Photo by Emma Quirk ’26
Myat Nandi Kyaw ’28, Hailey Brooks ’27, Manu Ribas ’26, Christine Niu ’27 serving popcorn at Nightfest.
By Emma Quirk ’26
News Editor & Photos Editor
Students celebrated the first weekend back on campus with friends and peers at Nightfest. Hosted by the Office of Student Involvement and the Student Government Association on Sept. 6, the event was advertised as including games, music, and more.
While Nightfest was originally going to be held on Skinner Green, it was moved indoors due to rain and a thunderstorm watch in the area. However, in contrast to the gloomy weather, Blanchard Hall was lively, with students of all class years milling about. The entire first floor was filled with people and tables that offered various foods and activities. On one side of the floor was snacks, with popcorn cones, cotton candy sticks, and a “make your own teabag” station. While the Cochary Pub & Kitchen was open, it remained quiet throughout Nightfest as students enjoyed the goodies provided by the event.
On the other side of the floor, students could get their face painted or take a picture at the photo booth. The line for photos extended across the entire length of the first floor, as students waited to pose with props. Between the tables, groups of students sat and stood in circles, playing games, eating their treats, chatting with one another, and taking in the activity around them.
The Great Room boasted glow-in-the-dark mini golf. Lively music was playing, and the room was dim except for the golf course and glow sticks that students waved and wore as necklaces. All in all, Nightfest was a vibrant celebration to finish out the first week of classes.
Madeleine Diesl ’28 contributed fact-checking.