VanCougs joined to celebrate the Spring Gala with friends on April 6. When the sound of Sir Mix-a-Lot’s “Baby Got Back” blew through the speakers, everyone hit the dance floor in a sea of denim jackets and plaid shirts, before splitting to take photos on the green screen or creating memories at the button station.
WSU’s Student Activities Board hosted the Spring Gala at Warehouse 23 in downtown Vancouver where students danced and socialized with friends. The theme of the night was “Dance Through the Decades.” Students were encouraged to dress in iconic outfits from the 80s, 90s and 2000s.
The main purpose of the Gala was to give students one night of worry-free fun amongst peers prior to the dread of dead week and finals.
The night was documented by two photo booths with different accessories and backdrops that matched the time periods. Huge screens at the edge of the dance floors showed music videos from the 80s to the 2000s, and started the “dance attacks”.
Students crowded the dance floor and enjoy music that ranged from Michael Jackson’s “Thriller” to Cardi B’s “Bodak Yellow.” Once the clock struck 11 p.m., VanCougs continued to dance and enjoyed a night without apparent worries.
When the last song played over the speakers, many students left full of glee, while others weren’t as cheerful and didn’t want the night to end. During the night, the attitude of the Gala changed.
Many party-goers came with a group, while others felt obligated to attend–but ended up enjoying themselves.
As the Gala winded down, As the night came to an end, many of the guests made their exit and one stopped to chat through passing. “I wasn’t sure if I wanted to come but I ended up having a great time.”
Another student said she was glad her friends forced her to attend the Spring Gala. “[My friends] forced me to come, and told me it would be fun. I didn’t think I would have a good time but I really had lots of fun. I’m really glad I ended up coming.”