Loren Erickson, a senior studying literature, said she'd heard of people like the speakers, but she was in disbelief at hearing from them first hand. For instance, she heard one of the speakers describe blonds as dumb, but she was a valedictorian in high school with a 4.0 grade point average and a head of blond hair.

"I'm, like, baffled. I literally can't believe it. He has to be joking. There's no way," said Erickson, originally from St. Ignatius.

Several students said the speakers specifically choose times students are already stressed, like before finals, to present their message, described as "nasty" and "threatening."

Early in the week, Tristin Hennessey said he feared people wouldn't feel safe on campus because of the acts by the pair, but the event may have backfired in uniting students to support each other instead. Then, the dance party started, the glitter flew, and a "kiddie pool" is to come out Thursday for the "beach party."

As a result of the events, the speakers and demonstrations against them, Hennessey and others said they got to know more of their peers on campus. And they like each other.

"It's made me feel comfortable in my community," Hennessey said.

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