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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
98th Academy Awards: Picks and Predictions From a College Cinephile
Published link By: Andrea Fernandez As the late, great actress Catherine O’Hara once said, “My favorite season of the year has always been the awards.” 2025 was a phenomenal year for the cinema, and awards season always serves as a beautiful wrap-up to the film year. As the Oscars premiere in about a month, I... Continue Reading →
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 →