2014 Black History Month Begins Tomorrow!!

The theme of this year's Black History Month (or of this year in general) is: 

Illuminating Black Excellence 

This month will be packed exciting events that will be fun and informative. It begins with the BHM Kick off this Monday, the 3rd, and will take us all the way to the Black and White Ball on the 28th. Below you will find the calendar for all of the festivities. the Office of Multicultural Affairs created a cute picture challenge for Instagram users as well! To see the challenge and participate, follow their Instagram @StJohnsOMA! See you at the events!

See you at the events!

Welcome to the Spring 2014 Semester!

We hope everyone had an amazing break and is ready to get back into the grind of this semester! We've been experienced mountains (literally, mountains) of snow piling on us, but that shouldn't stop you from having fun! This Monday, January 27th, stop by our table during the SPRING ACTIVITIES FAIR to get more knowledge on the organization and meet current members who may share their favorite Harayan memory!

Come out to support Harayans as they put out on the ANNUAL BLACK CURTAIN PLAY. This year they will be showcasing The Colored Museum. You're not going to want to miss this! Pick a time, grab some friends, and be ready to laugh your socks off!

It's going to be a great semester, Harayans! Check the blog weekly for new posts on events, music, and current events here at St. John's!

Interested in contributing to the blog? Let us know! Email our Blog Coordinator Shantavia Thomas, at cook.thepoet@gmail.com, CC our Secretary Lauren Jones at lauren.jones807@gmail.com with the subject line "Haraya Blog", and tell us what you want to write on. Let's make this a fun and packed semester! 

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Young Thespians, Come Audition For The Colored Museum!

Here's What You Missed at The Jumpoff!

Haraya's annual Jump-off is always an event that deserves to be covered, and the Torch newspaper was right on the scene! Torch staff writer Christina Dogas gives you a play-by-play of the livest party of the fall semester. Here's what you missed!

To conclude the first full week of classes, Haraya held its semester kickoff known as “Jump Off” in Taffner Field House on Friday evening. 

When I arrived, the entrance to the party was exceedingly packed. As I stood outside waiting to get in, I could feel the anticipation from everyone around me. Some people were dancing to the music that they could hear from outside. 

Many students brought guests from other colleges, giving them a chance to see a St. John’s party. It took at least 20 minutes to get into the event. Upon arriving, the music was thunderous and people were dancing to the rhythmic beats.  DJ Zeke did an outstanding job DJing at the event with his upbeat mixes. 

“It was one of the best parties in a very long time,” DJ Zeke said. “The organization did a great job at promotion.” 

There didn’t seem to be a single individual who looked uninterested. Everyone was dancing together. Whether people were with their friends or meeting new people, everyone seemed to be having a good time. At one point I forgot I was at a school event, but rather at a club. 

Nechelle Jean, a new transfer, didn’t know what to expect at the event. 

“I am so glad that I went, it was so much fun,” she said. “It made up for all of the stress that the first week of classes brought. I cannot wait to attend the Jump Off next year.” 

Jump Off was a great chance to catch up with old friends and also a possibility to meet new ones. This was a great end to the first full week of classes. 

- Christina Dogas

Stay tuned to see what exciting events Haraya has in store. It's going to be great 2013-2014 school year!