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Jordy Searcy rocks out to Christmas tunes at Litmas. (Photo by Sarah Eunyoung Thompson)

Gallery: Campus unites with tree lighting and Jordy Searcy concert during Litmas

November 20, 2023 by Sarah Thompson

Student Government Association and Student Life held their annual “Litmas” celebration on Sunday night, featuring a number of festive activities and live music featuring artist Jordy Searcy. The first 300 attendees were greeted with the gift of free coffee mugs. Members of SGA served hot chocolate and apple cider while a number of various food trucks and pop-up vendors filled the campus mall. As the evening progressed, the live music began, with Jordy Searcy performing a mix of traditional Christmas carols and some of his top hits. The tree lighting itself was a highlight of the night, as the towering tree was adorned with twinkling lights and decorations.

Members of SGA serve apple cider and hot chocolate to students at Litmas. (Photo by Sarah Eunyoung Thompson)
Students line up at the Urban Street Food food truck. (Photo by Sarah Eunyoung Thompson)
Ellah McNeill, sophomore family and child services major from Abilene, and Owen Fischer, sophomore interior design major from Abilene, wait for the concert. (Photo by Sarah Eunyoung Thompson)

Leaders from SGA serve hot chocolate and apple cider at Litmas. (Photo by Sarah Eunyoung Thompson)
Staff members from Purple Outfitters host a pop-up shop at Litmas. (Photo by Sarah Eunyoung Thompson)
The tree at the Gata Fountain is lit during Litmas. (Photo by Sarah Eunyoung Thompson)

Members of SGA hand out mugs to students at Litmas. (Photo by Sarah Eunyoung Thompson)
Nowen Craft, senior theater major from Murphy, catches bubbles at Litmas. (Photo by Sarah Eunyoung Thompson)
Members of SGA and Student Life announce the Litmas giveaway winners. (Photo by Sarah Eunyoung Thompson)

Jordy Searcy performs Christmas tunes at Litmas. (Photo by Sarah Eunyoung Thompson)
Jordy Searcy’s drummer performs at Litmas. (Photo by Sarah Eunyoung Thompson)
Jordy Searcy rocks out to Christmas tunes at Litmas. (Photo by Sarah Eunyoung Thompson)

Filed Under: Multimedia, Photo Galleries, Showcase Tagged With: ACU Student Life, christma, litmas, sga

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