Emilie Gonzalez | Contributing Writer Do you remember this 21st night of September? Students, faculty, and alumni were able to cheer on their very own Panther football team on Saturday, Sept. 21. The FIU Panthers faced off against the Monmouth Hawks this Homecoming Game and brought an end to the action packed Homecoming Week. Members […]
Jonathan Davis | Staff Writer FIU hosted its annual Uncaging event, a vibrant celebration that embodies the essence of Panther spirit and community engagement. The festival, located at GC Lawns, drew a lively camaraderie of students, faculty, and alumni for a day filled with Panther Pride and enthusiasm ahead of Homecoming. The much-anticipated festivities began […]
Emilie Gonzalez and Sofia Bellon | PantherNOW Staff Writers The Taste of the Bay, hosted by FIU’s Homecoming council at the Biscayne Bay Campus, featured a multitude of restaurants sampling their products on Tuesday, Sept. 17. From the Caribbean to the Mediterranean, just about every culture was present within the food. Some of the restaurant […]
Kaysea Suzana | Entertainment Director Florida humidity make way–the next thing hot for FIU is Homecoming 2024! Starting off our calendar is the culture-driven culinary communion that is the Caribbean Bash. Being held on Sept. 13 at Biscayne Bay Campus’ Wolfe University Center’s Ballrooms, the event runs from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. and boasts […]
Jasmine Ayanna Garcia | Contributing Writer FIU’s Black Student Union hosted their annual BSU Homecoming, setting the standard high for a weekend filled with cultural celebration. This event occurred at Modesto Maidique Campus on the Tamiami Hall plaza on Feb. 9. Tamiami Hall plaza was flooded with students talking to each other, waiting in line […]
Katherine Mon | Contributing writer Homecoming candidates captivated guests at the Crown with their dance moves and speeches. On Saturday, Sep. 16 in the Student Academic Success Center building, the Homecoming committee hosted their annual pageant, The Crown. Greeted by the last years Homecoming king and duchess, The Crown presented twelve candidates for the 2024 […]
Mariantonia Mejia | Staff Writer For the second year in a row, the Homecoming Council canceled Panthermonium, the (previously) annual fall homecoming concert. While the official reason concerns their funds and budget, which the Student Government Association controls, being reduced significantly, SGA President Alexander Sutton stated in PantherNOW’s article that the administration plans on phasing […]
Alex Luzula and Dioslyn Oliva | PantherNOW Staff FIU’s annual fall homecoming concert has been canceled this year, with the rising cost of performing artists cited as the reasoning behind the decision. This marks the second year that FIU has canceled Panthermonium – with last year’s due to “unforeseen circumstances.” This year, student leaders had […]
Priscilla Pozo | Staff Writer Despite losing the game against UConn, the FIU community came out in full swing to show their panther pride at the Oct 8 Homecoming Game. Good food, good music, and good friends all came together to create a recipe for a successful tailgate followed by the captivating performances given by […]
Liam Rooney | Sports Director In a sea of white shirts, FIU football was outrushed by the snowy white jerseys of the Connecticut Huskies, dropping their homecoming game 33-12. The loss drops FIU to 2-3 on the season and moves their overall record in Homecoming games to 9-12. Following up their first FBS win and […]
Mhyanif Lozada | Staff Writer Vibrant music, island kitchen staples, and cultural pride surrounded students in this year’s Caribbean Bash. Caribbean Bash took place on Oct 5 at FIU’s Biscayne Bay campus, making it the fifth event in Homecoming Week 2022. Planned by the Homecoming Council, this event showcased Caribbean culture through music, dance, food, […]
Elena Key | Staff Writer Florida International University hosted its annual Uncaging event at the Graham Center lawns on October 6th. This homecoming event occurred from 5 pm to 9 pm and was filled with attractions, giveaways, and food for those who came. It was open to FIU students, along with outside visitors.
