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 →

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 →

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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