University of Idaho - Gem of the Mountains Yearbook (Moscow, ID)

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“UJ h... yeah, I'll have a cheeseburger, large fries, and a strawberry shake please.”’ Requests like this were familiar to Idaho students who flocked to a host of local eateries for a quick snack or a full-course meal, Variety was an understatement when it came to describing the many eating places within a few minutes of campus, The choices ranged from family style restaurants to the swift, get em in and get ‘em out fast food businesses to the local pizza and beer joints For those students with large appetites, a Moreno's half-pounder, the smorgasbord line at King’s Table, or the all-you-can-eat nights at Skipper’s cured the hunger pains. “I'm so stuffed I'll never make it back to the dorm,” one girl told her friend when they left Skipper’s one Tuesday night. Unfortunately, most students were press ed for time and were usually more concern ed about getting a fast bite, then indulging in a feast At times like these, Zip's, Arctic Circle, McDonald's, and Taco Time fit the busy students’ schedules. Although local fast food places were con- stantly criticized by students, their proximity to campus and reasonable prices made them Curing the Hunger Pains popular. “Fast food can really get tiring, but | walk over to Zip’s every so often, just for a change from cafeteria food, ’ said Steve James. On weekends, eating habits changed. Time wasn’t a major factor, so most students dug deeper into their pockets for a “nice” evening out, On those occasions, several restaurants were suitable. One of the best was Biscuitroot Park. The Biscuitroot’s extensive menu and outstanding service made it a favorite. The Broiler at the University Inn Best Western, known for its steaks, also attracted students. Many students made it a point to eat at a nice restaurant, at least once in awhile. “‘] save money up, and try to get out every so often,”’ said one senior. On Friday and Saturday nights, pizza arid beer were also popular, especially when a group of friends went out. Moscow's wide array of pizza parlors sometimes made it tough for students to decide where to go however But most students discovered that the best way to pick their favorite restaurants, was to try them all. ANTICIPATING the first bite, John Hale is about to devour a tostada at Taco Time. Located just a block from campus, many students found Taco Time a convenient place to grab a quick bite, WHILE LOOKING for a place to sit, Stacy Stauber taste tests Mara Skov’'s lunch. Eating 29

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CHAT-N-CHEW — Robb Thornton and Leslie AFTER DINNER, many students relax and Briner discuss their day over dinner at the socialize before hitting the books again. Wallace cafeteria. TAKING A BIG BITE, Doug Hall discovers Ashley Wilske's McChicken tastes better than his Big Mac. 28 Eating

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30 HAVE A DRINK on me was the theme of the Pi Kappa Alpha Pledge dance. Troy Swanstrom, Suzanne Matteson, John Claycomb and Phil Pigman share a laugh and a box of Raisin Bran. FINDING TIME to be together can be a problem for many couples, so these two make every minute count. Weekends Cuttin’ Loose Idaho Style ve have just had a long, hard day of classes. You open the door to your room, gratefully throw your books into some obscure corner, and give a sigh of mental relief. The weekend has finally arrived and it’s time to give your brain a rest and to forget about studying for a while. With a couple of swipes through your hair with a comb and a splash of smelly stuff, it’s time to make the most of the night. Anyone who says Idaho students don’t know how to have a good time has obviously never had much exposure to the Idaho environment. Between the 25 halls and 26 fraternities and sororities, there is usually activity going on somewhere. Parties, one of the biggest weekend pastimes in the lives of Idaho students this year, allowed students a chance to listen or dance to music, be with a special person, converse with friends, and of course drink For a great many night owls, only one thing kept them kicking — a keg. Students often celebrated because of bir- thdays, a winning game, and the end of the semester, however, most of the time it was to simply get rowdy and celebrate the weekend, Whether it be a small get-together in a dorm room or an extravagant band party thrown by the Greeks, Idaho students have come up with some dandy reasons to live it up. “Partying allows me to cut loose and forget everything, ’ said one sophomore. “Without all the parties, college would be the pits!” The city of Moscow also offered many in- teresting diversions for those who ventured off campus. Ratskeller’s, Hoseapple’s, Cavanaugh’'s, John’s Alley and the Garden Lounge were just a few of the local bars packed with students during the weekend, Movies were another popular weekend get away. In Moscow, the Micro, Kenworthy and Nuart theatres offered a wide variety of flicks. Also students occasionally slipped over to Pullman for the X-rated midnight movie at the Old Post Office Theatre. Most students, whether they wanted to or not, were also forced to study over the weekend. On a Sunday afternoon, the library was usually packed with students stu- dying for Monday tests or working on research papers. “Working is a real pain. Sometimes it makes me feel as though there wasn't a weekend at all, but it all seems worthwhile on pay day,” said Michelle Parker who