Psych Club hides behind masks

The Psychology Club and the office of student life will host the Second Chance Dance Valentine's Masquerade Ball from 6 p.m.-10 p.m. Wednesday in Koehler Cultural Center, 310 W. Ashby Place.

The event is free for students with a SAC ID and $5 for nonstudents.

Tickets can be purchased at the office of student life in Room 260 of Loftin Student Center.

The office is open 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 7 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday.

The club is asking for all attending to wear a mask that cover the face.

Free masks will be available at a decorating station for students who attend without one.

The event is semiformal. For men, semiformal attire means a dark suit and tie. For women, a cocktail dress or dressy suit is appropriate.

Drinks and hor d'oeuvres will be provided at the event.

Teddy bears with flowers can be purchased for $5 as a Valentine's Day gift.

"Masks hide identities and create a tense setting where they can be free to express themselves," psychology sophomore Becky Ross said.

"It's a chance to have fun and not feel trapped," psychology sophomore Sonja Santiago said.

"We really wanted to do something fun with a psychological twist, so we thought of masks, which give students an opportunity to act themselves when wearing a mask," she said.

For more information, call the office of student life 210-486-0125.