Elliot Tobias

Entertainment Editor

Standing in front of a crowd and having your name called out is rarely easy. It’ll probably happen more than once in life. Despite the nerves, 100th Night is something that many students look forward to in their time at Mississippi University for Women, especially the ones dedicated to one of the many social clubs on campus.

100th Night was first established in 1992. It was introduced by the Division of Student Services, the name previously given to the department of Student Life. It is a night where student organizations can gather and celebrate their seniors moving on to greater things.

The traditional connotation doesn’t take away from the nerves, but the nerves don’t take away from the sentiment either.

In the time we spend here getting involved in different groups, we don’t really slow down to think of how much time we’ve really dedicated to these sanctuaries. We build bonds and dedicate ourselves to these groups, building pieces of our own individual picture of The Long Blue Line.

When I was sitting in Carrier Chapel watching each group celebrate their seniors, I noticed they all looked proud. Between the people being honored and those doing the honoring, they all shared that emotion: Pride.

University is definitely a struggle, and it’s often hard to find moments to be proud of ourselves. That’s why 100th Night is so important. Alongside the celebration of finally graduating, we get a moment with our mentors and friends to be proud of ourselves and the time we’ve spent growing and working together.

I’m not one to enjoy being in front of crowds, despite what my friends and family may think. There is something different about this, though. 100th Night feels more like an accomplishment than most of the other ceremonies of which I’ve participated.

During my time with The Spectator, I’ve found a new love for journalistic writing and the people I’ve worked alongside. When I was standing at the front of Carrier Chapel beside my editor, Umisha KC, and fellow reporter, Mariallen Moore, I felt that same pride in myself that I saw in others.

The celebration of 100th Night made me feel proud of myself and my organization. I felt valued. More than anything, I felt wholly welcomed to join in The Long Blue Line.