Eduardo Alvarez/ Assistant Opinion Director Whenever we hear a word often, it’s good to find out what it really means. All my life, I’ve heard the term homecoming, an event not unlike prom, full of parties, school pride and other celebrations. Never having attended one of these events, I overlooked it’s greater significance. Homecoming is […]
Rina Factor/ Contributing Writer Most students at FIU either work on or off campus in addition to their busy academic schedules. Some students are so busy that they choose to take online classes so that they can manage work and class. For some, the only time to socialize consists of the few minutes before class […]
Caroline Lozano/ Assistant Opinion Director For numerous colleges and universities across the nation, homecoming is a time for students and alumni alike to celebrate and demonstrate their school spirit — a long-held tradition that FIU has well cultivated. The celebrations generally involve a number of engaging activities and events for all students to join in. […]
Fabienne Fleurantin/ Staff Writer Mysterious videos teasers on Instagram, contests held of battling DJ’s, and a final reveal of the musical lineup in the GC pit all lead to one thing — Homecoming week. The heavily promoted and highly anticipated FIU tradition is back and many students are excited about all the events. Each campus […]
Jacquelyn Hurtado/ Contributing Writer From the beginning, homecoming has been a tradition that centers around a football game. However, the focus has shifted away from sports over time. For me, homecoming symbolizes the epitome of school spirit, unifying students through friendships and memories. Even now, we can see how all the activities for homecoming center […]
While FIU doesn’t exactly fall in line with the stereotypical American college experience as a university known for its Homecoming celebrations, the event is a big deal nonetheless and still impacts the school and its students. Homecoming is a time for students and past students to come together and celebrate their Panther pride. While a […]
Andrea Diaz-Ariza/Contributing Writer This year’s Homecoming Week included Panther Prowl, the annual comedy event featuring comedians from around the country. The Nov. 1 show starred Jay Pharoah, best known for his role as an SNL cast member for six seasons and upcoming HBO show “White Famous.” During his time at SNL, Pharoah became known for […]
Brea Jones/ Contributing Writer As a freshman, everyone has their expectations of college — sororities and fraternity recruitment or study groups — but probably the most anticipated of all are the pep rallies and spirited homecoming week. Time and time again, I have been told that “BBC is the campus to be because it is […]
Nicole Stone/ Assistant News Director Traditionally, homecoming is a week long event that welcomes alumni back to their universities and celebrates the unified achievements of the university community. Gabriel Tejeda, assistant director of administration for the Homecoming Council, says homecoming at FIU is no different. “Homecoming is a time in which we celebrate why we […]
Latricia Young/Contributing Writer Music blasted through the myriad PK speakers at FIU’s Ocean Bank Convocation Center, blue, red, yellow, green lights flashing all around the stadium for this year’s Panthermonium, which took place Sunday, Oct. 28, 2017, at 7:30 p.m. Thousands of students convened to witness the performances of three of the industry’s top young […]
Jasiel Lopez / Contributing Writer Saturday, Nov. 4, 2017, from 3 p.m. – 4:30 p.m., FIU’s Modesto Maidique Campus will demonstrate its Panther Pride as the Homecoming Parade rolls through. The Homecoming Parade, according to the online participation packet, is an opportunity for the FIU community of students, faculty and alumni to showcase their school […]
Stephanie Gambill/Contributing Writer Four days into Homecoming Week, the overall director hopes that his colleagues’ hard work has paid off. “We rely heavily on social media. We try to blend together pop culture and the interests of the students with our own events,” said Jordan Thompson. Thompson points to Simon Plummer’s, assistant director of communications, […]
