March 4, 2025 • 4 mins
In this week's episode of Arrow on the Air, host Ari Ortiz takes you inside Carpe Diem, SEMO's annual cultural celebration showcasing food, music, and traditions from around the world. Then, Neva Wodechek explores the National Pan-Hellenic Council's New Member Showcases, where students proudly debut as members of the Divine Nine.
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Speaker 1 (00:00):
Welcome to air. On the air, I'm your host Ari Ortiz,
and in today's episode, will take you inside Carpe DM,
Simo's annual cultural celebration, where students from all over the
world come together to share their traditions, food, music, and more.
Then Niva Wudacheck will take us into another highly anticipated
campus tradition, the National Pan Hellenic Council's New Member showcases.
(00:25):
These events mark the official debut of new members of
the Vine nine. So whether you're tuning in from campus
or beyond, get ready for an inside look at two
of Simo's most virant celebrations. Let's jump right in. On
March first, the Student Recreation Center was transformed from a
gynasium into a global marketplace. Instead of basketballs bouncing on
(00:47):
the court, students walked from booth to booth, discovering cultures
from around the world through food, music, fashion, and language.
Graduate student Tracy Kai was eager to share a taste
from her home country, China. I want it, I don't like.
Speaker 2 (01:02):
We are very friendly.
Speaker 3 (01:04):
We will love beans to hire our.
Speaker 2 (01:06):
Own food and a home will like it.
Speaker 1 (01:10):
And China wasn't the only country offering up delicious flavors
At the Indian booth, students were treated to Badam milk,
a rich and flavorful drink made from almonds, kardamum, saffron
milk and sugar. But Carpe Diem isn't just about food,
It's full of sensory experiences. One of the largest booths
at the event belonged to the African Student Union, which
(01:33):
highlighted the diversity of the African continent. ASU President Tanya
Maswara used this opportunity to challenge a common misconception.
Speaker 3 (01:42):
I think the first thing is that Africa had a country.
Speaker 1 (01:45):
That's the first thing you want everybody to know, and
that there's different counties within this name, I mean within the.
Speaker 4 (01:51):
Continents of Africa.
Speaker 3 (01:53):
And we just want people to know that each county
is unique and.
Speaker 1 (01:57):
It's its own. Cot Mazzarah, who is from Zimbabwe, explained
that even within Africa, there's so much to learn from
one another. Each year, more than seven hundred people attend
Carpi DM, experiencing the sights, sounds and flavors of over
sixty different countries represented by SIMO students, faculty and staff.
(02:19):
Now we turn to Niva Woodachek, who will talk to
us about the national Panhelic Council's New Membership Showcase.
Speaker 4 (02:26):
The National Panelonic Council's New Member Showcases are one of
the most anticipated events on campus, marking the official debut
of recently inducted members of the Divine Nine. These events
feature strolling, stepping, and chance, allowing new members to proudly
represent their organization. Julie Smith, president of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Incorporated, says,
(02:47):
the secrecy leading up to the showcase builds excitement.
Speaker 2 (02:50):
We want it to be a celebration for you, Like
people want to know. They want to figure out, like
who is this person, who's his first because everybody has
a mask on.
Speaker 3 (02:58):
If everybody is not revealed yet, then everybody wants to
be like guessing.
Speaker 4 (03:02):
Shay Shelton, president of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated, says,
watching new members perform is a proud moment.
Speaker 3 (03:10):
I would say I felt proud innocence of like working
hard on this show and presenting it to the populace.
It felt like relieving innocence because you, like, you've seen
them like work hard and you've seen them put in
the effort.
Speaker 4 (03:29):
The on campus advisor for Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity Incorporated,
DJ Johnson says the identities of new members remain a
secret until a big reveal, So.
Speaker 2 (03:38):
From NPAC it's kind of more discreet. It's like we
wanted to be a surprise, Like, of course people might
know what we don't want them to really know because,
like I said, we wanted to be a surprise. When
it comes outter, they're like, dang, you're doing this now?
Is something new?
Speaker 4 (03:53):
Johnson says these showcases are open to everyone on campus,
giving students the chance to experience the history and effort
behind the performances.
Speaker 2 (04:00):
And it's definitely open to everyone on campus to come.
Let's say, we want you to see everything that they
learn and if they like say, if they added anything special,
they want you We want you to see all of
the hard work that they put into becoming a member
and then not revealing themselves to the camp.
Speaker 4 (04:16):
More than just performances, new member showcases are a celebration
of history, tradition, and dedication. As these events continue to
bring excitement to campus, they serve as a lasting reminder
for the pride and legacy within NPHD organizations. For Arrow
on the Air, I'm Neva with a check.
