Q: Why should this be a problem?
A: For various reasons...
Firstly, what could one expect from the Hispanic society ball apart from a superb night with a LATINO THEME? Am I correct? This year’s ball will be held in the Golf Hotel on the 20th March with the theme of LA RUMBA LATINA. And, of course, I am positive that the society will not fail in any way to live up to the previous excellent standards.
Opposingly, the New Hall Committee has also decided to stage their annual ball on the following day. The theme? HAVANA NIGHTS. Isn't this an affront to the Hispanic Society on many different levels? I may seem harsh but let me reason with you. Starter for 10: What was the theme for last year's Hispanic ball? Yes, you guessed it and you got your points- HAVANA NIGHTS. So why the lack of originality on the theme? Was this an attempt to, and excuse me if I sound 'playground' when I say this, to 'pinch' the idea and theme of one of the most successful societal balls in St Andrews? There are thousands of themes that could have been chosen whereas the Hispanic Society faces a more limited choice given the specificity of the society.
My next point: Why should a societal student run society have to compete with such a sizable hall that has a huge budget allocated especially to the ball?
Moderator edit: The whole post smacks of free advertising, but I'll let you off with it. Giving the price at the bottom is not on though.