{"id":406507,"date":"2026-09-21T20:18:15","date_gmt":"2026-09-21T20:18:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/406507\/"},"modified":"2026-09-21T20:18:15","modified_gmt":"2026-09-21T20:18:15","slug":"fiu-survivor-returns-with-arts-vs-smarts-for-season-2-episode-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/406507\/","title":{"rendered":"FIU Survivor Returns With \u2018Arts vs. Smarts\u2019 for Season 2, Episode 2"},"content":{"rendered":"

David Cifron | Contributing Writer<\/p>\n

FIU Survivor is building momentum for Season 2 with Episode 2, \u201cArts vs. Smarts \u2014 Winner Take All,\u201d a student-led competition that tests creativity, logic, teamwork and strategy across the Florida International University campus.<\/p>\n

Following a September 16 watch party that drew approximately 40 RSVPs for the Season 2 premiere, the production is preparing its next community viewing event for Wednesday, September 23. Additional watch-party details will be announced through FIU Survivor\u2019s social media channels. Students and supporters will have another opportunity to gather, cheer for their favorite contestants and experience the competition together.<\/p>\n

Season 2 builds on the show\u2019s 2024 debut, which divided contestants into the \u201cHurricanes\u201d and \u201cSunshines\u201d tribes based on contrasting outlooks and personalities. This season\u2019s \u201cArts vs. Smarts\u201d theme shifts the focus to creative and pragmatic thinking, with campus scavenger hunts and challenges designed to engage both sides of the brain.<\/p>\n

FIU Survivor<\/a> plans to cast 14 to 16 contestants, including approximately two to three graduate students. Prospective cast members begin with a video audition and may advance to an in-person interview. <\/p>\n

The production is also recruiting crew members to help develop and execute challenges, capture footage and expand the show\u2019s presence on campus and throughout South Florida. Created by Jessie Honeycut and Catalina Rodriguez, FIU Survivor is growing its audience through Instagram, TikTok and YouTube.\u00a0<\/p>\n

According to FIU Survivor President Melanie Bello she finds that \u201cthe beauty about Survivor is that it is a bunch of passionate individuals coming together to put their best into a shared vision.\u201d Ms. Bello goes on to say, \u201cWe have built a community that goes outside of just making a reality t.v. show.\u201d <\/p>\n

The show uses contestant profiles, interactive questions and live-streamed or recorded video to invite viewers to choose a tribe, follow the competition and connect with the cast. Its YouTube channel currently features 12 videos spanning Season 1 and the opening episodes of Season 2.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u201cOur organization has grown so much and I think it is a testament of all the hard work we as a team put in to make the best of the best and we only hope to grow,\u201d said Bello. <\/p>\n

Students interested in auditioning, joining the production crew or receiving updates about the September 23 watch party can follow FIU Survivor on Instagram, TikTok and YouTube.<\/p>\n

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