University of Arkansas Fayetteville - Razorback Yearbook (Fayetteville, AR)

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1 ll ' 1 m m New freshmen unload their belongings into parking lots on move-in day. The large number of incoming fresh¬ men. who made up 22.1 per¬ cent of the total 20oy en¬ rollment. posed problems for LIA bousing. faking a break, a freshman fights frustration while try¬ ing to get moved. Students were forced to give up pri¬ vate rooms, temporarily live in Carlson lerrace apart¬ ments and reside in study rooms in Humphreys. Yocum and Cibson. Courtesy photos c2 4)7 c comj[ lcalian£

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busting abthe r ) eam New students flood Fayetteville, overwhelming UA housing and causing need for further development. When Vanessa Moline decided to live on campus for her senior year, she was excited to be able to stay in the same room she had enjoyed the year before. Living with a room¬ mate that was rarely there, she felt as though she lived in a private room, one with great proximity to the elevator, the perfect floor and a great view. But, come the summer prior to her senior year, Moline received an e-mail one Friday af¬ ternoon that would “dash her dreams of the perfect room on campus.” This fateful e-mail delivered the news that, because of the overwhelming number of incoming freshmen, Moline, and countless others would be forced to either be assigned a freshman roommate at random, choose a freshman from a compiled list, cancel their housing contracts and move off campus or take up residence in Carlson Terrace. Moline faced a tough decision. Although she pondered long and hard over her situation, her decision was made easier by the fact that thanks to her Chancellor’s Scholarship, she was living for free on campus, and had she decided to move off campus and live in an apartment or house, she would, in fact, be losing money. After finding a friend that was faced with the same problem, and a long period of deliberation, Moline decided that she would move into the out-dated, out-of-the- way Carlson Terrace on the south side of campus. The situation was not as bad as it may have seemed at first. The housing authorities on campus realized their mistakes, and understood that some compensation and recompense was due to Moline and the other people in her situation. So, in an attempt to alleviate the problem, the people at campus housing decided to give students relocated to Carlson Ter¬ race free Internet, a service not usually provided to residents of the older Carlson Terrace, and the option to keep or cancel meal plans. Although Moline opted to keep her meal plan, her roommate decided to cancel and cooked every night, something most students on campus were unable to do. But with the large influx of freshmen, even Carlson Ter¬ race was unable to house enough students, especially after the University tore down parts of the old complex, to build a new park area. The space was to be used extensively during football season as a main area for tailgating. Other incoming freshmen were less fortunate than those put in Carlson Ter¬ race temporarily and were forced to sleep in the study rooms on each floor of Humphreys, Yocum and Gibson Halls for a couple weeks. So the question was asked, “When the UA grew to over 17,800 students where would all of the stu¬ dents live?” One of the University’s solutions to this problem was the approval of plans for a new dormitory. The two-build¬ ing dorm was to be constructed in lot 41A near Hotz Hall and was scheduled to open in 2007. According to the pro¬ posal, the dorm would house a total of 706 students and would feature such amenities as suite-style rooms and dens and kitchen units on each floor. The initial room rate for the dorm, which would be designed for freshmen students’ needs, would be $5,155, about $250 cheaper than living in the Northwest Quad. UA trustees hoped the new dorm would alleviate some of the housing pressures. But in the meantime, UA students had to squeeze everyone in and try to remain patient with the rising numbers of Razorbacks. by Jeff Hobson 28-

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favgfteviUe—. 7 -ca rr a mr Hometown restaurants provide students tasty cuisine and authentic atmosphere. When UA students were in the mood for “sauteed shrimp in a unique blend of broccoli, sundried tomatoes, bell pep¬ pers, ricotta cheese, pine nuts and fresh herbs in a pink sauce served over angel hair pasta” or a “Jalapeno Cheeseburger” or perhaps a “Mexican Burrito Crepe with beans and cheese, lettuce and salsa,” they visited some of Fayetteville’s finest local restaurants for, as the menus promised, an enjoyment of delicious food. From its famous crepes to burgers, the eclectic Hugo’s was a popular lunch and dinner spot among UA students, faculty and staff, and some students spent their time there waiting tables. Many UA alumni and visitors to the town knew about Hugo’s and went there on football weekends. It was a prime location for those working on the square to go have lunch, as well as students who had a long enough lunch break. The unique environment of Hugo’s was one that a fast food restaurant chain could not have offered. Hugo’s offered ample service and an atmospheric dining experience the cit¬ izens of Fayetteville and UA students were thrilled to have. “Hugo’s reminds me of European restaurants; I love it there,” said Taylor Speegle, a senior drama major. Hugo’s was not the only restaurant favored by UA stu¬ dents. Pesto Cafe, an authentic Italian restaurant, was anoth¬ er popular establishment for the UA community The smell when entering the restaurant was that of a medley of herbs, spices and sauces. Inside the Pesto Cafe, walls were decorated with hanging plants, blues and jazz photographs and white lights strategi¬ cally placed for dim romantic dining. The restaurant offered the “freshest ingredients and the finest extra virgin olive oil,” and provided “pestos made of pinenuts, hazelnuts, walnuts, olive oil and, of course, farm fresh herbs,” according to the Pesto Cafe Web site. People from all walks of life dined at Pesto Cafe to enjoy the cuisine and hone in on this truly unique restaurant. On Thursday nights, amidst all of the food, wine, red-lit candles, and white-and-red-checkered tablecloths, students and patrons were entertained by live music. Kevin Bennoch, singer and songwriter performed guitar melodies many times at Pesto Cafe. “Hugo’s and Pesto Cafe are two restaurants that are off the beaten track, but their service and food could compete with any fine dining,” said Marna Shump, senior journalism major. Hugo’s and the Pesto Cafe were among the dozens of local restaurants that flourished in the area. A newly remodeled Bordino’s on Dickson Street, the Flying Burrito Company, Arsaga’s Espresso Cafe, with two convenient locations, and Herman’s Rib House were among the most popular eateries for UA students and Fayetteville citizens alike. College towns across the country, as well as Fayette¬ ville were sprinkled with fast food restaurants in plentiful amounts. However, Fayetteville also offered students the lux¬ ury of dining at local non-chain restaurants. Throughout the town these magnificent restaurants were nestled away in un¬ likely locations, well-known to locals and a pleasant surprise for visitors who stumbled upon them. by Jill Griffin