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Mascs for mutual aid: The 116th Initiative hosts ‘Performative Masc Lesbian Contest’

Decked out in masculine-leaning lesbian garb, dozens of contestants lined up in Riverside Park to compete.

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Audience members and performative masc lesbian contestants gather in Riverside Park.
By Poppy Needham • September 17, 2025 at 12:46 PM












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Contestants line up to introduce themselves.
















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Ava Neely and Brooke Roberts during the event.






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The final three contestants, Destiny, Olivia Feeney, BC ’26, and Teyah.






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