SU students take in ‘Late Night’

Cheers and boos filled the Cotillion Ballroom of the Smith-Brown Memorial Union during Southern University’s first “Late Night” on Tuesday.
The performances of Southern students during the ‘Late Night’ talent s performance stage in shambles–literally.
According to Louisiana State University students, “Late Night” is an opportunity to show students that they can have fun without drugs or alcohol, while having a positive on-campus experience.
“Its good to see brothers and sisters dwelling together without any fighting and drinking,” said Dexter Walker, junior music performance major.
“Late Night” is a recent addition to the homecoming line-up, taking the original idea from LSU, and improving it to fit Southern ideals.
“Late Night” kicked off at 8 p.m. with a talent show.
“It’s good to see students in the spirit of homecoming and have good security,” said Walker.
SUPD, along with other security was there to ensure the safety of the students that were present during the activity.
The bowling alley and the pool hall crowed quickly since there was free bowling and pool until midnight.
Local radio station Max 94.1 provided Cool DJ SupaMike, who kept a festive vibe in the air, playing recent hits with some heavy mixes.
“Was I ever nervous,” said Christina Rogers, freshman accounting major.
Shocking the crowd with a powerful performance of “And I Am Telling You (I’m Not Going)” as performed by Jennifer Holiday, Rogers won first place.
Rogers’ win assured her a place in Thursday’s pep rally.
Naima Gayles, Erica Foppe, and Tiffani Moseley were third, second and first runners up in the talent show.
House Of Couture models performed a mini-fashion show, showcasing the latest fall fashions.
Following the talent show, Late Night continued as DJ Supa Mike played some of the student’s favorite R&B and hip-hop.
Tiffani Moseley had a full band with drums, guitar and backup singers as she performed “Need You Bad” by recording artist Jazmine Sullivan.