Student Life Archives (2001-2008)

Beta Bubbles: behind the bash

David Hartstein

Almost everyone on campus has been in the Beta Bubbles at some point in their Wash. U. career, but few are aware of the work that goes into the party. This year marked the 8th Annual Beta Bubbles Foam Party, which was headed up by co-social chair Jon Chen. Chen, a junior, introduced some changes to years past. Most notable were the use of a legitimate foam solution (as opposed to the combination of dish soap and glycerin that was used in previous years) and the introduction of two newly purchased foam machines. Set up officially began Sunday night, with an unofficial kick-off two days earlier when the machines were tested for the first time. All of the preparation culminated in the Foam Party Friday night, which, according to Chen, had an “overwhelming turnout.”

Expenses for the Beta Foam Party
Rubber Mats – $2,800
Tarps and Plastic Sheeting – $400
Tape and Rope – $150
Foam Machines – $1,500
Foam Solution – $500
Hoses – $100
Trash Cans – $100
Shampoo and Conditioner – $50

TOTAL – $5,600

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