University of Wyoming - WYO Yearbook (Laramie, WY)

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DOMINOES PIZZA is still a favorite food option among students. Fast home delivery ensures its success throughout town. Photo bySundell Larsen Munchies are satisfied with convenience foods Pizza, popcorn top the list offaxorites Students nationwide shared some tra- ditions. Their eating habits were one of the most widely talked about subj ects. It seemed that across the country, college students ate a range of foods not nor- mally eaten by non-students. But what was the nutritional life of college stu- dents like? Students who ate at cafeter- ias were often confronted with food they couldn ' t identify. Those who lived in apartments were often forced to buy food they wished they couldn ' t identify. What did the students at UW do when they had to explore other eating options? The residence hall rooms of most stu- dents would be bare without some form of sustenance. Small refrigerators made the storage of a wide range of perisha- bles possible. Students of the ' 50s had to make a journey into the night to get ice cream. Contemporary students stored such frozen foods a few steps away. The refrigerators kept a multitude of things from frozen gelatin squares to cold water. Cold water was a popular and necessary drinkable for college students. Toaster ovens found their way inside the halls too. The warm, buttery scent of popcorn was common to dormitory hall- ways. Popcorn became the unofficial snack of college students. It was inex- pensive, flavorful and easy to prepare. Students made regular trips to grocery and convenience stores to grab their favorite study snacks. These trips also brought back foods such as cereal, which supported the student through the dav when thev couldn ' t make it to the cafeteria. Of course the box of tradi- tional cookies from home couldn ' t be forgotten . When a meal was needed out- side of the cafeteria, pizza was the top choice. What about the students who were liv- ing off -campus: what were they eating? One apartment ' s refrigerator revealed an assortment of goods: a ketchup bot- tle with most of its contents consumed, flour tortillas, sliced ham. fruit, a green pepper, wheat bread, cheese, picante sauce, cold water, grape juice, milk, eggs. meat, frozen pizza and frozen spinach. Packages of noodles were scat- tered in the cupboard. The refrigerator for food might have been on the bare side, but the refrigerator for beer con- tained a tapped keg ready to serve. What if staving in was out? Baskin Robbins sold fine ice cream. Taco Bell had an all you can eat night for a reasonable price. The Espresso Shop and Chocolate Cellar had delights for more eccentric tastes. Many restaurants in town, such as Rose ' s Cafe and The Beanery. sold Asian and Mexican food in generous quantities that could fill col- lege students up. Dr. Finf rock ' s Table. The Cavalryman and others catered to more formal dining occasions. The on- campus Beer Gardens served meals and alcoholic beverages to students. The students of UW had unique and sometimes crazy cravings. It was for- tunate they attended a university in a town that catered to there culinary desires. Diane Buck 26 Eating Habits

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DORM ROOMS can be more luxurious when imagination and ingenuity come together. Photo by Dan Levar KITCHEN CHORES await students living in off- campus housing. Leslie Shaifer loads the dishwa- sher, only one of the many responsibilities of having an apartment. Phoro by Dan Levar Housing Options 25

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THE GOLDEN ARCHES SEND students dipping into their wallets for a traditional American meal— hamburger, fries, and a soft drink. Photo by Sundell Larsen OFF-CAMPUS HOUSING allows the accessibility and convenience of homemade food. Photo by Les- lie Capps Eating Habits 27