By: Victoria Logan

Happy November! This month as the weather gets colder, there are a number of activities that students can get up to on campus. These can bring you closer to other students, help take your mind off of stressful assignments, and make the HFU campus feel more like home.

BINGO — November 9th & 12th

The Student Engagement Office (SEO) is always making plans to allow students to get involved with the school and with each other. One common activity here is Bingo gaming in the Tiger Cafe at 12:50 pm. The dates for the Bingo games this month are the 9th and the 12th, and everyone is welcome to participate, whether they’re in it for the thrill, the prizes, or the competition.

Paint Your Own Tote Bag — November 9th

The South Asian Student Society is another active group on campus. Diwali is the Hindu Festival of Lights, and it starts on the 8th this year, so this activity is on the 9th. In honor of Diwali, the South Asian Student Society is inviting students to paint tote bags in Saint Joseph’s Lounge from 12pm to 2pm. People can join in to celebrate the festival, express their creativity, and bond with their fellow students.

SGA Friendsgiving — November 11th

Thanksgiving is near the end of this month, but let’s get in on the action a little early with Friendsgiving. From 12pm to 2pm, the Student Government Association is having a gathering in the Campus Center Dining Area. This includes games, music, a photo area, and a gratitude wall. This is a time for giving thanks and finding community with our fellow tigers.

Bad Art Night — November 12th

From 7pm to 9pm in the lower level of the library, there will be watercolor paint materials provided for students to use for a nice session of painting. The literal point of this night is that you don’t need experience to engage in art, and you don’t need to worry about talent or skill or expectations. You can just focus on what is fun and creative for you.

Tiger Trivia — November 16th & 30th

This is a staple, isn’t it? At 12:50pm on each date, there will be trivia games of varying topics in the Tiger Cafe. The prize for each round is a $25 Amazon gift card, and the dates this month are the 16th and the 30th. Get in the mood for a little friendly competition.

SGA Gratitude Coffee and Cocoa — November 18th

This is yet another chance from the SGA to each give thanks for what we have, this time with coffee and cocoa from 1pm to 2pm in the Campus Center. It sounds like a nice way to relax.

Movie Night — November 19th

Every once in a while, we have movie nights. The movie this time around is Insidious: Out of the Further. It’s a horror movie about a young mother dealing with dark entities. Check out the ETC Auditorium at 7 PM; it will be just like being in a regular theater.

Community Night — November 19th

In Delaney Hall, across from the chapel, there have been a number of Community Nights held by Campus Ministry from 6:30pm to 8pm. These are chances for students to engage with each other in prayer and activities.

3 vs 3 Basketball — November 21st

If you are a big fan of sports, this is the campus event of this month. The basketball game is from 7pm to 9pm in the Campus Center gymnasium, and it is sure to be a fun time.

Mass – November 11th & 22nd

We have a beautiful chapel in Delaney Hall. Mass is on every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 1pm. This month there will be a Sunday Mass for students at 8pm on the 22nd. Some people just need to be closer to God in these stressful times. On top of that, there will also be Mass honoring veterans in the Campus Center room 115 on the 11th. You may have a veteran loved one and see this as a chance to celebrate them.

There is always a lot happening on campus, and thus many opportunities to get close with your fellow tigers. It can be a lot to keep up with, so hopefully this can serve as a nice guide.

Victoria is a junior year studio art student. She enjoys drawing, writing, and playing with her cat, Shadow. She will probably graduate in 2028.