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The Vagina Monologues on Main Campus

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The annual Vagina Monologues performances will run this weekend starting

Thursday, Feb. 6 in the Underground at the Student Center, starting at 8:00pm. The

Wellness Resource Center is sponsoring the event, going along with the theme of

awareness women’s health issues. Tickets are $6 and will be sold Thursday,

February 6 in the Student Center Artium from 10 a.m.- 2 p.m. Cash or Diamond

Dollars are accepted.

The Vagina Monologues are a national event inspired by Eve Ensler’s interviews

with women from various cultures and backgrounds. Traditionally performed on

or around Valentine’s Day, the monologues are performed to spread awareness and

knowledge about many different types of Women’s issues. The proceeds of the show

are donated to V-day, a global movement that aims to end violence against women,

and other local women’s charities.