ASB hosts annual ‘Silent Disco’ to kick off spring

Point Loma Nazarene University’s Associated Student Body (ASB) hosted the annual Silent Disco Event to kick off the spring semester last week.

On Jan. 16, more than 150 students gathered in the Fermanian Garage at 7 p.m. for an evening of music, snacks and mocktails. At the entrance, students received glowing headphones that allowed them to tune into one of three music stations and switch between them at any time.

Christian Baker, a second-year finance major and a member of the Campus Activities Board (CAB), said dancing is a major part of PLNU’s campus culture. Baker described how the Silent Disco reflects that culture by providing a space for students to dance and socialize.

“A lot of people at Point Loma love to dance,” Baker said. 

He described the Silent Disco in three words: fun, goofy and relaxed. 

As a member of CAB, Baker also helped organize and run the event.

“We set everything up, make sure the mocktail cart, headphones, DJ equipment and music are ready, and then clean everything afterward so the space looks the same as when we arrived,” he said.

Lucy Murillo, a third-year child and adolescent development major and activities coordinator for CAB, said setting up the Silent Disco typically takes up to three hours. 

For students like Quinn-David Sposato, a first-year mechanical engineering major, the Silent Disco helped students connect in a low-pressure environment. 

Sposato said the event made social interaction feel easy and spontaneous with the changing of stations.

“You can go and dance with almost anyone and just have a good time with them,” Spasato said. “It was so electric. The options on the headphones change the game. You’re stoked 100% of the time.”

Faith Russell, a third-year child development major, said the Silent Disco encouraged students to dance together and enjoy time with friends. She said the event’s atmosphere helped students feel comfortable and connect.

“When you just let yourself open up and be yourself, you can get to know people on a new level,” Russell said.

Kate Goss, a second-year marketing major and a CAB member, said the Silent Disco helps students feel valued and included. Goss said her work with CAB focuses on creating spaces where students feel welcome and connected.

“It creates a place where people feel seen and can be together in fellowship,” Goss said. “A lot of special memories come from events like Silent Disco, and those are things people hold onto from their college experience. That’s really what CAB is all about.” 

Many attendees noted the strong sense of fellowship present throughout the event. 

Chase Collins, a second-year business administration major, said the Silent Disco strengthened campus connections.

Collins described the Silent Disco as an energetic and enjoyable event that brought students together through a lively atmosphere.

“It adds to the community and builds fellowship among students,” Collins said.

AJ Ellerington, a third-year media communication major, said the Silent Disco helped students reconnect with friends.

“We’re doing something fun together, so it’s unifying and creates memories,” Ellerington said.