Library rave set for tonight

Tonight at 10 p.m. the Student Government Association and University Libraries will be hosting "Dance Party in the Dark," a rave in the lobby of Cook Library.

Last year, the  library rave was held in October for breast cancer awareness. With the amount of people who attended last year, University Libraries contacted SGA about planning another rave for this semester.

After the YouTube appearances of flash mobs all around the world, several videos popped up of university students holding flash raves in libraries to relieve stress during exam times.

Sophomore Jonathan Nelson attended last year's rave and said that while the event was not what he was expecting, it did show a lot of school spirit.

This year, SGA planned around what they heard from students.

"There were a good bit of people that showed up last year, which was exciting," said executive administrator of event programming for SGA Tim Wells. "However, there were a few things that went wrong, so people were a little upset. After meeting with Sarah Mangrum, who is the coordinator from the library's side, we discussed a few things and started the planning."

After meeting with Mangrum, the two organizations coordinated to have music and lights during this year's rave. There will be a deejay to provide music, and SGA will hand out glow sticks prior to the event.

The front lobby of the library will be blacked out so students can enjoy the lights and glow sticks. Glow sticks will be limited, so students can bring their own. The rave will last from 10 p.m. until 11:30 p.m.

"I think it will be a fun study break before heading into the final week of classes," Wells said.

For more information, check out posters around campus or join the Facebook event "Dance Party in the Dark-Library Rave."