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 […]
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 […]
Jessica Hayek | Contributing Writer The Transfer Meet & Greet held on Wednesday, October 22nd, gave a space for transfer students to learn more about what FIU can offer and created a casual atmosphere to find students who likewise, are adjusting to life here on campus. Held at Graham Center, the meeting held in room […]
Karen Alava | Staff Writer The night before the “All Beethoven with Kemal Gekic Concert,” the FIU Symphony Orchestra packed into the Wertheim Performing Arts Center for a three-hour rehearsal. The rehearsal hadn’t even officially started, but music was already filling the hall; strings running through quick passages and musicians tuning their instruments. Wertheim Performing […]
Karen Alava | Staff Writer The sound of music begins before practice even starts. Walking into Heartbeats A Cappella rehearsal, voices echoing around the room, students humming, warming up, or simply passing the time until rehearsal begins. Soon, as it starts, members split into sections: sopranos, mezzos, altos, tenors, and basses. Each practice scales and […]
Wenderlis Guevara | Contributing writer Thursday, Sept. 18th, the Transfer Social was hosted by the Honors College, transforming the space into a lively hub of laughter, games, and conversation. The event welcomed transfer students from across campus, offering them a chance to connect, share experiences, and build a sense of community. From the food to […]
Bryan Baste | Staff Writer Open to all students, Hispanic Heritage Month’s Culturefest went underway last week. Filled with authentic Hispanic food, games, and dancing, this event was about celebration and community. “It’s just a fun way to celebrate one’s culture and to learn a little bit more,” says Chery Pratas, one of the programming […]
Alexandra Phelps | Staff Writer Autumn has officially begun, and Florida International University organizations are not letting the season’s shift slow them down. Here’s what events are on PantherNOW’s radar this week! Tuesday, Sept. 30th, students who are interested in or have alternative fashion styles may enjoy themed fashion stalls and goodie bags at MMC’s […]
Kate Anastasia Le | Contributing Writer Last week, Geek Culture Club – FIU’s community for fans of all things geek culture – kicked off its first fall meeting in GC 150, and the room was packed with energy. Extra chairs were even brought in to make sure everyone had a seat. A few students even […]
Sophia Noya | Staff Writer Last Wednesday, the Japan Club invited all Panthers to sing their favorite songs at their Karaoke Night in the Graham Center. “Karaoke is a big part of Japanese culture,” said Amy Cui, Asian Studies major and President of the Japan Club, “A lot of people go to Japan to do […]
Alexandra Phelps | Staff Writer Free coffee is the way into college students’ hearts. As students entered their third week of the fall semester, their first batches of papers and projects began to pile up. Luckily, FIU’s very own Student Support Services Club knew just the way to recharge. Trio SSS’s mission is to provide […]
Wenderlis Guevara | Contributing Writer The rhythmic beat of salsa music drifts down the hallway every Thursday night, drawing students into a world of energy, movement, and community. Salsa Vida teaches people at all levels of salsa, along with different styles, from Cuban style to Cali, giving students the chance to explore Latin dance traditions […]
