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Baubles, Beads and King Cakes

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UP photo by Josiah Boyd

Mardi Gras comes to campus with events at SSC, Rec patio

Lamar University celebrated Mardi Gras, the day before the beginning of Lent, with a pair of activities. Students lined up for Mardi Gras king cake, bottom right in the Setzer Student Center, Feb. 16. The next day, the Cardinal Activities Board incorporated the celebration into their weekly Patio party at the Sheila Umphrey Recreational Sports Center. Madison King, below right, plays a game while wearing "drunk goggles," while students, left, adorned themselves in traditional Mardi Gras beads. Madelynn Holdreith handed out mocktails to students including Gabriella Cervantes, bottom left, during the party. 

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UP photo by Josiah Boyd
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UP photo by Josiah Boyd
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UP photo by Rayna Christy
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