International Night 2025: A Cultural Extravaganza (With Just a Hint of Chaos)
By Faduma Ali
On Friday, April 4th, from 6-9 pm, the St. Kate’s International Student Organization (SCISO) will host its annual International Night; A celebration of culture, diversity, and the universal human experience of waiting in an endless buffest line while silently judging how much food the person in front of you takes.
Set in the notable Rauenhorst Ballroom (Cdc 3rd Floor, for those who still get lost on campus even after three years here,) the event promises an evening of international cuisine, performances and, most importantly, a raffle featuring baskets filled with mysterious gifts from different countries. Will you walk away with one-of-a-kind, handcrafted souvenirs from a random country? A collection of International snacks that may or may not be expired? Or, best of all, a single keychain labeled “Greetings from [Insert Country Here]” because nothing screams global appreciation like vaguely sourced charms.
The night will also feature musical and dance performances from different cultures, some of which will no doubt be met with enthusiastic applause, at least one person will accidentally trip over a microphone cord, and an unexpected technical difficulty that everyone politely ignores. Audience participation is encouraged (read: there is a non-zero chance you will be pulled into a dance to embarrass yourself in front of your peers). If your worst nightmare involves rhythm-based public humiliation, consider standing in the back.
Students get in for free, while non-students pay a humble $5 fee—a small price to pay for what is essentially a world tour without the jet lag, passport fees or aggressive pat-downs from TSA.
For any last-minute questions (like, “Is there a polite way to go back for thirds?”) email sciso@stkate.edu. Otherwise, mark your calendars, brace for a buffet line showdown, and see you there!
The Wheel would like to note that while this edition may be satirical, this event is very much real. Do mark your calendars and attend this amazing annual campus event—that wasn’t a joke.
