CSUN gets caked at Big Show
Over 4,000 CSUN students and guests gathered for the annual Big Show on Saturday, April 6th to see the one and only Steve Aoki.
“I am here to see Steve Aoki and see someone get caked! I think they did really great in choosing who to perform this year,” said Nataly, a criminology major who invited her aunt, sister and mom to the concert.
Hosted by Associated Students, Big Show was located at the CSUN Library Lawn where many arrived at 1:30 p.m., and while waiting for Aoki, CSUN had an array of products and activities for everyone to enjoy. Including free Rockstar Energy drinks, an inflatable obstacle course, a photo booth and hydration stations where students were able to relax and have fun.
Dressed for the occasion, sunglasses on and full of energy, everyone was ready to start the concert. The first opener for Big Show started at 3:00 p.m., where he connected and got the crowd started. Many gathered to the front and started fist-pumping to the beat of his music. An hour later, the second opener jumped right into performing, doubling the crowd in size and playing remixes of classic hits like “A Milli” by Lil Wayne and “Low” by Flo Rida.
Then at 5:00 p.m. Aoki arrived at CSUN and once on stage started off by yelling “Everyone make some f—–g noise!” with the crowd following suit. Aoki performed for roughly two hours performing hit songs like “Pursuit of Happiness,” “Azukita,” “Smells Like Teen Spirit” and even Latin hits like “Bailado Sola” and “Gasolina.”
The crowd constantly jumped, swayed and raised their hands up to all the songs. During the show, Aoki got up at his DJ booth and threw shirts in the crowd. The last moments of the concert featured the most anticipated event of the evening—the cake-throwing. Everyone chanted “Cake me!” and people got on top of others’ shoulders, everyone was yelling for Aoki to cake them. After the caking, Aoki wrapped up his set, heading to another show to his home in Las Vegas, ending Big Show 2024 as a big success.
Until the next Big Show.
Latest Daily Sundial
- Gender-inclusive restroom in Maple Hall a “huge step in the right direction” for CSUN studentsMaple Hall opened its doors on March 25 for classes previously held in Sierra Hall, with one of the features of the new building being a multi-stall, gender-inclusive restroom on...
- A day in the life of an esports gamerIt’s 7 a.m. and it’s the day of the Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Tournament at Long Beach State University. After the hour-long drive filled with traffic and getting lost at...
- 2024 NBA playoffs mark the beginning of a new era for the leagueIt’s official, the NBA has entered a new era. The stars and teams who dominated the 2010s are no longer on top. The Golden State Warriors have had their dynasty...
- CSUN holds Veteran Graduation Celebration for class of 2024After a long semester filled with hard work, the 2024 spring term has come to an end. Many students shined through their grit, sacrifice and dedication, including the CSUN student...
- CSUN holds Black Graduation ceremony for class of 2024CSUN hosted its Black Graduation Ceremony Sunday, May 12 at the lawn of the University Library, 52 years after the ceremony was introduced to CSUN. The weather was nice with...
- Life as a parent returning to collegeMy two teenage sons motivate, frustrate, inspire and infuriate me. They make me smile and make me, to use their lingo, cringe. They have watched my return to school, beginning...