Creighton University - Bluejay Yearbook (Omaha, NE)

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■i i ( ' ! Blue Jay expands after first year Due to a successful first year, the Blue Jay Bar ex- panded to nearly twice its previous size. The expansion included a party room complete with a fireplace downstairs which students could rent for private parties. Upstairs the new addition has a more cozy atmos- phere, says bartender and Creighton student Rick Schilling. Owner William Archibald employed a number of Creighton students. This year two Halloween parties were held at the Blue Jay. Prizes of $25 and $15 were awarded to first and second place winners of the costume contests. Enthusiasm for the Benkathon was generated at the Kick-off party at the Blue Jay. Throughout the year beer distributors sponsored parties, drawings and specials on drinks. The Blue Jay ' s proximity to campus was ideal for students who wanted to relieve the pressures of studying. Above, Michelle Modugno listens to a customer ' s order be- hind the counter at the Blue Jay. Above, a student, after a long day at the books enjoys a cool glass of beer 18 - Student Life

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3 At left, Dent student Frank Grilli succumbs to sleepiness. Be- low, a student employs osmotic study techniques. 3gJ Student Life - 17

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At left, proprietor Howard Fiedler stiares a jovial moment with Arts juniors Sue Glen and Mary Harre. Below, Howard breaks for a lunchtime chat with Business senior Tom Adams. Above, Howard carries on the Beal enterprise established by his father-in-law, Walter Beal. Beal ' s continues as off-campus tradition Established in 1939, Beal ' s Grill, located on 24th and California, has resisted the furious flow of time. The warm and friendly atmosphere resembles a small town cafe where the community gathers for a cup of coffee and the day ' s gossip. There exists a powerful attraction at Beal ' s that has brought the professional students back for 40 years. Howard Fielder, the 1979-80 proprietor, told newcom- ers that his restaurant is full of liars and mouth plum- bers, body wreckers and pill pushers. There was usu- ally a loyal patron of Beal ' s to translate this into law, dentistry, medical and pharmacy students. Fielder had an active interest in Creighton and its students. He loved being close to campus because that ' s where all your fun is. Almost every student visits Beal ' s at least once during his or her college career. Beal ' s Grill has been a stalwart neighbor to Creighton ' s campus, and was likely to remain so for years to come. Student Life - 19