By CANDACE MIERS

Contributing Editor

Games, gambling, tuxes and tying the knot were all part of a magical night Thursday in the Student Center, Main Floor.

Midnight Magic, a formal event put on each year by the Tech housing department, had students and faculty packed into the Student Center.

"Midnight Magic is quite an event; it is Tech's only non-Greek formal," Sam Speed, the director of housing, said.

But Greek members could show up if they wanted to because Midnight Magic has no requirements for the people who can attend.

This year's theme was "Hollywood Nights."

"The main intent is for everyone to have fun," Speed said.

Some of the events included music and dance, photography, karaoke and the faux wedding chapel.

"I came to get married," Phylicia Kelly, a freshman early elementary education major, said. "I have to find my man here, but I already got my bridesmaids and maid of honor with me."

Kelly was not the only woman looking to get married Thursday. Delila Dale, a freshman architecture major, wanted to tie the knot as well.

"I came to get married to five guys tonight," Dale said. "And they all have agreed. I guess it's going to be a big ceremony."

All unofficial marriages from the chapel were null and void after the stroke of midnight.

For those who did not want to get hitched, there were games to play.

Games included "Lucky Lady," where a student could spin the wheel and win a prize and "Plinko," where a student could drop a ball down the Plinko board to win big.

Another game that had groups waiting in line was "Bulldawg Feud" were students could take on faculty in answering questions. The game was similar to "Family Feud" except Vince Miller, the director of orientation and special programs, was the host.

Prizes for the games included gift certificates to the Beehive, free Papa John's pizza, a $300 shopping spree and a free dorm room for a year.

For those that needed a break from their dancing and winning, or those who just wanted a place to go on their honeymoon, fine dining was provided by Aramark food services.

Speed said, "This event takes a lot of time and effort to put on. David Smith, coordinator of Midnight Magic, and those who helped him are quite amazing and definitely second to none."