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The FIU decal is up for renewal and we want to let you decide what image will reside on your car for the next year. Below are the two versions in the running and a link to the survey. We will close the poll on March 3 at midnight so be sure to get your vote in and tell your friends before then.
FIU + Panther Decal
FIU Only Decal
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it's be nice if we got rid of the decals all together and just did the rearview hanger
The panther rocks! I like the decal, Joe. You are not suppose to drive with it dangling, so any of use would forget to put the hanging one on the mirror.
Vote for FIU + Panther
The first one, FIU + Panther Decal, is more pleasing to the eye.
It also has the new panther logo, which should be capitalized on.
– J
Joe: I couldn't agree more. Better yet, FIU should just give EVERYONE (students/staff/admin) the option of being able to choose: either, or.
I like the tag with the larger FIU alone because it'll be easier for other drivers to see FIU (the FIU on the panther decal design is much smaller).
I also think we should get those hanging decals…saves me hassle of getting them off after the end of the semester. Although Goo-gone works..LOL
I say the FIU alone, better for advertising our University. And remember you always have the choice of ordering the hang tag 🙂
The Panther should be our icon, our symbol in the community.
Panther should not be our only icon in the community. It is our athletic mark, our mascot. We are a university, not a sports team.
I agree with the thought that we should be given a hang tag. A hang tag can be taken down while driving, so not to distract your driving.
I suggest the FIU alone… It's BOLD, just like us!
I agree with Hope, the decal with FIU letters only is the best option. The decal is not only a way for parking to know if you parked in the right spot or not, it is also a marketing tool for the university whenever our cars are off campus. The larger letters on a solid blue background is easier for people to read.
Kristina: Actually FIU gives students the option of a hangtag ONLY for your 2nd car that you register with FIU. FIU DOES NOT have hangtags for staff/admin – like myself. Unless they just changed this recently. And if they did, please let me know.
I think we should keep FIU + Panther on it so that we keep the panther spirit alive since i hear they are trying to get rid of the Golden in Golden Panthers
FIU ONLY!!!! Classier, cleaner, bolder. And I'm with Emerille: this is a university, not a sports team. Let me add here that for the price we pay for parking, it should be ACTUAL gold.
I think this whole decal is bogus. We all pay for parking in our tuition yet we are not provided adequate parking and even less security when we park our vehicles on campus. How are cars being stripped of their catalytic converters and NOBODY notices?! Why don’t we have WORKING security cameras in the parking garages and overlooking the parking lots? We have plenty of money to pay for parking enforcement and no money to pay for parking space or security.
Oh by the way, with the new buildings going up FIU is planning on accepting new students. It’s okay though because FIU is going to add more parking. But only enough for the new students it will be accepting. Screw the already growing demand for decent parking. Just keep parking in metered spots where you can pay for parking you are already entitled to, or just risk the ticket. There is always the dusty rock pit on 8th St and 107th. There are no Admin or Faculty spots taking up all the “good spots.”
Another thing – why does FIU issue tickets which, upon appeal, are reviewed by a mystery panel. What gives? Not only are you FORCED to accept the panel’s decision as FINAL by submitting an appeal, but you are not given enough resources to adequately appeal a ticket in the first place.
So, in reality, who cares what the decal looks like? As far as I am concerned, it might as well be a blue Star of David.
So which one did you pick then?
Panther all the way just like UM has that ridiculous Albatross or Penquin what ever u want to call it. At least we have a more decent and distinquished macot.
Sorry meant to write MASCOT.
Don't get me wrong, I understand the necessity of the decal. My point is not about what the decal looks like, but that FIU should do more for the students who are paying for parking as part of their tuition.
Either decal is fine. Its going to end up baking on my rear window anyway.
I think the one with just "FIU" is much classier…although I love Roary, it shouldn't be our only symbol in the community.
What's the big deal with the design if prices for staff and faculty are so high? Reduce the price of the decals please.
I like the panther over the non-panther,
but what's up with the Iconoclastic symbolism of the Che' shadowing on the panther's right side of its face,
what happens if the panther is placed on the right side of the FIU so the shadow falls on left side of the
Panther's face?
