University of Florida - Tower / Seminole Yearbook (Gainesville, FL)

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Eating stands high on the priority list of any college student. The Gator Dining Service operated 18 different eateries on campus: Orange Brew, Union Street Snack Bar, Arredondo Room, The Racquet Club, Union Street Cafe, Graham Oasis, Tolbert 1906 Club, Broward Beach, Little Hall Express Shop, Bruton Geer, I Can ' t Believe It ' s Yogurt, Beaty Breadbasket, Graham Cracker, Finish Line, Little Caesar ' s, Dunkin° Donuts and the Sun Terrace. In spring, a Taco Bell, Kentucky Fried Chicken, Dounkin ' Donuts and an I Can ' t Believe It ' s Yogurt opened in the HUB. From a buffet brunch in the Arredondo Room to a microwavable snack from the Little Hall Express Shop, students had a vast assortment of foods to satisfy their hunger. Sorority and fraternity members usually went home to their house for dinner. Whether in an apartment kitchen or a residence hall floor kitchen, all students had an opportunity to cook their meals. But, a majority chose to eat out. With extra fast food meals came a careful outlook on exercise. Freshman Elementary Education major lana Baker said, Hopefully I don ' t have to worry about the freshmen 15 since I live on the fourth floor. Junior William Rauch, still undecided upon a major, enjoys working out to keep in shape. I like the recreation center, but I still don ' t understand why you need a full-sized towel just to enter the building. Adrienne Scarfone ...a vast assortment of foods to satisy their hunger. The flare Krishna Plaza of the Americas Prasadam (sanctified food) Distribution Program attracted many students. These students wait for the free food. 22

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A parking permit does not entitle you to a spot, but gives permission for you to hunt for one, most students and faculty agree. The parking administration distributed an estimated 29,000 parking permits averaging $54. Yet, campus only housed 19,000 parking spaces. Sophomore Nikki Bowman, from Ocala, lived in University Commons and relied on the bus to get to campus. One day, the bus broke down en route causing her to miss her classes. Still others opted to cycle. As with parking lots, students found bike racks to be overcrowded. riding the bus spent hunting they often had to come to fit Parking sucks! Junior Agriculture student Nikki Rogers said. They should spend their money on one large parking facility which will also accommodate their future needs, Builes said. Some students believed would eliminate the extra time for a parking space. But many students found to wait for a second or third bus everyone waiting. With the racks full, especially outside G. P.A. (Turlington Hall), students left their bike next to the rack with their U-lock around the rear wheel and bike frame. First-year student Ashley Tappin said, Roller blading is more fun then riding a bike and better exercise. Skateboards and mopeds served as yet other alternatives. When in doubt, students stuck to frick frack, tom jerry, or any other nickname their feet earned. Adrienne Scarfone Heather Kelley Roller blading is more fun than riding a bike... This student decides to take a break from riding his bike. Many students used the open grassy area of the Plaza of the Americas to sit and enjoy good weather. 21

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I Can ' t believe Its Yogurt provided students with and fat free snack the day. These students enjoy the yogurt while studying. lime Alachua exhibit the Science library and Engineering building received many nicknames Gator Dining facilities often provided an atmosphere to catch up on the news or chat with a friend. Students could deposit any amount of money on the Gator-one Card to be used at the 18 on campus eateries. Each residence hall floor had a kitchen. This student prepares a meal rather than grabbing a bite out. 23