Final Draft: The Faces Behind the FIIUURJ- Nicholas Cabezas

Brooke Johnson | Summer 2026 Humanities Edge Editorial Intern  The FIU Undergraduate Research Journal (FIUURJ) launched in 2022, with Volume 1 hosting 8 articles and 12 student editors. Nicholas “Nick” Cabezas was one of those first student editors. He continued as a student editor for Volume 2 while getting his master’s degree in English Literature. Then, during Volume 3, he... Continue Reading →

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First Draft: The Faces Behind the FIUURJ- Nick Cabezas

Summer 2026 Intern | Brooke Johnson The FIU Undergraduate Research Journal launched in 2022, with Volume 1 having 8 articles and 12 student editors. Nicholas “Nick” Cabezas was one of those first student editors in 2022. He worked as an editor for Volumes 1 and 2, while getting his master's degree in English. Then, during... Continue Reading →

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Final Draft: There is a lack of academia at FIU

Link Sonia Stolar | Staff Writer I’ve never been much of an academic, yet before coming to college, I’ve had this perception of mahogany interiors and elongated bookshelves in classrooms, students hunched over notes from lectures and sleepless nights spent studying. My imaginary world of future collegiate years was not the most realistic, nor an... Continue Reading →

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Firs Draft: There is a lack of Academia at FIU

Sonia Stolar | Staff Writer I’ve never been much of an academic, yet before coming to college I’ve had this perception of mahogany interiors and elongated bookshelves in classrooms, students hunched over notes from lectures and sleepless nights spent studying. My imaginary world of future collegiate years was not the most realistic, nor an exhilarating... Continue Reading →

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2026 Oscars: A College Cinephile Breakdown

By: Andrea Fernandez Link April 2nd, 2026 As someone deeply invested in the film industry and who loves to get involved with awards season, this one has proved more interesting than most. A few weeks ago, I wrote about my picks and predictions for the Academy Awards ceremony this year, and as mentioned, I felt unsure about... Continue Reading →

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Final Draft: Racing Deadlines, Losing learning

Staff Writer: Kendall Moffett Contributing Cartoonist: Edeena Saint- Vil April 1st, 2026 Link Projects for finals are meant to prepare students for the real world, but when every class assigns one at the same time, students are no longer producing their best work; they are simply racing the clock.  There’s no doubt that courses with... Continue Reading →

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First Draft: Racing Deadlines, Losing learning

Kendall Moffett | Staff Writer  Projects for finals are meant to prepare students for the real world, but, when every class assigns one at the same time, students are no longer producing their best work; they are simply racing the clock.  There's no doubt that courses with project-heavy finals allow students to build portfolios, work... Continue Reading →

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Can ‘Girl Math’ Lead To Financial Delusion?

March 18, 2026 By: Madison Docherty Link I’m sure by now the term ‘girl math’ is something you have heard before across social media platforms. In recent years, the trend blew up specifically on TikTok and looked at how girls can reframe their spending habits in creative ways to, in a sense, justify their purchases.... Continue Reading →

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Wicked vs. For Good: What Was Different This Time?

March 19, 2026 By: Andrea Fernandez Link Within the past two years, we’ve seen the release of the highly anticipated film adaptation of the Broadway musical Wicked. This release schedule was split into two segments: act 1, released in November 2024, and act 2, the same month in 2025. However, these release periods were very... Continue Reading →

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Fanfiction Going Mainstream

March 20, 2026 By: Isabella Guiterrez Link Fanfiction, pieces of writing that many people usually read in the privacy of their rooms during their free time (or deep in the middle of the night), has snuck into mainstream media. This ranges from popular movies and shows to even some fanfiction, which have been adapted into... Continue Reading →

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Stop Politicizing Florida’s Public Universities 