Speaker 1 (04:31):
That's it for this episode. Of er on the Air.
For more on these stories and other campus news, visit
southeastarow dot com for Erro on the air, I'm Ari Ortiz.
Welcome to air. On the air, I'm your host Ari Ortiz,
and in today's episode, will take you inside Carpe DM,
Simo's annual cultural celebration, where students from all over the
world come together to share their traditions, food, music, and more.
Then Niva Wudacheck will take us into another highly anticipated
campus tradition, the National Pan Hellenic Council's New Member showcases.
(00:25):
These events mark the official debut of new members of
the Vine nine. So whether you're tuning in from campus
or beyond, get ready for an inside look at two
of Simo's most virant celebrations. Let's jump right in. On
March first, the Student Recreation Center was transformed from a
gynasium into a global marketplace. Instead of basketballs bouncing on
(00:47):
the court, students walked from booth to booth, discovering cultures
from around the world through food, music, fashion, and language.
Graduate student Tracy Kai was eager to share a taste
from her home country, China. I want it, I don't like.
Speaker 2 (01:02):
We are very friendly.
Speaker 3 (01:04):
We will love beans to hire our.
Speaker 2 (01:06):
Own food and a home will like it.
Speaker 1 (01:10):
And China wasn't the only country offering up delicious flavors
At the Indian booth, students were treated to Badam milk,
a rich and flavorful drink made from almonds, kardamum, saffron
milk and sugar. But Carpe Diem isn't just about food,
It's full of sensory experiences. One of the largest booths
at the event belonged to the African Student Union, which
(01:33):
highlighted the diversity of the African continent. ASU President Tanya
Maswara used this opportunity to challenge a common misconception.
Speaker 3 (01:42):
I think the first thing is that Africa had a country.
Speaker 1 (01:45):
That's the first thing you want everybody to know, and
that there's different counties within this name, I mean within the.
Speaker 4 (01:51):
Continents of Africa.
Speaker 3 (01:53):
And we just want people to know that each county
is unique and.
Speaker 1 (01:57):
It's its own. Cot Mazzarah, who is from Zimbabwe, explained
that even within Africa, there's so much to learn from
one another. Each year, more than seven hundred people attend
Carpi DM, experiencing the sights, sounds and flavors of over
sixty different countries represented by SIMO students, faculty and staff.
(02:19):
Now we turn to Niva Woodachek, who will talk to
us about the national Panhelic Council's New Membership Showcase.
Speaker 4 (02:26):
The National Panelonic Council's New Member Showcases are one of
the most anticipated events on campus, marking the official debut
of recently inducted members of the Divine Nine. These events
feature strolling, stepping, and chance, allowing new members to proudly
represent their organization. Julie Smith, president of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Incorporated, says,
(02:47):
the secrecy leading up to the showcase builds excitement.
Speaker 2 (02:50):
We want it to be a celebration for you, Like
people want to know. They want to figure out, like
who is this person, who's his first because everybody has
a mask on.
Speaker 3 (02:58):
If everybody is not revealed yet, then everybody wants to
be like guessing.
Speaker 4 (03:02):
Shay Shelton, president of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated, says,
watching new members perform is a proud moment.
Speaker 3 (03:10):
I would say I felt proud innocence of like working
hard on this show and presenting it to the populace.
It felt like relieving innocence because you, like, you've seen
them like work hard and you've seen them put in
the effort.
Speaker 4 (03:29):
The on campus advisor for Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity Incorporated,
DJ Johnson says the identities of new members remain a
secret until a big reveal, So.
Speaker 2 (03:38):
From NPAC it's kind of more discreet. It's like we
wanted to be a surprise, Like, of course people might
know what we don't want them to really know because,
like I said, we wanted to be a surprise. When
it comes outter, they're like, dang, you're doing this now?
Is something new?
Speaker 4 (03:53):
Johnson says these showcases are open to everyone on campus,
giving students the chance to experience the history and effort
behind the performances.
Speaker 2 (04:00):
And it's definitely open to everyone on campus to come.
Let's say, we want you to see everything that they
learn and if they like say, if they added anything special,
they want you We want you to see all of
the hard work that they put into becoming a member
and then not revealing themselves to the camp.
Speaker 4 (04:16):
More than just performances, new member showcases are a celebration
of history, tradition, and dedication. As these events continue to
bring excitement to campus, they serve as a lasting reminder
for the pride and legacy within NPHD organizations. For Arrow
on the Air, I'm Neva with a check.
Speaker 1 (04:31):
That's it for this episode. Of er on the Air.
For more on these stories and other campus news, visit
southeastarow dot com for Erro on the air, I'm Ari Ortiz.
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