Radford University - Beehive Yearbook (Radford, VA)

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Somotimes one just has to take a break from moving in. It reined on moving in day. making it an even harder day than provtous years. Helping to check in returning students. Keren Kolb, a resident assistant in Norwood Hall, gives out keys to rooms A banner groots parents and students who aro Day otl only to find themselves working to mo-re mo-ring into Peory Hall. Many paronts took Labor sons or daughters in to their new homos Campus Life 19

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Ritual of pain Labor Day weekend lives up to name; students endure hassles of moving in Cramped fingers, stiff arms, and aching backs; sounds like a marathoo of torture. Yet. every one of the 7.500 students returning to campus participated in this ritual of pain. For the third straight year. Labor Day weekend was established as moving in weekend. Every year, students must endure the stress of setting up their living quarters for the next nine months. Students usually experience a variety of problems. With almost half the student body living off campus, day students encountered a new set of hassles. An apartment or house means more space, which also means more junk. Getting items to school is a major obstacle. My dad rented a conversion van. then we packed up three cars. We also stored stuff at a house in Radford. said junior Susan Stein. Off campus students found unique ways of carrying furniture into their new dwellings. We made a line from the truck and passed furniture up through the second floor window, said senior Lisa Crouch. The 3.400 students living on campus attempted to deal with their own problems. Most students moved in on Sunday; they wanted a day to play before classes began on Tuesday. Unfortunately, the weather was not as cooperative as it had been in previous years. Sunday was cold, and it rained on and off throughout the day. Many students were forced to unload their belongings in the rain. I came in at night, so I didn't get rained on. I know of people who did get things ruined through. said junior Tony Fernandez. “My dad rented a conversion van, then we packed up three cars. Susan Stein On campus students also dealt with the traffic around campus. It took almost half an hour to drive through campus when it normally takes a few seconds. Fernandez said. People were on hand to direct cars, and signs were posted for the parking lots to various dorms. Campus police, city police and firemen, and students worked together to keep the cars moving at the congestion points. After the torture of moving day. students could look forward to starting classes. by Nancy Mulvihill Gnmmacmg in pain, Chris Lyons finds moving in isn't easy. Moving in is tha beginning of living out of boxes and suitcases for many RU students Pfiotos try Vt 8 xc 18 Campus Life

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Club Fair Clubs, organizations take initiative by attracting members for the gear Students attend college to receive knowledge through academics, but they can receive it through activities, also. Many opportunities exist for students to get involved in extracurricular activities. The Ciub Fair, held the first week of September, was sponsored by the Dean of Students Office. All clubs and organizations were invited to set up a booth and attempt to attract new members. It provided students a chance to find out just what was available to them. Unfortunately, the weather didn't cooperate, and the event had to be held in the ballroom of Heth Hall as opposed to its traditional location of the fountain and the adjoining sidewalks. Students crowded into the ballroom to examine their various alternatives to participate in college life. In an effort to aid their recruiting, many organizations had small gifts to give away. Not all who participated in the Club Fair were RU organizations. Domino's Pizza provided free pizza. The Radford Chamber of Commerce was on hand in an effort to promote a better relationship between the city and the school. Kroger gave away frisbees, and C P Telephone Company had pencils. The poor weather also forced the cancellation of the picnic which had been scheduled for outdoors. However, students could still go to the cafeteria for picnic fare which included fried chicken, corn-on-the-cob and brownies. The festive atmosphere continued into the evening when students heard the popular band Speidel. Goodrich and Lille. The group performed for almost three hours with tunes from The Big Chill era. along with original material. Student Life sponsored the group who had performed last year on campus. I thought (Club Fair) was successful. “Everyone seemed to enjoy themselves, even though it was inside. It was kind of like a party. — Lisa Bradley more so than last year. More freshmen attended this year, said Lisa Bradley of the accounting society. Everyone seemed to enjoy themselves, even though it was inside. It was kind of like a party. by Nancy Mulvihill Taking advantage ol the Club Fair Mary Coffey attracts business majors for SAM 20 Campus Life