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BROOKE McKEAN WELCOME EDITION The UW is a hub for national and local events to fit everyone’s tastes. From cultural spectacles like Desi Dhamaka to school spirit during the
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Drag Show The crowd at the annual Gay Bisexual Lesbian Transgender Commission Drag Show overflows every year, and the talent is impressive. Prepare to laugh, scream and be filled with shock. Students dress themselves in the attire of the opposite sex and perform typically erotic dances. Girls, expect to be jealous, because those boys look dropdead gorgeous in skanky dresses.
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Homecoming week at the UW, usually held one of the last weeks in October, doesn’t compare to your high school’s lame attempt at float-making and wall decorations. There are events for every interest, including the annual Dawg Dash run in Husky Stadium, a rally in Red Square and floats that actually impress. Even better, the homecoming queen (and sometimes king) are chosen for their academics and leadership, not for their social status. Apple Cup Football Game This year the Apple Cup will be held at the UW, so be prepared for a loud and crazy night in the U-District. Even if sports aren’t your thing, three hours in Husky Stadium when it’s so loud you can’t hear yourself think, surrounded by drunken college students at 11 a.m., is one of the most memorable college experiences (that is, if you’re sober enough to remember it). The Apple Cup rivalry is so intense you won’t be able to resist cheering on the team.
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Apple Cup, participating in these events teaches through experience, not lectures. It’s easy to find something to do every week, but be sure to update your calendar — these will be the days and nights that make college memorable.
Desi Dhamaka, the largest South Asian cultural show in the Pacific Northwest, is organized by several UW student organizations. South Asian dancers from the UW and around the country celebrate their heritage in beautifully choreographed dances. The emcees are hilarious, keeping the show interesting all night. Spring Powwow
Vagina Monologues V-Day, Feb. 14, celebrates the vagina. The Vagina Monologues brings laughter, tears and hope to audience members with scenes covering women’s issues from domestic violence to orgasm types. Each year, the production raises money for women facing domestic abuse. So you get to celebrate vaginas, see a show and help a good cause.
SPRING POW WOW FILE PHOTO | THE DAILY
VAGINA MONOLOGUES FILE PHOTO | THE DAILY
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First Nations at the UW hosts a spectacular powwow every April in Hec Edmundson Pavilion. Drawing dancers from throughout the Northwest, the sports court becomes a chaos of color, dance and American Indian music. During the celebration there are also vendors selling fry bread and traditional food and art.
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