Florida State University - Renegade / Tally Ho Yearbook (Tallahassee, FL)

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AH students dread finding no mail in their boxes. Alex King hopes this will not be the case for him today Juan Morales When students find nothing else in their boxes, they are forced to read the junk mail in order to feel like someone remembered them Mark Weidler ' ' It seems like I check my box at least three times a day, even though I ' m sure it ' s just as empty as before, but I ' m always hoping for more mail! -Maria Larena One ci the post office employees, Viota Brown, presents Keith Mathis with a long-awaited package. Radmes Rosado Many students find it necessary to write home for money, as Paige Bailey is doing with her pre- Christmas request. Radames Rosado 18 Student Life A popular place to be found is the park ben outside the post office where students eagerly te into their mail. Mark Weidler

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The future looks bright for Arne Dekloet as he tries on a pair of Raybans, one of the latest fashion crazes found at Champs Sports. Suzanne McNeill During a day of shopping, Lisa Felkner searches the rounders at Ormond ' s for that special item to add to her wardrobe. Suzanne McNeill pleased with his purchases from The Gap, Hinton Battle II finishes his day of shopping at Governor ' s Square Mall. Suzanne McNeill Reaching for the top choice among ladies sports shoes, Dawn Redinger selects a Nike cross trainer from the shelf at Champs Sports. Suzanne McNeill Fashion 0,

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■ Waiting For Some News warms rush in. Some waltz out, cheerfully clasping the objects of their affection. Many, however, stroll out casually — and empty-handed. What magical place could attract such attention and how could such a place stay in business when it has so many dissatisfied customers? The en- chantment behind the post of- fice ' s success is that the loser today may walk away with the grand prize tomorrow — a pack- age from home. It seems like I always check my box at least three times a day, says freshman Maria Larena, even though I ' m sure it ' s just as empty as before. I guess I ' m always hoping for more mail To most students, letters and packages from relatives and friends are an essential part of each week. For those unfortunate students without television, news- papers, or transportation, the post office may be their only link to the real world. Anywhere you walk on campus, you can see students ripping open boxes covered with that common brown paper that curi- ously causes such excitement. It is unheard of for someone to wait until they are back at the dorm before the letters are opened and read. Two students exit the post office, beaming as they tear at the envelopes in their hands. Their eyes run back and forth across the pages with the regularity and sharpness of a typewriterhead. There was a girl in one of my classes that brought a package and opened it in class at least once week, says one sopho- more. Why can ' t that be me? These packages revive students with shelf foods and Mom ' s home- made cookies. Those who cannot make it to a mall appreciate the parcels containing clothes. An integral part of campus life, the post office is a major link in the lifeline of students. From junk mail to hand-knit sweaters from Grand- ma, the post office supplies hours of fun and entertainment to its patrons. — Rachel Priest Mail