Davidson College - Quips and Cranks Yearbook (Davidson, NC)

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MONTREAT — a popular haven for work-weary students who enjoy the relaxing atmosphere of the North Carolina Mountains. THE GLORIOUS SUN adds to the beauty of the water. 22 STUDENT LIFE

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Satisfying The Old Appetitive Desires FOOD — anticipating meals, consum- ing meals, complaining about meals, begging friends for part of their care packages, borrowing thirty-five cents from your rommate for a pack of crack- ers, running to 7-11 for potato chips, or simply deciding when and where the next study break will be, a Davidson stu- dent spends an average of twelve hours a day in pursuit of gastronomic satisfac- tion. Thankfully, Davidson offers some sort of variety in the food department. For big meals on the weekend one can visit Vail Commons. For the more fortu- nate, and for those who have slightly greater financial resources. Peregrine ' s and B B offer a temporary respite from campus dining. Some creative indivi- duals experiment with supplies from Food Lion. For a quick snack there is the Union or the vending machines in the basement of the dorm. Whatever your desire, go ahead and satisfy it. WITHIN THESE WALLS LIES the hub of culinary Ufe for many girls. THE ULTIMATE IN COLLEGE DINING very uncommon Vail Commons. the ' ♦ THE DOORS TO FOOD DEFICIENCY SALVA- TION — a place of pilgrimage for all those who find academia just too taxing. DAVIDSON CUISINE

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Only Two Hours Away It ' s unlike any other part of the world. The mountains of western North Caroli- na are unique in their beauty. They are not the stark Rockies or the awe-inspir- ing Alps. Instead their charm lies in the rolling, tree-covered hills, the mountain culture, and the numerous waterfalls. The sublime beauty of this part of the Appalachians is truly overwhelming. These hills do not intimidate but rath- er offer an invitation to explore the for- ests filled with pine and oak. Every one from a casual hiker to a mountain climb- er can find excitement in the hills of North Carolina. National forests in the Smokeys or the Blue Ridge support fish- ers, campers, and resort-goers. j -5 ?- xiiV- ' - The mountain culture, too, is unique. Of course there is the curious dialect, closely linked to Shakepearean English, but the people are especially distinctive. They are always friendly, greeting any strangers, even Yankees. They are close- ly tied to the land, cultivating corn and Christmas trees and trying to kill Kudzu. They are also, generally, closely tied to their church or community. While west- ern North Carolina seems to have re- markably few movie theaters, church so- cials and square dances are common. Perhaps the most striking feature of these mountains is the copious supply of clear, refreshing water. Whether it is running along in a mountain brook or falling for hundreds of feet from Big Bradley Waterfall, it is both a valuable natural resource and very beautiful. To drink this water is to have a proverbial taste of heaven. Above and beyond the gastronomic possibilities, though, are the sporting possibilities: rafting on the Green River, canoeing on Lake Lanier, skiing on Lake Lure, or simply watching Linville Falls. We are truly lucky to have the moun- tains of North Carolina, a veritable para- dise, only two hours from Davidson. Kathleen Micham SMOOTH ROCKS AND RUNNING WATER — a combination that makes for slippery fun! A REMINDER THAT MOUNTAIN NATIVES WORK, TOO — even if it is an idyllic setting. MOUNTAIN SCENE?