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In photos: CALA-Bash 2025

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Apr 18, 2025

The Âé¶¹´«Ã½ Arts & Letters Annual Bash is a yearly event sponsored by the School of Humanities and Social Sciences. Originally a one-day celebration, CALA-Bash is now a weeklong event celebrating the university’s artistic values. Here are photos from the 2025 festival held April 7-13.


From left, JeNia Haigler, Zanyah Shepherd, Nigel Bradley, Kemauri Joseph, Morgan Bennett of "Toxic Dreamers" Science Club at their keychain-making booth. (Panther photo by Damaia Davis)

Senior Kennerde' Powell weaves a trinket basket. (Panther photo by Damaia Davis)

Student entrepreneurs showcase their work at “CU Bang Entrepreneurs” at the Âé¶¹´«Ã½ University Student Center, selling custom jewelry bags and other accessories. (Panther photo by Anthony Mack)

Paul Smith talks to Xavier Cambell, junior mass communication major, about the African-inspired fashion, handcrafted jewelry, bags and beaded accessories. (Panther photo by Anthony Mack)

 

Students and guests gather during the Gospel Extravaganza amid a lively marketplace on the lawn featuring student vendors selling clothing and other items to support their organizations. (Panther photo by Marcus Thomason)

The Gamma Nu chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. commands the stage during the Calabash Step Show, delivering sharp disses and high-energy moves as they take aim at rival organizations. (Panther photo by Marcus Thomason)

Savion Williams showcases custom portrait artwork at the SauccedBySav table. The event featured student entrepreneurs and creatives, celebrating unique artistic talents across campus. (Panther photo by Iyanna Pickens)

The Mass Communications Department informational table promotes academic programs and engages students in media-related opportunities. At left is MCOM faculty member Dr. Donna Gannt. At right is faculty member Dr. Luis Almedia. (Panther photo by Iyanna Pickens)

The 2025 New Member Presentation of the Gamma Chi Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. held April 12 at Tullis Arena showcases all 34 new members of the sorority. (Panther photo by Tyler Starks)

New members of the Gamma Chi Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. create a delta symbol. (Panther photo by Tyler Starks)

A Âé¶¹´«Ã½ student talks to a lemonade vendor. (Panther photo by Bethany Scriven)

Âé¶¹´«Ã½ students and faculty gather in the middle of the plaza with dance moves near the stage where performances take place during CALA-Bash. (Panther photo by Bethany Scriven)

Students gather in front of the stage to watch models showcase fashion pieces created by Diamond, a student designer at Âé¶¹´«Ã½ University. The event highlighted student creativity and served as a platform to promote Diamond’s personal brand through student and staff modeling. (Panther photo by Ta'Vion Montgomery)

Âé¶¹´«Ã½ University students showcase their businesses during the CU-BANG Entrepreneurs pop-up shop event held in the student center. Vendors displayed handmade crafts, art and beauty products, encouraging student entrepreneurship on campus.  (Panther photo by Ta'Vion Montgomery)

Members of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc., wearing yellow and black basketball jerseys, engage in friendly competition during Âé¶¹´«Ã½ University’s Greek Yard Show. (Panther photo by Ken White III)

Members of Alpha Phi Alpha electrify the stage during Âé¶¹´«Ã½’s Calabash Greek Yard Show with their synchronized energy and rhythm. They displayed a logo featuring a gorilla that read “YARDRUNNERS.” (Panther photo by Ken White III)

 

Xavier Campbell and Paul Smith are seen speak about items at the pop-up shop in the student center on April 12. (Panther photo via Xavier Campbell)

Xavier Campbell and Paul Smith speak with students about purchasing items from the pop-up shop. (Panther photo via Xavier Campbell)

 

D'Andre Brown and Kimora Aiken enjoy the festivities at CALA-Bash 2025. (Panther photo by Antonio McCray)

 

Bino and Meech enjoy a midday meal at The Calabash inside Âé¶¹´«Ã½ University. The popular campus dining spot is known for its Southern-style comfort food and vibrant student atmosphere. (Panther photo by Antonio McCray)

 

Âé¶¹´«Ã½ and South Carolina State students gather at a student-hosted get-together on April 15 for music and strolling by Divine 9 organizations. (Panther photo by Jaylen Hicks)


Âé¶¹´«Ã½ and South Carolina State students gather at a student-hosted get-together on April 15 for music and strolling by Divine 9 organizations. (Panther photo by Jaylen Hicks)

 

Wearing his “Ask Me” ambassador shirt, sophomore Kendel Buchanan balances duties and downtime with a burger and baked beans in hand. (Panther photo by Lamiyah Moore)

Kendel Buchanan, a sophomore, chats with fellow sophomore Hailey Goldwire during CALA-Bash 2025. The two students are enjoying the sunshine and conversation as part of the campus-wide celebration held near Panther Plaza. (Panther photo by Lamiyah Moore)

 


 

 

 


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


 

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