Marquette University - Hilltop Yearbook (Milwaukee, WI)

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Sun Bathing And A Whole Lot More By Carrie Lubinski Marquette may not rival the French Riviera or Soldier Field, but to many students Schroeder Beach and Mc- Cormick Field provide fun-filled substitutes. Granted, Milwaukee's climate isn't exactly famous for its warmth. However, between late August and September, Milwaukee's weather isn't too far from tropical. With temperatures climbing high into the 90's, and dorm rooms and apartments resembling saunas, it's no wonder students flock to their OWn private resort...Schroeder Beach. Ah yes, that tropical island on Wisconsin Avenue and 13th Street really fills up with avid sunbathers, not to mention people-watchers, dur- ing the warm-weather months. After all, who could pass up such an attrac- tive array of swimwear? But, Schroeder Beach isn't strictly for laying out. Many students visit just to talk or enjoy a small get- together in the sun. Others gather under the pretense of studying, but pleasant diversions usually win out. Schroeder Beach offers a great way to get that near-Florida tan, as well as meet other Marquette students. Schroeder Beach is like a little Fort Lauderdale in the middle of Milwaukee - wild and fun! ex- claimed Senior Cadi Breslin. Approximately three blocks west on Wisconsin Avenue is one of Mar- quette's more popular sports arenas...McCormick Field. Directly adjacent to McCormick Hall, the only many students. Right - Seniors Anne Dale and Vince Sweeney on the 'Beach. Top - Mc- Cormick Field provides ample space for many activities. OPPOSITE PAGE - Sophomores Konal Kirsten and Tim Gaynor t'do lunch. Schroeder BeacMMcCormick Field attract all-male dorm, the field is almost always in use. Whether it's soccer, frisbee or a game of football in the mud, the field is a great place to get some exercise or just play around for the fun of it. HThe field is an excellent place to go and put away the troubles of the day simply by playing a game of foot- ball, said Freshman John Egan. If you're not a sports participant, McCormick Field offers many other activities. Many students meet and talk there, particularly on weekends, and it provides a comfortable resting place between classes. Freshman Clare Whitaker thinks, t'McCormiCk Field is a great place to go to be active and make new friends. Ask any Marquette student con- fronted with high temperatures or a low-interest lecture how hard it is to resist the temptations of playtime. One needn't look far to find the answer.

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26 Fun For Nothing, Beer By Susan Mullejans There are a lot of fun things that you can't do in Marquette bars. Sometimes, when you want to get really out of hand, you have to go to a house party. The crowd at a house party is usual- ly more selective. When you hear about a party from one of your friends, you can generally assume that a lot of your other friends will be there. And when you're surrounded by friends anything goes. A good party always has good music. Some students literally spend hours of premium homework time creating their Hultimate party tapes,H which include either 60's or new wave dance tunes, or a delicately balanced combination of both. However, some experts will tell you that the two cannot be combined without ruining the overall effect of the tape. If the music is good enough, then dancing is inevitable. The peculiar thing about dancing at parties is that things start out calmly, but by the end of the evening, escalate to a virtual free-for-all - peo- ple doing the bump, the worm, the bunny hop or the party train . Friends may wander off with black eyes and bruises as the dance floor becomes a combat zone. Ridiculous new dance steps are made up, only to be completely forgotten by the next morning. You cant really dance in campus bars. And you can't drink in the com- fort of a familiar living room. You also can't do things that are borderline out-of-control, like jump- ing on people's couches and chairs, raiding the munchie cabinet for pretzels and chips or standing on a counter with your friends singing Christmas carols at the top of your lungs, without getting kicked out. In the bars you have to maintain some sense of dignity. No matter what shape you're in, you still have to act normal to a degree, or else the fig : Kacey