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Discuss “Saudi Students House holds event to promote national awareness”

Outside the University Center’s Connan Room last Wednesday, pamphlets laid on tables provided information about Islamic terrorists, moral systems, and politics. Inside, Saudi Arabian students celebrated cultural values with fellow Carnegie Mellon students from all kinds of backgrounds.

To foster cultural exchange, the Saudi Students House (SSH) in Pittsburgh led the Saudi Open House last week.

The open house filled every inch of the Connan Room with spectators and Saudi culture.

The event featured Saudi games, food, art, dances, and tattoos. Students dressed in traditional Saudi attire greeted visitors and served authentic food to a long line of chattering guests.

Hoda Moustapha, who recently received her PhD from Carnegie Mellon, displayed...

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