Georgia Southern University - Reflector Yearbook (Statesboro, GA)

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2ASKIN-R0BB1 ICE CHE Bulloch County takes religion seriously as this bump er sticker and car tag show. The Statesboro Mall isn ' t as big as malls in larger towns, but students find it a convenient place to do their shopping. A student is buying a Delta Tau Delta jersey at Sport ' s Buff. THE STRIP — During the year many new businesses have opened up along Fair Road. Some of the new fast food chains to move in were Wife Saver, Baskin-Robins, Burger King and Popeyes. A partially dry county Michele and Loren Muse are coming out of Johnson ' s, which sells beer, and wine. To buy liquor, students and townspeople alike still had to drive to the county line. A small town atmosphere is part of Statesboro ' s appeal. The county courthouse may be seen above the tangle of power and phone lines in this empty alley.

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Standing guard over the courthouse is the confederate war memorial. £ TATE6E)ORO vl It ' s Not An Average College Town Bulloch County was established in 1796 — and the city of States- boro was chartered in 1866. Gnliked most college towns, States- boro has a small town atmosphere. It is a quiet place that can sometimes go 24 hours without criminal activity. The college is a part of the town. There isn ' t the usual townie-student rivalry. Many students take part in community activities, and many more attend local churches. Although the majority of students who work find jobs on campus, a fair number of students work in local de- partment stores, re staurants and oth- er businesses. Statesboro has a few nice restau- rants and several family restaurants, and a more than average amount of fast food joints (definitely a conces- sion to the eating habits of college students). There are not really any stores that cater only to students, although there are a few, like the Book Nook that, for the most part, do. Bulloch is a semi-dry county where only beer and wine are served. There is not an over-abundance of night- spots and the few that are popular among the college crowd have a ten- dency to burn down. Two theaters show current movies and a drive-in which shows better than-average double-features. The small town atmosphere hangs over the college where most students get to know their professors well, and more often than not remain friends with them long after graduation. Stu- dents and professors often do things together — department, club and so- cial parties, picnics, barbeques, and banquets, excursions to the beach, field trips and even camping. If you trace the growth and develop- ment of Bulloch County and States- boro, you begin to understand the ma- jor role played by the college. Over the years, the local population has grown right along with the college. Statesboro is a city of old and new — of deep southern roots and the branches of expansion which stem from Georgia Southern. Imagine, 76 years ago, total student enrollment was 46. Today, over 6,500 students have chosen Georgia South- ern as the place where their futures begin. As you notice the scenes of down- town Statesboro, it is easy to see the changes that have taken place locally. A community rich in history, yet also constantly undergoing transition. A small southeast Georgia town feeling the effects of the growth and activity spurred by a busy college campus. The interrelation between States- boro and GSC will continue on into the future. And in no time, the street scenes will again reflect the change, the growth and impact of Georgia Southern. 22 STATESBORO

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Sum Pick Your Poison Dining on campus. There are sev- eral possibilities. Most students choose to buy a college meal plan, but for freshmen meal plan is a required course. Landrum offers a wide variety of hot meals, a salad bar, dessert bar and sometimes a potato bar. There are complaints about Lan- drum. One student reported in a letter to the George-Anne that he had found a mutilated earwig in his salad, and of course there are the roach reports . . . Sarah ' s Place is an especially popular spot at lunch time. Sarah ' s offers packaged sandwiches, chips, pizza, taco bar, hot dogs and now a special- ity coffee bar. The Pines Clubhouse and the Deck Shoppe also offer basi- cally the same fare as Sarah ' s. Al- though they are a little more expen- sive, students enjoy their handiness. The Salad Bar at Landrum offers a wide vari- ety of vegetables to choose from — including spinach, mushrooms, squash, etc. Picking out her supper from the stacks of sandwiches in the Pines Clubhouse is Karen McCullough. 24 EATING ON CAMPUS