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Students dance to music during the silent disco. (Photo by Callie Brimberry)

Gallery: Winter Fest warms up Moody with dancing, tacos and hot chocolate

January 27, 2026 by Callie Brimberry Leave a Comment

The Campus Activities Board hosted its annual Winter Fest this past Thursday night. Moody Coliseum was filled with students dancing during a silent disco. The first 200 students received hot chocolate from Monks Coffee Shop, and the first 100 lined the sidewalk for free tacos provided by El Texico food truck.

Wildcats dance at the silent disco in Moody Coliseum. (Photo by Callie Brimberry)
Zee Scott, freshman chemistry major from Midland, laughs with other Wildcats during the silent disco. (Photo by Callie Brimberry)
Wildcats work on homework during Winter Fest while listening to music at the silent disco. (Photo by Callie Brimberry)

Monks Coffee Shop provided hot chocolate to those who attended Winter Fest. (Photo by Callie Brimberry)
Students dance to music during the silent disco. (Photo by Callie Brimberry)
Wildcats welcome a future Wildcat into a dance circle during the silent disco. (Photo by Callie Brimberry)

Wildcats smile at the camera in Moody Coliseum during the silent disco. (Photo by Callie Brimberry)
Students show off their moves during the silent disco. (Photo by Callie Brimberry)
Students stand outside Moody Coliseum, waiting in anticipation to receive a ticket for free food. (Photo by Callie Brimberry)

Headphones provided by CAB lie ready for students to participate in the silent disco. (Photo by Callie Brimberry)
Students waiting in line for free tacos display their Wildcat pride. (Photo by Callie Brimberry)
Students receive free tacos provided by the Campus Activities Board and El Texico Kitchen. (Photo by Callie Brimberry)

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