Paint the Town Red and White

By Summer Meza

After a long week of midterms, not many things sound better than a night of dancing and enjoying refreshments with your friends, without even needing to leave campus. 

Thanks to ASG's Red and White Ball, this is possible this upcoming Friday night. 

Of the many events of this year's Bronco Week, the Red and White Ball may be one of the most appealing activities of them all.

Santa Clara's Associated Student Government promotes this culmination of the spirit week each year. The event is an old tradition here at Santa Clara. Hosted on campus in the Adobe Lodge near the Mission Church, the affair is a casual, low-key dance where students can come to cut loose and celebrate being a Bronco. 

"We think that it's gonna be a great chance for everybody to have a good time together and show their spirit," said freshman senator Aaron Poor, "and the more people who show up, the more fun it will be."

While the Red and White Ball may not sound like a familiar event to students who haven't been around for long, it was a traditional part of Bronco Week up until a few years ago. 

"ASG decided to bring it back as the finale of Bronco Week since it had been a popular event in the past," said senior senator Josh Ronen.

While the name may sound intimidating, asking a date isn't necessary. Nor is dressing in formalwear. The goal is simply to bring students together to enjoy one another's company and dedicate an evening to Bronco Week and the pride of being a Santa Clara student.

The dance is only $5 per ticket, and tickets will be sold right up until 9 p.m. when the event begins.