My vote was for the FIU Only Decal. Traffic in Miami is aggressive enough already. I don't want a sticker on my car displaying an aggressive theme.
FIU + Panther + Hangtag
It's bad enough having to pay so much for parking, when there is NEVER enough parking spots on campus (especially during the start of the semester). Quite frankly, I think it should be illegal to "sell" more decals than the number of parking spots available on campus.
Not only that, it's an issue having to put stickers on a brand new car. Especially when they are so hard to take off. Will FIU be willing to pay the dealership the fee of having to remove the stickers without causing damage to the paint job? Of course not. So why not a hanging decal from the rear view mirror.
Just my 2 cents. But we all already know nothing will change with regards to that!
I like the second one. Just letters.
I doubt that many people actually care about how the decal looks like. I personally don't care at all. I don't even use one. I ride the bus to school, which costs my $42 a month for a bus pass in addition to the $80 parking fee in the semester tuition…What should people like me do? Can we decide how our bus pass looks like… This is just another one of those stupid FIU things that make you wish you had enough money to find a better school…ohh well, I guess we can settle for how our decals look like
1) FIU only – it looks nicer.
2) The way the Panther and the FIU appear is actually going against the logo guidelines published since the Panther is to the side of the FIU instead of its paw resting above the letters.
3) The hanging decal is available to students – for a charge. Unfortunately, it is not an option for faculty/staff/administrators.
4) I'm not sure how this became a sounding board for FIU's parking policies or parking issues when all we were asked is to vote on the design of a decal. If you're really angered or looking for change, write letters, get organized, and present your issues in an intelligent and rational way. Getting snippy on a virtual message board is pointless.
I go to FIU for some classes and attend another private University and I wish I could pay $80 per semester instead of $222 per semester at this other school. But I do agree that a hanging tag is much better than a sticker that essentially becomes a tattoo for your car and damages the paint. In my opinion that sticker looks tacky and FIU should nake life easier for students and have a hang tag!
Wow. Let's keep some perspective, people. This is a poll. A simple poll. It's supposed to be a fun, 15-second thing that people can participate in if they want. You guys that are hating on the university because they charge a parking fee and you either don't have a car or can't find a space — amazing. I bet that virtually every public university in this country charges parking fees. How could they not? It would be impossible to track who drives a car to campus (they pay the fee) and who doesn't (they don't). I paid a parking fee at UF and I didn't have a car; I used a bike. Really, it's not a big deal. I understood that I wasn't attending a restaurant and ordering off a menu ("I'll take one gym membership but hold the parking space.") I was attending a large, public university with an enormous overhead that was giving me an opportunity to do something with my life for a fraction of what other universities would have charged me. But to get back to the subject at hand — I voted for the letters-only decal, and I had FUN doing so. Peace, people.
Attn: FIU Alum
I agree that what is needed is to write letters, organize, and make our voices heard. Contrary to what you might think, virtual boards are very useful in aiding organization, and making yourself heard. I now know I am not the only one fed up with things, and I will take action.
The Decal should coincide with the aggressive nature of Miami drivers and thus should include the Roary mascot. Also FIU should double the price of the decal so that we can extend the grass-laden, pebble parking lot to the edge of 107th ave and SW 8th St. That way those that come from the West can easily maneuver over the curb and find themselves easily parking into the rolling hills of stone… Those who do not have decals and use the bus should ask the FIU admin to bail them out in so as to equitably distribute decals among the student population and lower their taxes, I mean costs, for not driving a car. SUVs should pay the most, mid-size nxt tax bracket, I mean cost bracket, then the smaller cars should pay the least and be able to park in the garage without having to squeeze next to two massive pick-ups. Bicyclists should hang tags on their handlebars and bus riders should produce a mini-decal on their backpacks and if they use two dif backpacks, use a mini hang tag on the zippers.
That should solve the decal issue
Hahahaha
Please David, dont give them anymore bright ideas… 😛
FIU ONLY, simpler, classic, clean, and it gets FIU out!
The panther makes it too complicated for something that should be simple and to the point.
HELPFUL TIP: if you put the decal on your back window it is easier to remove and you wont have to worry about ruining the paint job. Glass won't get ruined from the sticker since it can easily be scrapped off with a razer blade.
