Drag Ball raves to record turnout
By Dustin Luca
Staff Writer
Published: Monday, February 22, 2010
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The Granite State Room was host to 376 raving students late Friday night. The crowd was united by a single theme that defined the evening: dressing as members of the opposite sex.
The 10th annual Drag Ball Rave, sponsored by the UNH Alliance, was an event focused on inclusivity and acceptance of those who stand against social gender norms, according to Jess Picone, social work major and vice chair of UNH Alliance.
"It is a dance dedicated to breaking down gender binaries and being as inclusive as possible," Picone said. "It is a safe place for everyone to be for a night."