East Tennessee State University - Buccaneer Yearbook (Johnson City, TN)

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1. Married student housing is convenient because of its close proximity to campus It allows students to remain close to their families and go to school as well. 2. In your own apartment, you can relax and enjoy a good book without interruption 3. Henry Derrick enjoys his apartment life which gives him freedom of movement. Off Campus Living 25

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Off Campus Living Debbie Ramsey Sometime in every college student's life, they dream of the carefree life of living on their own. in an apartment. This desire struck me during my junior year when I lived in Panhellenic Dorm. One night, after waiting 30 minutes for a campus policeman to let me in, only to face a steaming hot night on the top bunk, I decided three years of dorm living was enough. I got a part time job and began saving money for my very first apartment. In August of my senior year, my best friend and I began searching for our dream apartment. When she decided not to return to school. I continued the search on my own—that is. with the watchful guiding of my mother. I had visions of modern living—plush carpet, swimming pools, and elegant entertaining. My mother had visions of an efficiency apartment located somewhere between the police station and fire department. Our visions were sorely compromised after a few days of apartment hunting. Much to our dismay, we realized there was a shortage of apartments available to students. So, chin up. I settled for a one bedroom apartment with a roomy kitchen. My apartment, decorated in early attic and contemporary K-Mart”, was far from elegant, but to me it looked fine. It took me a few weeks to become accustomed to living on my own. I found myself yelling flush” in my bathroom and ordering pizzas from T.C.'s, but other than that the transition was easy. I found the best part of living off campus to be the freedom; however, it also means many extra responsibilities. Paying rent and utility bills were just a few things I had to learn to budget. Cutting corners became a daily goal concerning groceries, but gradually I learned to enjoy it all. My apartment is a place to entertain dates and friends. It is a place to study when no quiet places can be found on campus, and it is a place where I can enjoy privacy. Besides apartment living, there are several other alternatives to off-campus living. Some students rent trailers or houses; others simply commute from their own homes. Housing is available at economy prices for married students attending ETSU. And some male students opt for living in fraternity houses where housing responsibilities are shared between the members. Whatever the alternative, their are many factors, both good and bad. to be considered in off-campus living. But I know that I would not give up my apartment living for now I have a place to really call my own . 24 Ofl Campus Living

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Food Services Unlimited—ARA The line looks endless lor Sharon Sant, a worker for ARA. Jack Hensley In a modern university, if you want a job done, you go to a specialist. This is what the university has accomplished in renting its food concessions at ARA Food Services. ARA is a national management firm operating concessions in hospitals, schools, and stadiums. They are an outgrowth of a vending machine company that has branched into many diversified fields. The function of ARA is to provide meals for those attending the university. ARA rents facilities owned by the university but is responsible for their running and management. This corporation is very concerned about meeting the needs of the students, but must also keep a professional economic outlook because it is a business. ARA tries to appeal to the tastes of all the students by maintaining a variety of eating establishments. In order to satisfy the person that likes his meals well-balanced, there is the boarding cafeteria. It features meals and a salad bar to allow for seconds at a set rate per meal. To serve picky eaters or the nibbler who wants cafeteria style food, there is the Ala Carte cafeteria which serves a variety of single dish selections. To meet the needs of the deli addicts, they present the Rathskeller, a deli complete with sandwiches, pizza and char-broiled burgers. To go with those long winter nights, late studying, or an impromptu party with friends, there is a pizza parlor operating nightly except weekends. If you like to grab an order of fries and a cheeseburger, review your studies or talk with friends, the grill may be the place for you. A good place for a lunch break or breakfast, it remains as a popular meeting spot. Finally, if you're a busy scholar or just don’t feel like a sit-down dinner, they have a concession geared just for you. Debbie Howard debates her choices. 26 ARA