LGBT Center hosts Halloween hangout
Oct. 28, the LGBT Center held an event called ‘Hey Boo!’ which was a Halloween get-together for MSU students. Everyone was welcome at the event, and it was not limited to just students.
The LGBT Center is a place for students to go as it is an inclusive community. The center is also a place to make new friends and meet new people. Students can go there whenever they need someone to talk to; it is a safe space for everyone. There is no judgment at the LGBT Center. It is located in the Centennial Student Union in room 194. They are open Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Students can also email them if they need to talk outside those hours.
Many students came to this hour-long event, grabbed candy and wore spooky costumes. They also played ‘The Nightmare Before Christmas’ for students to watch as they got food and hung out.
Stephen Thomas, the interim director of the LGBT Center, wanted to have more events for students to chill together.
“This event is a part of the ‘Friday Vibes’ events we have. At the end of each month, we’ve got these themed hangouts. I just wanted to create an event space where people can come together and relax,” said Thomas. “‘Hey, Boo!’ is that, but styled in the fashion of Halloween.”
There were many students dressed up at the event. One attendee was Tai Craft. Her costume was a feminized version of the character Solomon from a dating simulation game called ‘Obey! Me.’
“The LGBT Center is where my friends are,” said Craft. “It is also asexual spectrum awareness week, and I am a part of that community.”
Max Shannon, a second-year student at MSU, was also at the event.
“Halloween means that I can go out and be gay and just do whatever I want to do for a night,” said Shannon. “I am dressed up as Dr. Franken Stein from the anime, ‘Soul Eater.’”
September’s Friday Vibe event was Game and Vibe, which featured Nintendo games, board games and puzzles. There will not be an event in November due to Thanksgiving Break. The next event will be ‘Sip and Breathe,’ a time for students to relax and prepare for finals week. It will take place Dec. 2 from 1 to 2 p.m. in the LGBT Center.
Header Photo: Spooky decorations didn’t scare students away from the LGBT Center. Snacks, a movie, and good company made for a fun fall season get-together as a part of the ‘Friday Vibes’ series. The goal of this series is to create a time an safe space for all students to be included in getting to know each other. (Lilly Anderson/The Reporter)
Write to Lauren Viska at lauren.viska@mnsu.edu