arts + crafts

HESO: painting with a (relaxing) twist 

By Kate Anastasia Le | Staff Writer Last Friday, HESO hosted a relaxed painting session at SISAC 220, welcoming students who wanted a creative break at the end of a long week.  According to HESO President Shameka Jean-Baptiste, a health service administration major, “this was the first time the organization hosted a hands-on art event.” […]

Jewelry making with RIPE!

By Karen Alava | Staff Writer Reimagining Ideas through Project Exploration (RIPE), FIU’s new arts-inspired club, continues to bring creativity to campus through hands-on art workshops. From ceramics to painting and now jewelry making, RIPE encourages students to explore their artistic side. The club’s vice president, Mailin Lanza Reyes, and treasurer, Amelia Diaz,  say that’s […]

GameHers Bingo Night levels up community

Priscilla Gocende | Contributing Writer The Graham Center at Florida International University’s Modesto Maidique Campus transformed into a cozy gamer haven on Thursday night as the FIU GameHers hosted their Bingo Night, a welcoming mix of creativity, laughter, and friendly competition. Tables lined with pink tablecloths and scattered cherry blossom stems set the scene, while […]

Spooky accessories with the Worn/Reborn club

Sophia Noya | Staff Writer Panthers were invited to get into the Halloween spirit with the Worn/Reborn Club, where they made boo-tiful beaded bracelets and listened to spooky seasonal tunes at their Haunted Accessory Build-Off event last Wednesday. This marked the second event for Worn/Reborn, a new FIU club focusing on alternative fashion and sustainability.  […]

Coffee and Canvases with ViSA

Alexandra Phelps | Contributing Writer “How were finals?” Kim Ngoc Thien Nguyen asked the room, met by a murmur. “You don’t have to answer!” Finals week can be one of the most stressful times for university students, and Nguyen, president of Vietnamese Student Affiliation (ViSA), knows this well. She described how the idea for an […]

Painting Easter eggs with HEARTS Art Club

Sophia Noya | Staff Writer To celebrate the upcoming Easter holiday, the FIU HEARTS Art Club opened its doors last Wednesday for all students to come and paint their own Easter eggs at the Ryder Business Building.  It was the last of a series of Art Challenges events spanning the entire Spring semester.  The HEARTS […]

Bracelets come in handy for Healing Hands

Sophia Noya | Staff Writer Last Tuesday, FIU’s Healing Hands club encouraged all students to come and try their hand at bracelet making. The event was an opportunity for members and non-members alike to get to know the club, socialize, and bead to their hearts’ desire.  “We’re a pre-health organization. We help our members be […]

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