Light rain and fog didn’t stop administration, students, faculty and staff from attending Red Friday last week. The event was sponsored by yours truly ”” The Collegian.
The University Student Union Pavilion was filled with members of several departments on campus, wearing Fresno State sweatshirts and shirts or red attire.
An assortment of doughnuts, bagels, cream cheese, jam and fruit started off the free breakfast buffet. Orange juice, hot tea and coffee were the three drinks of choice.
Three booths lined up against the Wellness Lounge and Pro Hair and Nails. The Collegian’s advertising, online and editorial staff greeted guests at two booths, passing out brochures and red lottery tickets for a raffle. Between The Collegian booths were members of the Staff Assembly Executive Committee.
Guests had an opportunity to give their input for story and video ideas by filling out a slip and placing it in the “tip jar.”
Unfortunately, I didn’t see many students taking advantage of the free breakfast that was advertised on The Collegian’s website and through numerous fliers. If the words “free breakfast” didn’t have students jumping out of bed, then I don’t know what else could have possibly motivated students to come to school over winter break at 9 a.m.
Oh wait, how about winning a free color quarter page advertisement worth $215?
“We decided to give out a free ad because not a lot of departments know what The Collegian advertising can do for them,” Daisy Cordero, local advertising manager at The Collegian, said. “Departments on campus have a lot going on this Centennial year and it would be great for them to know that they can advertise on our campus newspaper.”
The housing department on campus was the lucky winner of Friday’s drawing, but there’s still a chance for those who registered to win to receive a 50 percent discount when they map out their ads in The Collegian this semester. The discount is available through Jan. 31.
The Lyles College of Engineering will be sponsoring the next Red Friday on Feb. 4 at 9 a.m. in the USU Pavilion. More free breakfast, chances to win prizes and an opportunity to meet new people.