(Kayla Wong | The Beacon)
By Kayla Wong, Photojournalist wong14@up.edu
After spending one hour outside and two hours surrounded by hot, sweaty bodies, most of which were men (of all ages) in tight spandex, I was not sure this night was going to be worth my money. After three hours, the main show had not started, and the opening act was strange, and definitely not cutting it anymore. Not to mention, I was wearing that one pair of shoes that everyone has-the pair you regret wearing the second you walk out your door.
When the lights finally went down, the crowd went wild. By the end of her performance, I had seen a new side to the woman known as Lady Gaga. Seeing her live was incredible and the theatrics were amazing, from the set to the backup dancers. Her voice had a lot more emotion compared to other artists, making it one of the best live performances I have ever seen. She performed all of her popular songs, including 'Just Dance,' thanking the fans who had supported her since its release.
I saw the real Lady Gaga live. She spent quite a bit of time talking about being yourself, regardless of what others think. I was so blown away by Lady Gaga's performance, especially the fact that she didn't make it about herself. She made the event about everyone and it was more than just thanking us for our time. It was about making us feel great about the support we gave her. And I must say, I have much more respect for her. With Lady Gaga's support, the Born This Way Foundation was able to make a $5,000 donation to an LGBT homeless shelter in Portland. This concert was a lot more than any of us could have asked for.
(Kayla Wong | The Beacon)
(Kayla Wong | The Beacon)
