“We are the proud brown sisters of Lambda Theta Nu!” shouted three Latina USF students in Harney Plaza last Thursday, stomping their feet and clapping their hands in a traditional “stepping” routine.

There are several signature events at USF, but perhaps one of the biggest standout events is the Luáu that Hui’O Hawaii puts on every year. The 37th annual Lu’au consisted of great food, incredible performances, and an atmosphere focused on Hawaiian culture. This year’s luáu drew a crowd of over 450 people including students, faculty, and students’ family members.

The week before spring break, USF Kasamahan, the Filipino-American student organization, presented their 36th annual Barrio Fiesta – a performance filled with dancing, elaborate costumes and the underlying theme of social justice. The performance featured dozens of students in seven dances spread across two acts and interlaced with skits that followed the story of a young [...]

As the frigid winter ends and before the icy clutch of San Francisco summer, spring blessedly nears the horizon. Easter may still be more than a bunny-hop away, but it is never too early to think about Spring Break. Yet between pocket-burning airline tickets and a queasy economy, some must curtail possible globetrotting excursions. From community service to thespian retreats, USF students have certainly not resigned themselves to a dull spring break.

An all day hip-hop event on Saturday exposed students to four aspects of hip-hop and delved into the roots of hip-hop and discussed what the genre is today and how it has evolved.