Clark Atlanta University - Panther Yearbook (Atlanta, GA)

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Opening Adventurous! AlluringT Absolutely much to do and so many things to see. Clark students and other AUC adorable Atlanta is the place for There is practically never a dull mo: students are exposed to numerous divergent lifestyles. for glamour and ment for Ctark students or anyone for choices when it comes to entertain- sophistication, excitement and action, that matterl Even when the sun goes ment. These choicesinclude nightclubs orjustplain good ole good times.The ci- down. the city's sparkling lights entice like VlP's, Mr. V's Figure 8, and the I ty makes a strong effort in pleasing students into the fast-paced non-stop Limelight. ! city-dwellersl In the Big A there is. so fun of the nightlife. - 'I Are Now ' o ' I t 3 I . 1n ' t .. l . .33i557-1-Pu V? ' ' I: : I - Atlanta . -- - J 7. Ba. 1: .. l3? - :- -- few 1? - . ,- 2'- t Q...- 14;... . 1-1 . .. . t I . t , - .- T .- 4 May, 1933 ' THE YEAR IN REVIEW

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. . a .e,.. GEORGIA Georgia is a state for all seasons. Its climate is as versatile and enticing as the number of activities that can be enjoyed here. Ski slopes. beach resorts, waterfalls, forests . . . say hello to the many faceted wonderful world of Georgia. Discovered by James Oglethrope in 1733. Georgia takes its name from the British king. George II. Georgia is a state for all seasons as its climate is as ver- satile and enticing as the number of ac- tivities that can be enjoyed here. The state's latitude and proximity to the warm waters of the gulf of Mexico and Atlantic Ocean bring sunny summers and short. moderate winters. North Georgia winters are charae terized by an average snowfall of about 1V2 inches. Spring comes to the Col- onial Coast and Plains Country travel reigns in mid-March - expect to see azaleas in full bloom in Savannah and at Callaway Gardens on St. Patrickis Day. The mid state travel regions: Heart of Georgia, Classic South and Big A- Atlanta begin to show their Spring colt are in late March and early April. Georgians like to say that Spring spends the summer in the mountains. Georgials appeal seems to span all manners of the people and ages and in- terests. Statistically, Georgia is the largest state east of the Mississippi - 58,914 miles of a little bit of everything. 5 million permanent residents. plus millions just passing through, enjoy 40 state parks. over 40 wildlife areas. 17 major rivers. 60.000 lakes and ponds, 2 national forests and 13? miles of beach. In addition. Georgians can be proud of the fact it was in their state that such American milestones took place as the invention of the cottin gin. the creation of the Girl Scout Program. the first use of ether as a surgical anesthetic and the discovery of coca-cala. Georgia leads the nation in the production of pecans, poultry, paper. crushed granite and marble as well as the peanut production. A year-mund vacation favorite, Georgials five major interstates make highway travel a breeze, while for longer distances. there's the new inter- national airport near Atlanta reputed to be busiest in the world. One of the primary reasons for Georgia's popularity is its wide assort- ment of entertainment. Budget wise visitors will find plenty of free attrac- tions and an abundance of statewide camp sites. Outdoormen will discover a veritable paradise in the areas of hunt- ing and fishing and hiking. And for those in search of sophisticated leisure, . . . well. Georgia's been catering to that sort of life for the last two hundred years! THE YEAR IN REVIEW May,1983 3

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For the culture-minded people. Attan- ta offers such places as museums. theaters, concerts, plays, parks. and other special events and places. One of the popular parks located in midtown Atlanta is Piedmont Park. This park is complete with tennis courts. football and baseball fields and Even a beautiful garden. The park also has art exhibits and fairs for art lovers. The Fox Theater is the place where exciting plays and concerts are held. It serves as an historic landmark for the city. If it's culture that the people want Atlanta certainly has it all. But for those casual students who want to relax and take it easy, Atlanta offers recreational sites. Any trip to the Omni International will unite one Clarkite with many others. Perhaps the main attractions are the six Choices of movies for anly a dollar, and the sports arena which hosts a variety of athletic as well as concert entertainment. For those who still aren't satisfied, there's the fun-filled world of Six Flags Over Georgia. complete with ridest showst games. and concerts. Atlanta is truly the city with all types of entertainment for all types of Clarkites. THE YEAR IN REVIEW