Sanrio runways and character astrology with the Geek Culture Club
Priscilla Pozo and Kaysea Suzana | Assistant Entertainment Directors Hello Kitty and friends made their appearance at FIU with the Geek Culture Club’s Sanrio Takeover…
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Panther Esports plays to win at the 2023 Game Expo
(Click and drag image to scroll through photo gallery!) Alejandra Ayala | Photographer From competitive tournaments to nostalgic games and consoles, FIU’s Game Expo had…
Geek Culture Club brings anime villains to life
Andres Rivera | Staff Writer The villains were taking over campus, and they were here to stay. On Friday, Apr 8, the Geek Culture Club…
Cosplay: more than just a costume party
To be a cosplayer is to be a fan – something that doesn’t differ from those who write fan-fiction or marathon their favorite show time and time again. As someone who enjoys cosplaying and attending cosplay conventions, I have seen how pop culture has grown and how much of an influence it has on simply dressing up.
Miami Beach Convention Center to host 11th annual Florida Supercon
Summer A has ended for FIU Students but Florida Summer is far from over. Supercon, the largest convention in South Florida is July 1-4 in the Miami Beach Convention Center. “This will be our 11th year” said Sara Mineo, communications coordinator on the Florida Supercon staff.
Florida Supercon sets the stage for fandom
This year’s Florida Supercon is taking over the Miami Beach Convention Center Thursday, June 25 through Sunday, June 28. Considered the largest convention in South Florida, Supercon isn’t an event you want to miss.
Cosplay: A history and the present obstacles of the community
Within the cosplay community, the degree of accuracy is staggering, with many feeling pressured to look exactly like their character. Meeting other’s expectations to fully capture that character’s essence can be intimidating.
Comics Club at Florida Supercon
Reporting from Supercon on behalf of FIU Student Media, host Moises Fuertes finds out what the craze of the South Florida convention is all about.