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WCC’s silent disco is anything but quiet

Tina Fam and Paolo Barcelata share a dance together. Paula Farmer | Washtenaw Voice

Collegiate recovery program co-hosts sober fun event

Alejandra Smith

Staff Writer

Students donned wireless headphones connected to three radio stations, each offering a different genre of music: EDM, Vibes Mix, and Country. This is WCC’s silent disco that took place at Garrett’s Restaurant in the Student Center.

This Silent Disco was a collaboration between the collegiate recovery program and the student events department, emphasizing inclusivity and providing sober fun for all 81 attendees.

Amidst the dancing and music, refreshments were provided for students taking a break from the dance floor.

For alternative entertainment, there were side tables adorned with Jenga, Uno, cards and arts and crafts. Many seeking a quieter time chose to listen to music and color.

Dhruv Talekar, a business management student involved in the collegiate recovery program, expressed his appreciation of the inclusivity of the event.

“It’s really nice to have a sober event like this where everyone is doing their own thing,” said Talekar.

Reflecting on the typical drug culture prevalent at college events, Talekar added, “I usually have to think about that before I go out with my friends.”

For other students, the decision to attend was motivated by a desire to take a break from the monotony of studying.

“I saw the poster up on a bulletin board and thought that it would be a way to break away from my study time,” said Tina Fam, a transfer major.

Christy Main, the Supervisor of Student Activities and brainchild of the disco, shared her insights for future events.

“The RSVP system is extremely important, it’s how we figure out how much food to order. I wish more people had RSVP’d,” said Main.

“We also only had 50 headsets available since it was our first time doing the event,” added Veronica Caparu, Supervisor of Student Organizations.

Looking ahead, Main encourages students to actively participate in shaping future campus events, saying, “If any students have any ideas for themes or events they would like to see on campus, feel free to send me an email.”

All ideas and inquiries can be emailed to cmain@wccnet.edu.