity costs instead of passing them […]
