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Lunar New Year themed grab bags from the event. Photos by Wade Barillaro

Lunar New Year brings students together

By Lily Rand

Photo Editor

On Feb. 17, the university hosted its Lunar New Year Jùhuì at the Adanti Student Center Multicultural Center, bringing students together to celebrate the Year of the Horse through food, culture and community.

The gathering offered attendees a chance to make and enjoy Vietnamese coffee while sampling snacks and treats from Asian cultures that observe Lunar New Year.

Students moved through the space to learn about holiday traditions, share stories and connect with peers during the midday celebration.

The event highlighted themes of renewal, luck and togetherness, creating an inviting atmosphere for students familiar with the holiday as well as those experiencing it for the first time.

Tables featuring cultural information, seasonal decorations and refreshments encouraged conversation and exploration throughout the two‑hour program.

The celebration added a vibrant moment to the week, offering students a meaningful way to honor Lunar New Year on campus.

Physics major Nicolas Ortiz, nursing major Samantha Thy, English major Daisy Castro, and biology major Wahid Chowdhury, sophomores, and nursing major Joseph Izquierdo, a freshman, participating in the event.
Graduate Intern of Multicultural Affairs Gian Melendez and Graduate Intern of SAGE Center Serginho Walker standing for a photo.
Fortune cookies posing for a photo.
Informational posters hanging up for students to read.
Wooden chopsticks in a cup.
Popping boba cans.

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