THE PENDULUM

The Sept. 17 edition of Midnight Meals brought many students who were ready and willing to take the stage.

Hosted by Zeta Phi Beta and Phi Beta Sigma, Midnight Meals moved to the Fireside Lounge for some energetic karaoke. Many stepped up to the microphone and put on a show for an anxious
audience.
 
"I have been to Midnight Meals before, but nothing like this," freshman Gabby Bell said.

Juniors Nneka Enurah and Tavianna Williams were some of the first groups to sing. They sang "Foolish" by Ashanti and added some choreography to their performance.  

Just before the food for the evening arrived, sophomore Shakinah Simeona, a member of Zeta Phi Beta performed "Say My Name" by Destiny's Child, with her sorority sisters as backup.  
The pizza was gone in a matter of minutes, but more arrived later to satisfy the hungry crowd.

People danced in line while waiting for pizza as fellow students continued to supply the tunes.
First-time Midnight Meals attendee freshman Nicole Brutel had the crowd doing the electric slide to her performance of the Deniece Williams cover "Let's Hear it for the Boy."

Freshman Courtland Dooley and senior Wayne Nock were the first guys to step up to the microphone that evening. They sang Usher's "U Remind Me." Bell and junior Ryan Elliot followed suit, singing Christina Aguilera's "Come on Over" and N'Sync's "Gone," respectively.

There were some unique performances during the course of the evening. The karaoke machine was cut off and  some students were brave enough to sing a cappella. Juniors Tavianna Williams and Jay Celine sang "Exclusive" by Day26 and freshman Jeffrey Williams sang "5 Steps to Heaven" by Dru Hill.

No microphone was needed to sing along. The entire crowd joined in on some numbers, including KC and Jojo's "All My Life" and "Killing Me Softly" by the Fugees.

This was the third annual Zeta Phi Beta and Phi Beta Sigma-sponsored Midnight Meals karaoke. They continue to host the event, because they consider it a success every year. Students are able to take advantage of an alcohol-free atmosphere, and karaoke provides an opportunity to relieve the stress of classes.

"I had fun," freshman Raven Manigualt said. "It was very uplifting."

Students will have chance to enjoy upcoming entertainment provided by Zeta Phi Beta and Phi Beta Sigma. In November, the groups will take over Midnight Meals once again, this time with a game night edition.