Southeast Missouri State University - Sagamore Yearbook (Cape Girardeau, MO)

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.4 A A 5 - 1' ' in NV y PABHAI' A Fast food for thought Whether sitting in a classroom, oafing in a dorm lounge, or just plain passing the time of day, somehow the talk always got around to food. Boy that dinner last night was lousy! or I'm starved-let's go get a hamburger, were only two of the phrases uttered countless times daily by students. And the community served the students well, with over 60 restaurants providing everything from tacos to t-bone steaks. Some new names appeared on the food scene this year. Sonic Drive-ln was completed over the summer and ready for the student traffic in the fall. For those who wanted to walk from campus for a quick bite, Hardees was only minutes away at the corner of Broadway and West End. Taco Bell opened its doors in the spring and proved that students wanted more choices than just burger or pizza. Bonanza took its place in the ranks of steak houses when it opened in the spring. Bill's Subs, located at 1029 Broadway offered submarine and hot sandwiches. A variety of appetites were catered to, whether the choice was Mexican, Chinese, Italian, or American. The hamburger places alone were numerous enough to satisfy the most selective stomach. Students could have a Whopper their way, a charbroiled DQ Brazier, a Big Mac, or a Big Chef. If hamburgers weren't appealing, inexpensive seafood dinners were always available at Long john Silvg-H5 or Captain D's. Another campus favorite was the all-American pizza, and Cape pizza parlors catered eagerly to the student population. Free delivery service and special coupons made pizza a popular choice, but the difficult part came in choosing from the eight parlors in Cape, not to mention thin or thick crust or the variety of toppings. Dorm cafeterias didn't serve on Sunday nights, and that became the traditional night to eat out. An extra dollar or two and a car often made the decision between steak at Ponderosa or a Tastee Donut Whatever the choice, it was a welcome change from dorm fare or one's own home-cooked meal. 1 l A-.-1-,Q , .. ,' '11 YM-K 'fuk J, if . It ,V .' . vu l, N., J' - ' , .L . . .6 U o , - F , . , A '-' ' O'-113 la I t I .W , J , 'mir f v ,, f -7 ' L I W

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I tv' ,fl ff A. .. .xvp Conversation and a cold one Local bars tried to accommodate the student interest, enthusiasm, and thirst. The hot spots were numerous and usually crowded Wednesday through Saturday nights. The Hushpuppy, the most popular eastside bar, racked in the business on Sunday nights when Cape pubs were closed. Most drinkers had a few cold beers and played foosball, pool or pinball, which drew more crowds and enlivened the atmosphere. Some bars like the Hush, which has the largest arcade in the area, attracted business by sponsoring foosball tournaments with cash prizes. Students were also tempted to cross the boogie bridge for live entertainment and ladies night specials. Going east side was a must for students not yet 21. ff?-.1 If ' r 5' X IAWYH V1 7 .f-X l . '4p',.. At the start of school, a shuttle bus service carried students to Illinois The service, provided by Brad Gaines, was discontinued later because students seemed to find their own rides. The older establishments in town offered special nights such as Algiers' fifty cent tequilla night and The Last Chance Bar's quarter beer on Wednesdays. The Pladium retained its tradition of icy cold beer mugs, and happy hour was available almost everywhere from four to six in the evening with half price specials. Tacos and fast foods were available at the Sidewalk, along with draft beer. The End Zone, which opened the first day of classes, took its place on Broadway where The Wagon Wheel Lounge was formerly located. Each bar had a group of regulars although few limited themselves to a single establishment. The students moved back and forth across the river as well as up and down Broadway. Although Smitty's and The Sprigg Street Bar stayed popular with the older crowd, there was beer and pinball ready and waiting for anyone 21 and over. Friday afternoons were generally spent consuming keg beer at beer busts sponsored by social fraternities and independent groups at Twin Trees. Trail of Tears State Park was also a popular site for weekend beer busts. 1 I i 1 - v W v . 5 sf V f til T L A' l 1 IN- 2' 'N TW 'if R: ' l .f M. ' ' ' -v '-' i',,,, m .asv .-,....,. - A-,AW U g . Y g ' - .i f f ,., v ' . r' : . .. 'V ' if-S' . .1 V 1 2 V ' F. . ' H 1 ' -if f. Ei i ALT1l,3xl'F ..