Shadows
Shadows was the Halloween Party hosted by AMS (Anime and Manga Society of UNR).
After SNAFU Con happened, many old AMS members stopped putting effort into AMS fall events. Other members did not have the organizational ability or the will to run Shadows any further. Over time the club has cycled the members and the new members are unaware of what Shadows was (a halloween party). Many people seem to incorrectly think that SNAFU Con is Shadows.
Older Years
Shadows was run by AMS for many years. There are not currently any staff members who know about older years and took the time to update this page.
2007
The party was held inside the Raggio building and featured a video room, a game room, and a main area with free food, candy, and entertainment. It was considered a strong success by the club members. Entry was $5.
The club BBQed hamburgers, turkey burgers, and hotdogs. There was an after-party while the club waited for the hot coals to cool down enough to put the BBQs away.
2008
The party was held inside the Raggio building and featured a video room, a game room with several machines, and a main area with free food, candy, and entertainment. The attendance was low and although many attendees had fun, it was not considered to be as much of a success as 2007. Entry was $5.
Food was purchased at the Port of Subs on campus.
2009
The party was held inside the Joe Crowley Student Union. The club presented it as a “mini con.” Programming included a video room, karaoke, a rock band competition, video gaming, tabletop gaming, a “panel room,” and food. Entry was $15.
Food was purchased at the Port of Subs on campus.
Shadows 2009 was the inspiration for SNAFU Con.
2010
The Shadows party was held inside SNAFU Con 2010 on Friday night. AMS provided free food to the attendees and assisted with the convention entertainment.
Food was purchased through the venue catering.
2014
In 2014 AMS hosted a Halloween party. However, since none of the original members who still knew what Shadows was were still in the club, the party was not “Shadows.”
Ex-members called it Shadows anyway.