O.S.I.A. to hold formal Saturday
Cultural groups seek diverse dance

By Maliha Suleman
Staff Reporter

The Organization of Latin American Students wants the O.S.I.A. Winter Formal to be inclusive and welcoming to all students, said Carmen Orozco-Acosta, president of O.L.A.S.

O.L.A.S, Students for Asian-Indian Cultural Awareness, International Student Association and the Asian Student Association are sponsoring their first winter formal from 8:30 p.m. to 1 a.m. Saturday in the Student Center Ballroom.

O.S.I.A is comprised of the four international student organizations.

Alexis Olajay, president of A.S.A., said he is looking forward to seeing members of these cultural organizations and other TCU students socialize.

“This is going to be really exciting because it’s an opportunity for students to mingle in a great atmosphere,” Olajay said. “This is a chance for students, especially international students, to attend a formal which they normally wouldn’t have a chance to.”

Rahil Parmar, a freshman computer science major, said he is excited about attending the new formal.

“This is my first formal, and I’m looking forward to an evening of great music, dancing and of course, ladies,” Parmar said.

Orozco-Acosta said the formal is a good way to meet people and spread awareness of international students and cultural organizations.

“We want it to be fun, and it will also help get our name out on campus,” she said.

A disc jockey will provide the music for the evening.

“The music will include a lot of new music and some international music,” Orozco-Acosta said. “There will be a little of everything, from pop to slow.”

Stephen Shaw-Naar, a senior piano performance major, said he will attend the formal because it is a good opportunity for him to meet more international students.

Olajay said the formal will be exciting because it will be the first formal the organizations sponsor together.

“This, being our first attempt, makes it a great and exciting learning experience,” he said. “And of course, spending time with your date is always a highlight.”

Maliha Suleman
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