College hosts first on-campus 21+ Charger Bar
Katie Rose McEneely
Issue date: 11/12/09 Section: News
Students 21 or older can enjoy alcoholic beverages and a low-key atmosphere on Nov. 20 at an on-campus event.
The Charger Bar, originally scheduled for this Friday and moved back due to the championship game, is the first of a series of events organized by the Student Activities Board.
"The idea came from a discussion we had with students this summer," Student Activities Director Rebekah Dell said. The event is meant to "supplement activities for students on campus."
Senior and SAB Student Director Winnie Gardiner said the event is meant to provide another social outlet for upperclassmen.
"On some campuses they have an open bar" where students can mingle and purchase drinks, she said. "We thought it would be nice to bring it to Hillsdale."
Beginning at 9 p.m. and running until midnight, the Charger Bar will take place in Curtiss Dining Hall, which will be furnished with couches and decorated with candles and dark colors.
Gardiner said the intent is to create an upscale lounge, similar to one found in Chicago or Washington, D.C.
"It's definitely not a cocktail party," she said.
There is a $2 cover fee, which Dell said will go toward appetizers. There will also be a cash bar, where students can purchase an assortment of beer and mixed drinks for $3 and $4, respectively. The catering and bar services are done through Saga, Inc.'s catering service.
"It is not being supplemented by Student Federation," Dell said. "A very small amount is coming from SAB, but most is being covered by the cover charge."
The cover charge and the money from SAB will go toward the bartending fee and the appetizers, which are provided just under cost, Dell said.
A D.J. will also be present at the event.
Approximately 475 students aged 21 or older on campus are eligible to attend, Dell said. Students will be carded at the door, and no one under the age of 21 will be admitted.
Senior Sarah Willis, 22, said she thinks the Charger Bar will be a nice change of pace.
"I hope it doesn't turn out like other events," she said. "It's definitely a cool idea."
Senior Jeremy Marshall, 21, agreed.
"I thought it was a pretty good idea," he said. "A good pub atmosphere would be fantastic."
SAB plans to host three more Charger Bar events next semester, occurring once a month from February through April.
"We're trying to figure out other themes, but we're limited to the facility," Gardiner said. "We're open to ideas because we want to serve the student body as best we can."
Marshall said he hopes the Charger Bar doesn't become too focused on having a fun atmosphere.
"And by fun, I mean a ruckus - the last thing we need is libertines in baseball caps running around."
The Charger Bar, originally scheduled for this Friday and moved back due to the championship game, is the first of a series of events organized by the Student Activities Board.
"The idea came from a discussion we had with students this summer," Student Activities Director Rebekah Dell said. The event is meant to "supplement activities for students on campus."
Senior and SAB Student Director Winnie Gardiner said the event is meant to provide another social outlet for upperclassmen.
"On some campuses they have an open bar" where students can mingle and purchase drinks, she said. "We thought it would be nice to bring it to Hillsdale."
Beginning at 9 p.m. and running until midnight, the Charger Bar will take place in Curtiss Dining Hall, which will be furnished with couches and decorated with candles and dark colors.
Gardiner said the intent is to create an upscale lounge, similar to one found in Chicago or Washington, D.C.
"It's definitely not a cocktail party," she said.
There is a $2 cover fee, which Dell said will go toward appetizers. There will also be a cash bar, where students can purchase an assortment of beer and mixed drinks for $3 and $4, respectively. The catering and bar services are done through Saga, Inc.'s catering service.
"It is not being supplemented by Student Federation," Dell said. "A very small amount is coming from SAB, but most is being covered by the cover charge."
The cover charge and the money from SAB will go toward the bartending fee and the appetizers, which are provided just under cost, Dell said.
A D.J. will also be present at the event.
Approximately 475 students aged 21 or older on campus are eligible to attend, Dell said. Students will be carded at the door, and no one under the age of 21 will be admitted.
Senior Sarah Willis, 22, said she thinks the Charger Bar will be a nice change of pace.
"I hope it doesn't turn out like other events," she said. "It's definitely a cool idea."
Senior Jeremy Marshall, 21, agreed.
"I thought it was a pretty good idea," he said. "A good pub atmosphere would be fantastic."
SAB plans to host three more Charger Bar events next semester, occurring once a month from February through April.
"We're trying to figure out other themes, but we're limited to the facility," Gardiner said. "We're open to ideas because we want to serve the student body as best we can."
Marshall said he hopes the Charger Bar doesn't become too focused on having a fun atmosphere.
"And by fun, I mean a ruckus - the last thing we need is libertines in baseball caps running around."
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Chuck
posted 11/12/09 @ 10:40 PM EST
Is Saga Steve going to be the doorman/bouncer?
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