1994_03 Insight March 1994

              March 23,1994
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Getting hitched easier than graduating?
Karen Toth/INSIGHT
By using university services such as CSUF's University
Catering and the horticulture department, a bride-to-be can
save money. Bridal veil and dress on front page modeled by
Stephanie Gosch courtesy of Madeleine's Wedding World.
By C. Ashley Linden
StaffWriter
Here comes thc bride, but not the
bill.
That's whal Susan Trexlcr thought
as she played the role of ihe frugal
fiancee, cutting comers to make her
dream wedding come true.
Had Trcxler, a 23-year-old manicurist and high school drop-out. attended CSUF, shc could have saved
hundreds of dollars utilizing university resources available for up and
coming brides.
Yviui tne average wcaaing ranging
between $8,000 and $15,000, many
couples are turning to alternate means,
pinching pennies to make ends meet
as the prices of celebrating marriage
soar.
For university alumni, staff, and
students, wedding bliss celebrated on
campus may be the savior of their
drained life savings.
"Thc wedding reception is probably the single most expensive party a
couple will host in their life," said
Janet Beardcn, owner of Dreams Unlimited, a Tacoma, Wash., and
Merced- based bridal consulting firm.
Wiih this in mind, CSUF'S University Catering steps in and coordinates
wedding receptions as one of their
ma"ny services to those associa led with
Ihe university.
Wearing the titles of assistant catering manager and reception coordinator, Deborah Keams sees that lhc
bride receives thai best service and
food for her money.
"University catering is more labor
intensive wilh wedding receptions,
offering better service without incurring the additional labor costs to the
bride and groom," Reams said.
Keams noted that the traditional
cake fee of S2-S3 per person is waived
and is a service of University Catering.
The real savings, however, comes
from free use of the Residence Dining
Hall for receptions up to 400, and lhc
use of the West Cafe, Main Cafe and
thc University Pub for receptions up
to 250. Typically, room charges can
run in excess of 51,500 including
deposits for large reception sites.
As beautiful as the bride, so are the
flowers that adorn the wedding and
reception sites.
With a visit to Dana Horton, thc
university's horticulturist and floral
designer, couples can hardly resist
reserving her creations for their wedding day.
Horton, with the help of four students, creates floral arrangements at
the University Floral Lab.
WiUi Horton's guidance and expertise, as many as three to four weddings a weekend are graced by the
university's lalented designers.
"Wc offer those associated with
the university a quality service without the additional costs of lhe middleman," Horton said.
A wedding reception is never com
plcte without a photographer capturing lhai Kodak moment. Yet with
photographers fees soaring ovei
S1,000 for wedding memories, young
brides and grooms may end up relying on Uncle Joe's polaroids.
The rescue from soaring photographer fees rests in the hands of trained
student photographers in the journalism department. A nominal fee, price
of lhc fi lm and processing, is often lhe
key to getting professional results
from sludent photographers.
Student photographers arc not the
only ones investing their time and
talent for this once in a lifetime event.
Brides and grooms may also turn to
the music department for referrals for
student chamber groups that will play
ai receptions around the area.
Comparative pricing of wedding
services become second nature as the
eager couple nears lhc wedding date.
But for studenls investing S1,648 a
year for tuition, ihc price of a one
night feast may far exceed the expenses of college.
For ihosc looking lo hold a wedding reception for 250 friends and
relatives, local banquet facilities will
play host for the evening.
However, banquet service does not
come cheap to brides and grooms
looking to stretch dollars.
The average reception for 250 at a
local banquet facility runs S6.987 —
$415 more ihan tuition for four years
at CSUF.
Bearden noted that the real key to a
successful, yet economical wedding
reception is to call on friends and
family for assistance. This will help
to cut expenses that augment cscalat-
By Jenny Garrett	
StaffWriter
CSUFis"Brcaking Tradition " with
the 19ih annual Vintage Days April
21-24.
"We're bustin' our butts to make
this bigger and better than any Vintage Days anyone's ever done," said
Gerald McLean, Vintage Days special events coordinator. "Our focus is
io bring thc student's involvement
back into it."
Thc thirteen student coordinators
and seven USU faculty members have
covered all of ihcir bases in order lo
make this Vintage Days a come back
from receni years.
"The last few years it's died out,
we're rejuvinating what il used io
be," said Sara Harric, student dirccior
of Vintage Days.
Thc return of old traditions mixed
with fresh new ideas and activities
arc whal coordinators of this year's
Vintage Days are hoping will lure
students into the festivities.
"We thought about what would
make us want to go," said McLean.
When asked whal the most exciting event would be this year, Harrie
responded, "Thc whole thing! The
mix of traditional events wilh thc
new makes ii thai much more interesting."
