SMU pupil Josi Ferrante pulls her mates into the photograph sales space, laughing as they shortly pose earlier than the flash goes off –desirous to get their image taken earlier than the band begins its efficiency.
Students line up outdoors Armstrong Fieldhouse, anticipating free meals, soda and a dwell efficiency from The Rare Occasions at SMU’s annual Midnight Market. Chatter and laughter mingled with the candy scent of cinnamon rolls as college students danced, posed for pictures and loved quite a lot of meals. For college students like Josi Ferrante, the occasion provided a candy escape from midterm stress, giving college students an opportunity to calm down, rejoice and benefit from the night time in good firm.
“I heard about this event through some friends while we were studying for our midterms at Fondren,” Ferrante mentioned. “We were feeling so overwhelmed with our exams and figured we could use this event as an opportunity to decompress. Plus, live music and free food happens to be right up my alley.”
She made her option to the dance flooring, the place she and her mates watched the band’s efficiency. Together, they danced and cheered between bites of pizza and tacos, washed down with some soda.
Ferrante is one in every of many college students attending the Midnight Market, an annual occasion hosted by SMU’s Program Council. In the midst of midterms, the occasion is an ideal alternative to fulfill new college students and neglect about worries for an evening, mentioned Vasantha Eedara, a pupil organizer.
“It’s mainly for entertainment,” Eedara mentioned. “We want everyone to have a good time, socialize and enjoy all the food.”
The occasion just isn’t solely an thrilling night time for attendees but additionally a rewarding expertise for brand new members of SMU’s program council, like Sonika Melacheruvu, who assist set up enjoyable and memorable actions for his or her friends.
“I’m a freshman, and I am so excited to help organize events like the Midnight Market and pick the fun themes,” Melacheruvu mentioned. “I think it’s a great way to get involved on campus and meet new people.”
Back on the dance flooring, Ferrante licks the icing from her cinnamon roll off her fingers and reaches for a serviette.
“I should have grabbed another one,” Ferrante mentioned.