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

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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 ..

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EEKE DS d1d you stay for: SAC movies football games Creek Week open dorms dance marathon Homecoming intramurals Parents' Day bar hopping part-time jobs shopping sprees beer busts theatre performances all-school dances private parties Previously dubbed as a suitcase campus, the university is beginning to shake that label. More and more, students are spending weekends here checking out the interesting places to go to release pressures that mount during a hectic week of classes. This year SAC, with the help of allocations from SGA, tried to make weekends on campus more exciting by sponsoring movies, trips, and other special activities. The University Theatre offered plays, the University Center drew crowds to the Recreation Centerg and athletic events, both collegiate and intramural, were frequently scheduled for the week- end. Friday afternoon beer busts at Twin Trees often began the headaches of the weekend as students tried to forget the headaches of the week. Private parties and bar hopping provided entertainment and the chance to see an old friend or make a new one. Special weekends like Homecoming and Parents' Day brought the crowds to the campus. Whether students went home or stayed at school, any weekend was all too short for leisure or preparation for the next week. 1. With headphones attached, Chuck Geir settles down to study. 2. Towers Cellar offers part-time work for Linda Ramatowski and many other students. 3. The foosball table in Towers Complex Center drew many including Denise Backhaus, Ann Heaton, leanne Morgan, and lean Althaus.