Psychic fair brings students out for readings
Several Central Michigan University students spent Friday night with tarot readers and psychic mediums.
About 120 participated in tarot cards, psychic readers and ESP games for free at the psychic fair hosted by CMU's Program Board at the Bovee University Center.
Psychic fairs have been held on CMU's campus in previous years and were a big success, said Jena Schaner, the special events chairwoman for CMU's Program Board.
"We wanted to do this because we have done it in previous years, and we have always received a great turnout," the Hart senior said.
This year's event included one palm reader, two people focusing on tarot cards and one person specializing in name art.
Two additional psychic readers were brought to the fair this year in anticipation of a big turn out.
Students rushed in and out of the Rotunda Room inside of the UC hoping to catch a moment with a reader. Students could sign up for a time slot, guaranteeing them a 10-minute session with one of them.
Students sat waiting for a turn with the readers, some unsure of how the experience would be. However, many students left in awe after hearing what the readers had to say.
"She was really spot on," Mount Pleasant junior Justin Brass said of one of the readers. "It was really eerie, but cool."
Many students suggested next year they should have readers visit more than once or perhaps bring in more readers.
Students were not the only ones excited about the event, though. Program Board used the same company from previous years, and, according to the special events chair, the readers were excited to be back.
"They said it when they came in–they were excited to be back after the break in the event for a few years," Schaner said.
Many attendees described it as a unique experience and something they would not expect on CMU's campus.
Battle Creek junior Katie Hayes was one of many looking to squeeze into the jam-packed time slots.
"I think it is a really cool event, and they should do it more often," Hayes said. "I definitely want to come next year."
Overall, Schaner said the psychic fair was a hit with students and will be expected back next year.
"I do want to continue (it) next year," Schaner said. "It is a fun event and brings out a lot of people"
