Fairmont State University - Mound Yearbook (Fairmont, WV)

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The Turley Cen- ter, or Nickel, as most Fairmont State students call it, was a source of many free activites as well as a great place to study quietly or socialize noisly. Weekend ski trips to nearby Wisp Ski Resort highlighted January and Febru- ary at the Nickel. Stu- dent response was overwhelming and the demand for space on the available buses sen to go. The Nickel spon- sored a great many tournaments, includ- ing ping pong, video games, chess, spades and almost any other kind of tournament that would interest Recreational hideaway Many students wer- en ' t aware that the center houses a com- fortable, quiet study room in addition to a wide screen T.V., pool tables, ping pong tables and video games. SHOWCASING HIS TALENT as a singer and guitarist, Jim Crosby sere- nades his audience at the Nickel. exceeded the supply. The Student Center also sponsored an All- Star College Bowl team to participate in the regional tourna- ment at the Universi- ty of Maryland in February. The exper- ience of being in the College Bowl compe- tition was enriching and rewarding to those students cho- students. Many Monday nights meant free movies at the Nickel. Wednesday nights in- cluded many specials, sometimes with stu- dent participation such as guitar playing and singing, or poetry recitation. Thursday nights often meant dances and good times. Nickel 19

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♦ DURING A THURS- DAY evening dance in the Nickel, Charlie Hall and Trina Turner move to the beat. ►SIZING UP HIS POSSI- BILITIES this student aims for a corner pocket while playing pool in be- tween classes. ♦ DANCING TO the latest hits, Cindy Phillips and Phil Jones take advantage of another Thursday even- ing dance in the Nickel. ►KILLING SOME TIME at the Nickel in between classes, Ray Fluharty con- centrates on his next move while playing the Crystal Castles video game. 18 Nickel

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Far from being merely frivolous, the Nickel provided intel- lectual stimulation in addition to being a much-needed outlet for fun and creativity. Many guest lecturers, such as Dr. Charles Campanizzi, a West Liberty professor and expert on the JFK as- sassination, were heard in the Ball- room. Spring at the Nick- el meant another Beach Party, which has become an annual event. The well-received indoor party lasted from 8 p.m. to 12 p.m. Swim- suits, shorts and sum- mer clothes were the apparel for the even- ing. Prizes were giv- en for contests such as trivia, weight lift- ing and many other areas from muscles to hideaway minds. The happy winners were seen around campus sport- ing the bright yellow T-shirts bearing the logo FSC Beach Par- ty ' 84 with an inter- esting palm tree and beach design. The party resulted in laughter, memories and just plain good times for many FSC students. Although no admis- sion was charged at any of these events, money to fund the ac- tivities came from the Student Government. Since all students contribute to the bud- get through fees, it only makes good sense to utilize the Student Center to its fullest extent. ►TALLYING UP SCORES for another Nickel card game, Mark House dis- plays his mathmatical techniques. | 20 Nickel