The University’s Indian Student Association hosted India Night on Saturday at Foellinger Auditorium. South Asian teams from across campus showcased their talent for song and dance on the lit stage. From 6-9 p.m., the musical celebration featured dynamic performances from multiple RSOs, ranging from the a capella group Chai Town to the classical Indian dance.
The deaths of seven Indian college students across the United States in less than two months have shocked the community and raised serious questions about how they could have been prevented. Although the deaths are unrelated, there is concern about students' mental health particularly among those in the Indian community, experts told ABC News. The incidents involved Indian students from different universities, and range from death by suicides, accidental overdoses and a brutal assault, according to authorities.