The Breakers Game Room hosted a karaoke night Wednesday, Jan. 29. With different songs performed and snacks provided, the night was full of laughter and lots of talented students singing. 

Saquan Taylor, a senior Political Science major and member of Central Activities Network (CAN), said he’s an artist and makes music in his spare time, which helps him when it comes to singing on nights like these. 

Taylor said karaoke night gives him a break from studying by performing on a regular basis, and listening to different types of music helps him escape the stress of being a college student.  

 “I listen to music all the time. I love music, so karaoke night is just like an escape.” Taylor said. “Chill, relax, there’s free food, good vibes, music. There are people stepping out of their comfort zone, doing something that they normally don’t do, that they do in their houses or cars.” 

Taylor said there should be more karaoke nights this semester and beyond. 

“Maybe even a talent show, to be honest,” Taylor said. “I think a talent show can showcase the multiple talents here, can engage the campus, but aside from that, get students out of their comfort zone, do something different. Make it available, maybe midday when people are on campus.” 

Marisa Johnson, a graduate student from Hartford and supervisor with CAN, said the main reason why she attended karaoke night was to help with her CAN internship.   

“I help oversee Breakers Game Room with two other interns and I helped with the tech,” Johnson said.  

Johnson said having a karaoke night gives students a much-needed break from all their classes. 

 “It means so much,” Johnson said. “College isn’t 100 percent about academics. The things you’re going to remember most are the friends you make and the memories that consist of going to events like karaoke night.”   

Johnson also said she does not know if there will be another karaoke night this semester because it depends on how many people turn up and how many more talk about it.  

Johnson said CAN holds meetings to determine how well events are received and makes decisions based on student feedback. 

Johnson said that in the future karaoke night could be a weekly thing.