Published link Kendall Moffett | Staff Writer  When politics are the boundary in education, the freedom to explore, question, and teach becomes threatened.  Starting this Summer, Florida's public colleges, including FIU, will be required to adopt a state-mandated curriculum for sociology courses.  This means restricted course materials regarding systemic racism, sexism, and identity politics will... Continue Reading →

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Significance of Color

The days are now blue. Depression creeps into body.  I can not see light The days are yellow Joy overtakes my soul and body  I see no darkness The days are now green.  Disgust overwhelms me  All I see is green  The days are now red.  More anger fills my vision.  I see no calmness ... Continue Reading →

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A Bottle of Spray paint

A wall stands before him. A bag of bottles of spray paint by his side  Another bag full of colorful rags  He sets the bags down  pulls on a gas mask  and gets to work The sun is high  sweat drips down his face  busy people walk by a random street artist  But he doesn’t... Continue Reading →

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Tree of Life

They sit at the kitchen table of the New York apartment  Staring at the computer screen The cursor blinks at them from inside the screen   They look to their right  The empty wall filled with bright colorful posts it’s filled with story ideas.  Then ideas strike the young human.  They go back to the... Continue Reading →

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ABC Poem

Anytime, Anywhere  Baby’s have been created by nothing  Cared for and nurtured  Doomed until the end of time  Every once in a while they win  Failure is a part of life  Good thing we die anyways  Have your fun I will be standing right here  Just waiting for you to realize  Know I am here ... Continue Reading →

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I Remember

I remember the bell ringing  Starting to walk away  Excited to finish a book  Then she calls me  “Come back here”  In a shrill condescending voice  I turn around  My heart dropping out of my chest  “That book is too advanced for you”  No please don’t do this  I silently beg  “Hand it over”  I... Continue Reading →

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Last Words

I don't know how to feel I'm leaving in under a month What will happen? Welp, I guess i'll find out

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My Bedroom

Looking through the painted white doorway  There are pastel purple walls covered in art and posters  Piles of books standing tall like the queens guards Waiting for me to open and read  The queen sized bed  In the middle of the room  Unmade and covers throw about  Waiting to welcome me home  TJ Maxx bags... Continue Reading →

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The Cardinal

You have become the cardinal  The cardinal you love so much  You took their photos  And framed them in your house  Had statues of them littered about  Their red fuzzy heads are now yours  And Nanas brown head follows yours You will never separate  The things you love most are now one  You and Nana... Continue Reading →

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Slam Poem

You have to be skinny But not too skinny  Guys like a girl with a little meat on the bone Be smart But play dumb  Guys don’t want a girl that is smarter than him  Cover up  And don’t be a tease  If you don’t want sex then your a prude But if you have... Continue Reading →

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I Am A Girl

I am a girl  I like guys that are way out of my league  And the guys that like me  I like to think I’m out of their league  What if I go for a gamer?  Well who's going to pull him off of his game to take one look at me  What about an... Continue Reading →

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Love Is An Ocean

They live on a land Locked away from the sea Hearing stories of seafoam storms  Bringing terror  But that isn’t for them So oceans are simply just that A story, At least to them To them those greens and blues  Are of soft leaves and loud birds Things that rest upon the ground before them... Continue Reading →

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The Empty Chair

I stare at the small round table  Cloths so white and pure  I see glimmers of you sitting there They fade to quick The glasses are inverted  No more champagne and no more toasts are to be made  I place the single rose  Tied together with a ribbon as red as blood Next comes the... Continue Reading →

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The Princess is Dead

Running across the finish line rope  Glimmers of joy are shared in their eyes The little boy cheers  Arms raised in the air Smiles like that of the Cheshire cat  Other women fall behind  The code of conduct set for her laying shattered on the grass  Picking the boy up to give all her love ... Continue Reading →

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Frozen In Time

Two women sit at a corner table at a restaurant in the middle of nowhere One gets up and leaves well; the other stays there mascara running down her face   Dust collecting on her pinned-up hair Frozen in time There she sits, never aging  She haunts the small restaurant  Her clothes are off-trend Rumors fly... Continue Reading →

