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Students boogied the night away at club sub

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Students boogied the night away at club sub

Millions around the world celebrated Mardi Gras on Tuesday to mark the beginning of Lent, a Christian fasting holiday.

In Sweden, people celebrated by feasting on fastlagsbulle, sweet rolls filled with cream. Whereas in America, people celebrated with parades, masquerade balls and cakes with small plastic baby Jesus figurines inside.

For many, Mardi Gras is an opportunity to celebrate one’s religious faith, while for others it’s an opportunity to get out of the house and party–and North Idaho College surely wasn’t going to skip out on the fun.

NIC Student Events hosted a Mardi Gras-themed party at Club Sub on Tuesday night in the lower level of the SUB.

Masks and party beads were given out as people entered through a shiny confetti curtain. Colorful decorations hung from the ceiling as people danced, played pool and hung out around the healthy snack bar.

Student Events Coordinator Mallory Gregson spent several weeks planning for the party and tried to represent the bright colors and carefree spirit of Mardi Gras.

“I want people to be excited and happy that they came, I want them to meet new friends,” Gregson said, 20, Pharmaceutical, Hayden. “I want them to forget about homework and testing for one night and let it all out–let the sweat of stress go away.”

Although not many guests came at first, the party heated up as the night went on. The hyper DJ pumped up the party by playing everything from Michael Jackson to Katy Perry and Aerosmith.

Even though many of the students who attended found their way to the dance floor at some point, some wished the party was a little more authentic.

“I’ve never been to a Mardi Gras party before, but I think there should be more confetti and crazy dancing,” Maggii Helman said, 23, Education, Coeur d’Alene.

As the night progressed, some giggling students snuck off to the elevator and a man wearing a dress even showed up.

People of all ages and majors were able to get down on the dance floor. Swing dancing, grinding, break dancing, and ballroom dancing were just a few of the dance styles that could be seen.

However, a dude twerking in a dress apparently wasn’t enough for some people.

“No one’s half naked or drunk, but it’s a good party,” Monika Seitz said, 18, Anthropology, Saint Maries. “When the music’s loud, you know it’s a good party.”

Although plastic baby Jesus figurines and cream-filled pastries were not around, Club Sub was able to put on a party that distracted several students from their school work at least for a few hours.

 

I'm a vocal jazz and journalism major from Hayden, Idaho. I enjoy making vegan treats, going on photo safaris, and jamming out to Madonna.

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