Dioslyn Oliva | Staff writer Homecoming Court has been a long, established tradition in Homecoming celebrations. Here at FIU, it’s been one of the most consistent traditions throughout the years, but I think it’s time for it to go as it’s outdated and unnecessary. Universities typically host Homecoming events all week to celebrate their history […]
Starting Sept 30, FIU celebrates their Homecoming. This year is the 50th anniversary of FIU. Check out the calendar for FIU’s Homecoming events for Fall 2022.
Jason Grioua / Staff Writer Panthermonium 2020, starring local DJ Silence Of and popular DJ and producer Diplo, took place last week entirely online, a first for FIU when it comes to their concerts. Usually in-person as one of FIU’s larger Homecoming events, this one took place through the Looped live-streaming platform, reserved for virtual […]
Valenti Govantes/ Staff Writer Typically, magic and illusions are best enjoyed as live theatre. Nevertheless, magician Tom Pesce made full creative use of the Zoom platform in order to translate his production into a virtual format. Placing the audience into the show as if they were the magicians, the interactive magic show presented by the […]
Sophia Medina / Staff Writer This year, festival goers will be experiencing two incredible live performances during FIU’s Panthermonium. FIU’s very own DJ Silence Of and popular dance music artist Steve Aoki will both perform during the virtual event, which is set to take place Oct. 4. The performance will be taking place on Looped, […]
Staff Writer / Sophia Medina COVID-19 won’t be stopping the party this fall season. Homecoming is just around the corner and FIU is ready to get the Panther family pumped for the fun-packed week. This year, Homecoming will be bigger and safer than ever as the annual pride-filled week will be taking place for the […]
Irina Barneda/Contributing Writer Students showed off their singing and dancing skills to a fully packed stadium at Panthers Got Talent. The FIU Homecoming talent show was held at the Ocean Bank Convention Center at the Modesto A. Maidique Campus on Oct. 9. Throughout the evening, 19 acts performed. The winner was determined by a panel […]
Tamica Jean-Charles/Assistant Entertainment Director Get ready to go hard in the paint. Panthermonium will kick off this year’s Homecoming week with rappers Lil Yachty, Waka Flocka Flame, Sheck Wes and Flipp Dinero The FIU Homecoming council will host a week of Panther pride events at the Modesto Maidique, Biscayne Bay, Engineering and FIU at I-75 […]
LaJayah Blain/ Contributing Writer Homecoming is a celebration of tradition, comradery and new beginnings. Homecoming is our time to celebrate FIU, show our school spirit and get ready for what the bright new school year has to offer for us returning students and newcomers. Homecoming is a week full of explosive school spirit events ranging from the courting […]
Believe it or not, FIU students weren’t always Panthers. From the founding of the University in 1965 to 1987, we were represented by a wide-mouthed sun in yellow trousers known as The SunBlazer. We’ve heard talk about The SunBlazer possibly making an appearance at a homecoming event and have some clues that lead us to […]
Gabriella Pinos/ Staff Writer When I was growing up, I looked at homecoming with disdain. Movies from my childhood led me to believe that it was exclusive to the “girly-girls” in my class, which I didn’t identify as. They characterized them as superficial teens vying for expensive dresses, a plastic crown and, of course, true […]
