Marshall University - Chief Justice Yearbook (Huntington, WV)

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spring break Beaches, books or basketball spring break ' 8 1 offered a variety of choices for Marshall students. Sun-lovers headed south as soon as the vacation began on March 6. We left Friday afternoon and got to Ft. Lauder- dale Saturday morning about 9:30, said Lisa White, Ravenswood freshman, who shared the 20-hour drive with five friends. It was an experience, White said of her first visit to Ft. Lauderdale. A friend and I beat the two-time champions from Michigan in a beer-chugging contest at the Windjammer Club. Vickie Pruett, a junior from Bluefield, managed to make it even farther south for her vacation. She flew to Bermuda for College Week, a program sponsored by the Bermuda government which features entertainment and lodging for American Students Pruett said she was impressed with the cleaniness of the island. The water and sky were both so blue, she said, they didn ' t look real. some siuaenis. nowever, were nittmg the books instead of the beaches during spuing break. ,Jim. MePherson, Roberlfo -burg sophomore, returned to Holderby Hall Tuesday after a short visit home. 1 had a lortrf stud ' yin.a t( «da, .:rhe,saTd. and ' 1 had to be dowjiiQ ML2 f p »; :- fTt|)||i|ir inid i there uereTfft)r ? ' ' - the break than he ..., . .„. i)iii JtWt»tri;.- ' -- •sissr ' uess a lot

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Home away from home for commuters Residence hall students have dorm picnics, intramurals, and noor activities, in addition to the closeness of friends. But where do commuters go when they want to study, meet friends or just relax? The tri-level Memorial Student Center has everything for students from a clothing shop operated by students, to pinball machines in the recreation area in the basement. Other attractions include a cafeteria, bowling alley, study areas, the Sundown coffeehouse and two bookstores. On the main floor, students may find the information desk, a candy shop, the cafeteria, plus a fireplace in the lobby to sit around on cold winter days. Karen Bliss, theatre major, passes through the center on her way to classes, sometimes stopping to visit friends for a while. I just come in to gab, she said. Regina Lucas eats lunch in the cafeteria every day, occasionally stopping in at the coffeehouse just to socialize. Sometimes I do last minute homework in here, she added. Upstairs are tables and desks for studying, couches for relaxing (some students take full advantage and stretch out for a nap), meeting rooms and other areas. Jeft Atkins, Kenova senior, could be found at one of the desks nearly every day. I have time between my classes to come and study. he said. 1 can study here better than I can at home. he added. Pool, pingpong and bowling are among the recreation possibilities in the basement. The coffeehouse features live entertainment on the weekends and plenty of students can be found in the pinball room, trying their luck with the electronic games.

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activities vary of students stayed in friends ' rooms here in Holderby, he added, since it ' s the only hjii oen during vacation. ' LeisHparvis, Grantsville senior, workedoff umes during spring break in preparation for her graduation in May from the Community College. 1 decided to get an early start, she said, and I ' m glad I did. Jarvis said several promising job prospects resulted from her labor. While most students were trying to dismiss all thoughts of school, others used part of their vacation to support the Thundering Herd basketball team in Roanoke, Va., at the Southern Conference tournament semi-finals. Andy Ginther, a sophomore from Ravenswood, attended the game Maroh 6 against Appalachian State. I had planned to go to Roanoke, anyway to visit a friend there, he said. When we found out that Marshall was playing in the semi-finals, five of us decided to go to the game. Basketball player George Washing- ton said the Marshall crowd was spirited. especially aurmg tne team s warm-up. You sure could tell they were there, he s»id.- ' Despite M arshail ' s 62-77 loss. Buck- hannon sophomore Chris Sienkiewicz said Re was glad he made th trip to Roanoke. W e reall y had a good time, he said. WASAHuTu stay in Roanoke for tHe weekend.