Michelle Marchante/News Director Members of the University community may be concerned about campus safety following the Las Vegas shooting on Sunday, Oct. 1, but police are equipped to keep the campus safe and secure, the department’s chief said. While unable to give detailed explanations of what FIUPD’s tactics are, as it may compromise the safety of the campus and its officers, the department is doing everything in their power to keep the University safe, FIUPD Chief Alexan

Michelle Marchante/News Director Classes are canceled as of 11 p.m. Tuesday night through the weekend for the university community to prepare for Irma, a category 5 hurricane. Normal operations will resume Wednesday but the University will close Thursday, according to an email from External Relations, and all special events on campus, including the Saturday football game at FIU are canceled. Irma is one of the largest and most powerful hurricanes in recorded history at 185 mp

A step by step guide on how to use the free iOS and Android "Companion" app, focusing on the notable security features it offers. This video was a companion piece to my column "Companion app can make students feel safer." Tags: #FIUSM #FIU #Opinion #Video #Technology #App #Safety

Michelle Marchante/Staff Writer Have you ever walked alone late at night on campus and have passed by a suspicious person or heard a strange noise that sends warning bells through your mind? How many times have you thought someone should have accompanied you while walking at night? With the invention of Companion, a free iOS and Android app, you may never have to think that again. It’s common knowledge that one of the easiest safety measures someone can take to protect themse