Thursday April 21. Boomtown
Carnival, the new Beer Garden and
Viniathalon start up along with several other events and activities continuing throughout thc week.
Boomtown Carnival will include
50 food and game booths set up by
studenl organizations located between lhc Keats and Speech Arts
buildings.
Just beyond Boomtown will be thc
Beer Gardens, sponsored by the
Fresno Food Service and the Alumni
Association, serving Butlcrficlds
beer.
Thirty to 50 co-ed teams will square
off in the Viniathalon. Contests in-
Club Fred
1426 N. Van Ness Ave.
Thurs.,3/24
The
beat Farmers
The brodies
9:30
Sat.,3/26
The beatles
9:30 j
fTues.,3/29 \™
David Dake hostes
Open Mike Night
sign-up @.8:00
Mon.,3/28
Roger Perrys
sign-up &
Sing Night
No Cover
Sign-up@8:00
Inlo line Z33-Fred
Open daily 3pmiam
Happy Hoar 3-7
elude a pic eating contest, root beer
chug, tricycle race, people slide, obstacle course, and tug o' war.
Points will be awared according to
fastest limes, longest distances and
strength.
The team with the highest overall
points will be presented thc Earl
Whitcficld award Sunday at ihc closing ceremonies.
Friday and Saturday unlimited carnival games including the velcro wall,
human bowling,acrobungic.bouncin'
box. an obstacal course, thc orbiuon,
and lhe joust (American Gladiator
game) will be available to sludents
with ihe purchase of a wnst band.
Thursday night SI at lhc USU will
allow studenls to gamble Las Vegas
style with Black Jack, horseraces and
pool at Casino Night.
"It's going to look like Las Vegas
as well with a ton of blinking lights
and professional dealers," said Monica
Harkicwicz, Casino Night coordina-
AlsoThursday night in thc USU Pit
will be comedians from 8-10 p.m. and
a video dance parly from 10 p.m. to 1
A Vintage Days tradition which
few CSUF students remember will
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"My family helped me save over
$500 on centerpieces for the church
and reception hall by making my flowers months ahead of my wedding,"
said Heather Lopeman, a 24-year-old
student and part-time waitress.
The bride in all her beauty can now
start her life on the right foot and not
in debt, with the help of various university services.
CSUF offers it all, and maybe one
day a honeymoon suite will replace a
dormitory suite.
Karen Toth/INSIGHT
Dana Horton designs one-of-a-kind floral arrangements for any
occasion at the CSUF horticulture laboratory.
Rocky Horror Picture returns
return this year. The Rocky Horror
Picture Show will make its comeback
Friday night in thc Amphitheater.
"It used to be a tradition until ii got
out of control." said McLean.
"Thc circumstances surrounding il,
I don't know, but the biggest amount
of money is going toward security
and alcohol searchers."
Two hundred professional vendors and 20 student vendors will display their arts and crafts ai the
Craf isfolk Faire bcginir.g Friday along
wiih live entertainment seven hours a
day.
"We've gone all out this year and
quadrupled the money spent on cntcr-
lainmcni," said Martin Luna,
Craftsfolk Faire coordinator.
"Bands from L.A. and the Bay Area
will be performing and it will be more
diverse."
Sunday.CSUF Agricultural department and Alpha Gamma Rho will
show their animals al the Craftsfolk
Kid's Day pelting zoo.
Magicians and other activities
geared toward children will be held
all day.
Vintage Days T-shirts will be sold
featuring "Vinnic" thc Vintage Days
mascot.
[Vintage Days Eventsyj
Thursday-Sunday
Boomtown Carnival Pit Concerts
Vintathlon Craftsfolk Faire (except Thursday)
Beer Garden
Thursday
Opening ceremonies Parade
Vjiimhiloii
Pie eating contest
Root beer chug
7 p.m. Casino night at USU
8-10 p.m. Comedians in the Pit
10 p.m.-1 a.m. Video dance party in thc Pit
Friday
Craftsfolk Faire begins Bar Games
Viniathalon
Tricycle race      People slide
8 p.m. Rocky Horror Picture Show at the amphitheater
Saturday
Vinuthalon Bar Games
Tug o' war       Obstacle course
Air guitar show at the amphithcaicr
Sunday
Craftsfolk Faire kid's day
Petting too       Magicians
Closing ceremonies
presentation of Earl Whitefield award
Kennel Bookstore
FACULTY & STAFF
GRADUATION
APPAREL
1994
Regalia Rentals
March 14th-April 25th
Kennel Bookstore
Customer Service Counter
Tarn Rdse Ext. 87687 or
Jack Gartner Ext. 84271
Regalia Purchases
Discounted 20%
April 6th and 7th onlyl
Kennel Bookstore
Textbook Department
10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
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