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I am…

I am... Not the apology that people will wait for forever  The bright highlighter on the stark white pages  A clutter of bookmarks hastily shoved in a mug to try and create organization The uncommon color of rose waiting to be picked I am Brooke Johnson

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The History of Fashion

Published link By: Madison Docherty When I personally think of fashion, I think of the designers like Chanel and their incredible runway shows with pieces I hope to one day own, but I never really think back much further than the designer brands we know today. The other night I was sitting watching the ‘Devil... Continue Reading →

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The Birthday Change

Published link By: Madison Docherty Birthdays. The date someone was born. A day you celebrate. A day you yearn for. But a day that changes a little every year.  When I was younger, my birthday couldn’t come quick enough, the countdown to getting another year older, a day surrounded by family, maybe even a party,... Continue Reading →

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2026, The New 2016?

Published link By: Isabella Gutierrez Nostalgia is a heavy hitter for almost everyone I know, so it’s not crazy that all of a sudden there’s a yearning for 2016. In hindsight, the bright colors and fun music were such a joy to experience, and it almost felt like a dream. So, what fun aspects from... Continue Reading →

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What I Thought About the Stranger Things Finale

Published link By: Isabella Gutierrez Amid the finale of Stranger Things, longtime viewers and lovers of the show had a lot to say about the series finale. I was one of those viewers who had been keeping up with the show since its original release, and so I have developed a deep love for the... Continue Reading →

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2025 Music Faves: A Retrospection

Published link By: Andrea Fernandez I’m a big believer in the idea that you can learn everything you need to know about someone just by their taste in media. You may think people’s choice in movies or music is random; they like it because “they just do.” But notice how quickly you ask “what’s your... Continue Reading →

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What is Fast Fashion and How Can We Reduce It?

Published link By: Madison Docherty I’m sure by now you have heard of the term ‘fast fashion’ at least once before but do you know what it actually means? According to the Cambridge Dictionary, by definition Fast Fashion is clothes that are made and sold cheaply, so that people can buy new clothes often.  Photo by Burgess... Continue Reading →

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My Top 5 Rom-Coms as a Hopeless Romantic

Published link By: Isabella Gutierrez Romcoms have been a staple of girlhood for as long as they’ve been created. I’ve watched a fair share myself, and I wanted to recommend my top 5. These are movies that I think every girl should watch at least once in their life and be able to have a... Continue Reading →

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Study Tips to Help You Ace Your Finals

Published link By: Ansley Ryan As finals week approaches, I know it can be stressful and overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be that way. Whether you are preparing for multiple finals, looking for a last-minute grade booster, or battling procrastination, having some study tips is what you need to succeed! In this article, we... Continue Reading →

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A Wicked November- Girlhood Through Wicked

Published link By: Madison Docherty Once again, the emerald curtain is rising, and transporting us back to the Land of Oz. This November, ‘Wicked: For Good’ returns to remind us all about friendship through Elphaba Thropp and Glinda (The “Ga” is silent) Upland. There is more to their story than popularity and defying gravity. It... Continue Reading →

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4 Reasons Every Girl Should Have a Boy Bands Phase

Published link By: Isabella Gutierrez Boybands are not a new concept by a long shot with the earliest ones dating back to the Beach Boys and The Beatles. With this, the obsession with them has not only grown but exploded into a worldwide phenomenon that becomes a stepping stone for many girls’ lives.  Music Expansion ... Continue Reading →

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5 Ways To Romanticize Fall While In Miami

Published link By: Andrea Fernandez As a native Miamian, I’m no stranger to the strange weather patterns of our beloved city. One of these being how it stays one of the only cities in the U.S. that doesn’t get cold when the seasons change. And with fall as my favorite season, it definitely feels a... Continue Reading →

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Tasty Tailgate Treats Perfect for Football Season

