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CSC students catch the Native Spirit

Eagle Staff

CSC students got in the spirit of Native American Heritage month by making dream catchers 6-8 p.m., Thursday in the Gold Room.

George H. W. Bush officially made November Native American Heritage month in 1990, to recognize the first Americans and their contributions.

Que’Nita Greene, 20, senior of Corning, New York, makes a dream catcher Thursday during the Weave Your Own Dream Catcher event in the Gold Room. —Photo by Ashley Swanson
Que’Nita Greene, 20, senior of Corning, New York, makes a dream catcher Thursday during the Weave Your Own Dream Catcher event in the Gold Room. —Photo by Ashley Swanson

Andrews RA Brittnie Wedel, 20, junior of Omaha, used a $130 RLA budget to buy craft supplies and Indian pudding ingredients, which she made herself to serve as a refreshment. Wedel hosted the event to share her knowledge on Native American culture with fellow students. Wedel said she likes learning about other cultures, and used Pinterest to find dream catcher directions.

“Dream catchers are a part of popular culture, so I researched them so I could teach others where they come from,” Wedel said.

Twenty-five students signed in to try their hand at the craft.

Jade Capezzuto, 20, junior of Colorado Springs, Colorado, said, “I think this was a really fun idea to tie in with Native American Heritage month.”