On Friday, Feb. 16, the UNI Black Student Union (BSU) hosted their annual skate party. The skating took place in the basketball courts at the Wellness Recreation Center (WRC), and students were able to rent skates at the door.

This year, the theme was the 1970’s, and attendees came dressed in their best pastels and bell bottoms.

Not only were students dressed to impress, but they also displayed their best moves to popular 70’s songs, such as Parliament’s “Flash Light,” Aretha Franklin’s “Respect” and “Please Mr. Postman” by The Marvelettes.

NeiAira Burt, a sophomore psychology major and member of BSU, was one of the many students in attendance on Friday.

“The music was on point!” Burt said. “It was 70’s, and then it was like going ahead in time, the 70’s music, 80’s, 90’s and then 2000’s on. It was good — a good selection of music.”

Students were displaying their skating moves, as well as their dancing moves throughout the night. Some of the dancing included classics like the wave, the twist, the booty-shake and the modern twerk. Nearly all attendees could be seen dancing, whether they had skates on or not.

There was a dance-skating contest in which participants had the chance to show off their best moves. After each skater performed, the crowd got to choose their favorite, who received a prize.

The music was not the only 70’s-inspired thing at the skate party, as numerous students had dressed up in 70’s fashion. They were wearing their best stripes, tie-dye, bell bottoms and bold print.

Robyn Gardner, a freshman double major in accounting and finance, was also in attendance at the skate party.

“I think some of the costumes were pretty cool. Since it was the 70’s theme, you can’t really know who’s going to dress up or whatnot,” Gardner said.

Trevor Caltrider, a sophomore double major in psychology and sociology, agreed that the fashion was just as integral to the event as the 70’s-inspired music.

“The costumes are always great; you always have some funny ones,” Caltrider said. “I thought the winner dressed amazing!”

Melanie Majeed was the winner of the costume contest. She was dressed in a pastel blue and flower print tie-dye shirt and olive-green bell bottoms.

In addition to the eye-catching costumes and groovy tunes, some folks were most excited to get their skate on.

Gardner said that she was excited to relearn how to skate while at Friday’s event.

“I haven’t skated in a very long time, so being able to do that again brought back good memories,” Gardner said.

Burt also enjoyed the opportunity to skate and dance with fellow students, exclaiming, “Tonight went well. I had a good time! Yes, I enjoyed myself, I’m sweaty right now as we speak!”

Caltrider said he always looks forward BSU’s annual skate party and that this year was no different.

“I thought it was amazing,” Caltrider said. “I went to it last year as well and it’s always a great time!”

Friday’s skate party was the latest of several events that BSU has hosted throughout February for Black History Month.

Gardner encouraged students to attend the rest of the months’ events, saying, “They will all be good; come out and have fun!”

Burt stressed that BSU’s events are for all students and that everyone is welcome to attend.

“They’re not just for black student union; they’re for everybody,” Burt said. “Everybody should come out [and] support. If they want to learn about black history, they should come out and have a good time. The events are for everyone.”

The next BSU event will be a group outing to the latest Marvel Studios film “Black Panther.” The screening is taking place this Tuesday, Feb. 20, at Marcus College Square Cinema at 7 p.m.