Published link By: Ansley Ryan Football season has finally started! Which means it is time for football-related get-togethers: Super Bowl parties, tailgates, watch parties, and more. No matter how or where you watch football, you’ll need some delicious food and snacks to have at any function. In this article, we’ll explore the most scrumptious foods... Continue Reading →

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How KATSEYE Landed On Top

Published link By: Andrea Fernandez In the past few weeks, conversation has skyrocketed on the new global girl group, KATSEYE. With their recent MTV Video Music Award win, EPs topping the charts, and national tour starting soon, lets take a look back and see how all of this success was gained in the span of... Continue Reading →

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Plant Power: The Best Dorm Plants for a Healthier Space

Published link By: Ansley Ryan When decorating your dorm room, style and comfort usually are the main priority, but there’s one simple addition that can both boost your mood and health… plants! Bringing greenery into your tiny space doesn’t just make it feel more inviting, but research from the National Library of Medicine shows that... Continue Reading →

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Where Did The Comedies Go?

Published link By: Andrea Fernandez Anyone who knows me knows that I love to just sit down with a nice movie in my free time. One day this past week, I decided Bridesmaids (2012) would be my pick! A hilarious, raunchy, feel-good movie all about connections based in girlhood. Anyone who knows this movie knows that the... Continue Reading →

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K-Pop Demon Hunters: A Post-Summer Retrospective

Published link By: Andrea Fernandez If you went on the internet at any point this summer, chances are you at least heard about K-Pop Demon Hunters. If not, allow me to elaborate. On June 20th, 2025, K-Pop Demon Hunters from Sony Animation Studios made its direct to Netflix debut, with little to no marketing campaign and a voice... Continue Reading →

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Fall Books to Cozy up Your TBR

Published link By: Ansley Ryan It’s that wonderful time of year again, when the air turns crisp, the smell of pumpkin spice fills every corner, and the return of all things cozy. As the season begins to change, our reading lists often need a refresh to match the comfy vibes of fall. If your TBR... Continue Reading →

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Why You Should Decorate Your Dorm for Holidays

Published link My favorite thing to do for my dorm around any holiday is decorate. I decorate for Halloween, Christmas, and Valentine’s Day while listening to holiday-related music and relaxing from the stress of my daily life. I’m going to tell you what I use to decorate my dorm and how I do it. two... Continue Reading →

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Ranking 10 Classic Christmas Movies

Published link ‘Tis the season to binge-watch Christmas movies. Everyone has a favorite movie that they love to watch through the holiday season, and whether or not it’s on this list, pretty much everyone has seen these ten classic Christmas movies. If you haven’t seen them all, then here are some movies to cross off... Continue Reading →

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The Everything Shower: Vanilla Edition

Published link If your social media feed is anything like mine, you’ve probably seen that pretty much every it-girl wants to smell like gourmand vanilla. I’ve been researching how to create the most gourmand vanilla everything shower, from the expensive products to the dupes. These it-girls have a method and I’m here to share it... Continue Reading →

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5 Decorations to Spruce Up Your Dorm Room

Published link Dorm rooms tend to start off as barren living spaces, with white concrete walls and fake hardwood floors. But because they are so plain, they are blank canvases for us to decorate as we please. I’ve lived in two different dorm rooms and here is how I’ve made them feel like home. Tapestries... Continue Reading →

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How to Make the Perfect Boo Basket

Published link It’s that time of year again! As Halloween approaches, boo baskets are once again taking over TikTok and Instagram Reels. In case you haven’t seen these already, a boo basket is a little bucket or bag filled with Halloween-themed goodies and candy that you can give to a loved one. If gift giving... Continue Reading →

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My Experience Studying Abroad in Italy

Published link I always knew that I wanted to study abroad at some point in college, and over the summer I got the chance to do just that. I went to Palermo, Sicily, Italy for 3 weeks to study abroad with a group of 15 students from Florida International University. Let’s go over how I... Continue Reading →

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THE TORTURED POETS DEPARTMENT: First Impression

