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A celebration of African culture

ASA hosts its annual soiree
Adriana Rao, Layout and Design Editor
April 23, 2026
The ASA executive board poses for a photo together during their annual Soiree in the Hughes-Trigg ballroom on Tuesday, April 21, 2026.
Adriana Rao
The ASA executive board poses for a photo together during their annual Soiree in the Hughes-Trigg ballroom on Tuesday, April 21, 2026.

On Tuesday, the African Student Association hosted its annual end-of-year Soiree to celebrate African culture. The event featured food, dance performances and a fashion show. Check out some of the highlights here.

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Adriana Rao
Adriana Rao, Layout and Design Editor
As layout and design editor of The Daily Campus, Adriana oversees the visual presentation and creative direction of each issue. She designs the page layout, selects photos and ensures the final product reflects the stories and spirit of the SMU community. Adriana is a senior majoring in english and journalism with a minor in history. Her favorite part about the DC is the community.