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FIU To Use Kickstarter To Fund Operational Budget

In a shocking announcement from the head of the FIU financials department, the university will no longer charge any tuition. Instead, FIU will fund its entire operational budget via the website Kickstarter. Some early critiques have assessed the plan as
FIU To Use Kickstarter To Fund Operational Budget

FIU To Change School Colors To Zebra And Leopard Print

In a press announcement this past Friday, President Rosenberg revealed a major change to the branding of Florida International University. The official school colors will now be zebra and leopard print, replacing the longstanding Blue and Gold. “Yes, they’re not exactly ...
FIU To Change School Colors To Zebra And Leopard Print

Study: Most MDC Transfer Students Can Neither Read Nor Write

After two years of extensive research, the independent research organization Education America came to the disappointing conclusion that most Miami-Dade College transfer students currently taking classes at FIU are totally and completely illiterate. The study took into account over 1,500 students ...
Study: Most MDC Transfer Students Can Neither Read Nor Write

FIU Police: “We have feelings too, ya know!”

Though many students would be shocked to know, the FIU Police force is claiming that they too have feelings. "We're here, we feel, get used to it!" screams banners that can now be seen around campus. The slogan is a ...
FIU Police: “We have feelings too, ya know!”

CIO Uses Tech Fee Money To Build Office Out Of iPads

Faculty & Staff

In a recent interview, CIO and Vice President Robert Grillo introduced Bacon reporters to his newly renovated office, with walls tiled floor to ceiling in iPad 2s. The project, funded by over $540,000 of Tech Fee money, is “what being the head of the Division of Information Technology is all about!”, said the giddy CIO.

February 24, 2012 | Read the full article

Artwork On MMC Campus To Be Censored

Student Life

In a drastic motion that has FIU Art students and art aficionados outraged, the Board of Trustees (BOT) have decided to censor or remove all artwork they deem to be offensive on FIU’s Modesto Madique Campus. Beginning in Spring 2012, this official Chapter 100 University-Wide Governance and Guidance Regulation will be put in effect. The [...]

September 6, 2012 | Read the full article

Study: Most MDC Transfer Students Can Neither Read Nor Write

Academics, Featured

After two years of extensive research, the independent research organization Education America came to the disappointing conclusion that most Miami-Dade College transfer students currently taking classes at FIU are totally and completely illiterate.

February 20, 2012 | Read the full article

Mario Cristobal Wins Bar Fight Against Three Men

Athletics

FIU’s athletic program is in shock following the news that Golden Panther football coach Mario Cristobal is in police custody following a victory at a brutal bar fight. The fight left several men severely wounded and Cristobal completely unscathed.

February 20, 2012 | Read the full article
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