Published link THE TORTURED POETS DEPARTMENT is finally here. It feels like the album announcement was so long ago, but Taylor Swift did not disappoint. Swift explores everything from events in her life to her inner world. This is her closing a chapter in her life and starting a new one, as said in her... Continue Reading →

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Olivia Rodrigo: The GUTS World Tour

Published link Olivia Rodrigo started her GUTS World Tour back in February, and now that we know the basics of what the tour consists of, I’m going to break it down for everyone.  OPENERS  Olivia has three openers for the North American leg of the tour. First up, we have Chappell Roan, who draws inspiration... Continue Reading →

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What to Keep When Moving Out of Your Dorm

Published link It’s that time of year when college kids are starting to think of what they should keep and throw away when moving out. I’m an out-of-state college student, so I know first-hand that these decisions are hard to make. Because I fly back and forth, there are some bigger things that I can’t... Continue Reading →

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Book Review: Where’s Molly?

Published Link Spoilers and Potentially Triggering Topics Ahead  In 2023, Haunting Adeline took BookTok by storm. On February 16th, 2024, its author, H.D. Carlton, published a spin-off of the book called Where’s Molly?. Like most people, I read the Cat and Mouse duet in 2023 and have been waiting for H.D. Carlton to release another... Continue Reading →

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Study Tips from a Student with ADHD

Published link Teachers and professors give out study tips all the time. They always say that those tips are proven to work on students, but if you’re like me and have ADHD, these tips pretty much never work. Here are some tips that I’ve picked up over the years to help me and hopefully they... Continue Reading →

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Movies Coming Out in 2024

Published link The Golden Globes are now past us, spotlighting the movies of 2023. So what’s next? We, of course, had the new Mean Girls movie on January 12th, but that can’t be the only movie of 2024, can it? It most certainly isn’t. I would be doing an injustice if I didn’t bring up... Continue Reading →

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One of the top movies of 2023: The Era’s Tour documentary

Published link Taylor Swift has had a very busy year. She started her Era’s Tour in April, released Speak Now (Taylor’s Version) in July, will release 1989 (Taylor’s Version) in late October, appearances at Travis Kelce’s football games, and now the Era’s Tour Movie in early October. Currently Swifts tour has grossed close to $1... Continue Reading →

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4 Books to Cozy up with this Fall

Published Link Let’s face it, everyone is probably behind on their New Year goal of reading more books. Now with school, activities, and clubs starting up everyone’s stressed. So take a break from all the stress from everyday life and sit down with some of these cozy fall reads.  Kings of Sin series by Anna... Continue Reading →

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2023 Holiday Makeup Collections

Published link With Halloween, Thanksgiving, and Christmas right around the corner were starting to see the 2023 holiday makeup collections being teased or released soon. I’m here to guide you along the 2023 holiday makeup collections. Buckle up because there lots to get through.  Halloween Makeup Collections First up is going to be Casper the... Continue Reading →

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Football 101: A Quick Guide

Published link It's official, we're in football season! Football is among one of the most popular sports in America right now and has a growing popularity in other countries. Whether you are going to your first game, want to impress your crush, or have seen the Joe Burrow thirst traps on Tik Tok, you need... Continue Reading →

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Love is (Almost) in the Air

Contributing Writer |Ryan Ziwa  I can already hear my heart flutter as the day I have to confront the absence of romantic love in my life approaches…more commonly known as Valentine’s Day. While others make reservations, attempt to hide gifts, and clean their camera lenses, I struggle to justify my continued lack of a romantic... Continue Reading →

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Should Religion Have a Place in FIU?

Linette Garcia | Staff Writer Tucked into FIU is the construction of the Trish and Dan Bell Chapel, a significantly quaint space designed for spiritual gatherings of all religions. It’s an edifice that allows students, teachers, and faculty to engage in their religious practices, whether that’s partaking in ceremonies or escaping the fast pace of university... Continue Reading →

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