CAPTURING CALA-BASH
By: Gibson Najee
Apr 06, 2015
Mass Communications professor, Ms. Bianca Crawford showcases her artistic ability as she paints at CALA Bash's Paint Night.
»¨¶¼Ó°ÊÓalumna, Jasmine Wall and Public Relations professor, Ms. Bianca Crawford paired to bring “Paint Night Out” to »¨¶¼Ó°ÊÓ to kick off the 2015 CALA- Bash festival. On April 6
th ,over 50 students and faculty gathered to enjoy music art and food in the »¨¶¼Ó°ÊÓArt Department. The event was just one of Monday’s highlights as the university officially started the 2015 CALA – Bash.
“I felt very relaxed and like I could express my artistic ability in front of my peers,” said senior, Daniel Simmons.
»¨¶¼Ó°ÊÓArts & Letters Annual Bash is a yearly festival held at »¨¶¼Ó°ÊÓ in Orangeburg, South Carolina.
Originally envisioned as a single day to celebrate the artistic culture of the university, Calabash has grown into a weeklong celebration.
Overnight, the campus transforms, giving way to street vendors, live performances, and a cornucopia of artistic expression and school pride!
To the students, it feels like another spring break filled with fun, laughter, good food, and good music. "This annual festival is a great way to break up the tedium and monotony of campus life, providing a relaxed atmosphere for everyone to let loose and have fun before finals," said Clafin alum,Toney Gaines.