Issue date: 3/2/09 Section: News

Magician Peter Boie has a student volunteer strap him into a straitjacket during his show as part of Up All Nite: "Chuck Vegas: Casino Royale" on Friday night in the Thomas Hall Dining Center. (Photos by Erin Matheny / The Daily Eastern News)

Alison Burge deals poker at Up All Nite.

It was Las Vegas, but without real money.

The University Board hosted Up All Nite: "Chuck Vegas: Casino Royale" Friday in the Thomas Hall Dining Center and Andrews Hall lobby.

Popular games of the night were blackjack, bingo and slot machines.

Participants were able to turn in their chips for the raffle at the end of the night. Prizes raffled at the end were a big-screen TV, T.I. concert tickets, two bikes, a refrigerator and a microwave.

Students seemed to enjoy the event and one another's company.

"I think it's a really cool way for people to have fun on a Friday night," said Rob Zander, a junior pre-engineering major.

The event allowed students to gamble without losing money.

Kirstin Bowns, a sophomore special education major, said playing poker without losing any money was what she was most excited for.

"It (Up All Nite) brings a lot of different people together, because there are a lot of different activities," Bowns said.

Otis Seawood Jr., the UB special events coordinator, and the UB Special Events Committee planned this event as they plan all Up All Nite events.

The planning and preparation for the night was extensive. Seawood and colleagues traveled to the National Association for Campus Activities National Convention to find just the right magician.

Magicians and grand prizes aside, the purpose was to serve students.

"The all-time goal ... to let students have a place where they can relax and de-stress, and I think they have it," Seawood said.


Lauren Frosch can be reached at 581-7942 or at DENnewsdesk@gmail.com.

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