Living Las Vegas
Students sip mocktails, play cards, get "married"
By: Stephanie Covington
Issue date: 3/10/05 Section: Culture
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Bomar said SAC and Campus Recreation members were able to use the same casino props and equipment used in the previous event. Everything from gambling chips, decks of cards and gamming table covers were all purchased last semester. SAC and Campus Recreation members handed out candy cigarettes and brought player drinks on cafe-style serving trays.
"My job is making sure everything runs smoothly and everyone is happy," Bomar said, holding a bucket full of extra chips she periodically handed out to dealers working the tables.
Brandyn Woodard, international student adviser and coordinator of the Multicultural Center and International Student Affairs, John Ginsburg, director of the University Center and Student Affairs, Patrick Stack, director of Counseling and Life Development, John Buck, assistant dean of Student Affairs and Jennifer Violett, UC reservations coordinator, all acted as dealers at blackjack and roulette tables.
"I think that the staff and faculty involvement helps a lot," Femmer said. "People get to see faculty and students in a different light."
SAC members manned a free "Lil White Chapel" photo booth where students took fake wedding Polaroid pictures, wearing an optional wedding veil and flower bouquet. After the photo shoot students filled out fake marriage licenses.
Freshman Lorna Gaffney, a music performance/video production major, wed her good friend Joe Aldridge.
"I think it's awesome," Gaffney said. "I think it's a great concept to come do this and meet people and just have fun."
Gaffney said she didn't attend the first "Vegas Nite" event, but would definitely consider attending another in the future.
Freshman Benny Roberts, a sociology major, held an optimistic attitude even though he wasn't winning big.
"I wanted to learn how to play casino games, but I still haven't," Roberts said.
Roberts spent the night playing roulette, his favorite game, and won more than $200 in chips. Roberts said he was satisfied enough with the free Laffy Taffy he received, even though he didn't do well at the blackjack tables.
"My job is making sure everything runs smoothly and everyone is happy," Bomar said, holding a bucket full of extra chips she periodically handed out to dealers working the tables.
Brandyn Woodard, international student adviser and coordinator of the Multicultural Center and International Student Affairs, John Ginsburg, director of the University Center and Student Affairs, Patrick Stack, director of Counseling and Life Development, John Buck, assistant dean of Student Affairs and Jennifer Violett, UC reservations coordinator, all acted as dealers at blackjack and roulette tables.
"I think that the staff and faculty involvement helps a lot," Femmer said. "People get to see faculty and students in a different light."
SAC members manned a free "Lil White Chapel" photo booth where students took fake wedding Polaroid pictures, wearing an optional wedding veil and flower bouquet. After the photo shoot students filled out fake marriage licenses.
Freshman Lorna Gaffney, a music performance/video production major, wed her good friend Joe Aldridge.
"I think it's awesome," Gaffney said. "I think it's a great concept to come do this and meet people and just have fun."
Gaffney said she didn't attend the first "Vegas Nite" event, but would definitely consider attending another in the future.
Freshman Benny Roberts, a sociology major, held an optimistic attitude even though he wasn't winning big.
"I wanted to learn how to play casino games, but I still haven't," Roberts said.
Roberts spent the night playing roulette, his favorite game, and won more than $200 in chips. Roberts said he was satisfied enough with the free Laffy Taffy he received, even though he didn't do well at the blackjack tables.
