NAHJ x AAJA: October game night

Two Cal State Fullerton journalism-based clubs, the National Association of Hispanic Journalists (NAHJ) and the Asian American Journalist Association (AAJA), collaborated to host a Halloween and Día de los Muertos social for their members. This collaboration took place in Titan Student Union’s Gilman AB at 4 p.m.

Since both clubs are from journalism backgrounds, it was a wonderful opportunity for students to meet one another and find a community with similar aspirations and goals.

AAJA’s president, Kirsten Maglunog, started the first game called “This or That”. The first question that popped up from the screen in the room was, “Do you like chocolates or sour candies?” The members were given two choices about which one they thought was better. Members were in a dilemma because they liked both of them equally and nevertheless, the president made it loud and clear that they were only allowed to choose one. Members made their choices and went to their designated places. It was a draw so no one won. 

Maglunog continued, the second question forming on the screen, “Which Zombies would you rather outrun, ‘World War Z Zombies’ or ‘Train to Busan Zombies’?” Members’ faces lit up when they saw their favorite zombie movies on screen and chose their answers right away. Members would also have to answer the reasons they made their choices. 

One of the members answered ‘Train to Busan’ because the movie is his favorite movie. Another student said they picked ‘World War Z’ for its visual appeal.

As they played, food and beverages were served on the side where they had tamales with three flavors including chicken, steak and cheese and beans. For drinks, milk tea was provided. 

The second game was hosted by NAHJ called Lottería, also referred to as “Mexican Bingo” where the speaker names the picture on the card while participants place a coin on the board if matched. Players have to complete the whole row before they announce they are finished, or in Spanish, they could say “Bueno”.

Members were thrilled to match the words being said on their boards. The first student with the most matched pictures received a goodie bag.
The third game was Hedbanz, where groups were divided into two. One had to draw an identity card for an animal, food or common object, and the other group which had the headband had to articulate what the first group was describing. The second group had to rely on the first group's descriptions on the headband’s picture and make sure the questions were vague so participants could answer critically.

The last and final game was called “ Guess How Many Candy in the Bag” where participants had to calculate the number of candies in a bag without counting. The candy bag was then passed down to each student while the president of NAHJ, Braulio Cortes, wrote down the guesses on the whiteboard.

It was a joyful moment when both clubs collaborated together to celebrate Halloween and Día de los Muertos with new peers and friends.
AAJA’s president said, “It’s always great collaborating with [NAHJ] and finding community with other students who have similar passions. The social was just another reminder that we are all here to support one another as we work towards our career goals.”