Music, dancing, special performances, funny commentary and lots and lots of food characterize the final event for Black History Month at LSU, College Reunion.
This year was no exception with people from all over Baton Rouge and the surrounding areascoming out to enjoy the family reunion-like celebration on Saturday, March 5.
With 90s themed attire, performances by Legacy Dance Team and the Tiger Tenors, and a stroll off competition between an NPHC sorority, Zeta Phi Beta, and a PHC sorority, Sigma Lambda Gamma, this event was a prime example of turning up.
Marketing Junior and co-team leader for college reunion Ty Martin, said that the purpose of College Reunion is to show unity amongst the community and to allow the minority students on campus, that sometimes may feel overlooked, a good time to celebrate their history.
Martin’s favorite part of planning the event was getting the surrounding businesses to contribute to a black LSU event.
Sophomore Mass Communications major at Southern University and member of Legacy Dance Crew Joshua Calhoun, said that this was his second year attending LSU’s College Reunion.
“I really like it, it’s a nice atmosphere,” he said.
Higher Education graduate student Michael Coleman, was in agreement with Joshua, he said that he enjoyed the camaraderie amongst everyone who attended.
“My favorite part was the stroll off,” said Michael Seaberry, first year Higher Education Administration PhD student and stroll off judge.
When the attendees weren’t dancing to the music provided by DJ Midas Touch, they were enjoying free food provided by Chipotle and Buffalo Wild Wings.
Sophomore Broadcast Major McKenzie McClain also said that she enjoyed her time as one of the hosts of College Reunion. She was recruited by the committee to host alongside the hilarious Oluwaseyi Bamgbola, also known as Big O. The duo kept the crowd laughing and reminded them of upcoming events and parties like Sigma De Mayo.
Co-Team Leader Ty Martin said that the event is not limited to just black people, it is open to anyone who enjoys having a good time and appreciates black culture.
“Don’t get trapped in the confines of your comfort zone. We’re very welcoming,” he said.