Do you know how much money parking and traffic could make if they only made hanging decals… Tickets galore because people would constantly forget to hang them.
Hello all,
Just a small advice to those having problems with the decal damaging your car paint, you are supposed to place it on the glass, read the instructions provided to you when you acquire the decal.
Hi:
I like just letters…Why, because to have our panther on display it requires commitment from the authorities, staff, students and alumni. The university has to work more on how we feel as students of FIU, and how we can be more proud of what we are: a Florida Panther.
Jimmy ADE
David, honestly tuiton is ENOUGH. I agree that you shouldn't give them any more bright ideas. I have an idea, maybe you can provide a large donation to the school regarding your matter. 😛
how is the panther logo winning???? the FIU only logo looks so much better. simple, yet classic
1) FIU only – it looks nicer. classier.
the obvious choice for eye candy would be the first one, but that doesn't make it better.
I prefer a hanging tag rather than sticky sticker.
Enough complaining about parking fees, etc. Life is about choices. I, too, paid parking fees and found myself having to pay for metered parking as well. That was my choice. Either get to school earlier to secure better parking, carpool, or go somewhere else. Parking fees are only going to get higher. Also, what do you say about having to pay more to watch a video of a live class? Does it really cost that much more to provide that service? Then you shouldn't have to pay for parking. Life is not fair, public education is not fair, but this is what you have chosen. Good luck- I hear the parking situation has gotten much worse!
By the way, I like the decal without the panther. It is simple and probably costs less to print!! LOL
I vote for the one that costs less per semester!
…What, that’s not a choice? *grumble*
I vote for a hanging one!!!
The old FIU logo was more elegant, this one is too "college life."
I voted for the Panther + FIU because it at least keeps something I like about FIU on the sticker, even though the panther is more aggressive looking now.
First, everytime I see the panther, I have to look close to make sure it's not the hockey team here, as their logo is the same – look at it, not sure how this was done. I understand that the state does not help with parking lots, etc. however I would think that the cost of a hang tag would be much less. I have been employed here since 1977, back then a decal was $25. a year, now it's unbeliveable – I feel for the students having to pay, but come on now, employees have to pay to park here to WORK here. Unfortunately if you have to go off campus, and you are faculty/staff, you can't find parking when you get back, so why are we having to pay.
Regardless of the decal, really needs to be a hang tag, think about it. And for all of you if you put the decal on your back window, WD40 will take it off nicely!!
I prefer the FIU only decal.
hanging decals are the better!
I think that, indeed, it’s a little curious that faculty/staff have to pay to park to work here.
It’s not like we get our cars washed for free or the air in our tires checked or anything like that.
But then again, what’s fair is fair: Students also have to pay to park. In fact, visitors do, too, and I suppose the money goes toward maintaining the structures and the roads. Right?
So it’s a Catch-22 complaining about paying for what ends up being another service FIU is providing.
As for the new logo being too “college life”…. FIU’s a college, a university. The logo should represent that elegantly, which it does. I like that the new Panther is more aggressive. FIU is expanding aggressively, our teams have been more aggresive – we are more aggressive. And when did “aggressive” become a four-letter word? Aggressive does not equal mean or mean-spirited. You know, if we want to be No. 1 in South Florida, on this coast, in the country, we have to be, well…aggressive. Play-by-the-rules, spirited go-getters. The Panther logo says, “Watch out [insert name of rival here] – we’re gonna pounce on you!” (Can you tell I voted for the decal with the Panther?) 🙂
As for the hangtag idea. I’m not crazy about it. I hate that my car is branded with the decal, yes, but I prefer that to the alternative, which is risking some maladjusted type breaking my window to snag my hangtag.
The agressive panther in the decal is all about the new football spirit in FIU. I’m not against that, but i think that the old decals looked way better than the one we have now. Here i prefer the one with FIU only. That angry panther is not that appealing. Like when they changed Roary, ohh man the new one is constanly mad. What’s up with that?
I vote for the FIU+Panther decal. I also would like a hang tag better, that way I can have a decal regardless of what car i am in.
FIU + Panther Decal!!!