Bakersfield College students have a lot to look forward to this March for Spring Fling. The theme of the fling is Carnival Brazilian, and the Student Government Association hopes for huge student participation.
Ruth Kresha, who has been in charge of campus activities as the activities liaison since August 2007, said that the cost of this year’s festivities rounded out to about $22,000. Kresha said that most of the funds come from the student discounts cards, and that SGA encourages students to purchase these cards not only for the many benefits students get but also because the card purchases help fund the many activities of the SGA.
This year’s entertainment consists of Brazilian Samba Dancers on March 10, the first day of Fling activities. There will be free food throughout the week, and there will be a variety of entertainment and food until March 13.
Kresha said the idea for the Brazilian theme rose from Kresha’s desire to go to Brazil this past summer. Since she didn’t have the time to squeeze in the trip, she thought that it would be great to bring that party appeal to the campus. Along with free food, there will also be free T-shirts given out, Kresha said.